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Your Trusted Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic in Nanaimo
Inner Harmony is an Indigenous-owned and operated clinic dedicated to holistic wellness through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and complementary therapies. Founded by Registered Acupuncturist Lana Unger, whose background includes Anishinaabe, Cree/Mtis heritage, the clinic operates on the ancestral territories of the Snuneymuxw First Nations. With over 15 years of experience, Lana specializes in fertility-focused acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, and esoteric healing, integrating ancient TCM techniques with modern practices like physiognomy and vibrational therapy. The clinics team includes experts in craniosacral therapy and clinical counseling, offering personalized care for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.Inner Harmony emphasizes treating the root cause of imbalances, with a focus on reproductive health, pain management, and anti-aging. Testimonials highlight success stories in fertility, chronic pain relief, and emotional healing, underscoring the clinics commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care. Governed by the CTCMA of BC, the clinic adheres to rigorous professional standards while maintaining a culturally sensitive and inclusive environment.
Services
Acupuncture
Facial Rejuvenation
Tuning Fork Therapy
Fertility Treatments
Pediatric Craniosacral Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer fertility-focused acupuncture with proven success in hormonal balance and conception support.
- Our team combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with craniosacral therapy and clinical counseling for holistic care.
- Indigenous-owned practice integrating cultural sensitivity and ancestral healing wisdom.
- Personalized treatment plans address root causes, not just symptoms, for lasting wellness.
- Testimonials highlight exceptional patient outcomes in fertility, pain relief, and emotional well-being.
Associations and certifications
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA)
What people say
Highly knowledgeable
Extremely relaxing
Miracle worker
Compassionate care
Life-changing results
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate energy pathways, treating conditions like infertility, chronic pain, and hormonal imbalances. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it restores yin-yang balance for holistic healing. Patients report reduced stress, improved fertility, and pain relief, with treatments tailored to individual health needs.
Facial Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture reduces wrinkles and tightens skin using micro-needles and herbal masks. Combines physiognomy with energy balancing to address emotional and physical aging factors. Clients experience lifted skin, reduced fine lines, and improved emotional well-being, with results visible after 3-4 sessions.
Tuning Fork Therapy
Tuning fork therapy employs vibrational frequencies to balance brain hemispheres and release emotional trauma. Effective for stress, migraines, and emotional blockages, it leverages planetary sound frequencies for cellular healing. Patients describe profound relaxation and emotional release during sessions.
Fertility Treatments
Fertility treatments enhance reproductive health by regulating menstrual cycles and improving blood flow to reproductive organs. Combines acupuncture with herbal remedies to address PCOS, luteal phase defects, and unexplained infertility. Success stories include natural conception and IVF support, with care continuing through early pregnancy.
Pediatric Craniosacral Therapy
Pediatric craniosacral therapy gently releases birth trauma and muscle tension in infants using light pressure. Addresses breastfeeding difficulties, colic, and developmental issues. Safe for newborns, with sessions often covered under extended health benefits for registered massage therapy.
People
Lana Unger
Registered Acupuncturist
Lana Unger, a Registered Acupuncturist since 2006, holds a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Specializing in fertility and esoteric healing, she integrates physiognomy and craniosacral therapy. Her practice combines Indigenous wisdom with 5,000-year-old TCM techniques for holistic patient care.
Linden Utting
Registered Massage Therapist
Linden Utting, an RMT since 2015, specializes in infant craniosacral therapy. Co-founder of MyBaby CST, she uses gentle pressure to address birth trauma and developmental issues. Her practice emphasizes equity, inclusion, and collaboration with midwives and lactation consultants.
Leslie Sanderson
Clinical Counsellor
Leslie Sanderson provides trauma-informed counseling with a focus on attachment and somatic therapies. A former environmental scientist, she integrates ecological awareness into mental health care, supporting clients in healing relational and childhood trauma through a feminist, earth-conscious lens.
Questions
What makes Inner Harmony's acupuncture different from medical dry needling?
Our registered acupuncturists have 5 years of training versus 4 days for dry needlers, with expertise in treating systemic conditions, not just musculoskeletal issues.
Does acupuncture help with fertility?
Yes, studies show acupuncture improves blood flow to reproductive organs, regulates hormones, and increases conception rates when combined with IVF or natural cycles.
Are facial rejuvenation treatments safe during pregnancy?
Facial acupuncture is contraindicated during pregnancy, but other wellness treatments like craniosacral therapy are safe and beneficial for prenatal care.
What conditions respond best to tuning forks?
Tuning forks effectively treat stress, migraines, emotional trauma, and birth-related tension by harmonizing cellular vibrations and balancing brain hemispheres.
Is pediatric craniosacral therapy covered by insurance?
Yes, treatments are eligible under registered massage therapy coverage, with direct billing available for Blue Cross plans under RCMP/DVA/VAC benefits.
