Acupuncture, TCM, and Coaching with Shyama

Gentle Medicine. Restored Flow.

Acupuncture is a quiet, powerful medicine. It works not by force, but by invitation — inviting the body to soften, to regulate, and to remember its natural state of balance. Rooted in the understanding that energy flows through interconnected pathways in the body, acupuncture recognizes that when this flow becomes blocked or disrupted, we experience symptoms of disharmony. By gently restoring movement where there has been stagnation, the body is able to return to its own natural rhythm — often relieving pain, calming the nervous system, and supporting deep healing.

My background includes 18 years in acute care nursing and 6 years teaching student nurses. Supporting people through illness, recovery, and vulnerability has been some of the most meaningful work of my life. After a life-changing injury shifted my own health journey, I felt called to explore a more integrative path. Acupuncture became a natural bridge between the clinical world I knew and the deeper healing I had experienced firsthand. 

As a Registered Acupuncturist, I tailor each treatment to the individual in front of me. The first appointment is 90 minutes so I can truly get to know you and understand the patterns at play — expect thoughtful questions and time for a focused treatment at the end. 

Sessions may include:

 • Acupuncture

 • Cupping

 • Gua sha

 • Tuina massage

 • Acupressure

 • Electro-acupuncture 

I also have additional training in Reiki and energy healing, herbal medicine, DBT-informed mental health support, aromatherapy, life coaching, Indigenous awareness, LGBTQ2+ inclusion, and course development. This allows me to hold space in a way that is inclusive, informed, and deeply respectful of your lived experience. 

Above all, my intention is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. Healing does not need to be aggressive to be effective. Sometimes the most profound shifts happen when the body is simply given permission to return to balance. 

If you are ready to experience the quiet movement of energy within and connect to your own innate healing, I would be honoured to accompany you on your healing journey.