ACUPUNCTURE

About
Acupuncture has gained enormous popularity in Victoria as a modern therapy to improve performance and rehabilitation as well as treat a variety of ailments. There are many different systems now in practice but Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was the first modality to use Acupuncture to naturally treat pain and disease.
The body is like a web of interconnected tissues, substances and energies. Every bone, tendon, and organ is surrounded by connective tissue which ties back to the whole organism. When we speak of ‘meridians’ or ‘energetic pathways, we are speaking not of some intangible magical substance. Rather, we understand the ways in which this connective tissue communicates within the body, and how even the smallest cells are affected by each other – how they manifest in the function of the entire organism.
By adding acupuncture to your health regime, you can expect to regain overall function and mobility as well as improve your own flow and quality in life. Acupuncture can also assist through various stages and life transitions as well as support fertility, pregnancy and menopause.
Conditions treated:
Mental Health and Stress (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Addictions)
Menstrual Wellness (Peri- Menopause, PMDD)
Acute and Chronic Pain
Fertility support
Digestive Challenges
Headaches, Migraine
Concussion Recovery
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Fatigue and Energy
Hay fever and Allergies
More
Modalities
Acupuncture needling:
Cupping:
“Where there is stagnation there will be pain. Remove the stagnation, remove the pain”
- Pain relief
- improved range of motion
- reduced inflammation
- immunity to colds/flus
- removing toxins
- easing anxiety
- livening depression
Gua Sha:
- facial rejuvenation
- mobility
- tension release
- chronic pain
What to expect in your first visit
During your initial intake and consultation, your acupuncturist will ask you to describe your current condition or chief complaint, as well as discuss your health history, energy levels, appetite, sleep habits and general lifestyle. Traditionally a tongue and pulse diagnosis is made to confirm any internal patterns underlying your primary areas of concern. Your acupuncturist will recommend the best course of treatment for your condition and answer any questions you have before you begin your session. Overall you can expect to feel lighter and more relaxed with a marked improvement to your condition.
Depending on the severity of your chief complaint, your acupuncturist will recommend a consistent treatment plan when necessary. Otherwise, the benefits of Acupuncture can be applied as needed to promote a deep sense of calm and tranquility.
Meet Brianna Grant R.Ac
Brianna (she/her) is a Registered Acupuncturist in Victoria in good standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC. She graduated in 2023 from Pacific Rim College with a Diploma of Acupuncture, and began her practice in December 2024. She completed 2200 hours of study in Traditional Chinese Medicine that integrated Western anatomy and physiology, patho-physiology and biomedicine.
Brianna was born and raised on Vancouver Island and holds a deep reverence for the natural world and all its intricate patterns and elements. She believes a key to our health and well-being is to cultivate an intimate relationship with the wild, natural world and integrate it into daily life. In her treatments, Brianna utilizes these principles to treat the root cause of each condition, and tailors her treatments to each person’s unique health concerns, needs, and goals. She respects that the path to heating is very nuanced and unique to each individual and offers diet and lifestyle guidance, with daily practices and rituals for her clients to take home from the treatment room.
Brianna brings forward knowledge from her academic career and wisdom from life experience. She has a special interest in digestive disorders, gynecological and reproductive conditions, sleep, stress management, and nervous system regulation. Since beginning her practice in 2024, she has taken a special interest in Women’s Health and will be pursuing further training in this area this fall/winter.
Outside of the clinic, Brianna enjoys hiking, surfing, dancing, playing music, and cuddling with her cat Nootka.