A friend of mine brought me along to H&H back in September 2016 while I was in the process of recovering from a broken foot. I was apprehensive at first about receiving acupuncture due to my fear of needles. But …
I’m writing to inform you about the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s response to COVID-19. Our commitment to our clients, colleagues, and communities that we serve is of the highest priority to VSAC. We have determined that the most socially responsible …
My first experience with acupuncture was right here at Heart & Hands in 2013. Christina and multiple other acupuncturists through the following months warmly welcomed me to this lovely community clinic. I was healing from an injury and felt supported …
Thank you everyone for implementing social distancing, increased hygiene, and working together to stop coronavirus transmission and keep our community as safe as possible. Today the Canadian Physiotherapy Association communicated their updated recommendations for clinics to help with social distancing …
COVID-19 update on community care: stay home, essential services provided Read more »
The COVID-19 virus is having considerable impact on our daily lives. This is very true in the event industry. Facility closures, event postponements and cancellations are happening as the advise of medical and government experts changes to address current conditions. …
My body is in fairly good health but there are times when I’m not feeling well and a trip to the walk-in doctors doesn’t seem like a welcoming and fruitful choice. I enjoy going to Heart & Hands for acupuncture, …
A timely offering from Rebecca Singer, RHT, available in the H&H lobby. Part of her Twig + Stone Botanical Medicine line for $14. A gift from the bees – this ancient medicine is made from the resins of spring leaf …
Heart & Hands has been the single most affirming health care experience I’ve had. I came to Heart & Hands in a moment of extreme burnout. As an art and community worker deep in the hustle, I felt strapped in …
I started going to Heart and Hands to treat a knee injury about 7 years ago, and while my knee injury is long healed, I just keep coming. I keep coming back for the warmth, care, compassion, community, and deeper …
We are posting today due to the growing concern with COVID-19 caused by the coronavirus. We want to assure you that we are taking extra precautions to protect our patients, staff, and community. Our staff are kept up-to-date with information …
I’ve had an irregular period since the start. Initially, there was a certain amount of novelty to only bleeding a few times a year – saving money on tampons, no cramps, no hassle, etc. Despite that, there was always a …
Table Of Contents What you can do?What about acupuncture?What we are doing? First and foremost, if you feel any of the common symptoms of COVID-19 (including fever, sore throat, cough, or difficulty breathing), we ask that you stay home and …
We at Human Powered Racing are feeling a deep sense of sadness and loss at the sudden passing of our team mate and friend Justin Martin. One of the original members of Human Powered Racing, Justin was everything this team …
We have redesigned the race course for SwimRun Victoria in 2020. The new course features a total of 5 swim legs and 5 run legs for the full course race and 3 swim and 3 run legs for the short …
I’m autistic and have a variety of chronic conditions, including anxiety, IBS, and PCOS. I approached acupuncture because my partner recommended it and talked about how it had helped them mentally and physically, and I was ready to try anything …
Many of the clients I work with have trouble, at first, identifying what they most want to do in life, work, relationships… Or what they want to create—to bring into being. So they focus on things they might want, or …
A final batch of campaign perks has been released on our “Help us build H&H 2.0” Crowdfunding page! To claim these perks OR contribute without a perk, click below! Help us transition to non-profit. Invest in the longevity and sustainability …
We are pleased to announce that Arbutus Physiotherapy and Health Centre will once again be the presenting sponsor of XTERRA Victoria. XTERRA Victoria is widely considered one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the world and it has …
As you probably know by now, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has appeared in Ontario. Symptoms range from mild – like the flu and other common respiratory infections – to severe, and can include, fever, cough and difficulty breathing. We don’t recommend …
I was first referred to Heart & Hands by a friend when I was struggling to manage my blood pressure. I was initially assessed at the Urgent Medical Assessment Clinic and was extremely stressed and frustrated that nothing was coming …
I was previously convinced of the power of acupuncture back when I started receiving it in the 80’s from an old school TCM practitioner back when I was living in Vancouver. The results were astonishing. It took me a long …
Come celebrate the end of this crazy 5-week crowdfunding roller coaster! There will be abundant food, drink, hugs & high-fives. Refreshments courtesy of Wildfire Bakery and Cafe Bliss :) Bring cash, cheque or card, there will be campaign perks for …
Since 2016, we have worked with First Nations, community groups, conservation organizations and dozens of individuals to identify the root causes of salmon habitat loss and to record ideas to address habitat restoration and protection. Our new report, Toward a …
New report: Toward a Vision for Salmon Habitat in the Lower Fraser River Read more »
At 5:45am Tuesday March 3rd, Christina and Susan received a call from VicPD that the front door of the clinic was smashed in. Someone had thrown a brick through the window to unlock our door. The city workers had been …