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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
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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
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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
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Easing into Spring
Take a leaf out of nature’s book and give yourself permission to ease into the season at your own pace.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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
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Sara Ward
Step into my world, where the momentum of our combined energies makes healing contagious.
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