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
Can Side Effects from Medication Be Permanent? Acupuncture May Help
Can Side Effects from Medication Be Permanent? Acupuncture May Help

Some medication side effects don’t go away—and can impact your health long after stopping the drug. Acupuncture offers a natural, supportive approach to help the body recover and regain balance.

How Cupping Therapy Works: Enhancing Tissue Oxygenation in Vancouver
How Cupping Therapy Works: Enhancing Tissue Oxygenation in Vancouver

Cupping therapy isn’t just for relieving tight muscles and stress. It’s a powerful way to improve circulation and oxygen delivery to your tissues. More and more people are discovering how this practice restores healthy blood flow and helps reverse the effects of oxygen-deprived tissue environments that contribute to pain and dysfunction.

Eating for Your Qi: Chinese Food Therapy to Support You This Season
Eating for Your Qi: Chinese Food Therapy to Support You This Season

As late spring gives way to the warmth of early summer, the days grow longer, the air softens, and you're likely finding yourself more active and spending time outdoors. This seasonal transition offers the perfect opportunity to nourish your Qi—the vital life force that supports your energy, immunity, and overall well-being.

Movement in the Midst of Uncertainty: Why Exercise Matters More Than Ever
Movement in the Midst of Uncertainty: Why Exercise Matters More Than Ever

Times of uncertainty have a way of shaking us to our core. One of the most effective tools for managing uncertainty is already within reach—and it’s completely free. Exercise.

Upcoming Events, Webinars & Workshops

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Events
Psychedelic Integration Circle
Jul 2
Psychedelic Integration Circle
Restorative Breath: Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation
Jul 11
Restorative Breath: Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation

In this small-group breathwork session, Dr. Samantha Petrin, ND invites you to experience the profound shifts that can unfold when breath becomes your guide. Designed as an intimate gathering, each evening offers a chance to slow down, soften, and explore the emotional layers that live within the body.

Unlocking the Wisdom of Chinese Medicine
Jul 20
Unlocking the Wisdom of Chinese Medicine

Learn how TCM and Japanese medicine use tongue, ear, and eye diagnosis to treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia in this half-day seminar with Dr. Calvin Crichton.