Rachel van Wersch is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P) who studied both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine at Pacific Rim College in Victoria. After completing over 2900 hours of instruction, including over 700 hours of clinical experience, Rachel graduated summa cum laude with a Diploma of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Prior to her TCM studies, Rachel earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on syndrome differentiation, meaning each treatment is customized to the individual needs of the patient in order to relieve symptoms and address the root cause of disharmony. In working towards balancing the relative Yin and Yang flowing through the meridians, acupuncture can help guide the body back towards homeostasis and support the harmony of both our physical and mental health.
At VCA, Rachel provides acupuncture as well as adjunct therapies such as cupping, gua sha, and recommendations based on Chinese diet therapy. Outside of general practice and preventative care, Rachel has a special interest in reducing stress and the myriad of health complications that may arise alongside it, such as muscle tension, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, menstrual irregularities and digestive discomfort.
Direct billing is offered for Canada Life, Pacific Blue Cross, SunLife, GreenShield, and many more insurance providers.
Community Acupuncture (Sliding Scale Payment) * in chair
Sliding Scale Payment $45 - $75 per treatment.
*Please note that there is a one time $15 paper fee for newcomers to community acupuncture.
We operate on an honor system and do not require a…
45 min
Cupping (no acupuncture)
Get marked by oriental bliss! Cupping is an excellent technique to draw out toxins from deep within the body. It is a non-evasive, therapeutic and deeply relaxing treatment, during which the…
$5020 min
First-Time Visit, Private Table Acupuncture
Please book this option if it is your first visit to VCA for acupuncture. Traditional Chinese medicine has been using acupuncture for thousands of years to restore balance, increase vitality, reduce…
$12575 min
First-time Private Table Acupuncture + CUPPING or GUA SHA
Please book this option if it is your first visit to VCA for acupuncture. This treatment includes acupuncture in a private room, as well as an add-on treatment of cupping or gua sha (also known as…
$16080 min
First-time Visit for Community Acupuncture (Sliding Scale Payment) * in chair
Sliding Scale Payment $45 - $75 per treatment.
*Please note that there is a one-time $15 paper fee for newcomers to community acupuncture.
We operate on an honor system and do not require a…
60 min
Private Table Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine has been using acupuncture for thousands of years to restore balance, increase vitality, reduce or relieve pain and for therapeutic use. Tiny stainless steel needles are…
$10560 min
Private Table Acupuncture + CUPPING or GUA SHA
This treatment includes acupuncture in a private room, as well as an add-on treatment of cupping or gua sha (also known as channel scrubbing). For more information about cupping or gua sha, please…
