We have moved to 2612 Quadra St., just north of Kings Ave., on the ground floor of Blue Bird Cabs!
At Heart & Hands, we love our acu-mommas! Nothing more exciting than supporting the process of childbirth and in the last few weeks, it has been baby season! Lots of labour inductions! And, I’ve finally gotten into the habit of reminding our lovely mommas to check-in with us after the birth, just to know that…
“Be sure you really want this. Both acupuncture and social entrepreneurship are not things you can do on the side; they require real focus and commitment. Certain kinds of work you have to love enough to do for their own sake. Don’t be romantic or dreamy about it, really be honest with yourself about how…
Our friends at AcuTake are giving you 12 perfect, relevant and insightful reasons get acupuncture in 2012. 1. It’s not about adding more “stuff.” 2. Gratitude becomes evident. 3. There’s no technology required. 4. Patience is a virtue. 5. Context matters. 6. One size does not fit all. 7. It’ll open your mind. 8. It’s…
“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to have woken up, I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it, I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit…
A wonderful entry in the renowned acupuncture blog AcuTake. Enjoy :) A version of this article originally was written for RowdyKittens, a blog about social change through simple living “We’ve arrived at a point of tension. Technology has enabled possibilities that just 10 years ago seemed unthinkable. And yet these same advancements have deprived us…
As they say “practice makes perfect”, it is necessary any time you are mastering a new skill. Just like learning a new sport or instrument, it can take time to sink in and with some patience, eventually it becomes 2nd nature. Well, think of receiving acupuncture as being similar. It helps to remind or re-teach…
I still remember my first experience sitting in a group room watching individuals in recovery having tiny acupuncture needles gently placed in their ears. After, they spent 45 minutes quietly and peacefully seated with their fellow peers. I recall how beautiful and profound this was, for just this moment, these individuals were free of pain….
Our lovely Amanda Lynn Halldorson did another radio interview at CFUV on Jan. 13, 2011 for Women on Air. She spoke about her experiences with Feldenkrais and we also discovered the origins of her namesake :) You can listen to the interview under “Vic Slam and Feldenkrais” Stay tuned for more adventures on the air…
CBC was doing interviews at Our Place, Oct. 14 when I was providing free acupuncture services for Project Connect: CBC Podcast- BC on the Island- Project Connect, Oct. 14, 2010
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