We have moved to 2612 Quadra St., just north of Kings Ave., on the ground floor of Blue Bird Cabs!
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
A ubiquitous part of my childhood dinner table, this DELICIOUS, flavorful, aromatic green onion-ginger sauce that was commonly served with proteins. Always the nostalgic little plastic take out container in the corner of the styrofoam take-out boxes full of white cut chicken. It is SO SIMPLE to make and stores extremely well in the fridge!…
We are DELIGHTED that FernFest is back for summer of 2022 and we will be back the Non-Profit Hub spreading the good word of Community Acupuncture! On Saturday June 25th, from 11:30am – 5:30pm, find us at William Stevenson Park (behind the Fernwood Community Centre, adjacent to Pembroke Ave).We hope to see you there and…
A “new to some” face will be joining our schedule in July (start date TBD), we are delighted to welcome back Sarah Strohan, R.TCMP, to the H&H team :) Originally from Saskatoon, Sarah has been living (mostly) on the west coast for the past 13 years. During this time she studied acupuncture and East Asian…
It’s been a pleasure to care for the community of Heart & Hands.Due to health and personal reasons, I will be wrapping up my H&H hours at the end of May and will be focusing on my practice at Active Balance Physiotherapy Studio in Sidney, BC. In the future, I will be periodically be in the…
We were gifted this wonderful, tender piece from a fellow Community Acupuncturist in Dakota Territory, also known as Minneapolis, MN. If you happen to be in that neck of the woods, do visit South Point Community Acupuncture for your pokes! The artwork is by the talented Molly Costello who asked any of the recipients of their work to donate…
COVID case counts are on the rise again. Unsurprising due to this lingering chilly spring and more people out in the world choosing not to mask. With rising cases comes a rise in short notice cancelations. In recent weeks, on a daily basis, we receive 3-4 short notice cancellations, sometimes with clients calling as little…
Dear Christina,There is nothing I could gift or say that would reciprocate for the space, time and wellness you have gifted me over the last year and a half. This has been the most consistent space for me over the last while, where I have been able to process, heal and leave feeling supported. I…
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