We have moved to 2612 Quadra St., just north of Kings Ave., on the ground floor of Blue Bird Cabs!
Today, Monday March 19, 2012 a serendipitous accumulation of enlightening information appeared in my tiny micro-universe of social media. And, it got the wheels turning (faster) – those who know me, know very well that my wheels don’t ever stop turning. The idea of redefining the idea of wealth, consumerism and currency. That there are…
Community acupuncture – as practised by self-styled ‘acupunks’ – is a radically different vision and philosophy for the practice of acupuncture in the West. Patients are seen in a group setting, which allows for treatment to be conducted via a high-volume, low-cost sustainable business model. Spa settings and excessive Chinese medicine theory are unnecessary with…
Disclaimer: I am merely speaking from personal experience – as someone living with a chronic illness, an educator, an acupuncturist, person of colour, peaceful social activist and social entrepreneur. I have no background in feminism, anti-colonialism, religion or any specific spiritual practice. I have been conscious to keep the nature of this article as neutral…
In the raw and utterly spontaneously authentic. The longest and loveliest love letter our little poke factory has received to date! We love our work and we’re tickled pink that our clients love it just as much. Peace to you Dawn (our favorite princess & the pea). ~Christina Chan, R.Ac. Here it is, fuelled on…
The world can be a cruel and tough place, fast paced and harshly unforgiving. I was reminded of my working class privilege on a weekly basis when take the elevator ride up to the 3rd floor of the Access Health Centre and step into the bustling headquarters of AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI). I worked with…
Making the time and saving the cash for self-care can be a tricky balance. Some say its all about budgeting, but we believe it is more about priorities. We need to shift our view of self-care and wellness as being a luxurious indulgence to being a necessary and preventative investment in our long-term health. Why…
Quoting from a blog by Lumiel Kim-Hammerich of Community Acupuncture San Anselmo, CA. What happens when you take an hour to stop and take care of yourself at your local community acupuncture clinic? You enter a room entirely dedicated to slowing down and focusing on harmonizing body, mind and spirit. You lie there for almost…
Neck & shoulder tension, muscle tension headaches, tendonitis, lower back stiffness and eye strain are all garden variety issues we see at Heart & Hands. We see a diverse group of people from high performance athletes to weekend warriors to everything in between, BUT the most common affliction we see is the condition of the…
A little something I read in the Circle Community Acupuncture newsletter: This is a question that we hear from almost every patient at Circle CA, and it is not necessarily and easy one to answer. My quick and easy reply is “Until symptoms calm down and don’t come back.” This answer is true, but if…
A little bit of practice wisdom by South Austin Community Acupuncture: “High fees attract only patients that can afford to pay high fees, and sure, if someone can afford high fees they can probably afford to get as much acupuncture as they want or need. But patients are committed to treatment for all kinds of…
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