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An Important Annoucement
With the Solstice upon us, this was the right time to announce that after 10 years, we will be closing our current brick and mortar location.
What is Seed Cycling?
Seed cycling is an easy, natural approach to supporting your body through the different phases of your menstrual cycle.
Immune Support for Back to School
Back-to-school also means back-to-germs. Learn how TCM can support your immunity and stress resilience this fall.
How Acupuncture Can Support Your Pregnancy Journey
From Fertility to Postpartum: Learn How Acupuncture Can Support You Through Your Entire Pregnancy Journey.
Qi and Capacity: The missing piece no on talks about
Why does acupuncture work for some and not others?
Let’s sit crooked and talk straight when it comes to Qi and Capacity.
Witch Hazel for at home healing
Witch Hazel is our at-home healing go-to for topical EVERYTHING!
A Client Story That Had Our Team in (Happy) Tears
To celebrate the 9th anniversary of The Village, we asked you to share stories about how acupuncture has made a difference in your lives.
Navigating Growing Pains — Natural remedies for children’s growing pains using TCM
Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help your family stay healthy this fall. Explore immune-boosting herbs, vitamins, and lifestyle tips to support your child’s health during this challenging seasonal transition.
How to strengthen immune systems in fall with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help your family stay healthy this fall. Explore immune-boosting herbs, vitamins, and lifestyle tips to support your child’s health during this challenging seasonal transition.
Calming a Cough — Effective TCM remedies for soothing children’s coughs
Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help your family stay healthy this fall. Explore immune-boosting herbs, vitamins, and lifestyle tips to support your child’s health during this challenging seasonal transition.
Needles to Nourishment: Enhancing Wellness with Acupuncture and Yin Yang Reset
Enhancing Wellness with Acupuncture and Yin Yang Reset As an acupuncturist, I’m frequently asked: What should I do to support healing between sessions? The answer
Carrot Dill Soup
This soup does not discriminate: it’s a crowd pleaser for both vegans and meat eaters. The potatoes make it hearty, but you could also add
The raw, unfiltered truth of becoming a self-published author.
Have you noticed that trend on social media lately—the one where people are ditching the facade of perfection and showing the real, messy side of
Spring Blossoms
Embrace the chaos of spring with open arms, knowing that you have the tools and wisdom of TCM to guide you. Here’s to a season of growth, renewal, and endless possibilities!
Springtime Qi-medy ~ TCM Tips to Dance Through the Season
Discover how TCM-inspired solutions can transform your spring Shenanigans into a Qi-medy of epic proportions, filled with playful insights, quirky anecdotes, and practical tips to keep your spirits high and your Qi flowing!
Beyond Needles: A Story of Growth, Vulnerability, and the Evolution of The Village
Each passing year, The Village reflects my personal evolution in both practice and entrepreneurship.
What’s happening during my acupuncture treatment?
What happens once all the needles are in?
You transform into a snow-globe!
Let me explain…
Humble Beginnings to 8 Years of Impact
From our cozy beginnings to the vibrant community hub we are today, it’s been one heck of a journey filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of healing vibes.
Chocolate lovers ❤️
Let’s face it, not everyone is head over heels for February or Valentine’s Day. But everyone (well, almost everyone) sure does love chocolate. We all
Grief – A universal language
Picture this: A 5 a.m. wake-up for hockey-mom duties and a mad dash to secure the coveted spot as first in line for our passport
Sleep Seekers 💤
Let’s talk about the elusive beast we all crave: SLEEP. I thought I had it all figured out, whispering sweet lullabies to my belly, convinced
Take A Pause
As we step into November, a time for reflection and giving thanks, I want to share a simple practice I’ve embraced. Pause for a moment
Spotting Glimmers ✨ Instead of Triggers
October can be a tricky month for me, as it’s filled with triggers that make me feel like I’m navigating a field of emotional landmines.
My Life As An Acupuncturist
Someone recently asked me about the life of an acupuncturist, and you know what? I had a blast spilling the beans! Why do I adore this
A Healing Symphony
We’re diving into random things this month, writing about whatever is calling us. Read on to find out how we navigate September & our practices.
Our amazing neighbourhood
This month we are highlighting this amazing neighbourhood we live and work in.
My favourite sun-care tips and tricks
Lately, I’ve been fixated on my hands, scrutinizing every sunspot and wrinkle that’s making its grand entrance. It’s a strange obsession, I know, but hey, we
Acupuncture is for everyone
If you are seeking acupuncture for pain, reproductive health, and mental wellbeing. I see you and I’m here to help. Acupuncture is a gentle and
I will never stop talking about mental health
Mental-health issues come in all shapes and sizes. This May I want to talk to a specific group of people: MOMS, aka momma, mum, mommy, ma,
My secrets for treating allergies
This month we are diving into allergies. Oh, allergies, I love the flowers and the season change, but some of us pay a horrible price.
BEST ACUPUNCTURE IN VANCOUVER
We join the ranks of a few other clinics in this beautiful city we call home. We honour that we live and work on the
You have made The Village possible ❤️
Well, we are officially seven, and I’m not going to lie: There have been a LOT of headaches along the way. As for our birthday celebrations, I’ll
I’m no stranger to headaches and migraines
I cut my teeth on headaches and migraines when I first started my practice. I’ll never forget my first migraine patient. I still see her to
A EULOGY TO MY BIG BROTHER
Jason Rautenberg June 11, 1973 – January 12, 2022. Thank you for being here today. The word of my brother’s passing landed pretty heavy on
Tuck into my favourite sleep hygiene tips & tricks
If I had a dime for everytime someone told me that they needed more sleep, I’d have a lot of dimes! I’ve been asked so
Navigate gut health through the whole year, not just January.
As the media megawashes us with messages about diet, “new year, new you” and other “self-help” propaganda, this message is fully grounded in tried-and-true TCM principles.
It’s All About Mindset
I dish on how I keep my mindset clear and joyful throughout the holidays and some of the darkest days of the year. Here is
She Answers To No One, She’s An Entrepreneur
If you’ve ever met me and said that you’re an entrepreneur, you know I can’t help myself. I want to collaborate with you, even if it’s as simple as
HEY EGO, SHUT UP!
How do I know when I’m burnt out? My giant jerk of an ego tells me some pretty harsh nontruths! Some choice examples from my
Hold Your People Tight
I’ll never forget my very first breast cancer patient. I’d only been in practice for a year and here she was, a residential school survivor, and
IT’S MAMMOGRAM TIME
Bust out those ity bitty tities, we are heading to my first mammogram appointment. I half thought the office would be pink! But it was
September Transitions
See how I roll into the September transition from the lazy days of summer to the return-from holidays, back-to-school extravaganza. I’m entering September with some
Procrastination Panic Station
Welcome to my own personal procrastination panic station! I just can’t seem to get s**t done. I’ve been trying to freeze time, but my powers are
All In or All Out?
I’ll kick off with a transition that was quietly put in motion a year ago. (And, just so you know, this was written with full mutual
Mental health and the 5-point NADA Protocol
Grab a cuppa-something and curl up with a powerful perspective as I navigate mental health! So I had this conversation with my almost 9 year
Family Planning — There’s a point for that
I like to say “there’s a point for that,” but the magic really happens when I use combinations of acupuncture points. I choose the combo
5 POINTS TO CALM
A bundle of points that pack a punch to check all your emotions. Maybe I’m projecting here but I and I think you could use
FALL IS THE SEASON OF METAL
The leaves are turning beautiful fiery shades and drifting to the ground. Yup, it’s fall. Let’s take a moment to reflect on how Traditional Chinese
Why I Became An Acupuncturist
During this annual media blitz of hearts, love, and relationships, I’m taking a different approach. I’m going to take you to the heart of why
Hot Tips For A New Year
I usually keep these treatment-boosting secrets exclusively for my patients, but I’ve decided to do a little New Year’s share. So, here we go, with
The Season of Metal
Join me as we dive headfirst into Autumn, the season of Metal!
How to know if Acupuncture is working?
Here are 7 signs your body is responding to an effective acupuncture treatment.
What happened the first time my son asked me this.
Has this ever happened to you… “Mom what do you want for Mothers Day?”
Happy Birthday
You know how good things come in threes? It must be true because we are celebrating 3 years since we opened our doors.
Don’t DETOX this year!
Below are some handy tips that will keep you strong through the darkest days and until spring is ready to grace us with its presence.
5 Major Ways (including Acupuncture) to Prevent Repetitive Motion Injuries
5 Major Ways to Prevent Repetitive Motion Injuries (Including Acupuncture).
Forget Tylenol & Advil – Try Turmeric Instead
Take a leaf out of nature’s book and give yourself permission to ease into the season at your own pace.
Too Busy for Acupuncture – Try The 15 Minute Treatment
We try and get acupuncture treatments weekly, but sometimes just can’t fit them in…This is how The 15 Minute Treatment began.
Prenatal Vitamins Making You Sick?? Try These for a Happy Tummy
Those Pesky Prenatals I’m pretty dedicated to my vitamins. I can get in my 3 doses a day because I have come up with many
Ladies, You Are The Doctor
To the village of women who surround me and those who are far away, I want to share something close to my heart: Trust In
Train Your Immune System
The weather is changing here in Vancouver. In the past week we’ve gone from nearly 30C with hot sun, down to 16C with cloud and
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Sara Ward
Step into my world, where the momentum of our combined energies makes healing contagious.
