It is with great love, care and passion that I practice Craniosacral Therapy. For in these areas we find less intellectual understanding of the treatment and we release into the mysterious, deepest healing process. I am a practitioner who believes that the greater the pain you had to endure, the wiser and more alive you can become. Your struggle is full of opportunity.

I initially trained in osteopathy in Buenos Aires (Argentina) at the Centro de Estudios Osteopáticos de Buenos Aires; and upon graduation I moved to Canada to study biodynamic craniosacral therapy in BC, through Body Intelligence. Altogether, I have been practicing cranial work for over 10 years, and have recently begun offering CST workshops in the Cowichan Valley.

I specialize in cranial and dental trauma and dysfunctions (concussions, head and brain injuries, dental interventions, migraines, TMJ issues, teeth grinding and more). However, my practice is open to all types of issues or concerns, including surgeries, accidents, structural/musculoskeletal restrictions, physiological dysfunctions, emotional and physical trauma, and more.

Please note that no injury is too old to be treated. Powerful treatment can be provided to help with childhood trauma and in-utero and birth experiences. As this work is extremely gentle, it can be very helpful with babies and children, pregnancy, postpartum, and elders. This kind of therapy does not look to fix things or impose changes on your body. During the treatment, while you’re laying on the massage table, I will gently map whole body patterns and locate tensions. As we progress, the treatment will focus on certain areas of the body. The touch is gentle, respectful and extremely precise. The client typically falls into a deep state of relaxation.

It is typically recommended to receive 3 initial treatments, which can be spaced out a couple/a few weeks apart (depending on the clients needs). This will allow us to delve much deeper into any tensions you may have. Acute cases may present differently, and may require more ongoing attention.

As one of the fathers of osteopathy said: “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to watch you heal yourself.”

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Bobby Crudo RMT

Bobby graduated from the Okanagan College of Massage Therapy in 2003. After taking some post graduate courses, he soon turned his focused To Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy ® (SDTT). Under the tutelage of his mentor and creator of SDTT, Armand Ayaltin, Bobby continues to learn about the intricacies of the human body and assists in teaching post-graduate workshops for other therapists. In his first years as a therapist, Bobby had the opportunity to work abroad in Switzerland. In his two years there, he gained invaluable experience treating professional athletes from a variety of different sports, including hockey players, soccer players, skiers/snow boarders, downhill bike racing (VTT), tennis players, runners and triathletes, and professional dancers. Though the clinic was geared towards athletes, he also treated a variety of people, from kids to the elderly, assisting them with chronic and acute conditions, all while providing general maintenance and injury prevention. Having seen athletes from such a broad variety of sports allowed him to see many different injuries both chronic and acute. Using the philosophy and techniques learned in Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy ® allowed him to achieve excellent results quickly. Having seen the results experienced from his limited knowledge (at the time) in Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy ®, he knew he needed to come back and continue studying under his mentor. Bobby is new to the Cowichan Valley area and is accepting new clients. He looks forward to helping you find and maintain your health.

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I am in this work because I believe in the power of the human spirit. We are all at different points on our healing journeys, myself included. Sometimes we just need a reminder of the internal and community resources we already have available, a few new tools to work with, and a reminder that we are going to be okay.

I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) who has been working with individuals, families, and groups for over 15 years. I am registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers, a member of the BC Association of Social Workers, and am fully insured.

In addition to my degrees in Social Work and Psychology, I have additional training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, safeTALK suicide alertness, and Motivational Interviewing.

As a Registered Social Worker, many extended health benefit plans will cover a portion or all of my service fees

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Adeline grew up in Paris, France and spent most of her life exploring the world traveling, working in Tourism as well as inner exploration through personal development, holistic healing and spiritual practices for the last 15 years.

Adeline is an Energy, Sound-Healer & Thai Massage Practitioner, trained in Kundalini Dance. The practice of Kundalini yoga & chanting opened her to learn the art of energy healing, Reiki. Sound healing followed with the birth of her Sacred Drum, opening her to the deep listening of the Earth, the trees, elementals, animals and the world of spirit. This is where she sources her soul strength. It opened her heart and freed her voice leading her inward, to reconnect and remember her medicine and the codes she carries and shares through her sound.

Her unique life path has led her to be who she is today, encompass all life experiences needed, so she can now support others on their journey. She is here to to support you in reconnecting to your essence, finding your voice & listening to your truth which then can be expressed fully!

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I’ve been practicing BG5 since 2018 and in December 2022, completed a four-year certification program covering all BG5 modalities at the accredited BG5 Business Institute. I provided admin support to the institute and currently work with their lead instructor in a joint venture, BG5 Solutions – providing solutions to individuals, leaders and businesses. We work with HR, leaders and individuals to show an organization how individuals can be seen for who they are within a company so they can contribute their full potential instead of being put into a contrived role that holds them back.

I’ve had a foot in each world - business and health/healing/wellness and was often torn between them – my heart wanting to move into the healing world and my ego (fears) keeping me in the world of business. I have lived the experience that a lot of others have faced, hiding their true self for fear of rejection. It’s been an incredible journey and I am grateful for everything I experienced that taught me how difficult it’s been for people to truly ‘be’ themselves.

I’ve accepted that everything I’ve done in my life has been valuable and necessary for where I am right now. I’m so happy to be working with others to help you heal, discover your own innate uniqueness, and help you give yourself permission to be fully you.

Certifications:

BG5 Career & Business Consultant, BG5 Profit Potential Coach, BG5 Cycles Coach OC16 Large Business Consultant Certified NLP Master Practitioner Ericksonian Hypnotherapy TimeLine Therapy® Hawaiian Huna Level 1 Pranic Healing Level 1 Essential Oil Blending and Safety Energy Massage AromaTouch Massage

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I am passionate about the language of blood and dedicated to understanding the depth of its offerings. My practice includes Live and Dry Blood Analysis and encompasses Ontological Coaching and Spiritual Intuitive Readings. Blood is our soul signature. How we integrate these aspects of our intrinsic natured selves is the key.

My studies and experience include:

▪ Darkfield Microscopy Coagulation Morphology –Michael Coyle, Dr. Alexander Beddoe DDS (Reams Biological Theory of Ionization), Dr. Okker Botha ND, and Dr. Eddy Betterman MD.

▪ University of Alberta, Bachelor of Education, ECS

▪ Primary School Teacher – expertise with autism, ADD, ADHD, head injury

▪ Athletic Community – Natural Bodybuilding Judge, health counsel to athletes

▪ Ontological Life Coach - Accomplishment Coaching Seattle Program

▪ Pacific Rim College – former instructor in the Nutrition Program

▪ Spiritual Intuitive – life-long

Please contact directly: Call or text (250)661-6224 Email: maureenfontaine2020@gmail.com specify TAOH in the subject line

*OPTION: Maureen also works out of Errant Empire Herbal Dispensary in Esquimalt, BC. (Victoria)

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Healing Touch

Each treatment is personalized to facilitate your recovery and to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. EVERY BODY WELCOME. Some of the massage techniques we use to create your treatment plan are listed below:

Swedish Massage is a type of massage that involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall wellbeing. The massage is performed with the client lying typically unclothed on a massage table, under a sheet or blanket, but only the area being worked on is uncovered at any given time. The provider uses a combination of long, flowing strokes, kneading, and may apply deeper pressure to specific areas of tension or pain to work the muscles and connective tissues of the body.

Deep Tissue Massage targets deeper muscle layers using firm pressure and slow strokes to alleviate tension, chronic pain, and muscle knots. The provider may use elbows, forearms, and body weight to apply pressure, which can be intense. It benefits those with chronic pain, sports injuries, limited mobility, posture issues, and stress or anxiety, but it’s important to consult with your healthcare provider before getting a deep tissue massage if you have any underlying medical conditions or concerns.

Myofascial Release is a manual technique that releases tension in the fascia, the connective tissue that supports muscles. It uses gentle, sustained pressure and stretching techniques to improve mobility and function, and can be done on specific areas of the body or the body as a whole. It can help relieve pain and treat conditions like back pain, neck pain, and headaches.

Trigger Point Release is a form of manual massage that focuses on identifying and releasing tight knots of muscle fibers that can cause pain and discomfort. During a trigger point release session, the provider uses a variety of manual techniques to identify and release these knots, such as applying pressure or stretching the affected muscle fibers to help release tension.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle technique that stimulates the lymphatic system, aiding in immune function, fluid balance, and waste removal. Therapists use light, rhythmic strokes to promote lymph flow, reducing swelling and supporting post-surgery recovery while enhancing overall well-being.

Remedial Exercise involves the therapist gently moving and manipulating the client’s body with and without any active effort from the patient. This technique aims to improve joint flexibility, alleviate tension, and enhance muscle function. It’s especially helpful for those with limited mobility, recovering from injuries, or seeking to enhance overall flexibility.

About Ronén

I’m one of the very lucky ones in many aspects. I come from a coastal town and a loving middle-class Argentinian family. My daughter, she is my world and the biggest force of love I’ve ever felt. I’m very fortunate to have never experienced homelessness, hunger, childhood trauma or systemic discrimination. I’m in good physical, mental and spiritual health.

All throughout my life I’ve been closely related to and interested in healthcare. My dad was a Family Physician, he did public work and also had a home-based practice. Later in life I worked as a Medical Emergencies Ambulance Dispatcher before leaving Argentina in the year 2000.

In 2011 I left Winnipeg and moved to the Island looking to re-connect with the ocean. Feeling the need to spend more time outdoors, I started my own gardening business. After a day of very hard labour, I couldn’t move without feeling extreme pain. Lucky me, I went to see an RMT and she had me like new in just a couple of sessions. Since that experience, I continued receiving RMT treatments and I’ve been inspired and fascinated with the power Massage Therapy has to heal and improve people’s quality of life.

This fascination grew to the point where I decided to change careers, enroll in the program to become an RMT and help the people in my community lead a healthier life through holistic practices and stronger, more meaningful human connections.

I’m currently a very proud graduate student from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. The school has a clinic where I’ve been providing non-registered massage therapy to the general public. I’m also a member of the Registered Massage Therapy Association of British Columbia.

I truly believe in the whole-person approach to massage therapy, where science meets a deep understanding of how our bodies work. When massage therapists grasp this complete picture, they can provide safe, effective, and personalized treatments that go beyond just physical relief.

By considering the emotional and spiritual aspects as well, therapists can connect with their clients on a deeper level and create healing experiences that bring balance to both body and mind. This collaborative approach also encourages open communication with other healthcare professionals, ensuring that individuals receive comprehensive and holistic care for their overall well-being.

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Dr. Heald was born and raised in Calgary. Her healthcare career began as a registered nurse primarily in Emergency departments but included several years in community-based medicine as well. After 18 years, she switched professions and worked as a financial consultant for six years which gave her a full understanding of stress! She then pursued her lifelong dream of practicing medicine. In 2008, she graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Boucher Campus), a fully accredited naturopathic medical school in Vancouver, BC.

She has always had an in-depth understanding and great respect for conventional medicine but is passionate about Integrative medicine. Delving into biochemistry is her favourite part of solving health riddles. When the body is returned to its ideal environment, it works at healing itself. Dr. Heald is was fortunate to have worked in the field of microbiome and nutritional research in Silicon Valley, as well as lecturing on detoxification and nutrition across North America. She achieved her fellowship in Functional and Restorative Medicine in 2012.

Dr. Heald served as a board member of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta from 2011-2014, chaired the competence committee and was formerly an advisor to the quality assurance committee of the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC., as well as being a member of the American College for the Advancement Dr. Heald is currently licensed with prescriptive rights in British Columbia and California.

Dr. Heald recharges through yoga, hiking and family.

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Gina is a Medical Herbalist currently residing and practicing in Mill Bay, British Columbia. She obtained her Diploma in Phytotherapy at the Pacific Rim College which includes over 500 practice hours. Many herbs she uses in her practice are organically sourced, locally grown, or sustainably wild-crafted.

After an initial consultation, she will provide you with a personalized herbal remedy in the form of teas, tinctures, capsules, oils and creams to support common health conditions. These may include: hormonal balancing, allergies, stress, pain relief, heart-lung-digestive health, immune boosting, and general cold and flu symptoms.

When not at work she can be found hiking with her border collie, foraging, or digging in the garden.

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Dr. Holly Hochstadt is a vitalistic chiropractor. She recognizes that the human body has an innate ability to heal itself, and that chiropractic care helps remove interference to our inborn healing capacity, allowing for a fuller expression of health and vitality. She believes that health includes our physical, emotional, social, mental (and even spiritual) well being. Her philosophy of care is to address the root cause of your health concerns, rather than just treating symptoms.

Dr. Holly cares for people of all ages and stages of life, from newborn to end-of-life. She works with laborers, desk workers, homemakers, athletes, performers, and people recovering from any health challenge, illness, injury, or loss. She also provides chiropractic care to women throughout the perinatal period. She is trained in the Webster Technique to support pregnant women in optimizing pelvic mobility before and during pregnancy.

After graduating from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon in 1995, she practiced in the heart of Seattle for 24 years, and then continued in an agricultural community in Southern Alberta for 4 years. She joyfully returned to the West Coast in 2023, and is enjoying exploring our region with her partner and her hiking groups. She loves gardening, cooking, reading, kirtan, and building community.

Dr. Holly offers a wide range of chiropractic adjusting approaches, including traditional manual chiropractic, drop table, instruments, and tonal BGI chiropractic. She has practiced Bio-Geometric Integration (BGI) since 2000. This tonal style of chiropractic assesses how the body is storing tension from past overloads, where the body is ready to process tension, and then uses gentle fingertip pressure to facilitate the body in accessing, unwinding, and integrating it. Her goal is always to find the best method for each client, to assist their healing and expressing more of their full potential in life and in the world.

She recognizes that while healing happens largely from the inside-out, it is also affected by outside-in factors. She is a firm believer in empowering her clients through education and in taking an active role in their own health. She provides educational resources and support to help her clients on this path, including recommendations for nutrition, supplements, specific exercises for the physical body, or methods to support the parasympathetic nervous system in grounding and healing. Dr. Holly is committed to providing personalized and compassionate care to every client. She works to create a treatment plan that fits each person’s specific needs and goals.

Dr. Holly values integrity, compassion, connection, and caring for each client like a beloved family member. She is grateful to support the Cowichan Valley community on the path of expressing health and human potential.

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After moving to Canada in 2002, I became a Registered Cardiology Technologist and then pursued advanced training as an Adult Echocardiographer. As a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, I enjoyed a wonderful career in Cardiology and Heart Health and never lost the amazement and appreciation for the human body and its complex systems.

After almost 15 years working in acute care settings with patients continually struggling with their heart health, I began to question the conventional medical model. I wanted to be able to help people to heal and find freedom, not just stay reliant on the conventional medical system. I realized that I was a part of a system that addresses a single part of the body and does not recognize the body as a whole.

This led me to studying functional medicine as a Registered Orthomolecular Healthcare Practitioner and Nutritional Consultant. It became clear to me that many diseases could be prevented by dietary and lifestyle changes. I discovered that wellness could be achieved without pharmaceuticals or a blind reliance on conventional approaches.

As I began to grow in my understanding of holistic health, I grew increasingly interested in Homeopathy. I discovered that hundreds of millions of people rely upon Homeopathic medicines around the world and was drawn to how this 200-year-old form of alternative medicine was able to stimulate a gentle healing response that allowed the body to come back into balance. Breaking free from the fear and reliance on a conventional model allows us to regain our trust in our bodies to know how to heal. Therein lies the freedom to be truly alive.

I completed the Practitioner’s Program to be a Certified Clinical Homeopath at the American Medical College of Homeopathy in Arizona (AMCoH) and have seen first-hand how Homeopathy can help people live well and find vitality in health. I hope that my experiences in conventional medicine coupled with my training in functional and integrative health can offer hope and healing to others.

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I am an astrologer originally from Japan. I was brought up in a household where daily life included shinto practices, honouring of ancestors, and ceremony. I have been learning and practising astrology since 2008 though I was first introduced at the age of ten.

It has immensely helped me to understand my life circumstances, where I came from and what I’m moving toward. I see Astrology as a map in this vast ocean of life. Often we feel lost in the immensity of it all, and astrology gives insight to help us find our way. It also gives perspective and understanding of how cycles play out in our lives, and how best to work with them to increase our personal growth and enjoyment of life.

My astrology practice draws mainly from Hellenistic Tradition, and is complemented by a variety of earth medicine practices and ceremonial work. Although my work is often aware of the celestial bodies it is deeply rooted in these earth practices.

I honour love, truth, and integrity and my mission is to be of service in my community, and to guide and empower people through their journeys.

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Hi, I’m Graeme

I spent 20 long years living the corporate life and I understand what it feels like to be stuck and unfulfilled. As the sole income earner for my family, the pressure was immense. We needed the money and the benefits were great for our growing family, but I felt empty inside.

​It wasn’t until I learned that my frustration with life was a result of feeling joyless and aimless, that with coaching, I could create a new clear focus.

​I now dedicate my time to helping other people who feel stuck find purpose and fulfillment. That doesn’t always mean radical change like leaving your job; it means discovering that there’s more to life than work, and learning how to balance your well-being so you can focus on your goals and living your life purpose.

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Eva is from Victoria and is new to the Shawnigan Lake area. She is a recent graduate from the West Coast of Massage Therapy in Victoria. Proudly registered in May 2023, she has recently moved to the area from Lake Cowichan and is looking forward to continuing her career in this new community.

Eva’s therapeutic touch incorporates Swedish Massage, Hot stones and Myofascial Release Techniques with moderate pressure, but she can also provide a gentle and relaxing treatment if preferred.

As a lifelong learner with an innate curiosity about the mind-body connection, Eva has found learning about the nervous system very insightful. As a result, she aims to calm the nervous system in every treatment to facilitate the homeostasis needed for healing the body. She is also looking forward to furthering her knowledge this year and incorporating mindfulness into her massages to help her clients meet their wellness goals.

When not at work, Eva can be found hiking, biking, traveling, cooking, catching up with friends/family and hanging out with her two great loves - her cats. She is looking forward to meeting everyone in this beautiful area and can’t wait to provide this community with some relaxation, healing, and rejuvenation.

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Meaghan grew up in the Kootenays and during that time she led a very active lifestyle and was involved in highly competitive sports. This type of high athletic performance placed a constant maximal stress on her body. At a young age, Meaghan was exposed to massage therapy and the benefits that it could provide.

The support she received throughout her maintenance and recovery confirmed her passion in wanting to provide others with this health discipline. Meaghan is dedicated to helping others achieve their personal fitness and wellness goals.

Meaghan is interested in how the body heals innately; how it functions in the presence of various stressors, and how individuals subjectively view their own health. Recognizing that the body and mind work together to maintain balance, it is her intention with her practice to help remove any blocks that may compromise the system.

During her treatments, Meaghan uses various techniques depending on the needs and comfort levels of each patient. She believes in individualizing her treatments, as each patient presents and requires thought and care.

A graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Meaghan feels very fortunate to be a massage therapist, and is committed to continuously growing and learning, through clinical experience and on-going education in her field.

“How are you moving your body today?”

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Dr. Jess believes natural health and well-being is your inborn right and everybody is designed to be unique and extraordinary!

Dr. Jess was introduced to Chiropractic through a serendipitous series of events through her active lifestyle in sports and dance in her teenage years. She is living proof of the benefits of chiropractic care. It had such a profound effect on her life, she chose to pursue her career in becoming a Chiropractor and to dedicate her life to giving back by helping others; for she feels she has received so many gifts and a new lease on life through being introduced to the world of Chiropractic, holistic health modalities and vitalistic lifestyle choices.

Dr. Jess graduated from the world renowned New Zealand College of Chiropractic and moved to Canada in 2016.

Dr. Jess understands regular chiropractic care is beneficial to everyone at any age or stage of life, and by recognizing she is a conduit to facilitating maximizing your health goals, she has a positive influence, providing opportunity and support; helping many individuals, families and communities that are willing to take onus of their health potential through holistic chiropractic care and adopting a vitalistic wellness lifestyle. Dr. Jess is genuine in her approach, utilizing a wide range of Chiropractic techniques and modalities to suit each individual. She is committed to providing outstanding chiropractic health care, service, guidance and informed choice throughout your health journey. Dr. Jess is extremely passionate about empowering others to reconnect with their body’s inborn healing wisdom, to “nourish your temple”, mind, body and spirit, inspiring people to achieve their health goals, maximize their well being and master their full potential to lead an extraordinary quality of life, as nature Intended!

Dr. Jess is confident and proficient in her experience working with a broad range of practice members and individual case settings. She provides care for newborns, pregnant women, children, teens, adults of all walks of life, athletes, seniors and everyone in between. Dr. Jess has a positive local rapport and reputation for her special interest and passion working with families, children, parents and pregnancy, pre & post-natal women, and pediatric chiropractic care.

Dr. Jess is honoured to have the humble privilege working as a steward, facilitating the wonderful ‘family’ of the Cowichan Valley, offering support for your health and wellness journey through chiropractic care and holistic integrative therapies, building deeper connections with wellness practice members and the local community.

With abundant gratitude, love, peace, kindness, respect and unity,

Dr. Jessica Millman, Chiropractor

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Kate Neumann Rose is a BC Certified Waldorf Teacher and UBC Certified Organizational Coach. She also holds a BA in Women’s Studies and Environmental Studies from UVic, with adjunct training in Non-Violent Communication and Reconciliation through Indigenous Education. She has worked and developed her powerful coaching skills in the fields of education, counselling, and healing arts for over two decades. This includes ongoing training and mentorship in energy healing and somatic practices with her teacher of 26 years. Kate’s perspective and experience in education expanded through her contribution to the homeschooling community in the Cowichan Valley, beginning in 2019. She created, administered, and taught at Rose Cottage; a Waldorf and nature inspired homeschooling program emphasizing mindfulness and embodiment practices to support academic learning. Since then she has offered both individual mentorship and curriculum support to homeschooling families, along with program development for homeschooling initiatives. Her extensive experience as a long-time Waldorf teacher, outreach and youth counsellor, wilderness guide, canoeing/kayaking instructor, and life- long dancer, each contribute to the trauma-informed, clear, and compassionate guidance that she provides. Her practice weaves her diverse knowledge, education, and skills cultivated over time, and the wisdom gathered as the Mother of two beautiful children. Kate’s deep interest in the dynamic learning and growth opportunities inherent in all relationships, has led her to use her unique strengths in service of supporting others through the ebbs and flows of life. Kate brings an attitude of reverence, focus, and joy to her clients, in navigating both the challenges and amazements of the human experience.

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I am very excited to share the deeply relaxing, nurturing and complexion boosting practices of facial massage and facial fitness with whoever feels drawn to work with me. I offer these modalities because I use them, love them and believe they have much to offer to modern women and men. Most people understand the positive impact of exercise and massage on the body but don’t apply these same ideas to the face. However, the face holds tension, facial muscles atrophy and so benefit from bodywork and exercise just the same. During massage and exercise the tissues of the face are nourished due to increased circulation and oxygenation which leads to improved appearance and function.

After receiving and loving my first facial massage in 2019 I decided to train in the discipline. That led to the discovery and training in facial fitness so that I could offer a concrete way for one to become aware of their facial muscles. Our face actually informs us about how to feel so it is important to first be aware of the muscular tension held in the face and then once it is appropriate to do so- dispel it. Sometimes we need a bit of assistance to do that. When we tune into how our face feels, where it is holding tension, we are tuning into how we feel. An increased awareness of facial tension is a gentle way to begin to work with our emotions through the face. Think about what our face does all day, it expresses how we feel all day, no wonder we can affect the way we feel by expressing affection back to our face.

I am here for the spectrum of reasons one might want to work with me. Maybe you are feeling extra stressed out, maybe you have a big presentation or event or maybe your sinuses are clogged. Maybe you are a mom and, like me, you feel like parts of yourself got lost along the way. Maybe you see past trauma written all over your face and want to write a new story.

Originally from Fresno, California I have done many things from journalism to urban tree planting to solo work along the river. I draw from each of my experiences to inform me along this new path.

My hope is that after a session together you feel nurtured, relaxed and ready to face the world.

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I’m an Acupuncturist raised and educated on Vancouver Island. My interest in health and desire to enjoy a meaningful life inspired my career choice. I was first introduced to eastern healing arts as a child, by my mother’s practice of Jin Shin Do (Japanese Acupressure). In adolescence, I developed an interest in martial arts which is with me to this day. I enrolled in Oshio College’s Acupuncture Program in 2014 and later became an instructor at the school.

I routinely treat a broad range of conditions, and enjoy the process of treating simple and difficult conditions alike. It’s my goal to help relieve and prevent suffering, and to help people find a sense of freedom and empowerment, both in their health and in all aspects of their life. Through study and practice, I continue to hone my skills and gather new tools to provide pleasant treatments with great results.

I’m committed to professional integrity, and always intent on giving the most beneficial treatment possible. I consider acupuncture as a tool to help coordinate the body in healing itself. We have all witnessed our own amazing self-healing abilities. The goal of my treatment is to simply tip the scales in your favour.

In the treatment room, I integrate laser (photobiomodulation therapy) massage and acupressure, cupping, moxibustion, and basically whatever we figure will be most helpful and appropriate for you. I am honoured to ally with the other practitioners of TAOH to support the health of this community.

Outside of the clinic, I am blessed to live with my wife, Mika, and our young daughter. I have a background in visual arts , and maintain a slow but steady visual art and martial arts practice.

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Sara, as a Somatic counsellor & therapist, lives from the place of recognizing that each human is uniquely given and/or imprinted with exactly what they need to unfold in what they are here to offer & bring. She has attended 2 separate post secondary schools that encompassed deep and profound wisdom around life as humans, finding one’s truth, and living it with the utmost respect and honour of impact on those touched in the process. She feels impassioned to do her part in supporting people to reconnect with their wholeness and unfold in their fullest potential. Leaning in and getting close to the connections of mental, physical, and emotional pains, is a journey Sara would be honoured to support you in.

Often saying, “The Medicine is in the Wound” Sara has found so much of her wholeness and personal power by exploring and accepting the shadow aspects of self. This approach is also an integral part of her offerings as a Therapist. The whole picture involves every aspect of self, and when invited, welcomed and respected, all of what makes up an individual also has imperative gifts to add to the tapestry of one’s life and living.

To Sara, living a full life means seeing and embracing all the shit and the shiny. It means recognizing that the hurts, wounds and pain have just as much to offer and bring as the bright and positive accomplishments and celebrations.

What if you, being in your wholeness, made available the profound and powerful feeling of true belonging? Book a complimentary mini consultation now, and take the first step in reclaiming all the wonder that makes you, You.

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Jessica M Slattery is a Hakomi practitioner based in the Cowichan Valley. She facilitates transformation through guidance into a mindful state. From that depth, she assists in self study, discovering how and where your body and system stores implicit memories and core beliefs, and helps you re-member forgotten connections within. Her approach is deep, loving, relational, and inspired by nature.

Hakomi is a form of somatic psychotherapy based in mindfulness. Encompassing a systems perspective and including aspects of Taoism and Buddhism, it integrates the latest in neuroscience, trauma, and attachment research. Hakomi was founded in the early eighties, at the forefront of body-mind psychotherapy, and it continues to expand and reach into current university curriculums and programs worldwide.

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Jessica M Slattery is a Hakomi practitioner based in the Cowichan Valley. She facilitates transfo... Read More

Hello beautiful friends and community; my name is Jan Stock and I was born and raised in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. I have always been interested in healing, wholesome living and helping other people obtain vibrant health.

Like many of us, I had a day job for 20+ years and I began my healing journey with my co-workers and friends supporting me. I started with learning to provide Intuitive Massage treatments over a decade ago. In 2013, I began my Reiki training. Around that same time I decided to retire from my day job and open up my own spa offering healing and beauty services.

Since the start of my full time dedication to sharing my passion for health through Intuitive Massage, I’ve also completed my Reiki Masters Training and become a Certified Access Bars® Practitioner. I have the ability to offer one or all of these techniques in synergy that support health and wellness in any sessions we embark on together.

I feel privileged and grateful to be continuing my education through service and being available to help others. I am excited to meet you and help support you through your healing and well-being processes with the holistic techniques of Reiki, Intuitive Massage and Access Bar.

You are wise, you are wonderful, you are worthy.

Hugs,

Jan

Hello beautiful friends and community; my name is Jan Stock and I was born and raised in the Cowi... Read More

I am a graduate of The Language of Blood course with Maureen Fontaine. Dark Field Microscopy reveals the properties of individual blood cells, indicates nutritional conditions that may adversely affect health, and detects the imbalances within the milieu sooner than other methods.

My experience includes:

Live Blood Analyst, Darkfield Microscopy: with Maureen Fontaine

▪ The Coastal Mountain College of Healing Arts

▪ Certified Wholistic Nutritionist: Eddison Institute of Nutrition

▪ Common Sense Cookery: in-home cooking service for health challenged

▪ Wellness Center Café: first all organic restaurant in Victoria, BC

▪ Body Talk: International Body Talk Association

▪ Breathology Essentials: with Stig Severinsen

▪ Quantum Hypnosis

It is a privilege to explore your unique internal universe and I look forward to working with you!

Please contact directly. Call or text: (236)594-9007 Email: JocelyneLBA@pm.me

I am a graduate of The Language of Blood course with Maureen Fontaine. Dark Field Microscopy reve... Read More

Let’s Shift together through Hypnotherapy and Intuitive Medium Readings!

I have worked as a Disability Employment Advisor for over 12 years and noticed the same thing over and over again. People who came into my office were suffering from past trauma. Whether that be from their family life, work life or other areas of life. They were stuck and I wanted to do more. This is why I became a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist.

I have also been blessed with a gift of being an intuitive medium and have been doing readings professionally and for friends for the last 20 years. As a medium having family members come through has allowed many to find closure. Seeing people transform from the readings, I have now added Hypnotherapy to my practice. My life purpose and drive is to help people live their best lives and let go of that which does not serve them. I personally have transformed through hypnotherapy and I have helped others do the same.

I am excited to help you uncover blocks, barriers or triggers that are no longer serving you. As a medium I connect with your guides, angels, and family who have crossed over. As a hypnotherapist we are able to dive deeper working with your subconscious allowing you let go and rewrite your story.

The many benefits of hypnotherapy include:

Pain Management Anxiety, Stress, Panic Attacks, Weight Loss, Changing Habits and Grief

Let’s Shift together through Hypnotherapy and Intuitive Medium Readings! I have worked as a Disa... Read More