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Reiki Practioner

Dr. Gagné is a licensed naturopathic physician and a 2003 graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a focus on Ethnobotany and Medical Anthropology from the University of Victoria in 1999. He became a Yoga Teacher in 2010 and a Reiki Master in 2012. Dr. Gagné has clinical experience in all naturopathic modalities with special interests in mind/body medicine and lifestyle counselling. Other services include nutrition counselling, herbal medicine, physical medicine – including Therapeutic Ultrasound, acupuncture and homeopathic medicine. Dr. Gagné is very interested in how other cultures practice medicine; an interest due to his own indigenous heritage. He is fortunate to have learned from Elders, Traditional healers, shamans and mystics of many cultures. Dr. Gagné gained invaluable experience during time spent working at the Anishnaabe Health Centre in Toronto. More of his experience in traditional knowledge was gained from the Akha of Northern Thailand, the Quechua and Shipibo of Peru, the Anishnaabe of Eastern Canada, the Coast Salish of Vancouver Island, the Japanese art of Aikido and Reiki, the Chinese art of Qi Gong as well as the Indian practice of Hatha and Kundalini Yoga.A core philosophy of naturopathic medicine is to support the healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae, an innate self-healing ability common to every living being. His focus is to facilitate changes that allow one to regain balance in all aspects of life to become whole in Body, Mind and Spirit.Some of his other interests are Hiking, Dancing, Sailing, & Meditation.Dr. Gagné is a certified Reiki Master and can provide Reiki healing sessions by donation. Dr. Gagné is a certified Yoga Teacher and can provide personal yoga instruction also by donation. Dr. Gagné provides naturopathic medicine services on a sliding scale based on the ability to pay..

Yoga

All of our yoga classes are Flow oriented. This means that all ranges of motion will flow fluently together helping you to easily use your body as the brush that paints the story of your day. All our classes are an hour long.What our schedule looks like:MondayCore Connection – Reconnect with your core and allow yourself to flow through the postures.TuesdayCore Strengthening – Strengthen your core and add power to your postures.WednesdayCore Alignment – Improve your muscle memory and learn some postures that you can use throughout the dayThursdayBalance – learn how to add  balance to your posturesFridayTwists – Take your practice to the next level and add some dynamic movement to your postures.

Body Alignment

At the Healing Garden I offer complementary and alternative healing therapies including Therapeutic Touch, Touch for Health, Stress Indicator Point System (SIPS) , Soul Retrieval and journey work. I use a combination of these techniques to assist your healing journey. Therapeutic Touch is effective in promoting relaxation. It decreases stress, anxiety, pain and accelerates healing. As a recognized complimentary therapy it can be used in conjunction with standard medical care. Therapeutic Touch is a safe, non-invasive healing practice that was developed in the early 1970’s by Dolores Krieger, a professor of nursing and Dora Kunz, an intuitive healer. Touch for Health is designed to release pain and stress. Muscle testing feedback techniques are used to discern the sources of stress which lead to chronic pain, mental clouding and various stages of disease. The techniques used may include the use of acupressure points, working with muscle tissue or a variety of other corrections. Touch For Health came from the work of two chiropractors in the 1960’s. Dr. George Goodheart and Dr. John Thie began using muscle tests as a way of assessing meridian energy from Chinese therapies such as acupuncture. Touch For Health is a powerful healing method that helps to identify not only the sources of stress affecting the body but also how to correct the imbalance created by it. SIPS . Stress Indicator Point System uses a combination of muscle testing and acupressure points. SIPS can be effective for pain relief, improving cognitive function and assist in balancing hormones and emotions. Ian Stubbings developed the SIPS system in 1992. SIPS uses acupressure points to locate where the body is experiencing stress. It identifies the type of stress involved that is impeding healing and releases the stress so that the healing can occur. Soul Retrieval is done with journey work. Contact for more information.

Life CoachDepression Counselling Energy...

Angela StrankTransformation Expert  +  Intuitive Healer  +  Author  +  SpeakerAngela is passionate about using her profound gifts to assist others in transforming and living their best lives. She is much much more than a Life Coach, Intuitive Healer and Teacher. Angela is often referred to as the Life Changer. Using her gifts and talents she helps clients move through major life challenges into successful outcomes. Her gentle trusting nature, deep compassion, and intuitive gifts have touched the lives of many.“I believe that everyone deserves to THRIVE.I believe that the limiting beliefs, fears and negative stories we tell ourselves keep us small and held down. I believe we have to grow into the experience of thriving and to do so we have to learn to let go. Let go of the path we think we should walk to embrace the path we are meant to live. Let go of the idea that we are somehow flawed so we can remember how beautiful we are.I am here to help you remember your truth. I will support you in letting go of the LIMITING beliefs that are in your way and help you to say “yes” to life you were born to live.In my practice I have helped people just like you for nearly 20 years. I have witnessed countless people all around the world transform their lives one light at a time. I want the same for you.It’s time to shine.”.

Nutritionist

Nutrition Consultation - (60 minutes): $120 Personalized Meal Plan: $350 Initial consult - (60 minutes) 7 day personalized meal plan Recipes Grocery shopping list Follow-up (30 minutes) Nutrition Consult Package: $500 Initial consult (60 minutes) One Follow up (60 minutes) Six Follow ups (30 minutes each) Sweet Succcess - Diabetes Program: $500 Initial consult (60 minutes) 7 day personalized meal plan Recipes Grocery shopping list Four Follow ups (30 minutes each) Nutrition and Fitness Program: $500 Lifestyle assessment (60 minnutes) Two Nutrition consults (30 minutes each) Three Individual fitness sessions (60 minutes each) Workplace Health and Wellness Programs: please contact for estimate ROLFING® Structural Integration Session (75 minutes): $110 Private Yoga Tune Up session (1 hour): $100 Myofascial release Strength Training Facilitated Stretching Package of 4 Yoga Tune Up sessions $360 Private Yoga Instruction - 1 to 4 students (1 hour): $90 Private Yoga Classes - 4 to 10 students (1 hour): $100 Yoga Workshops (please contact for estimate)

Acupuncture

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Disordered Eating Counselling

ServicesAt Pacific North Nutrition we want to help you achieve your health-related goals. Some areas that we specialize in include:-Diabetes Management-Food Sensitivities-Heart Health-General Nutrition-Inflammation and Autoimmune Disorders-Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Colitis, Celiac)-Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-Kidney Disease-Nutrient Deficiencies-Vegetarian, Vegan Diets-Weight Management-Women’s Health-Grocery store tours, cooking classes, family counseling and corporate events are also available.If you are looking for a service that is not listed above, please contact us for more information.AboutRachel Dickens is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and founder of Pacific North Nutrition.A member of Dietitians of Canada and is registered with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Griffith University in QLD, Australia. After graduating Rachel worked in private practice, diabetes management, and Aboriginal health. Her love for the Pacific Northwest Coast of BC brought her back to Canada to settle in Victoria where she currently works for Island Health in the Diabetes Education Centre.Rachel has over 6 years experience working as a Dietitian and loves sharing her knowledge of healthy eating and cooking. She is passionate about the healing powers of food and empowering individuals to reach their health-related goals. She specializes in weight-loss, vegan and vegetarian diets as well as chronic conditions including diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and heart health..

Body Alignment

Susan Stenson | Certified BodyTalk PractitionerSusan Stenson is a compassionate, authentic BodyTalk practitioner and instructor who certified in 2004. Having completed over 10,000 sessions, she welcomes you to experience whole healthcare. She has taken all the advanced BodyTalk modules, studied with the association’s best and brightest teachers, and has a thriving practice in Victoria, B.C. but also does distance sessions for clients worldwide. BodyTalk’s whole healthcare approach, based on quantum physics, reduces stress and inflammation, provides clarity to the brain so one can thrive not merely survive. Susan Stenson also practices Parama BodyTalk, the master’s level of John Veltheim’s system. With respect and presence, Susan works with clients in a safe, non-invasive manner in her office on Keewatin Place in the High Quadra area of Victoria. In November, 2006, Susan certified as a BodyTalk Access trainer. She teaches monthly classes to people who want to practice BodyTalk on a daily basis. For more information on BodyTalk Access, visit their website.Susan is skilled in Reiki, counselling, transpersonal therapy, editing and writing. She has a Master’s degree in Curriculum Studies from the University of Victoria and has studied and practiced Tai Chi since 1979.  An expert at helping others get in touch with their body’s potential for well-being, Susan’s clients revere her non-judgemental approach. Susan is also a renowned Canadian poet,  published in every Canadian literary magazine, on CBC radio and in the Poetry in Transit program. Her work is available in most book stores, on the internet, or directly from the publisher. One title, My Mother Agrees with the Dead, is a collection of poems expressing the grief of a daughter watching her mother’s journey with cancer, a book making public the silence often found in grief.When not writing, Susan participates in national and international literary festivals and mentors youth writers. She is one of the founding editors of The Claremont Review, a literary magazine for teen writers, voted Write Magazine’s magazine of the year. She teaches English and creative writing to teens and adults in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. She has also taught at the United World College in Mbabne, Swaziland. She has used BodyTalk to assist the creative process. Clients (actors, dancers, teachers, writers, mothers, professors and lawyers) use BodyTalk to perform at their highest levels. Often what blocks the imagination are socialized habits caught in the subconscious mind. Bringing these blocks to light releases unnatural inhibitions so the work flows with ease. Know That BodyTalk:Is completely non-invasiveWorks with all other therapiesDoes not diagnosisDoes not prescribeOffers affordable, long-lasting healthcareAustralian Chiropractor and Acupuncturist, Dr. John Veltheim, developed the BodyTalk System in 1995. Since then it has been taught to over a thousand practitioners worldwide. Currently there are 47 trained BodyTalk instructors teaching in 25 countries. Graduates include medical doctors and specialists, psychologists, psychotherapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, naturopaths, physical therapists, osteopaths, nurses, licensed massage therapists, and laypeople.Balancing the Brain (The Cortices Technique)The outstanding growth and success of the BodyTalk system is essentially fuelled by the following factors:1. Outstanding results occur in almost every sphere of heath care: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.2. It can be used as a stand-alone health care or  be seamlessly integrated into any other health care modality and is complementary to each modality.3. It is totally non-invasive and absolutely safe. There are no contraindications to its use.4. No diagnosis is given, no medications prescribed, and no invasive techniques imposed upon the patient. The BodyTalk System does not conflict with, or legally contravene, any existing health care system or law.5. The basic premises underlying The BodyTalk System constitutes a new paradigm for synchronizing and balancing the body-mind that can be implemented in conjunction with any health care system. The body is a very complex ecosystem involving a delicate balance between physiological biochemical functions, emotional and mental interactions, environmental influences, hereditary and genetic restrictions, and the need to synchronize all these factors into a cohesive whole..

Flotation

The Floatation Centre is a springboard for happiness and elevated levels of consciousness. We open our guest’s eyes to the endless possibilities of their human potential.The Floatation Centre offers floatation therapy and other holistic health services in a compassionate, safe and non-judgemental environment. Many folks move through their daily lives experiencing emotional, mental and physical discomfort – unaware of their potential and unable to fully relax. We provide an empowering service which allows people to elevate the quality of their lives through simple, non-pharmaceutical floatation therapy. TFC hosts complimentary wellness services such as Naturopathic Medicine, Bowen Therapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Financial Wellness, Counselling, Women’s Health & Fertility, and Dietetics in an environment full of positive vibrations, mindfulness, happiness and love! Many of our services are covered by extended health benefits plans. Personal growth isn’t always easy, but with the aid of our caring & enthusiastic team, we’ll gently nudge you along and support you with being your most authentic self. Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Tara Lantz Born and raised on the West Coast, Dr. Lantz has deep roots and family ties to Nova Scotia and is happy to be practicing in Halifax and throughout the province. Her passion for connection and mindfulness informs her commitment to her patients, her involvement in the community, and all her relationships. She works collaboratively with other medical professionals to bridge the gap between standard medical care and complementary medicine. She has additional training Bowen therapy, Craniosacral therapy, Psychosomatic Energetics and IV Nutritional Therapy. As a Registered Massage Therapist, Stephanie Dort is trained in deep tissue and Ashiatsu (barefoot) massage therapy. She also specializes in sports and pregnancy conditions and is certified in cupping massage therapy. Stephanie adopts a holistic approach to her treatments and offers therapeutic homecare advice with every session. As a yoga and Pilates practitioner, runner and paddler, she learned early on the importance of taking care of your body. She is a firm believer in the best health care being one’s own self-care strategies that create a foundation for wellness. Kim Harris has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2007. With a strong belief in treating every being based on specific, individual needs, Kim provides a range of treatments from deep tissue therapy to gentle body and energy work. From her experience, Kim has learned that a holistic approach to overall health and wellness is essential. Let’s put it this way: Kim believes to make this odyssey of ours a little more enjoyable all we need is to tap into one of the grand masters, Mr. Bruce Springsteen, and find ourselves “a little of that human touch.” Virgil Muir, Registered Massage Therapist, specializes in a therapeutic approach that combines intuitive touch and deep tissue techniques. His approach matches his character, he’s a soft spoken and calm person who makes people / clients feel at ease in a professional and casual setting. Virgil’s interest in Chinese Tuina massage influences his treatment style. Virgil has more than 10-years experience as an RMT working with a wide variety of clients in a clinical and relaxation setting, his treatments are range from relaxation to therapeutically restorative. He loves helping his clients feel their best and gives a killer asian-style foot massage. Nicole Marchand, Registered Dietitian. Did you know that dietetic services can benefit everyone?Nutrition services with a registered dietitian can help you figure out the best and healthiest diet for you and your lifestyle. Whether you are a busy student, a working professional, an athlete or someone just trying to navigate all of the nutrition information found in the media, I can help you discover and understand the optimal dietary intake to meet your needs and wants. As a healthcare professional, I believe that eating well reduces the risk of developing short and long term illnesses which can lessen quality of life. I demonstrate to clients that eating well can be easy, fun, inexpensive and delicious. Brian Macaulay, Counsellor believes that the strength and motivation to change comes from within the client where the role of the therapist is to help facilitate change. Brian helps people target their innate strengths while establishing tangible goals and outcomes. He helps support people in digging deep to examine our past mental-emotional concerns that are impacting our day-to-day lives Brian has a specialty in Family Crisis and Family Dynamics and a focus in Addictions with a special interest in physical and emotional trauma; stress; anxiety; and domestic violence. With 15 years of experience, Brian has a varied background working with individuals, couples, youth, and families providing support in such areas as: General stress, anxiety, and depression Addictions counselling Domestic violence Physical injury and disability Grief and loss Family counselling Abuse and trauma Amanda Hynes, Acupuncturist, is an open-minded and welcoming individual with interest in alternative medicines and health practices, which stem from her own personal health journey. She strives to listen deeply to the needs of every patient and provides a sense of trust and compassion. Amanda strongly supports the integration of eastern and western medicine and is committed to helping others reach their utmost potential in physical, mental and spiritual health. Although Amanda is a general practitioner and has successfully treated a wide variety of conditions such as; digestive disorders, pain management, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, allergies, insomnia and many other pathologies, she has both a special interest and high success rate helping couples with fertility and conceiving naturally as well as increasing the success of IVF. Amanda worked with women of all ages to help regulate their menstrual cycles, relieve pain and symptoms of PMS, balance moods and emotions, stabilize hormone levels and support the fertility process, as well as provide pregnancy support. Heather Evans, Reiki Master. Reiki is an ancient healing technique in which the practitioner can channel the universal energy that constantly surrounds us into a client by means of touch. This process has the ability to activate the natural healing power we all possess to promote and restore physical and emotional well-being. Heather’s services not only promote the natural healing processes you have, but can promote a new sense of freedom, inspiration, awareness, empowerment, and peace. Balancing the energy field is only one step in any healing process, but it can definitely have an extremely positive effect on your well-being after your very first session! Heather is also an RHN – Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant who specializes in plant based diets, intuitive eating and finding balance in life, and eating disorder support. Her passions lie in holistic health and wellness, recipe development and cooking for the people she loves. When she is not practicing you will likely find her munching on an apple or playing her guitar.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)

Welcome to Cowichan Valley Craniosacral, offering Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy for all ages and stages of life. My family clinic is conveniently located in Duncan, BC serving all of the beautiful Cowichan Valley. My space offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your comfort and relaxation. It is with a genuine interest in your felt sense of wholeness that I invite you to come into relationship with all aspects of your health. Each human being is gifted with a dynamic inner intelligence with healing priorities. These priorities express the sequence of reorganizing that the body feels safe and capable to engage with. As the healing process gently unfolds, it is also preparing for its integration into daily life. Health lives in every body and intuitively responds to gentle hands free of agenda and judgement. From my own state of balance, empathic presence, along with a felt sense touch and receptivity, I attune and listen to your body's intelligence and follow its intrinsic healing guidance.

Acupuncture

About Acupuncture I practice a lineage of Japanese acupuncture taught by Kiiko Matsumoto, that was passed down to her from Master Kiyoshi Nagano. This style of acupuncture emphasizes abdominal, neck and meridian palpation, to asses the state of the nervous system and internal organs. The gauge of needle and depth of insertion is generally smaller and shallower to provide a gentle and pain free experience. There is also an emphasis on moxibustion, which is the soothing practice of burning of an herb on the surface of the skin, to further illicit a parasympathetic response in the nervous system. The goal of every treatment is to balance the autonomic nervous system and ensure the bodies natural healing processes are functioning optimally. To reduce inflammation, pain and modulate immune responses. I also utilize infra-red heat therapy, which penetrates deep into fascia and tissue, to bring regenerative blood and circulation to areas of discomfort. About Me Coming from a background in social justice work, I have a passion for building accessible care in communities. Prior to becoming a licensed acupuncturist I spent many formative years working in mental health and outreach with local women’s resources and marginalized youth in-care. It has been this community work that informs the lens of healing justice from which I view health. That our personal wellness is linked to systemic oppression, disconnection from the land and from each other. And that all of these factors influence our nervous systems resiliency to stress and dis-ease. I have been practicing acupuncture since 2012 and opened my licensed private practice 2017. In addition to receiving my Diploma of Acupuncture and registering with the CTCMA, I have trained in the teaching hospitals at Liaoning University of TCM in Shenyang, China and completed 5 years of private clinical mentorship. My ongoing education focusses on Japanese KMS lineage acupuncture and somatic trauma integration. My work is informed by emerging neuroscience, trauma theory, cultural somatics, decolonial values, plant spirit medicine and my many beautiful mentors and teachers who have enriched both my personal and professional life.

Naturopathic

“The secret to great health can be described in three words: Cleanse Your Body“Internal cleansing must start with the colon” Dr.P.Bragg.