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! 

Featured
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
Why Your Winter Skin Needs More Than Moisturizer
Why Your Winter Skin Needs More Than Moisturizer

Winter dryness is more than a surface-level skin issue. While moisturizers help, Traditional Chinese Medicine views dry, tight, or flaky skin as a sign of deeper internal imbalance. In this blog, Registered TCM Practitioner and Acupuncturist Mimi Wang explains why winter skin needs support beyond topical products, how different patterns of imbalance contribute to dryness, and practical ways to nourish your skin from the inside out.

Acupuncture in Vancouver for Sciatica: A Safe and Effective Approach
Acupuncture in Vancouver for Sciatica: A Safe and Effective Approach

Research shows that acupuncture is a safe, effective treatment for sciatica, offering significant pain reduction, improved function, and long-term results with minimal side effects. If you’re looking for a holistic, evidence-informed way to move with less pain, acupuncture may be the solution.

Finding Balance: How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Can Help Regulate High Blood Pressure
Finding Balance: How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Can Help Regulate High Blood Pressure
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.

Upcoming Events, Webinars & Workshops

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Events
Psychedelic Integration Circle
Dec 17
Psychedelic Integration Circle

Exploring consciousness and enhancing self-awareness with psychedelics is a profound journey. These experiences, whether positive or challenging, hold transformative potential in our lives. It is essential to allow time for reflection and integration, as this process helps us incorporate these experiences into our worldview and self-perception.

Grof® Breathwork: Expanded States for Healing
Jan 25
Grof® Breathwork: Expanded States for Healing