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Welcome to Our Newest Wellness Practitioners:
Lori Edwards TCTSY-F | BA-CYC | RYT 500 | Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Practitioner
Lori brings a wealth of education and experience in Child and Youth Care, Mental Health and Addictions, and Therapeutic Yoga to her profession.
Read more»Along with her lived experience, these areas have united in the specialization of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), an adjunct Trauma Treatment developed for Complex Trauma. With personal experience, years of dedicated study, and being witness to deep shifts in clients' self-awareness, Lori can attest to the profound healing possible with this empowering practice. Through a strengths-based lens, Lori is compassionate and authentic, while holding space for transformation in all of its shapes and forms.
As an Active Associate of the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute, Lori is connected to leaders and practitioners in the field of trauma treatment across the globe. Lori is delighted to bring EmpowerYoga TCTSY to the community of Gibsons Chiropractic, Health and Wellness Centre and the Sunshine Coast and grateful for the opportunity to share this subtle, yet significant practice with her clients and colleagues.
For more information on TCTSY or click here to book a session online.
Kirk Pleasant R.Ac. | Registered Acupunturist
Kirk has been a registered acupuncturist with the CTCMA of BC since 2006. He graduated from the International College of TCM in Vancouver after four years with diplomas in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and as a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.
Read more»He has been the clinic director and a practicing acupuncturist in Vancouver at Balance Acupuncture & Massage since 2007. After living in Gibsons, BC for nearly three years, he has decided to bring his practice to the Sunshine Coast and is excited to begin treating patients at Gibsons Chiropractic, Health and Wellness Centre!
Kirk's treatments are very individually catered to each person's needs, but overall he has a very gentle technique and works hard to explain what's happening during each treatment. Conditions commonly seen are most pain syndromes - headaches, back, shoulder, neck pain, sports injuries, repetitive strain disorder, TMJ, and menstrual disorders, as well as common internal complaints such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, digestive problems, asthma, pregnancy related issues, fertility problems, etc.
In his spare time, Kirk enjoys being a member of the Gibson's Volunteer Fire Department and raises Icelandic Sheep on his farm on North Road.
For more information on Kirk or click here to book an appointment online.