Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

is over 3000 years old and has its own unique medical model in terms of diagnosis and viewing the body. It is fundamentally a different model than Western Medicine, but can work synergistically along side if required to greatly increase the effectiveness of patient healing. TCM is mainly based on the concept of ‘qi’ or ‘vital energy’ circulating in pathways throughout the body. Any blockages in these pathways disrupt the flow of qi leading to imbalance and undesirable symptoms. By using acupuncture and other modalities, we can correct imbalance to restore a state of health.

The most commonly used modalities are:

· Acupuncture: the gentle placement of tiny needles to restore energetic flow

· Moxabustion: the burning of a natural herb over the skin to circulate/warm

· Cupping: the placement of cups with a suction on the skin to relieve pain, detox, or stimulate energy

· Gua Sha: an ancient scraping technique for detox and to relieve pain

· Chinese Nutrition Therapy: a unique view of nutrition that is specifically tailored to each individual patient

· Electro-Stimulation: using tiny clips on specific needles, a gentle current is applied to increase effectiveness of certain treatments

· Tui Na: vigorous massage techniques to assist with pain and in healing

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes over 100 conditions that Acupuncture can treat including, but not exclusive to:

· Pain

· Stress

· Internal Disorders (most respiratory, digestive, uro-genital, neurological, musculo-skeletal, reproductive, cardiac conditions)

· Emotional Conditions such as: depression, anxiety, shock/trauma

· MVI/Sports Injuries

Registered Acupuncture in BC is governed by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CTCMA). It requires a minimum of 2,800 hours of both didactic and practical/internship training and successful completion of the provincial registration exam. Registered Acupuncture is covered by most extended health care plans and select MSP coverage, WCB and ICBC coverage.

Our Acupuncturist, Gillian Marsollier M.TCM, R.Ac., C.I. has over 3,500 hours of training in Acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

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Testimonials

I have had the privilege of knowing Gillian for almost a decade. Our relationship started with her being my acupuncturist, and over the years, she has become my mentor. She is a highly skilled and intuitive practitioner who instills confidence from the very first moment you meet her. Her incredible knowledge base, kind, gentle and caring manner combined with her "realness" and incredible sense of humour ensures that her treatments are not only highly effective, but also relaxing and joyous. Gillian has helped me tremendously in correcting long standing health problems through both dietary changes and Acupuncture. I am more healthy, energized and balanced now, in my mid thirties, than at any other time in my life. After a few years of seeing Gillian on a regular basis, she inspired me to such an extent that I put my career on hold to study Acupuncture. She has been instrumental in guiding me along the way, and I am honored to not only have an incredible healthcare practitioner in Gill, but also a trusted and knowledgeable mentor and and teacher.

M.D.

I am so grateful to have found Gillian Marsollier and I thank her for her knowledge, compassion, immense patience, genuine concern, warm personality and the ability to make one feel safe. My mind and body have never felt so in sync and happy. She has made me a true believer of the acupuncture world and opened my eyes to a simple health approach. Gillian's knowingness and amazing painless technique have removed the anxiety that once paralyzed me, strengthened my intuition to help me make better decisions, harmonized my organs and aided me in making peace with the past. Gillian is the best kept secret in town, once the word is out she will bring so much happiness to so many.
A.J

Gillian will immediately put you at ease and help you through anything you need help getting through. Not only will she help you but I promise your appointments will be something to look forward to and to enjoy immensely. Not only will you feel better after the treatments – there is also a wonderful feeling of total relaxation that comes with it.Gillian helped me so much (when she worked in Dartmouth NS) to build up my adrenals after I suffered from adrenal fatigue for over a year. After a series of appointments, my energy came back and I can’t tell you what a wonderful feeling that was. In addition to adrenal fatigue she helped with many other issues, including hot flashes and hair loss to name a few. After my issues were under control, I was very fortunate to receive cosmetic acupuncture also and what a difference that makes! It is amazing. Cosmetic acupuncture is not a face lift but rather a gentle lifting of the face (according to Gillian…) and I don’t know how it works, I only know that it does. Gillian is a beautiful person inside and out and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Using her combination of skill, charm and wit and gentle touch, she will win you over. What are you waiting for? Gillian, please come back, I miss you so much (and I also need a facial tune-up!).