GET TO KNOW ME

Before becoming an acupuncturist in Victoria, BC, I managed a busy health food store in downtown Newfoundland. I always knew I wanted to work in healthcare, but the Western medical route didn’t quite fit. I explored psychology and Holistic Nutrition, gathering pieces of the puzzle, but I still hadn’t found the form of care that felt right to me.

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Then came a season of life that was, to put it gently, A LOT. I was recovering from a car accident and juggling emotional stress when a friend suggested I try acupuncture. It wasn’t common where I grew up, so it had never crossed my mind as something that could actually help. But after my second appointment, I felt a shift - my body exhaled, my nervous system softened, my neck tension released and I realized I had found something special. Within a few weeks, I applied to the Diploma of Acupuncture program at Pacific Rim College here in Victoria & I was off on a new journey. 

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​During my training, I kept returning to one question: What kind of practitioner do I want to be?

The answer came slowly and clearly. I wanted to create a space where people of all backgrounds feel welcomed, supported, and seen. A space that feels safer, particularly for anyone who has struggled to feel affirmed or respected in traditional healthcare environments. A space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment, and receive care that honours the whole human, not just the symptoms that brought you in.

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In my practice, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. I take the time to understand your health history, lifestyle, goals, and challenges so we can create a plan that actually fits your life. Whether you’re working through pain, stress, burnout, hormonal concerns, fertility, sports injuries, or simply want to feel more balanced, I meet you where you are and we build forward from there, together.

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I’m committed to continuous learning, both clinically and personally. Alongside my formal training, I’ve completed additional education in addictions support, prenatal and pregnancy acupuncture, trauma-informed healthcare, and diversity and inclusion. This ongoing work helps me offer care that is evidence-informed and also deepens my understanding of how my own privileges as a cis white practitioner influence the spaces I hold. I’m dedicated to learning about the intersectionality in healthcare so I can better understand and support the diverse experiences of the people who come through my door.

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And when I’m not in the clinic, you’ll usually find me camping around the island with my partner, lifting heavy things at the gym for fun, or elbow-deep in sourdough, waiting patiently (or not) for it to be ready to eat!

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