Christina (she/her) is a 2nd generation, Hong Konger-Canadian originally from the Greater Toronto Area, the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Anishinaabeg and since 2005, has been a visitor on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen peoples. She is a Community Acupuncturist, grassroots organizer-educator, Aikidoka, lupus survivor and high functioning spoonie. In 2006, Christina became certified as an National Acupuncture Detox Association (NADA) provider. In 2009, she completed her training as a Registered Acupuncturist at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) in Victoria, BC. Christina is a Balance Method practitioner, training in the system since 2010, initially with the late Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan, followed by Si Yuan Balance Acupuncture based in the EU and in November 2023 completed the 9 level Balance System Acupuncture certification with Gold Level certified Dr. Sonia Tan, based in Vancouver, BC. Most recently, June 2026, she completed a 2 year mentorship in the 8 Extraordinary Vessels with the esteemed Dr. Yvonne Farrell. Active in the community, she is passionate about using acupuncture as a tool for positive social change through providing outreach, increasing accessibility and bringing the practice back to its traditional roots. She continues to explore her own personal experiences as a woman of colour living with chronic illness, intentionally testing the limits of what is possible living in a semi-disabled body, Asian diaspora, working class organizer-educator, and founder of an unorthodox social enterprise in Lekwungen Territories, otherwise known as Victoria BC.
Shiatsu is a Japanese massage that focuses on rebalancing the body's energy (Ki) by applying finger pressure along the body meridians. Its origins date back more than 2500 years in Chinese techniques like Do-in, Anma and Ampuku. Due to the cultural exchanges between China and Japan and the advancement of western medicine, shiatsu was borned at the beginning of the twentieth century. One of the particularities of shiatsu is that it is performed dressed, and no oils are used. A full session works head to toe because the meridians flow in the whole body. With gentle pressure the practitioner aims to re-establish the natural flow of Ki/Qi following the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It’s known to reduce stress and pain, improve sleep, digestive tract issues, and hormonal imbalances. Trauma informed practice. To be able to receive a shiatsu please wear loose fitting clothing.
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**This service is for Community Acupuncture ONLY - if you want Cupping & Gua Sha, please book the correct service.** Happy Hour is available Mondays from 9:30 - 11:30am. $25 CASH ONLY, please bring correct change. $10 paperwork fee waived for NEW clients. 60 minute Community Acupuncture session provided comfortably lying in a zero gravity recliner. Treatments involve providing distal points (arms, legs, head, ears). Please wear or bring loose fitting clothing for your treatment.
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A 5 point ear acupuncture protocol for addictions, stress and trauma. Sessions take place seated in a supportive group setting. NADA ear acupuncture is an adjunct therapy which is clinically effective, cost-efficient, drug-free and compatible cross-culturally. It has a wide spectrum of applications and is commonly used for whole system rebalancing, nervous system regulation, hormonal and digestive conditions. Sessions are 30 minutes, at $15-30 sliding scale rates.
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**This service is for Community Acupuncture ONLY - if you want Cupping & Gua Sha, please book the correct service.** Please select this option only if you are BRAND NEW to our Community Acupuncture practice. 60 minute Community Acupuncture session provided comfortably lying in a zero gravity recliner. Treatments involve providing distal points (arms, legs, head, ears). Please wear or bring loose fitting clothing for your treatment. $30-60 + a $10 first time paperwork fee.
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Please select this option only if you are BRAND NEW to our Cupping & Gua Sha offerings. Cupping therapy is an adjunct technique in which a local suction is created on the skin with the application of silicone cups. Gua sha is a technique utilizing a smooth-edged tool to stroke your skin while pressing on it, raising small red dots under your skin called petechiae. Cupping and gua sha are both therapies used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to remove stagnation and stimulate the flow of qi. 30 minute sessions, at $50-80 sliding scale. *This service is in a private, one-on-one setting.
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**This service is for Community Acupuncture ONLY - if you want Cupping & Gua Sha, please book the correct service.** Please select this option only if you are PREGNANT and BRAND NEW to our Community Acupuncture practice. 45-60 minute Community Acupuncture session to address any perinatal concerns including morning sickness, metabolic conditions, pregnancy aches & pains, turning breech and labour induction as well as supporting post-partum recovery. We recommend starting the process of cervical ripening for labour prep at 35-36 weeks of pregnancy. Book at least 2-3 sessions in advance as our schedule fills fast. Sessions provided comfortably lying in a zero gravity recliner. Treatments involve providing distal points (arms, legs, head, ears). Please wear or bring loose fitting clothing for your treatment. Sliding scale $30-60 + $10 paperwork fee, pay what you can afford.
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**This service is for Community Acupuncture ONLY - if you want Cupping & Gua Sha, please book the correct service.** 45-60 minute Community Acupuncture session provided comfortably lying in a zero gravity recliner. Treatments involve providing distal points (arms, legs, head, ears). Please wear or bring loose fitting clothing for your treatment. Sliding scale $30-60 pay what you can afford.
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Cupping therapy is an adjunct technique in which a local suction is created on the skin with the application of silicone cups. Gua sha is a technique utilizing a smooth-edged tool to stroke your skin while pressing on it, raising small red dots under your skin called petechiae. Cupping and gua sha are both therapies used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to remove stagnation and stimulate the flow of qi. 30 minute sessions, at $40-70 sliding scale. *This service is in a private, one-on-one setting.
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**This service is for Community Acupuncture ONLY - if you want Cupping & Gua Sha, please book the correct service.** 45-60 minute Community Acupuncture session to address any perinatal concerns including morning sickness, metabolic conditions, pregnancy aches & pains, turning breech and labour induction as well as supporting post-partum recovery. Labour prep is PROCESS and we recommend you book at least 2 sessions in advance as our schedule fills fast. Sessions provided comfortably lying in a zero gravity recliner. Treatments involve providing distal points (arms, legs, head, ears). Please wear or bring loose fitting clothing for your treatment. Sliding scale $30-60 pay what you can afford.
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