Business Details
16 Years
experience
Community Acupuncture & Holistic Health Services in Victoria, BC
Founded in 2010, Heart & Hands Health Collective is a grassroots, women and queer-operated community acupuncture and holistic health clinic located in Lekwungen Territories (Quadra Village), Victoria, BC. Our mission centers on social justice, economic accessibility, and cultural inclusivity, providing affordable care to underserved populations. We specialize in community acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, relaxation massage, craniosacral therapy, and art therapy, delivered by practitioners with extensive training in traditional and modern modalities. Our team combines decades of clinical experience with lived expertise in chronic illness and disability advocacy.As a mutual aid organization, we prioritize public health safety, environmental sustainability, and trauma-informed care. Our space is wheelchair accessible, scent-free, and designed to foster collective healing through shared treatment rooms and sliding-scale pricing. We maintain rigorous professional standards through certifications in Balance System Acupuncture, NADA ear acupuncture, and biodynamic craniosacral therapy while actively participating in community health outreach programs.
Services
Community Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Gua Sha
Relaxation Massage
Craniosacral Therapy
Art Therapy
Youth Art Therapy
Chinese Medicine Diet Therapy
Biosomatic Craniosacral Therapy
NADA Ear Acupuncture
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale rates for all services to ensure financial accessibility
- Our practitioners hold advanced certifications in multiple holistic modalities
- We specialize in trauma-informed care for marginalized communities
- Our clinic maintains strict public health protocols including mandatory masking
- We integrate social justice principles with traditional healing practices
Associations and certifications
- National Acupuncture Detox Association (NADA)
- Balance System Acupuncture
- Kutenai Art Therapy Institute
What people say
Life-changing care
Safe healing space
Affordable treatments
Trauma-informed approach
Community-focused environment
Services
Community Acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture treatments delivered in a shared setting with distal point techniques. Sessions use zero-gravity recliners for comfort while addressing chronic pain, stress, and preventive care. Practitioners employ Balance Method and Liberation Acupuncture approaches tailored to individual needs through 50-minute sessions.
Cupping Therapy
TCM-based cupping treatments using silicone cups to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. Sessions target chronic pain areas through localized suction that releases fascial restrictions. Practitioners combine cupping with tui na massage for enhanced therapeutic effects during 30-minute treatment sessions.
Relaxation Massage
Customized massage therapy using Swedish and biodynamic techniques for nervous system regulation. Sessions incorporate client-directed pressure preferences with options for full-body or localized treatments. Available in 30-60 minute durations to address stress reduction and musculoskeletal discomfort.
Art Therapy
Psychotherapeutic art-making sessions for emotional expression and mental health support. Practitioners guide clients through creative processes that address anxiety, trauma, and self-discovery. Sessions include material selection, process reflection, and metaphor exploration within 60-90 minute appointments.
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle hands-on therapy targeting the craniosacral system for nervous system regulation. Practitioners use light touch techniques to address migraines, chronic pain, and anxiety. Sessions maintain full-body clothing for client comfort during 50-minute therapeutic interventions.
People
Christina Chan
Owner/Operator & Clinic Director
First-generation Hong Konger-Canadian acupuncturist with 18 years of clinical experience. Certified in Balance Method and Cranial Sacral Therapy, specializing in chronic illness treatment. Advocate for social justice in healthcare since 2006.
Jaay Kulhawy-Bartlett
Office Manager
Transgender acupuncturist with expertise in Daoist medicine applications. Completed Balance System Acupuncture certification in 2025. Focuses on accessible care for marginalized communities through trauma-informed practices.
Breanna Johnston
Diploma of Acupuncture
Chronic illness advocate and craniosacral therapy practitioner. Holds acupuncture diploma with specialized training in Swedish massage and biodynamic techniques. Combines lived experience with professional expertise to support diverse client needs.
Sonya Gracey
Art Therapist
Registered art therapist with 23 years in healthcare and community support. Specializes in neuroqueer perspectives and decolonial therapeutic frameworks. Provides sliding-scale art therapy sessions for complex mental health needs.
Jenna Tucker
Youth Art Therapist
Certified art therapist specializing in adolescent mental health. Combines ecological frameworks with creative expression to support youth through anxiety, identity exploration, and trauma recovery using accessible art materials.
Questions
What makes community acupuncture different from private sessions?
Group treatments maintain effectiveness while reducing costs through shared practitioner time. Distal point techniques ensure comfort in communal settings.
Do you accept ICBC or MSP coverage?
Direct billing available for MSP premium assistance recipients and ICBC claims within 12 weeks post-accident.
Are services accessible for immunocompromised individuals?
Mandatory masking policy and scent-free environment ensure safety for vulnerable clients.
How do sliding-scale rates work?
Clients select payment amount based on financial capacity within specified ranges for each service.
What bodywork modalities are available?
Cupping, gua sha, craniosacral therapy, relaxation massage, and traditional acupuncture techniques.
Is art therapy suitable for neurodivergent clients?
Sessions accommodate diverse neurotypes with flexible creative processes and sensory-adapted materials.
