Hello, I’m Farrah
Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac), Holistic Nutritionist, and Holistic Chef. I have been a gardener for a long time, too.
I often first meet my clients during life transitions -injury, loss, a change in medical status, the advancement of age, the conception of a child.
Acupuncture is reputed to be the most popular allied health modality in the world. It stimulates the body’s innate immune system, reduces pain, improves vitality, and supports the mental-emotional aspects of health. I work with musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, anxiety, fertility, and cardiovascular disease. I have a special interest in palliative and hospice care, supporting those at the end of life, as well as their families and caregivers.
As a Holistic Nutritionist, I open up my clients to explore food physiologically, culturally, empirically, somatically and ecologically. My experience is working with diabetes, autoimmune conditions, IBS, pancreatitis, and cancer.
I pay my respects to my current teachers: Dr. Michael Smith (300 Hour Traditional QiGong Teacher Training), Sarah Pritchard (Advanced Chinese Massage certification), and Rick Fischer (Mineral Mastery health education program).
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture is a supportive therapy meant to compliment a holistic approach to health. Acupuncture is accessible for people of all life stages, ages, and abilities.
Acupuncture is the insertion of thin needles into the surface of the skin to connect with a network of information known as Qi. An acupuncture appointment may also include chinese massage therapy, cupping, gua sha, qigong exercises, diet and lifestyle recommendations, and moxibustion.
People are drawn to acupuncture because it is restorative, relieves tension, promotes circulation, eases discomforts, calms the mind, and promotes healing.
Holistic Nutrition
Holistic Nutrition aids in the self-development of skills and education to problem solve your unique barriers to eating well.
Good nourishment is not a trend, a formula to mimick, or a standardized equation. Good nourishment can be a positive and reliable source of support and strength to carry us through the experience of life-cycles.
Holistic Nutrition is integrative in nature. An appointment balances nutrition science with the social, cultural, familial, relational, habitual, economical, emotional, spiritual, and ecological aspects that relate to food and eating. Our food choices and habits are unique to us and this is a good thing.
Contact
info@farrahshae.ca
Clinic Address
Brentwood Bay Community Wellness
7 7120 West Saanich Road Brentwood Bay V8P 1P8
The clinic is fully wheelchair accessible, with ample vehicle and bicycle parking. Washrooms are available inside the clinic.