Acupuncture & Classical Chinese Medicine

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Treatments: Dr. Lebel offers a wide variety of treatments at his Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic in Vancouver, including: Addictions, Anxiety Disorder, Fertility & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue, Headaches & Migraine, Immune Deficiency Problems, Joint Inflammation, Pain, PMS & Menstrual Symptoms, Menopausal Symptoms, Repetitive Motion Injuries, Sciatica Pain, Skin Conditions, Sleep Disorders & Insomnia, Stress, Urinary Tract Infections & Interstitial Cystitis Book an appointment or for free 1/2 hour consultation.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Welcome. I am very grateful that I have the opportunity to continue to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture. It is such an amazingly effective method of healing and every day I treat patients and observe clients recovering from Illness. I feel so blessed that I can work and make a living helping people achieve wellness. My Intention is to bring this safe and powerful medicine to as many people as possible. Acupuncture Is For you If: You are seeking a holistic and safe method of treatment, You are suffering from ailments that conventional treatments fail to resolve, You are seeking a reliable and effective method of managing chronic pain ( Sliding Scale available for those in need)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Vancouver TCMVancouver TCM provides Oriental Medicine therapy including acupuncture, Tuina (therapeutic massage), and Classic herbal Medicine, which specialized in diagnosis that could find out functional disorders missed by common lab tests. Over 20 years’ intensive clinical experience makes our practice help whoever in need of better wellness.We help spinal disorders, sports injury, stroke recovery and many internal ailments. Our clinic also specializes in TCM pediatrics, holistic spine care, TIA recovery, brain health, prenatal and postnatal health etc.Using specific Taoist Medical pulse diagnosis and palmistry reading, effective treatments will be targeted over key points.We also bring intensive experiences in women’s wellness, especially for menopause health.Our services of acupuncture and herbal remedy are covered by extended health insurances and MSP. Our over-counter herbal medicine services make TCM affordable to everybody.

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..

Acupuncture

About Saloomeh:Saloomeh Abrishami is a registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture of BC (CTCMA of BC). After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in General Biology overseas, she moved to Canada and started studying Psychology at York University in Toronto. Following this, she attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in North York to pursue her dreams of learning about alternative and naturopathic medicine. After 2 years of studying naturopathic medicine she transferred to Vancouver and continued her studies at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, where she completed TCM program in Acupuncture. Since her graduation as an acupuncturist, Saloomeh has traveled and attained extensive additional certifications in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and anti-aging techniques. She uses a gentle needling technique and is committed to creating a safe and comfortable space for her patients.Saloomeh has successfully treated a wide variety of conditions including:-Pain Management-Stress Management-Sleep Disturbances/insomnia-Neuromuscular Diseases-Digestive Health-Skin Disorders-Headaches/Migraines-Poor energy and Low functional level-Circulation Problems-Balance yin/yang and direct the life energy flowing-Improving General Health-Facial Rejuvenation''My goal is to help you achieve optimum health and wellness. Through working with my patients I have seen the impressive results that acupuncture and Chinese medicine can have. I am grateful to be able to share the benefit of my extensive education with you. My background includes training not only in acupuncture, but in a wide array of Chinese medicine modalities.''''Your unique health care situation is of the utmost importance to me. I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can benefit you. Together we can work toward achieving your health and wellness goals''.I uses various therapeutic TCM modalities, depending on patient’s condition, such as:* Acupuncture                              * Auricular therapy* Moxibustion                              * Electro-Acupuncture* Cupping therapy                        * Laser Acupuncture