Acupuncture & Classical Chinese Medicine

Pestle & Pins provides acupuncture & Chinese medicine in the Cowichan Valley

Acupuncture & Herbs

Patients choose BayVan. We don’t choose patient. Our clinic welcomes all patients with various kinds of disorders as mild as common cold as severe as CHD. Like many other acupuncture clinic, we treat pain syndromes, depression and insomnia. We are also specialized in treating gynaecological disorders and dermatological disorders. Patients with cancer and under chemotherapy and radiotherapy will get benefit from our acupuncture and herbal remedies which can boost immunity and help to control symptoms. We make diagnosis, predict prognosis and evaluate treatment effect through philosophies of both Chinese medicine and Western medicine. We treat a broad range of diseases, chronic and acute, mild and severe, simple and complicated, with approaches of acupuncture: general body acupuncture, electronic and laser acupuncture, cupping, gua, sha, tuina, etc, and Chinese herbal medicines: traditional dry herbs, modern granules, patent herbs, tinctures, etc.

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Yoga

Twin Cedars Holistic Health is a collaboration between Gavin and Agni Larsen; a husband-wife team who are passionate about healing through acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, with a focus on creating lasting health. We offer the highest standard of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medical care, in a comfortable and professional environment. Our setting allows people of all kinds to have access to simple, down-to-earth guidance and expertise in a full range of Chinese medicine skills. These include acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, herbal medicine, postural assessment and yoga, as well as dietary and lifestyle recommendations. We listen, relate, and work closely with each patient and actively advance ourselves as practitioners through reflective practice, continuing education, and a firm eye on up-and-coming publications and research. We have a special interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation, pain and trauma, anxiety and depression, allergies, addictions, eating disorders, pregnancy, digestive and autoimmune conditions, dermatology, and nutrition. Twin Cedars Holistic Health addresses growing health care needs and offers an affordable, effective and natural approach to health. Our clients come from all age, gender, culture and religious associations. We provide an inclusive space where health care needs are listened to and create collaborative, personalized treatment plans to help individuals achieve their health goals.

Traditional Chinese medicine

He has helped patients find relief from headaches, insomnia, dizziness, chronic and acute pain, depression, digestive complaints and more. As well, Dong has a special interest in treating and supporting emotional & mental health. As a devoted Buddhist with an open heart, Dong believes our body's problems are deeply rooted in our mind's patterns, which governs our thoughts, actions, and words. Body and mind issues have to be balanced with the spirit at a deeper and higher level.

Reiki Practioner

Dr. Gagné is a licensed naturopathic physician and a 2003 graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a focus on Ethnobotany and Medical Anthropology from the University of Victoria in 1999. He became a Yoga Teacher in 2010 and a Reiki Master in 2012. Dr. Gagné has clinical experience in all naturopathic modalities with special interests in mind/body medicine and lifestyle counselling. Other services include nutrition counselling, herbal medicine, physical medicine – including Therapeutic Ultrasound, acupuncture and homeopathic medicine. Dr. Gagné is very interested in how other cultures practice medicine; an interest due to his own indigenous heritage. He is fortunate to have learned from Elders, Traditional healers, shamans and mystics of many cultures. Dr. Gagné gained invaluable experience during time spent working at the Anishnaabe Health Centre in Toronto. More of his experience in traditional knowledge was gained from the Akha of Northern Thailand, the Quechua and Shipibo of Peru, the Anishnaabe of Eastern Canada, the Coast Salish of Vancouver Island, the Japanese art of Aikido and Reiki, the Chinese art of Qi Gong as well as the Indian practice of Hatha and Kundalini Yoga.A core philosophy of naturopathic medicine is to support the healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae, an innate self-healing ability common to every living being. His focus is to facilitate changes that allow one to regain balance in all aspects of life to become whole in Body, Mind and Spirit.Some of his other interests are Hiking, Dancing, Sailing, & Meditation.Dr. Gagné is a certified Reiki Master and can provide Reiki healing sessions by donation. Dr. Gagné is a certified Yoga Teacher and can provide personal yoga instruction also by donation. Dr. Gagné provides naturopathic medicine services on a sliding scale based on the ability to pay..

Registered Acupuncturist

Alix has been working in the field of acupuncture and natural wellness since 2011. She was raised in northern BC, where she fostered a love of the outdoors and a penchant for continuous learning. She combines her passion for research and "get to the root" attitude with a compassionate ear and hands-on intuitive approach to treatment. Alix strives to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western concepts of health. She respects each individual’s right to express and present themselves relative to their religion, culture, ethnic background, sexual and gender orientation, and physical and mental abilities, and acknowledges that all range of human experience may factor in to overall health. With each initial treatment, Alix offers a Consultation & Assessment complete with treatment plan, diet/lifestyle advice, and home care suggestions. If you are unsure what acupuncture can do for your case, she offers a free 15-minute consultation with no obligation.