Avery (she/her) is a Registered Acupuncturist and Clinical Herbalist with a passion for holistic healthcare. Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Avery graduated with honours from Pacific Rim College, where she studied Western Herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture.
With a strong foundation in biomedical sciences, herbal energetics, and nutrition, Avery combines Western herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, and holistic nutrition to assess and support each person based on their unique constitution.
As a Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMA and a professional member of the British Columbia Herbalist Association, Avery is dedicated to making holistic healthcare accessible while providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for healing. She works with a wide range of health concerns, including digestive issues, chronic stress, chronic pain, gynecological conditions, nervous system dysregulation, and mental-emotional health.
Avery has a special interest in supporting the nervous system and helping the body return to a state of balance and resilience. She works with conditions often connected to a taxed nervous system, including stress, anxiety, burnout, tension patterns, chronic pain, sleep concerns, and digestive imbalances. Her approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and rooted in the understanding that the body’s systems are deeply interconnected.
Her studies have brought her around the world, in 2012 and 2015, Avery studied Ayurveda under her teacher in Kerala, India. In 2023, she had the privilege of travelling to Poland to work on a project with Acupuncture Without Borders, offering treatments to refugees from Ukraine.
Outside of her clinical work, Avery enjoys travelling, gardening, camping, volunteering in harm reduction, and spending time in nature with her dog Elton John.
For returning patients only - Fire cupping and/or gua sha and tui an only
$7530 min
Discovery Call
Free 10 minute phone call to talk about if acupuncture and/or herbal medicine is the next best step for you! Ask any questions you have before booking. I will call you at time of appointment.
10 min
Acupuncture + Herbal MedicineNew patient
For returning patients only
2 options
$125–$145· 60–75 minFrom $125 to $145 for 60–75 min — the cheapest and the dearest acupuncture appointments this clinic charges for.
AcupunctureNew patient
For returning patients only
2 options
$125–$145· 60–75 minFrom $125 to $145 for 60–75 min — the cheapest and the dearest acupuncture appointments this clinic charges for.
ICBC - AcupunctureNew patient
For approved ICBC patients only
2 options
$125–$145· 60–75 minFrom $125 to $145 for 60–75 min — the cheapest and the dearest acupuncture appointments this clinic charges for.
Herbal Medicine ConsultationNew patient
For returning patients only
6 options
$70–$145· 30–60 minFrom $70 to $145 for 30–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest naturopathic medicine appointments this clinic charges for.
What patients said about Avery
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Sarah Higgins · Facebook · 6 Oct 2017
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“Avery is simply the best! I had put off going to see her for silly excuses, but I'm so happy that I finally went! I have never had this level of focus, comprehension and actually being listened to from any other practitioner. Between my custom-made tinctures, to the little daily lifestyle tips she suggested, I am feeling great! Really can't say enough awesome stuff about her!”Read moreShow less
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Monika Krystyna · Facebook · 1 Oct 2017
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“Avery is a beautiful soul who is very knowledgeable, professional and gifted in the art of herbal medicine and healing. She takes the time to get to know her clients and their needs and works together with them to come up with a specialized plan. I am very comfortable seeking guidance from Avery when it comes to healing your body naturally and I would definitely recommend her to anyone in a similar situation.”Read moreShow less
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Lex Venn · Facebook · 17 Aug 2016
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“Avery is absolutely the best! Such a potent healer, I honestly cant recommend her enough!!!!!! So much LOVE!”
