🍂 FALL 2024 Updates 🍂

EXCITING NEWS AT THE VILLAGE

We have added a naturopath to our clinic! We are so excited to welcome Dr. Ava Melaki ND to our community.

Book in with her below!

For all patients who have not visited within the last 12 months please complete the intake form before your appointment.

REMINDER OF OUR NO-SHOW / CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations can be made up to 24hrs before your appointment without penalty.

Late Cancellations (with less than 24hrs notice) and No-Shows will incur a charge of 100% of the service fee.

Please EMAIL US if you are going to miss your appointment as we will try to fill your spot so you do not get charged!

😷 Thank you for continuing to wear your mask! 😷

As acupuncture is an allied healthcare and we are in a shared space and treat many immunocompromised folks - we are asking that all clients continue to wear a mask 😷 in the clinic and during treatment. If you do not have a mask - we can supply one.

Community Acupuncture

In-clinic acupuncture appointment that will occurs in an open space shared with multiple patients at one time. Masks are required.

Please refer to Private Acupuncture section for 1-on-1 treatments.


Private 1-on-1 Acupuncture/TCM

In-Clinic Acupuncture/TCM appointment that will occur in person, privately, 1-on-1 with the practitioner only.
This may include 1 or more Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) modalities: Acupuncture. Acupressure, Tui Na, Gua Sha, Cupping or Herbal medicine.

Please refer to Community Acupuncture section for shared space treatments.


Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Consultation

Herbal consult for Return Patients. Herbal formulas will be available for purchase.


Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine goes deep into physiological changes that affect your health. We can go beyond labs that say you should be “fine” to really address what is holding you back from living your best life.


Intravenous & Injection Therapies

Intravenous therapy is when a bag filled with fluid and nutrients is given through your blood vessel. You might have seen this on a show or at the hospital where they administer fluid or drugs. Intramuscular is how flu shots are done where vitamin with a needle is put into the body via the muscle.

Whether you are grappling with persistent infections, battling bloating, or navigating disruptive hormonal shifts, Ava steadfastly believes there’s always a path forward—and she’s dedicated to guiding you along that journey.

Naturopathic Medicine is about comprehensive healing, addressing not just symptoms but your entire well-being. Ava takes pride in distilling complex health issues into practical, personalized steps that align with your unique path.

Beyond her clinical practice, Ava is a passionate educator at heart. Whether she’s conducting engaging workshops, leading enlightening webinars, or exploring the shelves of a quaint bookstore in search of knowledge to share, she thrives on empowering others with insights and support.

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Lisa is a perceptive, empathetic, fully vaccinated and intuitive practitioner. Her practice is neurodiversity and gender inclusive.

Lisa studied both acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and often blends both to successfully treat chronic and acute pain, reproductive and hormone imbalances, concussions, mental health, digestive issues and more.

She will meet your list of needs with a individualized treatment plan as she carries with her a unique ability to distill your goals, and prioritize meaningful change.

If you are looking to book in and find no availability, please add yourself to her waitlist as she is happy to fit you in before or after a shift.

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Your rock-in-a-storm, Shanie (pronounced Shaw-nee), adds another strong grounding presence to The Village.

She welcomes you as you are in the moment, and keeps your unique presentation at the core of diagnosis and treatment thus ensuring a personalized and restorative style of care.

With thorough analytical skills coupled with a big empathic foot forward, she’s known for guiding you through your health goals leaving you feeling empowered and thriving in your ✨Main Character Energy✨.

Without a doubt, in the movie of your life and in the realm of health, Shanie will always secure your “Best Actress in a Supporting Role” award.


Practice areas of special interest:

  • Preventative + General wellness

  • Mental health/Emotional Support (Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, etc.)

  • Stress management/burnout recovery

  • Pain management

  • Digestive health

Follow Shanie on Instagram: @northshore.acupuncture

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Sara’s a problem solver who gets right to the heart of things. Intuitive, vulnerable, fully vaccinated and empathetic, she approaches life with a wild sense of humour — so, be prepared to laugh AND cry. Sara is fully present, walking the healing journey WITH you. She’ll make you believe you’ll get through your rough patch even when you’ve lost hope. If you need further help, she’ll tap into her many contacts and build you out a team. Before you know it, she’ll be checking in and doing a little happy dance on her rolly chair to celebrate your first of many milestones.

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Located at: 2625 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
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