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Q&A: How Reiki can be part of a holistic care approach, by Alyssa Vincent, Reiki Practitioner

Q&A: How Reiki can be part of a holistic care approach, by Alyssa Vincent, Reiki Practitioner

ByHealth Collective

Alyssa (she/they) lives as a white, neurodiverse settler on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lkwungen-speaking peoples. Drawing from her lived experiences as a patient with invisible disabilities within the Western healthcare system, Alyssa is dedicated to providing non-judgmental, neuro-affirmative, trauma-informed, compassionate, and accessible care. Alyssa’s holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit. Recognizing the…

Attuning to the Winter Season, by Jade (JO) Oswald, R.TCMP. & Christina Chan, R.Ac.

Attuning to the Winter Season, by Jade (JO) Oswald, R.TCMP. & Christina Chan, R.Ac.

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We are now into the deep of winter, with warmer and longer days on the horizon! Though it can be challenging to strike a balance with the everyday demands of life year round, it can be especially challenging during the darkest coldest time of year. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers seasonal guidelines to help protect…

On acupuncture, synergy and integration, by Christina Chan, R.Ac.

On acupuncture, synergy and integration, by Christina Chan, R.Ac.

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My approach as a practitioner is a product of 15 years of acupuncture practice in the community that collided with a life altering health crisis in 2019. It is the synergy of my clinical skills and negotiating life in a traumatized body that has driven my growth and evolution as a practitioner. This ongoing process…

Principals of DE-ARMOURING : How do I care for a suit of armour? By West, Somatic Sex Educator

Principals of DE-ARMOURING : How do I care for a suit of armour? By West, Somatic Sex Educator

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The reasons someone might seek out a Somatic Sex Educator are vast but commonly the reasons fall under the umbrella of looking for support to shift or expand their experience of pleasure and intimacy in their own body and with others. Part of this journey often includes a push/pull dynamic where we are drawn towards…

Opportunities for Holistic Practitioners!

Opportunities for Holistic Practitioners!

ByHealth Collective

Our practice is expanding and we are seeking a variety of community-minded practitioners to join our team! Heart & Hands Health Collective, partnered with our sister business, Green Muse Herbs are looking for individuals who are social justice oriented, and interested in working with populations that may not have extended health benefits and/or those who…

Herbal Broth for Fall Immune Support, by Jade (JO) Oswald, R.TCMP.
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Herbal Broth for Fall Immune Support, by Jade (JO) Oswald, R.TCMP.

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“My body is not a temple, it’s a thermos for soup”  Fall is the perfect time to begin incorporating more nourishing broths into the mix to bolster our immune system and protect ourselves against seasonal illnesses. Medicinal herbs can be combined with bones or chicken feet and seasonal vegetables to make for a nutrient-rich broth…

H&H and Green Muse Herbs team all masked and standing in front of our windows

Heart & Hands + Green Muse Herbs joint masking statement

ByHealth Collective

Green Muse Herbs and Heart & Hands Health Collective, as businesses, have both been built on values of economic and disability justice, mutual aid, community care, and upholding public health and safety. We are one of the few remaining safer retail and clinical spaces for people with vulnerable and suppressed immune systems and will continue…

Jade is on the left, JO is on the right, they are both smiling and pointing at one another. They are standing in front of a yellow wall.
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Reintroducting your acupunks: Jaay (Jade) Kulhawy-Bartlett, R.Ac & Jade (JO) Oswald, R.TCMP.!

ByHealth Collective

It’s been a few weeks operating at 2612 Quadra St and we’ve had a few scheduling mix-ups, so we are taking the opportunity to reintroduce two members of our acupunking team with somewhat similar names… Jaay (Jade) Kulhawy-Bartlett, R.Ac. If I were to describe myself in 3 words: Curious, considered, candid How tall are you?…

We are a non-perishable food drop off location for Community Food Support Victoria!
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We are a non-perishable food drop off location for Community Food Support Victoria!

ByHealth Collective

Since we are in such a central location, directly across from Fairway Market as well as being in the general vicinity of one of the sorting and distribution locations for Community Food Support Victoria, so logically, of course we’d be a food drop off location :) Especially since the CFSV recently lost one of our…

H&H and Green Muse Herbs Fundraising Prize Draw: THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
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H&H and Green Muse Herbs Fundraising Prize Draw: THANK YOU EVERYONE!!

ByChristina Chan, R.Ac.

Well, that’s a wrap!We closed up our fundraiser at $2335!!! Christina and Anna would like to send a HUGE THANKS to all the folks who browsed and bid on all the fantastic treasures generously donated by numerous small businesses, organizations, makers and growers!! THANK YOU for supporting our tiny grassroots businesses as well as these…

Heart & Hands Holiday Hours 2024

Heart & Hands Holiday Hours 2024

ByHealth Collective

Our hardworking acupunking team will be taking some well-deserved time off over the holidays! And SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS for your holiday shopping – might we suggest picking up some of the beautiful herbal, ritual and educational products stocked at Green Muse Herbs <3 We’d also like to remind you that January’s schedule is NOW OPEN. Kick off…

Again, it’s life-affirming to be in a space that aligns with your values

Again, it’s life-affirming to be in a space that aligns with your values

ByHealth Collective

Christina is a magician, and the H&H is a beautiful, respectful space for collective healing. I began seeing Christina for my Graves’ disease. At that time, I was struggling with significant anxiety and minor heart palpitations. I had no energy and felt exhausted all the time. During our sessions, Christina would name exactly what I…

I have a ton of respect for Heart & Hands, and the ways this clinic shows up and offers care to the community in truly accessible ways (not just buzz words!)

I have a ton of respect for Heart & Hands, and the ways this clinic shows up and offers care to the community in truly accessible ways (not just buzz words!)

ByHealth Collective

I have been seeing Christina regularly for about a year, and wow, what an incredible support she has been in my chronic illness recovery journey. It has been remarkable to experience the internal shifts she facilitates each session, and the sustained impact of those shifts. As someone whose body can get loud in a whole…