Erin Alexander is registered with the CTCMA and ATCMA. She has studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Pacific Rim College. She continues to further her knowledge and skills through various courses, seminars and conferences.

Erin is passionate about healing and Chinese Medicine.  She believes in the idea of treating the whole person and restoring balance to the body and mind, with a focus on prevention. Her experiences growing up surrounded by nature have given her a great respect and love for nature’s sophisticated workings and yet simplicity which Chinese medicine embodies.  

Erin practices traditional needling techniques, cupping therapy, tui na, gua sha, auriculotherapy and yang shen, and herbal medicine.   She has helped patients seek relief from headaches, insomnia, chronic and acute pain, bi polar disorder, depression and digestive complaints.  As well, Erin has a special interest in emotional/mental health, women’s health issues, pregnancy and pediatrics. 

Erin believes our bodies have an amazing capacity to heal themselves.   She uses her knowledge of Chinese and Western medicine, mind, heart and intuition to discover what your body and spirit need.

When not at the spa, Erin can be found braving the elements sailing or hiking, practicing the art of stillness through Tai Chi or racing after her fiery daughter

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Karin’s intent is to bring the best of traditional and modern energetic therapies to help people empower and heal themselves in alignment with nature.

She’s successfully treated hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, degenerative disease, digestive issues, insomnia, anxiety and depression, mothers to-be, injuries and chronic pain.

Karin practiced Homeopathic Medicine for well over a decade before becoming registered as a TCM Practitioner. She uses acupuncture, East Asian herbs, cupping, homeopathics and lifestyle rituals to gently nudge the body towards a greater expression of health.

Karin splits her time between Victoria and Salt Spring, is the proud mother of a 21 year old daughter and she speaks French. This year she’s branching out her love of the wilderness by learning how to sail.

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Xiao Yan Chen (Sicheng Chen) comes from a distinguished medical family in China, where her father is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor with over 50 years of experience. Inspired by this legacy, Xiao Chen pursued her own path in medicine, completing her MD academic and clinical training at Chengdu University of TCM in Sichuan Province, China. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Western Medicine from Chongqing Medical University, positioning her to integrate both Eastern and Western medical practices. Xiao Chen’s career in China spanned over 15 years, during which she worked as a Resident Physician and later as an Associate Chief Physician specializing in Pediatrics at Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Health Center Hospital. Her extensive practice encompassed a range of clinical, instructional, and research roles, with a focus on Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, and the integration of TCM and Western Medicine. After immigrating to Canada, Xiao Chen continued her professional journey by serving as a TCM and MD instructor at Oshio TCM College and practices as a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P). In her personal life, Xiao Chen enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, and playing ping- pong. With a deep fondness for her hometown of Chengdu, she adopted the nickname “Sicheng” as a tribute.

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Andrea Penagos is an RTCMP, Medical Herbalist, and Reiki Master registered with the CTCMA, the California Acupuncture Board, and the NCCAOM. She holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University in Los Angeles and a Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy) from Pacific Rim College in Victoria.

Andrea is passionate about helping patients improve their wellbeing and quality of life through the tools of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbalism, lifestyle medicine, and individualized holistic care. Her practice is based on the understanding that the body innately knows how to heal itself and its potential can be optimized through acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, movement, and everyday habits. Other modalities in her toolkit include cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, tui na, and energy healing.

Andrea treats a range of conditions including acute injuries, chronic pain, sciatica, headaches, fatigue, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and fertility challenges. Andrea is bilingual and offers her services in Spanish when requested.

Outside of the clinic, Andrea enjoys forest walks, swimming, meditating, cooking, medicine-making, dyeing textiles with plants, and the occasional adventure abroad.

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Mansze’s interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine was inspired by her Chinese doctor who took care of her parents when they went through the healing journey of cancer. She is a compassionate acupuncturist graduated from Pacific Rim College with Summa Cum Laude. After years of rigorous study and hands-on training, she has cultivated a deep understanding of the ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has the honor to be the teaching assistant for TCM diagnosis and Internal Medicine at her school. In addition, Mansze is dedicated to ongoing professional development, she attends workshops and shadows at different clinics as much as possible. She has also completed her Xiu’s style acupuncture training in Taiwan in 2022.

She looks forward to building a practice that emphasizes a whole body approach to health, helping people to find balance through the art of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her cat, Ah Dee.

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