Dr. Christina is a Doctor of Acupuncture - a registered acupuncturist & member with the CAA (College of Acupuncturists of Alberta). She is originally from Calgary and began her post-secondary in 2009 at Mount Royal University, first studying: Communications and Social Work.
Wanting to help others through connection and bridging east and west modalities - she found herself returning to the medicine of her roots & childhood.
She received her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and lived on beautiful Vancouver Island for about a decade. She received her Diploma of Acupuncture at Pacific Rim College, in Victoria B.C & successfully completed the Pan-Canadian licensing exam.
Dr. Christina approaches each treatment with gentle care, active listening, an open mind & heart. In treatment, she looks through the lenses of: classical Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, 5 Element theory, orthopedics and traumatology. Oftentimes blending the lenses and using traditional + modern techniques in practice. Some of which include: traditional needling techniques combined with motor points, auriculotherapy, cupping, gua sha, food as medicine (Shi Liao) and self-care/ lifestyle recommendations.
Below are some areas of interest and experience in treating:
- Cosmetic Acupuncture (AcuSculpting) - all things skin related: bringing vitality to facial tissues for wrinkles, fine lines, scars & eczema
- MSK (musculoskeletal): sciatica, neck and back pain, RSI (repetitive strain injuries: like tight forearms from power tools or playing an instrument), MVA (whiplash), acute & chronic injuries
- Mental emotional health: when things are just to dang overwhelming, the grieving process, depression (PMDD), burnout + addictions
- Women’s Health (all stages from: period pain, fertility, birth induction to post partum, to perimenopause and menopause)
- Men’s Health (hair growth, genitourinary discomforts (e.g. prostatitis or hematospermia)
- Digestion (nausea, IBS, Crohn’s & constipation)
- Circulatory issues (cold feet from sitting at a desk job or Raynaud’s)
- Chronic Pain
- Immune or Autoimmune (common colds, allergies, alopecia, supporting symptoms of underactive/ hyperactive thyroid + supporting cancer patients on their break from chemo + radiation)
When she’s not providing care in clinic-space, Christina is deepening her yoga practice, enjoying nature & the elements, dog-sitting and (likely) curled up to a good book.
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Utilizing fire & glass cups, a vacuum is created in the glass cup – we will use the negative pressure to encourage circulation for tired, overworked and tight muscles. Cups will either be stationary or dynamic-cupping will be applied to the affected TCM channels. Can be helpful in the initial stages of a common cold, when chills and achy muscles ensue.
Utilizing fire & glass cups, a vacuum is created in the glass cup – we will use the negative pressure to encourage circulation for tired, overworked and tight muscles. Cups will either be stationary or dynamic-cupping will be applied to the affected TCM channels. Can be helpful in the initial stages of a common cold, when chills and achy muscles ensue.
Need extra time and more modalities (fire cupping, celluma, or electro-acupuncture)? This is the treatment for you.
As a follow-up session to the first-time visit this includes a TCM acupuncture treatment and any other Chinese Medicine modalities which could aid in the recovery process (e.g., fire cupping, moxibustion, gua-sha, electroacupuncture, auriculotherapy, tui na & warm-needle technique) + Celluma LED light.
Need extra time and more modalities (fire cupping, celluma, or electro-acupuncture)? This is the treatment for you.
Need extra time and more modalities (tuning forks, cupping, celluma, electro-acupuncture, moxa? This is the treatment for you.
Need extra time and more modalities (fire cupping, celluma, or electro-acupuncture)? This is the treatment for you.
Acupuncture is cumulative; each treatment building on top of the last one. Returning clients will be supported with a comprehensive TCM acupuncture treatment and any other Chinese Medicine modalities which could aid in the healing process (e.g., fire cupping, electroacupuncture, auriculotherapy, and Celluma LED light.
Acupuncture is cumulative; each treatment building on top of the last one. Returning clients will be supported with a comprehensive TCM acupuncture treatment and any other Chinese Medicine modalities which could aid in the healing process (e.g., fire cupping, electroacupuncture, auriculotherapy, and Celluma LED light.
Acupuncture is cumulative; each treatment building on top of the last one. Returning clients will be supported with a comprehensive TCM acupuncture treatment and any other Chinese Medicine modalities which could aid in the healing process (e.g., fire cupping, moxibustion, gua-sha, electroacupuncture, auriculotherapy, Acutonics® and Celluma LED light.
Acupuncture is cumulative; each treatment building on top of the last one. Returning clients will be supported with a comprehensive TCM acupuncture treatment and any other Chinese Medicine modalities which could aid in the healing process (e.g., fire cupping, moxibustion, gua-sha, electroacupuncture, auriculotherapy, tui na & warm-needle technique) + Celluma LED light.
Acupuncture is cumulative; each treatment building on top of the last one. Returning clients will be supported with a comprehensive TCM acupuncture treatment and any other Chinese Medicine modalities which could aid in the healing process (e.g., fire cupping, electroacupuncture, auriculotherapy, and Celluma LED light.
Select 1 area of focus: Superior: Face + Scalp, Anterior: Abdomen, Breast(s) & legs & Posterior: hips, thighs & buttocks. AcuSculpting is a specialized cosmetic acupuncture protocol designed to shape, lift, tighten and firm the skin on face & body. In our first session, we will discuss one area of focus (e.g., minimizing the appearance of fine lines on the face, stimulating hair growth on scalp, fibrocystic breast(s), scars/ hyperpigmentation, cellulite on legs and etc.). This type of treatment is supportive for those who experience TMJ, jaw clenching, chronic migraines and headaches. Once the acupuncture needles are inserted (& Celluma LED light is placed over the area of focus), we will finish with a hot towel treatment and either silicone cupping and/ or Gua Sha. The LED light add-on promotes cellular proliferation, collagen synthesis and helps with the reduction of inflammation. For chronic areas, a minimum of 10 treatments is advised.
AcuSculpting follow up visits continue to tone, shape, lift, tighten and firm the skin on face & body. Once the acupuncture needles are inserted, Celluma LED light is placed over the area of focus, and then we will finish with a hot towel treatment and either silicone cupping and/ or Gua Sha. The LED light add-on promotes cellular proliferation, collagen synthesis and helps with the reduction of inflammation. For chronic areas, a minimum of 10 treatments is advised.
This luxurious treatment begins with a thorough facial cleanse and gentle exfoliation with hot towel application. Facial cupping and gua sha are used to boost circulation, release tension, and support lymphatic drainage. Tiny intradermal needles are placed in the face, along with body acupuncture to support whole-body balance. The treatment includes Celluma LED light therapy to promote collagen production and skin repair, and is finished with a custom hydrojelly mask and professional-grade serums to leave your skin glowing and refreshed.
*This treatment can also be booked as an Initial Acupuncture Treatment* This luxurious treatment begins with a thorough facial cleanse and gentle exfoliation with hot towel application. Facial cupping and gua sha are used to boost circulation, release tension, and support lymphatic drainage. Tiny intradermal needles are placed in the face, along with body acupuncture to support whole-body balance. The treatment includes Celluma LED light therapy to promote collagen production and skin repair, and is finished with a custom hydrojelly mask and professional-grade serums to leave your skin glowing and refreshed.
*This treatment can also be booked as an Initial Acupuncture Treatment* This luxurious treatment begins with a thorough facial cleanse and gentle exfoliation with hot towel application. Facial cupping and gua sha are used to boost circulation, release tension, and support lymphatic drainage. Tiny intradermal needles are placed in the face, along with body acupuncture to support whole-body balance. The treatment includes Celluma LED light therapy to promote collagen production and skin repair, and is finished with a custom hydrojelly mask and professional-grade serums to leave your skin glowing and refreshed.
*This treatment can also be booked as an Initial Acupuncture Treatment* This luxurious treatment begins with a thorough facial cleanse and gentle exfoliation with hot towel application. Facial cupping and gua sha are used to boost circulation, release tension, and support lymphatic drainage. Tiny intradermal needles are placed in the face, along with body acupuncture to support whole-body balance. The treatment includes Celluma LED light therapy to promote collagen production and skin repair, and is finished with a custom hydrojelly mask and professional-grade serums to leave your skin glowing and refreshed.
*This treatment can also be booked as an Initial Acupuncture Treatment* This luxurious treatment begins with a thorough facial cleanse and gentle exfoliation with hot towel application. Facial cupping and gua sha are used to boost circulation, release tension, and support lymphatic drainage. Tiny intradermal needles are placed in the face, along with body acupuncture to support whole-body balance. The treatment includes Celluma LED light therapy to promote collagen production and skin repair, and is finished with a custom hydrojelly mask and professional-grade serums to leave your skin glowing and refreshed.
This treatment uses only professional grade products and the treatment will be tailored to individual skin goals.
This treatment uses only professional grade products and the treatment will be tailored to individual skin goals.
Professional grade cosmetic products will be used and the treatment will be tailored to individual skin goals.
This treatment uses only professional grade products and the treatment will be tailored to individual skin goals.
NADA protocol – a total of 10 acupuncture points (5 tiny needles inserted on each ear). This standardized auricular acupuncture has many applications but particularly for: addiction support (e.g., substances (alcohol, smoking, recreational drugs, food and habits)), pain management for those undergoing cancer treatment, for mental calmness from stress and anxiety. Depending on the reason for the visit, Dr. Christina may select an extraordinary vessel to go along with NADA protocol - which would be a total of 4 extra acupuncture points on the extremities.
Acupuncture is optional. Children must consent to acupuncture. Other modalities can be included - tuning forks, massage, cupping, electro-acupuncture and moxa.
Acupuncture is optional. Children must consent to acupuncture. Other modalities can be included - tuning forks, massage, cupping, electro-acupuncture and moxa.
This treatment will only include Acupuncture.
This treatment will only include Acupuncture.
This treatment will only include Acupuncture.
This treatment will only include Acupuncture.
This treatment will only include Acupuncture.
You will need to contact to book this appointment. We have a limited number of these spots available per month.
You will need to contact to book this appointment. We have a limited number of these spots available per month.
It is recommended that new clients book this treatment first - alternatively the 90 min Cosmetic Acupuncture can also be booked as an initial appointment.
It is recommended that new clients book this treatment first - alternatively the 90 min Cosmetic Acupuncture can also be booked as an initial appointment.
The initial consultation will include a comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine intake & discussion for our treatment plan. You will be supported with an acupuncture treatment (but not limited to). Chinese Medicine comprises a range of traditional therapies including: moxibustion, gua sha, electroacupuncture, auriculotherapy, fire cupping, shi liao (diet therapy), lifestyle recommendations & tui na + Celluma LED light.
It is recommended that new clients book this treatment first - alternatively the 90 min Cosmetic Acupuncture can also be booked as an initial appointment.
It is recommended that new clients book this treatment first - alternatively the 90 min Cosmetic Acupuncture Treatment can also be booked as a first appointment.
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