Why did you become an acupuncturist?
In my experience, life leads you along certain paths for a reason. I truly believe that the way I fell into my passion for acupuncture is proof of this. I grew up in Northern Ontario roaming through forests and swimming in cool waters with no knowledge of acupuncture. It wasn’t until I moved to South Korea to teach ESL and began suffering from constant migraines that I was introduced to acupuncture by a concerned co-worker. She suggested going to see her acupuncturist and I hesitantly agreed. After only a few treatments, my migraines subsided and my passion for acupuncture was ignited. I returned to Canada to begin my studies in acupuncture and never looked back.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
For me acupuncture is about creating community. This is why I chose to open a community style acupuncture clinic. I really wanted to make acupuncture available to everyone and create a space where people want to gather and heal together. In practice, I prefer to use Five Element style acupuncture because it addresses all levels of the patient including the physical, emotional, and spiritual. As a practitioner, my journey continues and every day I am furthering my studies in other healing modalities including Reiki, Acutonics, and the teachings of the Medicine Buddha.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
What can I say…I love my job! I wake up in the morning and I am actually excited to go to work. I am just so grateful to have found a profession that inspires me to be a better person on a daily basis and to be able to help others at the same time.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
Acupuncture mainly treats pain. There are so many conditions that acupuncture can treat, from digestive issues to insomnia to menstrual irregularities. Many patients are unaware of this. It is always interesting when a patient comes in for some type of pain problem but with further discussion other health issues are brought up that can also be treated with acupuncture. I love seeing patients’ eyes light up when they ask, “Acupuncture can help me with that too?”

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
I enjoy going for rides on my retro bike (makes me feel like a kid again!) and furthering my not-so-good flexibility in yoga as my main forms of physical health. As for my mental health, I try to partake in daily meditation and pour myself into my passion for photography and vintage cameras.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
In many ways I feel like this field chose me. Growing up macrobiotic and practicing yoga as a child with my grandmother, I had been exposed to alternative health all my life. Over the years, in dealing with my own pain and struggles, I found Traditional Chinese Medicine to truly heal my emotional pain as well as the bodily manifestations that came along with it. In amazement from my own healing, I have completely embraced this form of medicine and ever since have wanted to share it with others.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
I’m curious and I always look deep as to why an individual is experiencing the symptoms that they are. My goal is to help someone become deeply connected with their authentic self. I want to peel away the layers of negative self talk and doubt they may embody, so that they can blossom into the free, expansive, and happy person that they are. I believe we need to nourish ourselves in many different ways. Taking time to rest and relax, engaging in activities that fill you with a passion and a zest for life, and truly connecting with others in your life.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I love connecting with others—this is one of the reasons I chose to open a community health clinic. I love being able to share our stories together and for my patients to know that I’m here to support them. In addition, I feel it is such a gift to be a part of their healing path. I have had the great fortune to have been supported by some amazing practitioners throughout my life. Now that I’m a practitioner, I can honestly say it is equally as rewarding of an experience to be on the other end.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
That acupuncture only treats pain. Acupuncture treats so much more with wonderful results. Stress, over thinking, worrying, sleeplessness, digestion, and low energy are just some of the things that I find TCM can help with. Prevention of illness is another big one. We’re here to help you stay healthy!

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
How I treat my patients is also how I treat myself. I believe it’s so important to give myself the time and space to nourish myself. Yes, sometimes life gets out of hand, but I always come back to this. I love to dance and practice yoga as often as possible. I also love to eat delicious foods that make me feel great. I regularly give myself ample time to sleep each night (between 8 and 9 hours). And I always treat myself each week to indulge in something fun.

Learn more and get in touch
gatheredrootsacupuncture.com
gatheredrootsacupuncture@gmail.com
(604) 521-6639
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328 Columbia Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 1A6, Canada

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