Hello, I'm Erin Alexander, a registered practitioner with the CTCMA and ATCMA. My journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine began at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Pacific Rim College, where I immersed myself in the study of this ancient healing art.
Having gained valuable experience at some of Victoria's finest acupuncture clinics, I took over as the owner of Spring Wellness in August 2023. It has been an honor to continue providing exceptional care to my clients.
My passion lies in the field of healing and Chinese Medicine. I strongly believe in treating the whole person, focusing on restoring balance to both the body and mind while emphasizing prevention. Growing up surrounded by the beauty of nature, I developed a profound respect and love for its intricate workings, which Chinese medicine beautifully embodies.
In my practice, I utilize various techniques, including traditional needling, cupping therapy, tui na, gua sha, auriculotherapy, yang shen, and herbal medicine. Over the years, I have helped patients find relief from a wide range of conditions, such as headaches, insomnia, chronic and acute pain, bipolar disorder, depression, and digestive complaints. I also have a special interest in addressing emotional/mental health, women's health concerns, and providing support during pregnancy and early childhood.
I firmly believe in the remarkable capacity of our bodies to heal themselves. By combining my knowledge of Chinese and Western medicine, along with intuition and a compassionate heart, I strive to uncover what your body and spirit truly need.
When I'm not practicing at the clinic, you can find me embracing the elements while sailing or hiking, finding stillness through Tai Chi, or chasing after my spirited daughter. It is these experiences that further fuel my commitment to promoting wellness and balance in every aspect of life.
I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey towards optimal health and well-being. If you're ready to discover the transformative power of Chinese Medicine, please contact me to schedule an appointment. Together, let's embark on a path of healing and restoration.
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Karin’s intent is to bring the best of traditional and modern energetic therapies to help people empower and heal themselves in alignment with nature.
She’s successfully treated hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, degenerative disease, digestive issues, insomnia, anxiety and depression, mothers to-be, injuries and chronic pain.
Karin practiced Homeopathic Medicine for well over a decade before becoming registered as a TCM Practitioner. She uses acupuncture, East Asian herbs, cupping, homeopathics and lifestyle rituals to gently nudge the body towards a greater expression of health.
Karin splits her time between Victoria and Salt Spring, is the proud mother of a 21 year old daughter and she speaks French. This year she’s branching out her love of the wilderness by learning how to sail.
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Joe has a decade's worth of clinical experience in the healing arts: as a Licensed Massage Therapist in his home country the US, and as a massage practitioner, Registered Acupuncturist, and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner in British Columbia. His journey began with his own recovery from a nearly fatal motorcycle accident. The outpouring of concern and help from his community was humbling, and inspired him to live a life in which he could be that support for others.
Joe's massage background leads him to regularly use the many manual therapies of TCM in addition to acupuncture such as cupping, gua sha, tui na, moxibustion, ear seeds, gaos, and e-stim while continuing to blend his Western massage techniques with TCM. His herbal training and background can either stand alone to support internal conditions, can be combined to support an acupuncture treatment, can be used topically in other manual therapies, or can be incorporated into a person's daily life in the best "herbal" therapy of all: a well-regulated diet. Joe's thrilled to be able to offer you TCM herbs and formulas from Spring Wellness' extensive raw herb dispensary.
Joe's study and practice of TCM is also a manifestation of the deep interest he's held since his early 20's in the message of philosophies like Taoism. He studied acupuncture at Tzu Chi International College of TCM in Vancouver, TCM herbalism at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, and since becoming registered, has practiced in Sidney, the Comox Valley, and here in Victoria. In previous life iterations, he's been a professional musician in Austin TX, a cobbler for Birkenstock USA in San Francisco CA (er spricht auch ein bisschen Deutsch), and a writer of short stories and plays in his hometown of Pittsburgh PA. He's married to an environmental scientist and trained classical flautist, and they both do their best to keep their tortoise shell kitty cat, Polyana, from getting too bored.
Founder
Wilkens Y.K. Yau is the founder of the Spring Wellness Clinic of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, in service to Victoria since 2008.Mr. Yau has a Bachelor of Chinese Medicine degree from the University of Hong Kong’s School of Chinese Medicine. He is licensed with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA) as a Registered TCM Practitioner, practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
He is also one of the few practitioners in Victoria to be licensed with the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong as a Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner. His practice focuses on pain management, whether acute or chronic. Sport injury or other soft tissue damage on such areas as the neck, shoulder, lower back, knee or ankle are skillfully treated with acupuncture and a special herb oil/pack freshly prepared in-house. He also practices Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture for a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, insomnia, PMS, infertility, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, asthma, common cold and many others.
At Spring Wellness, we envision a world where individuals are empowered to take charge of their health and experience true well-being in all aspects of life. Our vision is rooted in the belief that optimal health is not just the absence of illness, but a harmonious balance of physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
Our mission is to help our clients embrace the concept of self-empowerment and become an active participant in their own healing. We work with our clients, empowering them with knowledge, tools, and support for their own unique needs and nurtures their well-being.
Spring Wellness Clinic
2604 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4E4
info@springwellnesstcm.ca
