Our Wellness Centre Practitioners
Mr. D: "You have a really great team here and come highly recommended."
Heidi Sheehan, Registered Clinical Counsellor (MA, RCC)
Heidi is an experienced therapist with a compassionate, gentle, intuitive approach to healing - specializing in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and grief. She provides counselling to individuals of all ages, including children and youth, as well as couples and families. Through Heidi's effective person-centred methods, clients gain insight, experience an enhanced sense of purpose and meaning in their lives, and achieve a greater sense of well-being within themselves and in their relationships. Heidi uses a variety of techniques including EMDR, sand tray and CBT.
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
For information about fees or to book an appointment, please contact Heidi at (604) 741-1775 or by email.
Michael Fischer, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Mike is a 1993 grad of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy with advanced training in Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Sports Massage, Therapeutic Yoga as well as numerous other modalities. With Mike's combined training, he has created a therapeutic approach which treats the body as a whole to get to the root of symptoms. He has found great success in treating a variety of acute as well as chronic conditons.
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Call (604) 886-7080 for an appt. or book online at www.mfrmt.com. For more information, please view Michael's website www.mfrmt.com or contact Mike by email.
RK: "Both treatments - chiropractic and massage - have improved my health. I have less pain, more movement, flexibility and have a more comfortable feeling. I have also noted I have decreased stress, a better outlook and a greater sense of well-being."
Julie Starsage, Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac, TCM, Clinical Herbalist)
Gentle and skilled, Julie uses many different styles of Oriental Medicine to treat a variety of health complaints and encourage balance and prevention, such as acupuncture, cupping, massage, moxibustion, gua sha, auricular therapy, electro-acupuncture, herbs, and dietary and lifestyle coaching. Julie is also trained and qualified in Cosmetic Acupuncture (non-surgical face lifting and rejuvenation techniques).
Specializing in paralysis, insomnia, depression, acute and chronic pain, facial rejuvenation, and treating children.
Julie began her studies at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, BC where she studied Qi Gong, Taiji, Mandarin and Foundations & Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine diploma from Oshio School of TCM in Victoria, BC. At Oshio, Julie also received her Master of Auricular Therapy and Cosmetic Acupuncture training. Currently she is a Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMA in the province of BC and is a Certified Herbalist from the school of East West Herbology,.
Days: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays
Call (604) 865-0468 for an appt. For more information, please contact Julie by email or by Facebook or check out her website: www.sunshinecoastacupuncture.com.
Alex Yim, Registered Acupuncturist (RAc.) and Feng Shui Master
Trained in China, Hong Kong & Canada, Alex practices several acupuncture techniques, including Tui Na (Chinese deep Acupoint massage), laser acupuncture (for people who don’t like needles) and different Acupoint Injection Therapies to stimulate and promote body healing.
Alex is trained and qualified to do prolotherapy. Prolotherapy is also known as nonsurgical ligament reconstruction, and is a treatment for chronic pain.
Prolotherapy is helpful for what conditions?
The treatment is useful for many different types of musculoskeletal pain, including arthritis, back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, unresolved whiplash injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic tendonitis, partially torn tendons, ligaments and cartilage, degenerated or herniated discs, TMJ and sciatica.
What is prolotherapy?
First, it is important to understand what the word prolotherapy itself means. "Prolo" is short for proliferation, because the treatment causes the proliferation (growth, formation) of new ligament tissue in areas where it has become weak.
Ligaments are the structural "rubber bands" that hold bones to bones in joints. Ligaments can become weak or injured and may not heal back to their original strength or endurance. This is largely because the blood supply to ligaments is limited, and therefore healing is slow and not always complete. To further complicate this, ligaments also have many nerve endings and therefore the person will feel pain at the areas where the ligaments are damaged or loose.
Tendons are the name given to tissue which connects muscles to bones, and in the same manner tendons may also become injured, and cause pain.
Prolotherapy uses a dextrose (sugar water) solution, which is injected into the ligament or tendon where it attaches to the bone. This causes a localized inflammation in these weak areas which then increases the blood supply and flow of nutrients and stimulates the tissue to repair itself.
In addition, Alex is qualified to do the health weight loss program, Lipo Dissolve Therapy, which can help the body to break down fat cells with natural soy substances and treatment to remove scars, stretch marks and deep wrinkles. Alex is a member of SAIT (Society for Acupoint Injection Therapy).
Acupuncture Specializing Areas:
- Stroke recovery
- Chronic pain in neck, limb, back & hip
- Fibromyalgia
- Facial & limb paralysis & numbness
- Headache
- Frozen Shoulder
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Weight Loss
- Depression
- Tendonitis
- Quit Addiction & Substance Abuse
- Cancer Natural Holistic Healing
- High Blood Pressure
- Cancer prevention detoxification program
Alex is also a Feng Shui master, well-known in the Chinese community. Feng Shui is the study of nature to balance the cosmic chi - a vital and invisible force governing your health, living fate and prosperity.
Days: Wednesdays only
Call or text: 1 (604) 649-0867 or email Alex for more information or an appointment.
Mary Ferreira, Registered Massage Therapist
Mary takes a holistic approach to registered massage therapy, taking in to account all aspects of a person’s wellbeing or lack thereof. With understanding, empathy, compassion and mindfulness, each treatment is centered on the unique needs of each client.
Mary feels strongly about empowering individuals to take charge of their health and wellness goals through self-care education. Every
treatment ends with an individualized home self-care plan that
consists of exercises, stretches, postural re-education, hydrotherapy
and/or small changes that can be made throughout daily life to reach
those wellness goals.
Mary has several years of practice with Structural Integration
Myofascial Release Technique- a slow, gentle and often deep technique
that uses sustained pressure in to connective tissue restrictions to reduce or eliminate pain and increase mobility of the tissue.
Mary’s practice is always evolving as she continues to advance her training and integrate new skills in to her treatments. She has a strong interest in visceral massage, cranial sacral therapy and muscle energy techniques.
Days: Wednesdays only
Call or text: (604) 865-2050 or email Mary for more information or an appointment.
Sylvia Cust, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Psychotherapist, and Self-Regulation Therapist (MA, RCC, SRT)
Sylvia's relational model uses somatic empathy, attunement and right brain healing strategies, not primarily verbal processes for transforming developmental and shock trauma. With her Métis heritage, Sylvia is sensitive and aware of the context of Aboriginal issues and concerns. Her practice is inclusive of diverse cultures and sexual orientation. She provides individual and couples therapy and facilitates after-suicide-support groups. Specializing in trauma and acute and chronic stress. Issues include: relational crisis, depression, anxiety, sudden loss and spiritual and chronic pain. Sylvia brings proven skills and radiant energy in helping adults transform major life challenges into opportunities for renewal, connection and growth.
"My approach is integrative, transformative and body-centred. I use the practices of connected learning and self-regulation, the neurobiology of trauma and attachment, and the ancient wisdom of earth-based traditions."
Days: Thursdays only
For information about fees or to book an appointment, please visit Sylvia's website: www.somaticpsychotherapy.ca or contact Sylvia at (604) 886-4845 or (604) 782-8395 cell or by email.
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Lynn Mackay, Homeopath (RCSHom, BSc, SCCD, DCH)
What Can Homeopathy Do For Your Health?
HOMEOPATHY WORKS
Homeopathy is a holistic, complementary medicine system that treats you as the unique individual that you are. Homeopathic Remedies can support healing in acute (temporary) states such as viral infections, physical injuries and trauma, pregnancy, labour, and common childhood complaints and diseases. Deep seated, chronic conditions, as well as side effects from medical treatments, also respond well to accurately prescribed homeopathic remedies. as does stress, burnout, arthritis, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, fatigue, PMS, infertility, menopause and more...
LYNN AND HOMEOPATHY
As a Homeopath I love to see how a well-applied homeopathic remedy restores physical health while also naturally encouraging inner growth, development and awareness on multiple levels of an individual’s life. Additionally, my extensive counseling experience has allowed me to develop a wide range of skills that enhance my homeopathic practice for the benefit of those who come to see me. Witnessing the simple, effective, and often wondrous impact of homeopathic treatment is always an inspiration to me.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I COME IN TO SEE LYNN?
Your first homeopathic session is at least 2 hours long. I want to know your health history and what is unique to your symptoms. After that I do some research and decide which remedy to give you. Subsequent appointments may be 1 to 4 weeks apart depending on your needs. All follow up appointments are 1 hour long and all remedies you receive are included with the session fees. Generally, the longer you have been ill, the longer it takes to fully recover. Each person's healing path is unique and individual however.
TESTIMONIALS
"I was treated by Lynn while I was studying for my postgraduate degree. i was suffering from low levels of anxiety and depression, intestinal disturbances, painful PMS, joint pains and hay fever. Over the time that I worked with Lynn, all of those symptoms disappeared. Lynn is a caring, intelligent, and very skilled Homeopath." Jennifer, age 34, Naturopath
"I came in because of weight gain, migraines, a heavy period and becoming forgetful, peri-menopauseal symptoms. Homeopathy has got my body into a balanced and more peaceful place and allowed me to be in control, not the symptoms." Cindy, age 49, teacher and mother of two children.
"I came about having anxiety attack. My moods changed a lot. I was lonely, sad, irritated and worried. I always woke up exhausted, sluggish and generally blaagh. Now I feel more calm and peaceful, more of a bright feeling, mellow and content. I have more balanced thoughts and am not worrying. I sleep well and have more energy and less tension. I'm more motivated and it's easier to go out and talk with people." Female, age 16, Student
Days: Fridays only
Call or text (604) 741-7691 for appt. or free brief phone consult or by email.