I pursued a career in Chinese medicine following a lifetime of playing sports and receiving treatments from many different modalities. As a varsity athlete at the University of Victoria, where I received my undergrad in Bio-Psych, I developed the intricate and powerful connection between wellness and elite performance. Through Oriental medicine I learned how to help the body heal, by treating it as a whole and getting to the root cause of the physical symptoms. Through Manual Osteopathic techniques I learned how to assess and treat misalignments in the musculoskeletal, organ and central nervous system. These modalities allow me to diagnose and treat the body in its entirety.
As a Registered Acupuncturist and a Registered Manual therapist in downtown Vancouver for over 16 years I have treated many athletes from around Vancouver including: the Canadian Women’s soccer team, the Vancouver Canucks, the Vancouver Whitecaps and the BC Lions. I also worked with the 2014 Grey Cup winning team, the Calgary Stampeders and with the band U2 when they come through town on their tours.
In addition to soft tissue treatments, I am passionate in treating a wide variety of conditions including: allergies, stress, digestion, addiction, sleep disturbances, depression, gynecological/menopausal issues, anti-aging facial work, and hormonal imbalances.
Specializations include:
Registered Manual Osteopathy, A gentle manual approach based on the concept that the body can formulate its own remedies against diseases when its parts are in a normal structural relationship, it has a normal environment, and it enjoys good nutrition. Osteopathy is particularly concerned with maintaining correct relationships between bones, muscles, and connective tissues. The practice of osteopathy includes gentle manipulations, Craniosacral therapy, and visceral manipulation.
cupping for releasing fascial restrictions
herbal remedies to aid in balancing the body systems
Kiiko Matsumoto-Style Hara™ Acupuncture, (Japanese palpation) an extremely gentle needling technique for constitutional imbalances and diagnosis
Facial Rejuvenation™, for facial wrinkles and sagging
Sports Medicine Acupuncture™, for all types of injuries
Auricular Acupuncture for addiction, weight control, smoking cessation
Esotheric™ Acupuncture for psycho-somatic issues (depression, anxiety, phobias, sleep disturbances) and
Acutonics™, sound therapy used at a cellular level because all organisms communicate and read their environment by evaluating energy fields, The behavior of energy waves is important because vibrational frequencies can alter the physical and chemical properties of an atom as surely as physical signals like histamine and estrogen. This can be used as an adjunct with needling or as a way to gain the benefits of using the energetic system of TCM without the use of needles. It's great for kids too!
With all the stressors in modern living it is a constant struggle to be and remain balanced. I use a combination of most of these techniques in every treatment.
$120–$250· 30–90 minFrom $120 to $250 for 30–90 min — the cheapest and the dearest acupuncture appointments this clinic charges for.
Facial Rejuvenation
Tiny needles are inserted into the face. By 5-7 treatments you will notice a more even complexion, diminished wrinkles and better muscle tone (less sagging). Look younger without chemicals or…
$14035 min
Acupuncture assessment & treatmentNew patient
PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST TCM APPOINTMENT:
Please complete pertinent form(s) online. Please wear/bring comfortable, loose clothes.
Upon your first treatment:
Please avoid caffeine, drugs and…
$20075 min
herbal formula assessmentNew patient
a consultation for those interested in supplementing with Chinese herbal formulas. the cost of a formula (2-3 month dose) is around $85. Shipping is $15, if needed. This will have to be paid by…
$8020 min
Osteopathy
3 options
$120–$160· 30–60 minFrom $120 to $160 for 30–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest osteopathy appointments this clinic charges for.
Osteopathy Assessment & TreatmentNew patient
PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT:
Please complete pertinent form(s) online and wear/bring comfortable, loose clothes.
$20075 min
What patients said about Teresa
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Krystle Hunt · Google · 24 Apr 2024
“I've been coming to see Teresa for almost 2 years. I live with chronic lower back pain and minor scoliosis, which can sometimes affect my life in a very debilitating way. Teresa was the first person to provide me with some real relief, and help make forward movement in recovery. She has also helped me greatly with anxiety, and I look forward to the tremendous peace I feel after every session.
Thank you so much, you're deeply appreciated. 🙏🏼”Read moreShow less
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Judi Nieman · Google · 3 Feb 2017
“My daughter is a varsity volleyball player who has had shoulder issues since high school because of repetitive hitting. She went to Teresa for one treatment of acupuncture and cupping with recommendation of ongoing physiotherapy and self cupping. She has been pain free and is hitting harder than she has in a long time....thank you Teresa! You are amazing at what you do. Wish we would have come to you sooner!”Read moreShow less
