About Me
My name’s Irina, and I'm a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner in BC and AB.
I completed the 5yr Dr. TCM program [4250hr at ACOS, Nelson BC], with 3.5yr experience practising.
I am driven to truly help you feel your best again, whatever that may look like.
Maybe you’re seeking pain relief, or help with internal symptoms, perhaps mental-emotion discomfort, or to simply decompress, let go of a stressful day and feel deeply relaxed.
Whatever your concern is, I can help your body re-establish balance by using Chinese medicine theory and practice, which includes acupuncture.
What I Offer and What to Expect…
So what makes how i practice unique? What do I offer that is different from others?
Maybe your wondering what to expect in a session? How will I work with you and what tools will I use?
My goal is for healthy to be your new normal, to have the tools and resources to keep it that way.
Modalities
If your needle shy, don’t fret! Chinese medicine is more than just Acupuncture.
Auricular Acupuncture
Electroacupuncture
Glass Cupping
Gua Sha [similar to Graston technique]
Tui Na [Chinese Medicine Massage]
Herbal Medicine [Formulas, single herbs, and patents]
Acupressure
Moxibustion
Ear tacks/seeds
Qi Gong
Nutritional guidance
Conditions Treated
Acupuncture helps with a whole bunch of concerns!
Women’s issues, including painful periods, menopause, and other gynecological issues.
Chronic pain, especially joint and muscle pain, arthritis, as well as headaches and other discomforts.
Fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome, or a general feeling of melancholy.
Most chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, IBS, constipation, high blood pressure.
Most conditions that respond to prescription drug treatment, respond even better to acupuncture and Chinese herbs - without side effects for e.g. acid reflux, insomnia, anxiety, palpitations.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's normal to be skeptical and hesitant about acupuncture.
Here are some common questions you may have.
Is it safe?
What training do acupuncturists have?
What is the difference between acupuncture and chinese medicine?
What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?
Does acupuncture hurt?
How many needles do you use?
How does acupuncture work?
How do we know it works?
Do I have to believe in it for it to work?
What are these acupoints anyway?
What can I expect to happen in a session?
Can acupuncture cure or treat everything and anything?
Why do you look at a person’s tongue?
How often should I come in?
I still have more questions!
If you still have more questions explore the resources page or please get in touch. I'd love to talk about this incredibly vast, nuanced, and transformative medicine with you.
Services & Fees
INITIAL ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT
Chinese medicine assessment and 1 side treatment
90min $150
FOLLOW-UP ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT 60m
Assessment follow-up and 2 sided treatment
60min $100
FOLLOW-UP ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT 30m
Assessment follow-up and 1 sided treatment, for less complex conditions
30min $60
INITIAL GLASS CUPPING TREATMENT
Chinese medicine assessment and 1 side treatment
60min $110
FOLLOW-UP GLASS CUPPING TREATMENT
Assessment follow-up and treatment, plus walking cups, gua sha, and acupressure
60min $100
Get In Touch!
Phone: (780) 228-0879
When I said I love talking about Chinese Medicine and helping people, I mean it! Please don’t hesitate to call or email.