Since a young age, the central theme in my life has been health, healing & wellness. Being confronted with health complications as a young child motivated a deep exploration of health & healing and directed me to a lifetime of traveling to the corners of the earth to experience different healing modalities - and eventually, to train in the one I found most profound. Along the way I developed an interest in meditation, holistic health, organic farming and various healing arts such as sound healing, breath work, meditation, awareness practices, movement therapy, energy healing, nature-based shamanic practices, and most importantly well-rounded healthy lifestyle. In this pursuit of wellness, I studied Herbal medicine at Pacific Rim College, trained in Cranial Sacral, and spent time with spiritual masters in India & Peru to deepen my knowledge and understanding. In the end, I chose Acupuncture. Acupuncture is a healing technology that has proven effective for thousands of years, more recently it has been shown to stimulate physiological, neurological, biochemical and psychological responses. It is based on the observation of the natural world - which we are very much part of despite the complexity of our modern day world. Finding activation through Acupuncture has been the most rewarding experience as I am constantly astounded by the results it brings. My intention is to create the space to allow the body to actively or passively facilitate healing. When developing treatments, I consider the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual components involved. I utilize traditional systems and various modalities to clearly define protocols that produce measurable results. Once we have removed physical dis-ease, intentional manifestations have a supportive foundation to bud out of. I use my training in Classical acupuncture, Trigger point Dry Needling, Scalp acupuncture, Auricular acupuncture, Cupping, Tuina, Gua Sha, Cranial Sacral and advising on food, herbal & lifestyle cures to facilitate balance in my patients and find the most direct route back to their optimal health. My areas of special interest include gut health, trauma, reproductive issues, mental health, chronic injuries, physical or emotional pain, vitality & inflammatory conditions. I incorporate a lifetime of health and wellness inspired learning, and training in TCM modalities, to understand and interpret the body and encourage my patient to metabolize any past or present obstacles that reside in the body, mind or spirit so we might illuminate their journey back to their most potent self. Together, we create a clear vessel so people may reunite with their health in a way that empowers and inspires them to live their fullest potential.

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Dr. Sarah is passionate about helping her patients return to the activities they love! She uses a wide-variety of skills including instrument-assisted, active-release, dynamic cupping, joint manipulations and mobilizations, kinesiology taping, Shockwave Therapy, and Class IV Laser. You can find Dr. Sarah treating in Comox and Campbell River!

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Rachel is embarking on an exciting new chapter as she launches her chiropractic career at Origin. Originally from Ontario, she has journeyed to the island following her education at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Her familiarity with the Origin model was nurtured after completing her final placement under the mentorship of Dr. Brittany Filipetti, where she continued to refine her skills. Rachel is passionate about helping people optimize their lifestyles by adopting wellness-oriented habits to minimize pain, enhance mobility and improve overall well-being.

Rachel’s heart has always gravitated towards the west coast. Enticed by the majestic landscape, invigorating outdoor culture and active lifestyle, Rachel was grateful to discover the hidden gem that is the Comox Valley and is thrilled to be starting her Origin journey.

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CONSCIOUS VIBE RETREAT ! OCTOBER 13TH TO 16TH! Join us at STRATHCONA PARK LODGE ! Be ​Inspired, Vulnerable & Fabulously Real! ​For love seekers ready for full transparency & conscious connecting! Come feel unapologetic SELF-LOVE & make SOULmate connections! SOULmates can be friends, lovers, & family members.

Arrive at this retreat knowing everyone will be rocking good vibes & pure intentions. Get STOKED as we are providing a space for you to fall MADLY IN LOVE WITH YOUR ~ SOUL ~ SELF. - Mindflow & Spicy Vinyasa Yoga - Ecstatic Dance & DMT Breathwork - Authentic Relating & Energetic Mastery - Yogic Philosophy & Chanting - Quantum Healing - Delicious meals made w love by Strathcona Park Lodge.

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When I was a little girl, all I wanted was to become an Olympic gold medalist figure skater. My dream was shot, when my knees gave out and I was told I could not compete anymore. The next decade of my life was dedicated to rebuilding the parts of me that needed a lot of care and attention. In my late teens, I had a major ski accident which halted all the progress I was making. It took another decade of rehabilitation to finally be able to run, hike down a steep hill and go about my life without being in chronic agony. In the past few years, some car and bicycle accidents have given me the opportunity to become resilient in the face of psychological and physical pain. These experiences have forced me to become embodied, to know my limits, to know when it’s safe to push them and to trust my intuition. Stepping into a career path that continued to teach me about my own healing and to honour my strength of taking care of others made a lot of sense. I started with a holistic massage and bodywork program in 2015 which provided an excellent foundation to begin my studies in Chinese medicine. Having experienced such a diversity of discomfort and sensitivity within my body, mind and soul, Chinese medicine gave me so many answers. The nature of the medicine is so simple, yet profound. Our internal environment reflects our external and vice versa. When there is clutter and excess around, our mind will struggle to be clear. Food is medicine. Napping restores qi and coffee depletes it. The body holds the answers to any ailment long before it presents in distress. It’s a matter of catching the subtle hints so we can provide preventative treatment because that is truly the most effective kind. I love acupuncture. Acupuncture has helped me through body aches, nerve pain, mental fog, digestive distress, seasonal depression, menstrual imbalances and above all, given me an incredible career. I feel because of my personal experiences, I have much compassion for the healing process. It’s not an easy thing to ask for help, to begin unwinding patterns and literally break up scar tissue. It takes courage and discipline. Health is not a destination, it’s the ability to adapt to change. The greater we can adapt, the more resilient we can become. I use acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping and gua sha to restore motor function, decrease pain, break up scar tissue, promote blood flow and a para-sympathetic state in which your body can truly heal. I have a special affinity towards working with athletes, post-partum mothers and pre/post-surgery patients. Expect a combination of tongue diagnosis, muscle testing, gait analysis and postural assessments to get started. I am thrilled to be working in such a collaborative environment here at Origin where the team truly has your back.

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Mary Gillian is an integrative RMT with sixteen years of experience working in Ontario and British Columbia multi-disciplinary clinics. She previously trained as an artist and dancer.

Her focus is facilitating Massage therapy as a profound process of self-care and embodiment, which transforms health into well-being.

Her approach uses gentle to deep pressure with a combination of techniques such as, Swedish, Myofascial, Positional Release, Muscle Energy, Neuro-Relaxational, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Heat/Cool Hydrotherapy, Ligamental Release, Visceral Manipulation, Joint Mobilization, Craniosacral, and Manual Lymph Drainage.

Her integrative approach is effective in deeply releasing pain, inflammation, and stored trauma; draining congestion, edema and lymphatic stagnation; harmonizing the nervous system; revitalizing the whole body; and her passion is collaborating with midwives in prenatal and postpartum care. Her focus is on grounding body awareness; activating diaphragmatic breathing; realigning the pectoral girdle; improving spinal circulation; and enhancing postural alignment.

Mary Gillian respectfully and gratefully acknowledges that she practices registered Massage therapy on the unceded traditional territory of the Ligwilda’xw people; the We Wai Kum, Wei Wai Ka, and Kwiakah First Nations peoples

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Lesley is a Manual Osteopath and graduated from the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada in Edmonton and she graduated from Western College of Massage Therapy in Regina in 2018 (she is currently working towards BC certification)..

She is a Master Reiki practitioner and is currently studying for her diploma as a Herbalist through the Wild Rose College.

Lesley’s passion for health & wellness started after a series of health issues. In finding ways to navigate her healing process, she decided to become more involved in learning ways to help others achieve a better state of wellness and improve their quality of life.

Osteopathy is gentle and non-invasive treatment that focuses on the body as a whole to restore health and balance. Areas of Osteopathy are: cranial, visceral, osteo-articulations, myofascial remodeling, and lymphatic drainage. These treatments can help people with general & specific back & neck pain, sports injuries, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, structural misalignment, joint problems, headaches & migraines, scoliosis, whiplash, painful menstruation, pregnancy, getting the nervous system out of fight/flight, anxiety, depression, stress related illness and many cases of unexplained of medically undiagnosed pain.

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Sierra Wright is a Registered Holistic Nutritional Practitioner (RHNP) who specializes in gastrointestinal health and sports nutrition. Her practice focuses on a wholesome, nutrient-dense approach with nutrition that supports the entire body, mind, and soul connection to provide optimal support. Sierra also holds her certificates as a Red Seal Chef Apprentice and 200-hr Yoga Teacher, where she prides herself on interconnecting all education areas into a supportive balance of nutrition as a whole; mind, body, and soul.

What Led Me Into Nutrition The culinary industry and personal gastrointestinal health struggles led Sierra to study nutrition. She had worked many years in being apprenticed as a Red Seal Chef, where she felt a strong draw towards the connection of what we eat in relation to our body’s healing abilities and the integrity of her beliefs that food is our best medicine. She combined her nutritional studies with her culinary skills to create a healthy foundation for herself to heal and to support those seeking to optimize their health through nutritional sciences and wholesome foods on their personal journey. She understands the importance of loving what we eat in alignment with how we desire to feel by having a deep understanding of nutrient-absorbency and effective flavourful meal plans that satisfy with a thriving, healthy, and happy result. She welcomes all clients with dietary restrictions and respects all dietary preferences. Her core approach emphasizes natural nutrition to support our digestion, immunity, nervous system, hormones and overall well-being. She leads her practice with compassion and creates personalized plans with a vitally supportive approach to achieve your health goals.

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