Hello, I’m Farrah
Registered Acupuncturist & Holistic Nutritionist
I’ve been a gardener for a long time, too
My work is dedicated to serving those who are experiencing injury, illness, and loss
I respect that health and hardship together generate life
Good health is diverse, adaptive, and imperfect
Welcome!
Hours
Thursday 2:30 – 9:00
Saturday 10:00 – 6:00
Sunday 10:00 – 2:00
Mobile Clinic contact to book info@farrahshae.ca
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.
I am a Registered Acupuncturist with a Diploma of Acupuncture from Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC. I support people navigating life transitions, changes in health status, and rehabilitation.
I have a great deal of respect for the impact of injury, illness, and loss. I work from the realization that hardship is a companion to health. Good health is imperfect, adaptive, and diverse. My work is dedicated to those who have endured hardship and are still here.
I commonly work with the following: injuries, musko-skeletal conditions, neurological conditions, gynecological health, emotional health, concussion, chronic pain, chronic illness, cancer, and hospice and palliative care. I have gained additional training in the areas of Classical Chinese Medicine, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Myofascial Cupping, Electro-Acupuncture, Pre-Natal & Pregnancy Acupuncture, Hospice and Palliative Acupuncture, and Daoist Buddhist Qi Gong.
In addition to my clinical work, I offer Mobile Acupuncture to my clients and their families and caregivers. Hospice and Palliative Acupuncture is available as a mobile service to my clients at home or in hospital.
Days in Clinic: Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays
Payment Methods: Direct Billing and Insurance Claims, e-transfer, credit card, debit card, cheque
Holistic Nutrition
I have been a Holistic Nutrition consultant for thirteen years, holding both a Certificate and Diploma of Holistic Nutrition from Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC. Nutrition is of critical importance to health, and an effective adjunct in virtually all healthcare settings.
My nutritional approach is celebratory of food’s centrality to life, and echoes the Chinese Medicine view that there is no distinction between food and medicine. My work combines the best of evidence-based medicine with Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine to empower my clients from the inside out.
Food is simultaneously experienced physiologically, culturally, habitually, emotionally, ecologically, spiritually, and so on. The barriers to eating well are often meddled between these confluences, and are profoundly unique to each individual, family, or group. Holistic Nutrition consulting provides the opportunity to resolve these barriers with a sustainable and practical approach that is uniquely tailored to your needs and lifestyle.
A Holistic Nutrition consultation typically features:
- A thorough intake of your health history, lab results
- Nutritional considerations most important for your health status
- Personalized recipes, meals, and grocery lists
- Myth-busting education
- Cultural and/or Ancestral engagement through food
- Goal-setting and accountability
- Development of habits, skills, and techniques around food and nutrition
- Education on nutrition, digestion, physiology, food marketing, labels, etc
- Nutrition Principles from Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine
My clients come from diverse backgrounds, I have worked with: Diabetes, Heart Disease, IBS, Pancreatitis, Thyroid Conditions, Histamine Intolerance, Allergies and Intolerance, Autoimmune Conditions, Pre-Natal, Pregnancy, Lactation, Early Childhood, Cancer and Cachexia
Days in Clinic: Thursday, Saturday, virtual sessions available
Payment Options: E-transfer, Credit card, Debit card, cheque