We have moved to 2612 Quadra St., just north of Kings Ave., on the ground floor of Blue Bird Cabs!
Snail mail from a former H&H acu-napper K.O. who is as we speak is cycling across the country! The first postcard marks their passage through Alberta, the second, making their way through Saskatchewan. Last we spoke, they were entering Manitoba!! Their ultimate goal is to make it to the East Coast and catch a flight to…
Thank you for all the healing you’ve brought to to my life, especially throughout my pregnancy.I’m grateful to feel so taken care of during such an exciting and vulnerable time. Love Laska & baby
We have been following K.F. throughout their fertility journey and once pregnant, also supported them through all the ebbs and flows of how the body changes as it is gestating a new life! We are delighted to add another babe to our annual spring-summer baby wave!
We will be CLOSED July 1st – 3rd, as the H&H team will taking the long weekend to REST and reflect upon the ongoing colonization of the unceded Indigenous territories we reside upon. We also specifically emphasize the rest as pandemic practicing continues to be intense and demanding, we will take the weekend to recharge…
David Gillese, R.Ac. is looking for folks to practice on to refine his Community Acupuncture skills prior to starting his new hours in August! We are looking for practice acu-nappers THURSDAYS 4 – 6:15pm in JULY! Sessions are upon donation, cash or card. Everyone welcome & remember your mask :) Thank you for your interest,…
Another mission accomplished with 2 acupuncture labour induction sessions over the weekend. Safe, drug-free, potent and traditional. I’m glad it did the trick A.Q., see you in a few weeks for some post-partum follow-up!
In partnership with Mothering Touch, the H&H acupunk team would love to support and replenish our Doulas in the Greater Victoria area so they can continue supporting expectant parents and their families in the Greater Victoria area for the remainder of the summer <3 From July 4th to August 31st, Community Acupuncture sessions are $25…
I’m often asked by colleagues or clients about why I am so committed to the Community Acupuncture model and this image pretty much sums it up. We provide a peaceful, non-judgemental, cellphone-free space in which the community can gather together for respite and momentary stillness. A space where we are aware of our surroundings, we…
Hey y’all, I’m David Gillese, (he/him). That surname is anglicized Irish gaelic and is confusingly pronounced gill-eece. I am a 2nd generation Irish-Canadian settler on my Dad’s side and with French-Canadian and some more Irish heritage on my mom’s side. I was born on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen speaking peoples and have lived…
A new Saturday afternoon tradition for S.G. and her 10 yr old kiddo. Always such a treat to see families receiving self-care together <3
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