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VICKY CANHAM (she, her) is a Registered Acupuncturist in practice since 2011. She is a member of The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, Acupuncture + TCM Association of Nova Scotia and is an overseas member of the British Acupuncture Council. Vicky has a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) from The University of Salford, Manchester - under the instruction of Dr Mei Xing and Dr Lei Zhao.
Vicky is originally from Manchester, UK and has been lived in Canada for 15 years. She originally studied Social Policy and later on was inspired by her own health journey to study Acupuncture. She has been a Registered Acupuncturist since 2011.
After the birth of her daughter she discovered she had PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and this was likely to be the reason she wasn't able to conceive a second time. Having used Chinese Medicine in her teen years for acne, Vicky was open to the idea of trying acupuncture to help balance her hormones. She responded very well to the treatments and was inspired to return to university to study acupuncture in 2008.
Although she has developed a specific interest in supporting patients with mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, Vicky operates a general practice and enjoys seeing patients with a variety of different health concerns. She is committed to offering acupuncture in a warm, welcoming space where all patients feel safe and at ease.
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ALICIA FORDHAM (she, her) is a Registered Acupuncturist and member of the Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of Nova Scotia as well the CTCMPAO in Ontario. After completing her Diploma of Acupuncture at Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine, the pan-Canadian exams, and a clinical internship in Toronto, Alicia has worked in community acupuncture, and her own private practice before opening sunmoon room, a multidisciplinary treatment space in the North End of Kjipuktuk/Halifax.
With a general practice, Alicia treats a wide range of conditions including headaches, insomnia, chronic pain, and menstrual disorders. Her treatments often include complementary bodywork modalities such as shiatsu, tuina, and moxibustion. The restorative and regulating effects of acupuncture inspire her daily, and she is grateful for the opportunity to practice this medicine.
More about Alicia ~
As a teen I was treated a handful of times by a wise and talented acupuncturist who left me with the sense that our bodies are not only connected to, but a fully integrated part of our environments. I went on to work in a variety of fields, and earned a BA in Social Anthropology, but the environment of healing I encountered in those treatments had really caught my attention.
Later, living in New York City and working for a busy events company, I met a Traditional East Asian Medicine Practitioner who helped me through some stubborn health concerns, sparking a lot more questions and inspiring me to return to school. I would soon find that studying and practicing acupuncture connected the dots of many of my earlier interests, and is endlessly expansive, challenging, and rewarding.
HANNAH BAKER (she, her) is a Registered Massage Therapist and member of the Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia. She graduated from ICT Northumberland in 2013.
Hannah is known for her intuitive touch, thorough approach, and targeted treatment style. She integrates Swedish massage with deep tissue, myofascial release, active and passive release, cupping, low-grade joint mobilizations, and trigger point therapy to provide an effective treatment plan for each patient. She treats a variety of conditions, including but not limited to tension headaches, postural imbalances, tendonitis, athletic injuries, stress/anxiety, scar tissue, and also offers prenatal massage.
Hannah believes everyone can benefit from massage and strives to provide a welcoming and safe space for all bodies. With over ten years of experience in a clinical setting, she is continuously grateful to be working in a career where she can help folks feel better and move more freely.
Outside of the treatment room, Hannah enjoys gardening, knitting, walks in the woods, and watching Star Wars with her cat Gretel.
You can reach Hannah at hannahbaker.rmt@gmail.com
ARIANNA LEHR (she, her) is an RMT here in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and a member of The Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia. She has been a practicing RMT for 8 years and has experience working in a variety of healthcare settings. She has a passion for fascial work through functional cupping and can offer deep tissue treatments. However, she enjoys working together with clients to find the perfect balance of pressure, technique, and approach to suit what their individual needs are. She has also completed training in trauma informed care.
She has experience working with clients with TMJD, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, shoulder dysfunction, central sensitization, whiplash, migraines, runner's knee, tendonitis, and more.
In her free time she enjoys cycling, foraging, playing music, and travelling