Meet Your Community Leaders

Blending evidence-based medicine with traditional therapies, these thought leaders offer a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields to support you on your healing journey.  

With engaging blog posts, workshops, webinars, and give-back initiatives, these practitioners are not just healers but active leaders of our joyful, healing community! 

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Gavin Larsen
Gavin Larsen

Gavin Larsen is a Sports Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner who helps clients improve range of motion, reduce pain, and speed up recovery. With over a decade of clinical experience and 20 years in strength training, Gavin bridges ancient healing practices with cutting-edge sports medicine. His approach integrates acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, and Gua Sha to help clients move better and feel stronger.

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Samantha Petrin
Samantha Petrin

Dr. Samantha Petrin, ND, focusses on gut health and mental well-being, helping patients heal from anxiety, PTSD, and nervous system dysregulation. With a focus on somatic-based therapies, she integrates Craniosacral Therapy, Breathwork, acupuncture, and botanical medicine to support the body’s innate ability to heal. Her compassionate approach creates a safe space for deep healing and resilience.

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Sadaf Naji
Sadaf Naji

A licensed Counsellor and Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Sadaf takes a holistic psychosomatic approach to trauma healing. Specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships, and female wellness, guiding clients toward self-connection and compassion, helping them rediscover a sense of peace, wholeness, and safety.

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Mimi Wang
Mimi Wang

Mimi specializes in sleep imbalances, digestive issues, anxiety, and immunity support, tailoring acupuncture treatments to individual lifestyles. Her sessions often include cupping, acupressure, and aromatherapy, with expertise in cosmetic acupuncture for skin health. With deep roots in Chinese medicine, she blends Eastern tradition with modern care in both English and Mandarin.

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Latest Publications

Explore the latest publications from our community leaders.

Blog
Acupuncture in Vancouver: Supporting Pain Relief and Mental Health
Acupuncture in Vancouver: Supporting Pain Relief and Mental Health

Acupuncture isn’t just for relieving back or muscle pain — it can also support mental health, sleep, and overall wellbeing. By addressing both physical symptoms and the stress, fatigue, or low mood that often accompany them, acupuncture offers a holistic path to feeling like yourself again.

The Transformative Potential of Low-Dose Ketamine in Counselling
The Transformative Potential of Low-Dose Ketamine in Counselling

Low-dose ketamine is emerging as a powerful ally in counselling, helping clients soften rigid thought patterns, access deeper self-connection, and create space for lasting change. When combined with therapeutic guidance and integration, it becomes more than just a treatment; it becomes a catalyst for resilience, clarity, and healing.

How Traditional Chinese Medicine and Nutrition Can Help Lower High Cholesterol
How Traditional Chinese Medicine and Nutrition Can Help Lower High Cholesterol

Managing high cholesterol isn’t just about the numbers. Learn how TCM and holistic nutrition target root causes to support lasting, heart-healthy change.

Can Side Effects from Medication Be Permanent? Acupuncture May Help
Can Side Effects from Medication Be Permanent? Acupuncture May Help

Some medication side effects don’t go away—and can impact your health long after stopping the drug. Acupuncture offers a natural, supportive approach to help the body recover and regain balance.

Upcoming Events, Webinars & Workshops

Attend an event, workshop or webinar hosted by a community leader.

Events
Balance & Renewal: A Somatic Acupuncture Experience 
Oct 17
Balance & Renewal: A Somatic Acupuncture Experience 
Restorative Rhythms Drum Circle
Oct 25
Restorative Rhythms Drum Circle
Navigating Perimenopause: How To Nourish Your Body For Hormonal Harmony
Oct 29
Navigating Perimenopause: How To Nourish Your Body For Hormonal Harmony

Nutrition is more than just what you eat; it's one of the most effective tools you have to support your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. We'll break down common roadblocks that can sabotage your progress, like nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar imbalances, and the stress of trying to do it all.

Restorative Breath: Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation
Nov 7
Restorative Breath: Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation

Softening Into Stillness invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Guided by Dr. Samantha Petrin, ND, this intimate breathwork session creates space to gently release emotional tension and return to presence. With mindful guidance and a small-group setting, you’ll be supported to soften, surrender, and listen to the quiet wisdom within.