Starting therapy can feel daunting. It is hard when you don't know where to turn, who to trust, or how to sit with discomfort and vulnerability. Yet, choosing to show up for yourself despite the weight of shame or stigma is your first act of courage -- and you don't have to do it alone.
**Hello, my name is I-chih** (pronounced eye-chee)
With 9 years as a psychotherapist and 22 years as a movement and yoga teacher, I offer in-person and virtual therapy focused on integrating the mind and body. I help people cultivate a deeper sense of self and build healthier relationships. We are hurt in relationships, and we also heal in them; our nervous systems are wired for connection. Who you choose to work with matters, and finding the right connection is key to your process of healing.
In my practice, I support individuals seeking direction, feeling stuck, or carrying heavy guilt while navigating ADHD, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and challenging family dynamics. Instead of just treating symptoms, we will look at how your past blueprints and unconscious imprints drive your beliefs and reactions. Together, we will explore the conflicting parts of who you are to foster secure attachment and release the emotional weight you've been carrying.
Our sessions are a welcoming space to build practical daily strategies, safely calm your nervous system, and develop confidence in setting boundaries. I am here to support you in a direction that feels right for you, so you can move through life with more ease, alignment, and a deeper sense of staying true to yourself.
*In addition to psychotherapy: Each Saturday I teach two movement yoga classes at Local Health Clinic: 9:30am Flow Yoga and 10:45am Yin & Myofascial Ball Release*
[Visit Punchpass's website to book](https://localyoga.punchpass.com/instructors/980260210)
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If you have not seen one of our Naturopathic Doctors before, please book a 60-minute Initial Appointment. A wonderful way to balance your mind, body and spirit or to specifically treat areas of injury in your body. (Note that Acupuncture with an ND is billable to your ND benefits and not your Acupuncture benefits).
If you have not seen one of our Naturopathic Doctors before, please book an Initial Appointment. A wonderful way to balance your mind, body and spirit or to specifically treat areas of injury in your body. (Note that Acupuncture with an ND is billable to your ND benefits and not your Acupuncture benefits).
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*This appointment is a video or phone call. Please specify your contact preference in the "reason for booking section* Meet with one of our Registered Acupuncturists for a free 15-minute free consultation to learn about how acupuncture can promote healing, prevent illness, and help to treat a variety of medical conditions. We will discuss what is involved in a treatment and what benefits you can expect. Although no treatment will be given during this consult, it will be a great chance to connect with one of our practitioners and see if acupuncture could be a good fit for you. We look forward to meeting with you!
A review of health history focused on digestion and an acupuncture session to address concerns included in session.
A review of health history focused on hormones, menstrual cycles, and fertility and an acupuncture session to support the body is included in session
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Your first visit is 60 minutes and includes a comprehensive intake. Your acupuncturist will then come up with a treatment plan unique to your health concerns and goals, and an acupuncture treatment will be given.
60 Minute Appointment that Includes an Initial Naturopathic Consultation along with an acupuncture session. (Note that Acupuncture with an ND is billable to your ND benefits and not your Acupuncture benefits.)
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Subsequent visits are 50 minutes. This will include a quick assessment to address your progress and any other health concerns, followed by time on the treatment table to help you to relax, unwind, and heal. Please note that this session does not include manual therapies such as cupping or massage, but if you are curious about those treatments, please feel free to ask your practitioner!
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Achieve your health goals through application of acupuncture massage, cupping therapy and gua-sha. These modalities are performed by a registered acupuncturist and will begin with a health interview that will be used to develop your unique treatment plan. This treatment is a great alternative for those who do not wish to include needles in their appointment.
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This 60-minute Acupuncture + Cupping Session will start with a brief check-in. Our Registered Acupuncturist will create a tailored treatment with a blend of acupuncture needles and cupping.
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New or returning patients may book this session. A 30-minute Mini Cupping Session is ideal for those who want bodywork and nervous-system relief in a shorter visit. After a brief check-in, your Registered Acupuncturist will apply cupping therapy to areas of tension to promote circulation, release muscular tightness, and support deep relaxation. This treatment does not include needles, but offers many therapeutic benefits and is eligible for coverage under extended health plans with Registered Acupuncture benefits. A great option for busy schedules, maintenance care, or a quick reset between longer appointments.
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If this your first appointment please book an initial appointment.
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Pre-conception Acupuncture Care. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or with assisted reproductive technologies, this treatment is designed to support your reproductive health and overall well-being. Your practitioner will conduct a thorough intake and provide an individualized acupuncture treatment aimed at supporting cycle regulation, hormone balance, and stress reduction. This is a foundational session for anyone looking to begin or enhance their fertility journey with the support of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
If this your first appointment please book an initial appointment.
Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or with assisted reproductive technologies, this treatment is designed to support your reproductive health and overall well-being. Your practitioner will conduct a thorough intake and provide an individualized acupuncture treatment aimed at supporting cycle regulation, hormone balance, and stress reduction. This is a foundational session for anyone looking to begin or enhance their fertility journey with the support of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This treatment is to be booked at any stage of pregnancy and can be tailored to the patient for the current stage they are in. Cervical ripening treatments start at 36 weeks and continue regularly until the delivery. The focus is on ripening the cervix and preparing the body for the labour. A soft (ripe) cervix facilitates a better birth, reduces your need for pain medication and lowers your risk of needing a caesarean section.
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This treatment is to be booked at any stage of pregnancy and can be tailored to the patient for the current stage they are in. Cervical ripening treatments start at 36 weeks and continue regularly until the delivery. The focus is on ripening the cervix and preparing the body for the labour. A soft (ripe) cervix facilitates a better birth, reduces your need for pain medication and lowers your risk of needing a caesarean section.
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Based on the teachings of Dr. J.R. Worsley, Five-Element Acupuncture is rooted in the classical Chinese medicine concept of the five elements or phases of nature: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. By identifying and supporting the element at the root of an imbalance, this approach fosters a profound type of healing. It addresses not only physical symptoms but also the mind, emotions, and spirit, enhancing one’s overall sense of engagement with life. Your first 90-min session includes a thorough classical Chinese medicine and Five-Element intake (including assessment and pulse taking) and an acupuncture treatment focusing on releasing stagnation and blocks.
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Your return visit is 60 minutes. It will include a follow-up assessment and a treatment using Five-Element acupuncture. Observation, pulse taking, stagnation releasing and treatment of imbalanced element/causative factor (CF) will be included.
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Your first visit is 70 minutes and includes a comprehensive and in-depth intake. After assessment and treatment plan, acupuncturist uses a combination of traditional acupuncture, trigger points and motor points to treat sports and musculoskeletal injuries. Other modalities which may be used included cupping, gua sha and electro stimulation.
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Subsequent visits are 50 minutes. This will include a follow-up check and quick assessment to address your progress and any other musculoskeletal dysfunction. Traditional acupuncture, trigger points or motor points are used in treatment. Cupping, gua sha and electro stimulation may also be included.
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For new or return patients. Facial acupuncture promotes the production of collagen, reducing fine lines, scars, and bags. It illuminates your skin, working from the inside out and the outside in. We use microscopic needles to slowly reduce wrinkles and balance the whole body, and also light gua sha (done with a sleek jade tool) to smooth away stress and fatigue from the face.
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For new or return patients. Rest and enjoy 90 lush minutes of Facial acupuncture. This can help to promote the production of collagen, reduce fine lines, scars, and bags. It illuminates your skin, working from the inside out and the outside in. We use microscopic needles to slowly reduce facial wrinkles and balance the whole body, and also light gua sha (done with a sleek jade tool) to smooth away stress and fatigue from the face. After the facial portion, you will continue to rest and integrate the results of the acupuncture under either blue or red LED light therapy. This session also includes facial cleansing, high quality facial oils and hot towel application.
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For new or return patients. This treatment combines body acupuncture with facial Gua sha techniques. Gua sha helps increase circulation and lymphatic flow in the face, reducing puffiness, easing jaw and facial muscle tension, and enhancing tone and brightness. Body acupuncture works synergistically by regulating the nervous system, improving microcirculation, and supporting digestion, stress response, and hormonal balance - all factors that can influence the skin. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, this approach nourishes qi and blood, addresses internal contributors to skin concerns, and promotes a calm, refreshed, and revitalized appearance. This session also includes facial cleansing, high quality facial oils and hot towel application.
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For new or return patients. This treatment combines body acupuncture with facial Gua sha techniques. Gua sha helps increase circulation and lymphatic flow in the face, reducing puffiness, easing jaw and facial muscle tension, and enhancing tone and brightness. Body acupuncture works synergistically by regulating the nervous system, improving microcirculation, and supporting digestion, stress response, and hormonal balance - all factors that can influence the skin. After the facial portion, you will continue to rest and integrate the results of the acupuncture under either blue or red LED light therapy. This session also includes facial cleansing, high quality facial oils and hot towel application.
Acupuncture benefits can be used for this skin-enhancing and relaxation-focused treatment by one of our Registered Acupuncturists. Gua Sha facial combines body acupuncture with facial Gua Sha techniques. Gua Sha moves lymphatic fluid, which decreases skin congestion, decreases puffiness and increases hydration- leading to a brightened complexion, and improved skin texture & tone.
Acupuncture benefits can be used for this skin-enhancing and relaxation-focused treatment. Facial acupuncture promotes the production of collagen, reducing fine lines, scars, and bags. It illuminates your skin, working from the inside out and the outside in. We use microscopic needles to slowly reduce wrinkles and balance the whole body, and also light gua sha (done with a sleek jade tool) to smooth away stress and fatigue from the face.
Rest and enjoy 90 lush minutes of Facial acupuncture. This can help to promote the production of collagen, reduce fine lines, scars, and bags. It illuminates your skin, working from the inside out and the outside in. We use microscopic needles to slowly reduce facial wrinkles and balance the whole body, and also light gua sha (done with a sleek jade tool) to smooth away stress and fatigue from the face. After the facial portion, you will continue to rest and integrate the results of the acupuncture under either blue or red LED light therapy. This session also includes facial cleansing, high quality facial oils and hot towel application.
Gua Sha facial combines body acupuncture with facial Gua Sha techniques. Gua Sha moves lymphatic fluid, which decreases skin congestion, decreases puffiness and increases hydration- leading to a brightened complexion, and improved skin texture & tone. In this treatment we apply acupuncture needles to points throughout the body but not directly to the face After the facial portion, you will continue to rest and integrate the results of the acupuncture under either blue or red LED light therapy. This session also includes facial cleansing, high quality facial oils and hot towel application.
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*Please book an Initial ICBC Appointment before booking a return. Our front desk can help you get started.* Note that ICBC covers a maximum of $115/treatment and that by booking this, you understand and agree that there will be an additional amount owing out of pocket of $35.00. Our ICBC Registered Acupuncturist offers this extended return ICBC session for patients looking for enhanced care as it includes dynamic cupping and may also include manual Tui Na Massage (Chinese Medicine manual therapies) when applicable. Individuals who have been in a motor vehicle collision are entitled to 12 treatments for up to 12 weeks starting from the date of your accident. *All ICBC appointments require a valid credit card or credit-debit card on file*
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If this is your first ICBC Acupuncture appointment, please book an Initial Acupuncture visit.
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Please contact our front desk to establish ICBC Care at Local Health Clinic. Individuals who have been in a motor vehicle collision are entitled to 12 treatments for up to 12 weeks starting from the date of your accident. *All ICBC appointments require a valid credit card or credit-debit card on file*
Billed toICBCExtended health plans
Please contact our front desk to establish ICBC Care at Local Health Clinic. Individuals who have been in a motor vehicle collision are entitled to 12 treatments for up to 12 weeks starting from the date of your accident. *All ICBC appointments require a valid credit card or credit-debit card on file*
Billed toICBCExtended health plans
Please book an Initial ICBC Appointment before booking a return. Our front desk can help you get started. Individuals who have been in a motor vehicle collision are entitled to 12 treatments for up to 12 weeks starting from the date of your accident. *All ICBC appointments require a valid credit card or credit-debit card on file*
Billed toICBCExtended health plans
*Please book an Initial ICBC Appointment before booking a return. Our front desk can help you get started.* Note that ICBC covers a maximum of $115/treatment and that by booking this, you understand and agree that there will be an additional amount owing out of pocket of $35.00. Our ICBC Registered Acupuncturist offers this extended return ICBC session for patients looking for enhanced care as it includes dynamic cupping and may also include manual Tui Na Massage (Chinese Medicine manual therapies) when applicable. Individuals who have been in a motor vehicle collision are entitled to 12 treatments for up to 12 weeks starting from the date of your accident. *All ICBC appointments require a valid credit card or credit-debit card on file*
If this is your first visit with the ND or you would like an extended Gua Sha facial with body acupuncture, please book in this 60min treatment. Gua Sha facial combines body acupuncture with facial Gua Sha techniques. Gua Sha moves lymphatic fluid, which decreases skin congestion, decreases puffiness and increases hydration- leading to a brightened complexion, and improved skin texture & tone.
Gua Sha facial combines body acupuncture with facial Gua Sha techniques. Gua Sha moves lymphatic fluid, which decreases skin congestion, decreases puffiness and increases hydration- leading to a brightened complexion, and improved skin texture & tone.
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