Meet Heather – Registered Acupuncturist

There’s something magical about watching someone rediscover their vitality and sense of well-being. For Heather, a Registered Acupuncturist currently pursuing her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine degree, this is what drives her passion for healing every single day. Her journey into acupuncture began not in a classroom, but through her own transformative experience as a patient, where she witnessed firsthand how Traditional Chinese Medicine could unlock the body’s incredible ability to heal itself.

Before finding her calling in holistic health, Heather spent years as a glass artist, where she developed an extraordinary sensitivity to detail and a gentle, steady hand. This artistic foundation now serves her patients beautifully as she approaches each treatment with the same care and precision she once brought to creating delicate glass pieces. Her transition from artist to healer wasn’t just a career change—it was a natural evolution that allows her to create healing experiences as unique and carefully crafted as her former artwork.

Educated at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Heather continues to expand her knowledge through ongoing studies in BC and Toronto. But what truly sets her apart isn’t just her credentials—it’s her genuine belief that everyone deserves to feel their best, and her commitment to helping you get there.

Care Philosophy

Heather embraces a truly holistic approach to wellness, treating the body, mind, and spirit as interconnected aspects of health. She believes in activating the body’s natural healing mechanisms while minimizing side effects. Her practice thoughtfully integrates Eastern and Western medical perspectives, creating a comprehensive approach to health and healing.

She strives to create an attentive and supportive atmosphere where patients feel comfortable exploring their path to optimal wellness. Each treatment is designed to facilitate ease, balance, and wellbeing in her patients’ lives.

Services and Specializations

Core Treatments

• Acupuncture - Traditional needle therapy using hair-thin, disposable needles
• Pain Management - Comprehensive approaches to acute and chronic pain
• Injury Recovery - Supporting the body’s natural healing process
• Insomnia Treatment - Addressing sleep disorders and promoting restful sleep
• Digestive Disorder Management - Treating various gastrointestinal concerns
• Stress Management - Helping patients find balance in today’s demanding world
• Fatigue Reduction - Addressing both physical and mental exhaustion

Additional Modalities

• Cupping - Therapeutic suction therapy
• Tui Na - Chinese deep pointed massage
• Gua Sha - Traditional scraping therapy for improved circulation
• Moxibustion - Therapeutic heat treatment
• Facial Rejuvenation - Relaxation massage techniques (continuing certification)

Session Approach

Heather’s treatments are supplemented with lifestyle and nutritional suggestions designed to help patients achieve their goals of optimal health. As a lifelong learner, she continues to study herbology and treatment techniques for supporting menopause, trauma, and addiction recovery, ensuring she can provide specialized care in these areas.

Her approach recognizes that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process. Treatment frequency and modality combinations are tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring each person receives the most effective care for their unique situation.

Personal Interests and Balance

Beyond her professional practice, Heather maintains a rich personal life that contributes to her balanced approach to healing. She is an avid gardener, former athlete, and certified Hatha Yoga Teacher with plans to resume teaching. Her love for art creation continues to influence her work, and she finds inspiration and renewal in nature and ocean environments.

This diverse background brings a sense of balance and understanding to her practice, allowing her to connect with patients from all walks of life and provide creative solutions through the healing arts.

Professional Goals and Vision

Heather is committed to continuous learning and growth in her field. She is currently working towards completing her Traditional Chinese Medicine doctorate through online programs in BC and Toronto, expanding her knowledge and capabilities to better serve her patients.

Dr. Alexis Genge | (709) 726-0595