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VANCOUVER, BC

Acupuncture AcuFunction - Saloomeh Abrishami Registered Acupuncturist

AcuFunction - Saloomeh Abrishami Registered Acupuncturist

Acupuncture

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About Saloomeh:Saloomeh Abrishami is a registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture of BC (CTCMA of BC). After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in General Biology overseas, she moved to Canada and started studying Psychology at York University in Toronto. Following this, she attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in North York to pursue her dreams of learning about alternative and naturopathic medicine. After 2 years of studying naturopathic medicine she transferred to Vancouver and continued her studies at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, where she completed TCM program in Acupuncture. Since her graduation as an acupuncturist, Saloomeh has traveled and attained extensive additional certifications in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and anti-aging techniques. She uses a gentle needling technique and is committed to creating a safe and comfortable space for her patients.Saloomeh has successfully treated a wide variety of conditions including:-Pain Management-Stress Management-Sleep Disturbances/insomnia-Neuromuscular Diseases-Digestive Health-Skin Disorders-Headaches/Migraines-Poor energy and Low functional level-Circulation Problems-Balance yin/yang and direct the life energy flowing-Improving General Health-Facial Rejuvenation''My goal is to help you achieve optimum health and wellness. Through working with my patients I have seen the impressive results that acupuncture and Chinese medicine can have. I am grateful to be able to share the benefit of my extensive education with you. My background includes training not only in acupuncture, but in a wide array of Chinese medicine modalities.''''Your unique health care situation is of the utmost importance to me. I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can benefit you. Together we can work toward achieving your health and wellness goals''.I uses various therapeutic TCM modalities, depending on patient’s condition, such as:* Acupuncture                              * Auricular therapy* Moxibustion                              * Electro-Acupuncture* Cupping therapy                        * Laser Acupuncture

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BURNABY, BC

Traditional Chinese Medicine China Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic - Dr. Simon Mai & Dr. Nancy Zhu

China Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic - Dr. Simon Mai & Dr. Nancy Zhu

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Acupuncture (the insertion of very fine needles to promote the flow of energy within the body) is a balancing technique purported to restore the body to optimal health. The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues, blood flow and nervous pulses also follow meridians to run through the body to various parts, structures and organs. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers are like a dam that backs up the flow in one part of the body and restricts it in others. Any obstruction and blockages or deficiencies of energy, blood and nervous pulses would eventually lead to disease. Needling the acupuncture points can influence the meridians: the acupuncture needles unblock the obstruction at the dams, and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians. According to the needling methods, acupuncture can be divided into traditional acupuncture, ear acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, scalp acupuncture and hand acupuncture etc. Over the last few decades, traditional acupuncture was widely used combining with other techniques, like moxi-needling, cup-needling etc, to increase the therapeutic effects. Modern science explain the functions of acupuncture as following: Needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones, which influence the body's own internal regulating system. Acupuncture has been used by Chinese people for thousands of year, and it becomes more and more popular in the Western societies. Here is the BBC documentary film about the acupuncture.

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SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC

Massage Therapy Mardon Dary RMT /Tension & Trauma Prevention Practitoner

Mardon Dary RMT /Tension & Trauma Prevention Practitoner

Massage Therapy

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Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (or TRE®) practitioner

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ABBOTSFORD, BC

Counselling Shamrock Counselling - Cristina Rennie Equine Counselling

Shamrock Counselling - Cristina Rennie Equine Counselling

Counselling

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Equine Facilitated Counselling​Equine Facilitated Counsselling is an experiential psychotherapy that is facilitated by a (qualified) mental health professional with horse experience (EFMHA, 2003). At Shamrock, we combine our formal education as mental health professionals, science, and research to provide a therapeutic basis for adding horses and nature to our therapeutic work.​Horses are masters of non-verbal communication. They teach us about trust, respect, and boundaries, which we bridge to our clients' lives off of the farm. When people are met with the non-judgmental and forgiving eyes of a horse, it helps create an emotionally safe environment where it is easier to invite desired change and accept help.In many ways, our equine facilitated counselling provides everything that traditional clinical counselling (see below) does, with the addition of a horse,Traditional Clinical Counselling​​Traditional counselling is typically thought of as “talk therapy”, with the addition of play and expressive therapies as appropriate. We use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including narrative and cognitive behavior therapy. It is our belief that each client’s needs are unique, and the work that we do in very dependent on the needs of the people we work with. Although we have an entire horse farm to make use of, we also have inviting therapy rooms for those who prefer to be inside.Specializations:​ChildrenTeensAdultsCouplesFamilyAnxiety & DepressionTrauma & PTSD RelationshipLife StrugglesGrief & Loss Addictions

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