Declan Knights has a passion for helping people, improving their quality of movement, lifestyles and health. His inspiration to become an osteopath commenced when one treated him to fix his niggling back at the age of 12.
Declan studied a year of paramedicine, then went on to complete his Bachelor of Health Science (Osteopathy) and Masters of Osteopathy in Australia.
He is enthusiastic to treat and become part of his patients’ health journeys; supporting and enabling them to achieve their goals.
Declan has a keen interest in sport, especially cricket which he has played for a number of years both representatively and locally. He has worked with football clubs both at the local and professional level in injury management, prevention, rehabilitation and therapeutic taping with athletes.
Declan believes relationships are key to his practice; emphasising patient education and communication as the most important things in helping inspire and empower better health outcomes and rehabilitation.
He utilises a range of techniques from soft tissue therapy, articulatory techniques and manipulation to improve range of motion whilst also using indirect techniques to relax the muscles and nervous systems in the body.
Declan also has done extra study in concussion management and treatment and has helped a range of different people recover successfully and return back to their chosen sport and job symptom free.
Declan Knights has a passion for helping people, improving their quality of movement, lifestyles ...
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Sarah is a Registered Acupuncturist and certified CranioSacral Therapist.
Her curiosity for holistic care began a decade ago while she travelled as a flight attendant and exposed herself to various healing modalities around the world. These personal experiences gave her a strong desire to pursue Acupuncture studies in Montreal.
During the last three years, Sarah lived overseas in Peru and treated people from various backgrounds including professionals surfing athletes and martial artists. She developed over the years a special interest in treating sport injuries, acute & chronic pain, women’s health, fertility, stress, TMJ and sleep issues.
In addition to her practice, Sarah loves to incorporate the use of craniosacral, auriculotherapy, dry needling, cupping and electroacupuncture. Her caring touch, knowledge and calm nature will provide you with a safe space to facilitate mind & body healing.
Sarah is able to offer services in English, French, or Spanish. She uses gentle style techniques for a first time relaxing and painless experience.
Sarah is a Registered Acupuncturist and certified CranioSacral Therapist.
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Alanna is a Registered Acupuncturist and Certified Nutritional Practitioner born and raised in Vancouver. Her interest in alternative health began in her adolescent years when her father was diagnosed with cancer. This set her on a path of discovery, to learn how we can prevent and reverse imbalances in the body that lead to illness and disease.
After receiving acupuncture treatment for her own digestive issues, Alanna became intrigued by this ancient medicine and its healing powers, igniting her dedication to the healing arts.
In addition to acupuncture and holistic nutrition, Alanna is a Usui Holy Fire Reiki practitioner.
With her clients she uses a gentle and caring touch with the intention of reminding the body how to bring itself back into a state of wellness.
Alanna is a Registered Acupuncturist and Certified Nutritional Practitioner born and raised in Va...
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Dr. Charlotte Rose is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vancouver, BC.
Growing up on a small island off the coast of Vancouver helped her to develop a strong interest in nature and its effects on the human body. This interest led her to the UBC where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics. Her education at UBC solidified her passion for preventative and comprehensive health care, and her decision to pursue a career in Naturopathic Medicine. She strongly believes that optimizing our health should be multifaceted and involve more than just treating presenting symptoms as they arise.
Charlotte’s main focus is in the field of Women’s Health. She is truly passionate about providing her patients with the time and tools to better understand their bodies, and to treat the root cause of any concerns that they are presenting with. She loves taking a collaborative approach to provide her patients with a treatment plan that is aligned with their individual goals and preferences with her number one goal being to make sure her patients feel heard, educated, and connected to their health.
Charlotte also holds prescriptive authority and is board certified in Acupuncture as well as Intravenous Nutrient Therapy she implements in her practice.
Dr. Charlotte Rose is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vancouver, BC.
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About Julie Shillabeer, R.Ac.
With more than 20 years of experience in Constitutional Facial Renewal Acupuncture and Vibrational Facial Soundscapes™, Julie Shillabeer, R.Ac., is Canada’s only certified Educator of these unique modalities. She is passionate about combining ancient and revolutionary modalities, including acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and sound healing, to help people age with health and beauty. Julie’s dedication to her craft and her innovative approach make her a sought-after practitioner and educator in the field of holistic health and wellness.
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About Julie Shillabeer, R.Ac.
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Amanda is a registered Acupuncturist + Herbalist, supporting her clients holistically so they can feel their best and pursue what lights them up.
After leaving a career in the action sportswear industry, Amanda began to explore eastern healing modalities and eventually had her first acupuncture treatment. She was immediately fascinated by the history and theories of Chinese medicine and decided to pursue studies at Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Since graduating she has continued to deepen her knowledge, taking courses to better support her clients, and has had success treating a variety of conditions. She has a special interest in dermatology, mental + emotional health, nervous system dysregulation, digestive disorders, and loves providing hands on treatments; TMJ acupuncture, and buccal facial massage.
Amanda encourages a collaborative approach providing insights and lifestyle recommendations. Her calm, light-hearted, and nurturing style creates a safe space to access relaxation and healing.
Amanda is a registered Acupuncturist + Herbalist, supporting her clients holistically so they can...
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Marshall’s philosophy and approach to massage therapy is based on first-hand experience in recovering from several musculoskeletal injuries. Combining massage with therapeutic exercise he has learned to not only overcome injury but guard against it as well. This interest in the human body continually drives him to improve his understanding in all matters ranging from rehabilitation to performance.
Treatment focus is on reducing aggravating symptoms and restoring faith in our body’s capacity to work so we can get back to doing the activities we love. This is achieved by utilizing various massage methods such as deep or calming Swedish techniques, assisted stretches, joint mobilizations, and various other modalities. Each session is tailored to the patient to bring about their desired results in a cooperative environment. Suggestions for exercises or modifications to activities in daily life are an integral part of this process. Everyone is encouraged to get active and take charge of their recovery.
Marshall’s philosophy and approach to massage therapy is based on first-hand experience in recove...
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Sarbnoor (Noor) is currently completing her Registered Massage Therapy program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT).
With clinic and outreach experience, Noor is comfortable with Swedish massage - adaptable to various depths, myofascial techniques, joint mobilizing techniques, passive stretching and hydrotherapy. Her general style is a combination of relaxation and deep-tissue massage. She can perform basic functional assessments as well as give home care suggestions.
Noor’s strength is identifying areas of tension within individuals and provide care and healing to manage stress and general well-being.
Sarbnoor (Noor) is currently completing her Registered Massage Therapy program at Vancouver Colle...
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Tin-Yan’s focus is bringing overall balance and wellness based on an individual’s needs. She enjoys working with patients from all backgrounds, from people dealing with chronic pain to athletes looking to rehabilitate and optimize their performance. Her approach is holistic and patient-centered. Employing techniques such as myofascial manipulation, trigger point release and swedish massage in her treatments.
In addition to completing the Registered Massage Therapy program, Tin-Yan also graduated with distinction from UBC with a Bachelor’s in kinesiology and has years of experience as a paramedic. With a diverse background and experience in the healthcare field, Tin-Yan has unique insight in regards to patient care and treatment.
In her free time, you can find Tin-Yan playing recreational sports such as basketball and volleyball as well as hiking and camping in beautiful British Columbia. Other interests include exploring pastry recipes and winning at board games.
Tin-Yan’s focus is bringing overall balance and wellness based on an individual’s needs. She enj...
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Suka is the owner and founder of Acupoint Wellness Centre. She is a registered acupuncturist in Vancouver, BC with over 10 years of experience. She has always had a passion for healthcare. From the time she was young she knew instinctively that she wanted to help others.
As a former gymnast and professional dancer, Suka is no stranger to stress, hard work, and pain management. Plagued with multiple injuries she decided to give acupuncture a try as a last resort. A true skeptic and a scaredy-cat about needles, she was willing to try anything to keep doing the one thing that she loved. After only one session she had instant relief of pain which started her on the path to truly healing her injuries. Awed and inspired by this ancient system of medicine she became a believer, and after 15 years of dancing she decided to hang up her dance shoes and study this intriguing art of traditional Chinese medicine. She studied acupuncture at Pacific Coast University – College of Holistic Medicine. From there she went on to the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine to complete her program of Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Her main focus is treating myofascial pain using acupuncture trigger point therapy and acupoint injection therapy for sports / work related injuries and pain management. She is certified by the Society of Acupoint Injection Therapy for Biopuncture and Vitamin injection therapy.
Today, Suka practices at her clinic in downtown Vancouver, BC. With a compassionate heart and the passion to heal, she truly cares about her patients and the well-being of those around her. Her kind and considerate bedside manner immediately puts people at ease. Suka’s continued strive for excellence makes Acupoint Wellness Centre a true destination for natural and alternative medicine in downtown Vancouver.
Suka is the owner and founder of Acupoint Wellness Centre. She is a registered acupuncturist in ...
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