An aspiring acupunk
This is David! He is an aspiring acupunk, acupuncture student at Oshio College and formerly a Heart & Hands volunteer! He is also a familiar face when you watch our video on the homepage ;)
We have moved to 2612 Quadra St., just north of Kings Ave., on the ground floor of Blue Bird Cabs!
This is David! He is an aspiring acupunk, acupuncture student at Oshio College and formerly a Heart & Hands volunteer! He is also a familiar face when you watch our video on the homepage ;)
Heart & Hands has been an integral part of my self-care and health-care through multiple chapters of my life. I first visited Heart & Hands as a stressed, anxious and overwhelmed student in 2018, and continued to go through career & life changes. Though I no longer live in Victoria, each time I am in…
“Hey Christina,I just wanted to let you know Midori gave birth to our daughter, Camellia on Monday morning. She was a healthy 8lbs 5oz. Both her and Midori are doing very well. We left the hospital today and are now back at home.” “Thanks again for your help, Christina! You helped me through all the little…
Another beautiful thank you / goodbye card from one of our regular acu-nappers who has made the difficult decision to uproot from Lekwungen Territories to reunite with family in the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy. We will miss you, but look forward to your visit to the Island in August :) “To everyone at…
As a tiny, values-based establishment in Downtown Victoria, it is no longer sustainable for us to remain as a business due to rapidly rising operating costs. Hence, we are transitioning into a non-profit, so we can continue offering our valuable and affordable services and providing our acupuncturists with a living wage. Since opening our doors…
I’ve had an irregular period since the start. Initially, there was a certain amount of novelty to only bleeding a few times a year – saving money on tampons, no cramps, no hassle, etc. Despite that, there was always a little stressed voice in the back of my head that urged me to ask, why?…
Christina is a shining example of what a healthcare practitioner should be and I have seen her many times over the years. As someone living with chronic pain, cPTSD, and a very dysregulated nervous system, I go to see Christina for care when I am not able to find balance on my own. She is…
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