Gwen earned her bachelors degree from Simon Fraser University prior to completing her acupuncture program from PCU College of Holistic Medicine. Her path to becoming a healthcare practitioner is a natural development from her extensive10 years experience in the heathcare field. As a licensed acupuncturist, Gwen  provides her patients with a thorough and indepth diagnosis with her emphasis on treating the root cause of the dysfunction rather than symptomatic treatments.

 

She believes in taking the time to develop a connection with her patients and encourages them to feel empowered towards their health and well-being in a compassionate, patient and supportive manner. She complements her acupuncture treatments with adjunct therapies such as acupressure, cupping, moxibustion, auricular acupuncture and energy healing.  Gwen treats a range of medical conditions including:

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• Women’s health – premenopausal symptoms, painful periods, PMS, and menstrual irregularities

• Acute and Chronic Pain- migraines, back pains, frozen shoulder, sciatica, joint pains, fibromyalgia, arthritis, sports-related injuries

• Geriatrics- painful hips/joints/back; constipation; digestive issues; edema

• Cancer support- chemotherapy side-effects: nausea, vomitting, burning extremities; lymphedema

• Digestive concerns- constipation; IBS; acid reflux

• General health – sleep disturbances & insomnia; fatigue, low energy & immune system, bell's palsy

• Mental Emotional Health – including depression, stress and anxiety