Our Services
General Wellness & Therapy
1. Acupuncture
Registered acupuncture in Victoria, BC.
Acupuncture offers a holistic approach to health by stimulating the body's natural healing abilities. By inserting fine needles into specific points, it aims to balance the flow of energy, or "qi," which can alleviate various physical and mental ailments. Many people find relief from chronic pain, stress, and insomnia through acupuncture, as it promotes relaxation and improves overall well-being. Additionally, it can enhance immune function, support emotional health, and increase energy levels. Its versatility and minimal side effects make acupuncture a valuable complementary therapy for those seeking a natural and integrative approach to their health.
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General Acupuncture
(Including: Psycho-spiritual/Emotional wellbeing, Gut health, Immunity support, Sleep Issues, Headaches and Migraines, Musculoskeletal conditions, Colds and Flus, Trauma and Injuries)
Female Health & Fertility
(Including: Missed Periods, Painful Periods, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Undiagnosed Pelvic Pain, Menstrual Headaches, Ovarian Cysts, PCOS, Endometriosis, Menstrual Cycle regulation after birth control, Menopause & Perimenopause discomfort, Infertility/subfertility support, IVF Support, IUI Support, FET Support)Pregnancy Acupuncture
(Including: Threatened Miscarriage, Pregnancy Nausea, Pregnancy Pubic symphysis, low back and hip pain, Pregnancy mood disorders, Pregnancy hypertension, Pregnancy induced Diabetes, Recurring UTIs, Breech or Posterior Position, Cervical Ripening/Pre-birth Preparation, Labour Induction, In Hospital or Home support)
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At our clinic we happily treat individuals of all varied genders and life stages. This includes (but is not limited to!) male, non-binary, non-gestating, early life, and late life folk.
Each therapist at Lagoon Prenatal has specified training in all things reproductive health, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond, and as such we have a special focus on perinatal acupuncture.
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Initial consultation
Your journey begins with an initial consultation in a private treatment room with a member of our acupuncture team. During this one-on-one discussion, you'll have the opportunity to share your health concerns, medical history, and any specific symptoms you're experiencing. This conversation helps us gain a comprehensive understanding of your unique needs.
Assessment
After the initial consultation, your therapist will perform a physical examination, which may involve checking your pulse, tongue, and feeling for any areas of tension or discomfort. These diagnostic tools allow the practitioner to identify imbalances in your physical body and its energy, or Qi.
Prepare for treatment
Based on the information gathered from your intake form, interview, and assessment, your registered acupuncturist will create a personalized treatment plan. You will lay, or sit comfortably on a treatment table. It's advisable to wear loose-fitting clothing to ensure easy access to acupuncture points, but you are welcome to snuggle in fresh sheets and blankets if needed.
During treatment
The heart of the acupuncture session involves the gentle insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points on your body. The needles are extremely thin, and the sensation is typically minimal, often described as a slight pinch or tingling. Your practitioner will place the needles strategically to address your unique concerns. Your therapist may also use other strategies such as acupressure, cupping, moxibustion, and other traditional healing methods. Once the needles are in place, you'll have the opportunity to relax and unwind. The duration of your treatment will vary depending on your specific condition but typically lasts around 40 minutes.
Post treatment discussion
Following your acupuncture session, you'll have a post-treatment discussion with your acupuncturist. They may offer lifestyle and other recommendations to complement your treatment plan and promote overall well-being.
2. Physiotherapy
Support for pelvic health, postpartum care, pelvic pain conditions, urinary concerns and more.
Our team of physiotherapists provide guidance and support in reclaiming your sense of self and in establishing a safe and supportive return to the activities and lifestyle you love.
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Pelvic health physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy that addresses the pelvic floor muscles, and concerns such as incontinence, urinary urgency and/or frequency, retention, constipation, diastasis recti abdominis, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, as well as prenatal, postpartum, and perimenopausal pelvic health.
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Your sessions may include the following:
Learning about you and your health history
Internal assessment of pelvic anatomy, tissue, and muscles - this is only done if necessary with informed consent by you
EMG Biofeedback
Pelvic floor and core muscular retraining
Education
A home exercise program
During a subsequent appointment we discuss how you have been feeling since the previous visit, we will reassess, evaluate progress, review the treatment plan and make changes as appropriate.
3. Registered Massage Therapy
Massage therapy for all life stages.
Massage therapy is the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction, injury, pain, and disorders of soft tissue and joints of the body by use of manipulation, mobilization and other manual therapy methods.
Together with your therapist, you will work to maintain, rehabilitate, augment physical function, relieve pain, and promote optimized health and wellbeing.
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Acute pain
Chronic pain
Muscle/tendon spasm/strain
Post operative care
Injury rehabilitation
Ergonomic challenges
Preventative care
Nervous system disorders
Tension headache and pain disorders
Improved circulation
Improved sleep quality
Postural maintenanc
Change in life stages
Change in activities of daily living
Stress and decompression
Endorphin and “happy hormone” release
Women’s health care needs
Growing pains in children
Oncological pain relief
Improved range of motion
Improved postural awareness
Reduced inflammation
Improved biogenesis
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While negative side effects are not common, it is possible to experience some tenderness in the area treated and should only last a day or two. Some patients have also reported feeling slightly nauseous after a treatment. Your therapist will discuss with you what side effects vs. benefits you are most likely to experience given your treatment plan and you will work together to find the perfect balance for you.
4. Reiki
Illuminating your journey to inner harmony
Through the gentle touch of Reiki, and resonance of carefully selected tones and frequencies, enter a space where the cacophony of everyday life fades into the background, allowing you to sink into a deeper state of rest. In the sanctuary of sound, let go of the stresses and tensions that can weigh heavily on your mind, body and spirit, and surrender to the soothing vibrations that envelop you. Each soundwave becomes a pathway to inner harmony, guiding you towards a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.
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Reiki offers holistic support for individuals navigating reproductive health challenges. It promotes overall well-being, balances energy flow, and enhances the body's natural healing abilities.
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General Wellness: For the general population, Reiki promotes overall wellness, stress reduction, and mental clarity. It supports physical healing, emotional balance, and spiritual growth, fostering a sense of harmony and well-being in daily life.
Grief: During times of grief, Reiki provides comfort, solace, and a safe space for emotional expression. It helps individuals process their emotions, find inner peace, and navigate the healing journey with compassion and understanding.
Reiki can also be a supportive tool for reproductive health, pregnancy support, and postpartum rejuvenation.
5. Somatic Sound
BATHING IN THE HEALING SOUND FREQUENCIES AND VIBRATIONS IS LIKE GETTING A MASSAGE FOR YOUR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT.
Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of various instruments and vibrational sound tools, as they bring about deep peace and relaxation in your whole being, raising your frequency, balancing the energy in your body, and promoting a sense of harmonious re-balancing.
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Sound baths are deep listening experiences crafted to support restful states, curiosity, presence, nourished imagination, and somatic rejuvenation through immersive soundscapes. The purpose of sound meditation is not entertainment, but entrainment to unique and unusual overtones that support our brain and nervous system functions. Sound meditation can occur in many ways—whether tuning into the symphony of nature, listening to a live sound bath, meditating on a piece of music, or intentionally creating sound ourselves.
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General Wellness: Promoting overall wellness, stress reduction, mental clarity, physical healing, emotional balance, and spiritual growth for the general population, fostering harmony and well-being in daily life.
Grief Support: Providing comfort, solace, and a safe space for emotional expression during times of grief, helping individuals process emotions, find inner peace, and navigate the healing journey with compassion.
Sound baths can also be a supportive tool for reproductive health, pregnancy support, and postpartum rejuvenation.
6. Counselling
Clinical Counselling for individuals and couples
Clinical counselling offers a safe and supportive environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It's a process that empowers you to understand and manage mental health challenges, improve emotional well-being, and achieve personal growth.
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We offer individual and couples counselling services for concerns and issues in the following areas:
Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Birth trauma
Fertility and conception
Parenting challenges
Identity and role confusion
Relationship strain
Grief & loss
Trauma
First responder trauma
Intergenerational trauma
Childhood trauma
Medical trauma
Intimate partner violence
Interpersonal Relationships
Communication challenges in relationships
Intimacy and emotional connections in couples
Family dynamics and conflict resolution
Navigating boundaries in social relationships
Understanding and meeting emotional needs
Building healthy relationship patterns
Addressing codependency or unhealthy attachments
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
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While all of our practitioners are unique, they may utilize a combination of the following:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic, humanistic, mindful self-compassion, feminist, solution-focused, client-centred, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and dialectical informed (DBT informed) and cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT), and inner child work -
Sessions are 50 minutes in order to maintain confidentiality between clients. For this reason, please respect the anonymity of the client before you and aim to not arrive early to your appointment.
When appropriate, usually when working with couples or EMDR, it may be recommended to book a 90 minute sessions in order to allow enough time to complete session goals based on the type of therapy being offered.
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Every plan is different. We always recommend that you contact your extended benefits provider directly and ask whether they would consider funding counselling with a specific provider. All our clinicians are certified with regulatory bodies of Canada.
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Your counsellor strictly adheres to the BCACC Code of Ethics and the CCPA Code of Ethics, which clearly outline codes of conduct, scope and safe practice for registered members. Before we start therapy, we will review information and any questions you have that allows you to provide me with written, informed consent. Consent is always, always an ongoing conversation and can be revoked at any time. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns before and throughout counselling and we will do my utmost to ensure we are meeting your expectations. In the event that I, or another Registered Clinical Counsellor, behaves in a way that is in opposition to our ethical code please submit your experience and concerns to the BCACC Inquiry Committee.
We will never share your personal information unless we have obtained your written, informed consent beforehand. Exceptions to this are situations where we am legally obligated to report including instances where we come to know that (a) a child is in danger of being harmed or has been harmed (b) you are at risk of harm to yourself or (c) you are at risk of harm to another person.
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The truth is that not all clients and counsellors are a good fit and it is absolutely okay but healthy and recommended that you talk to several therapists before choosing to work with someone. Forming a strong therapeutic relationship is a critical part of counselling thus we offer a free consultation to discuss your counselling needs. In the event you think another practitioner or resources would be a better fit, we would be more than pleased to offer alternative therapists or other community resources. Likewise, sometimes while working with a counsellor it becomes apparent that the next step in a client's journey is outside of their current therapeutic relationship. In that case, we would work together to create a continuing care plan that better meets your needs at that time. Our ultimate responsibility as a counsellor is to help you access support that is relevant to you, regardless of whether we are a good fit or if we've worked together for a long or a short time.
Learn more about our counselling team
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7. Holistic Nutrition
Empowering your relationship with food
Working with a Holistic Nutritionist can help support managing symptoms or conditions through a food therapeutic based approach. Holistic nutrition looks at the body, as part of a whole picture that goes beyond what has been traditionally deemed as “healthy”. Considering food and how we eat, as part of a synergistic practice can transform how we perceive certain foods and how they make us feel. Therefore, we can shift how we digestible and assimilate foods, making it more empowering and enjoyable. Together we will address any food allergies or sensitivities, explore how your food habits relate to self-care practices, creativity, and overall well-being.
Learn more about our holistic nutrition services +
Meagan includes discounted packages for postpartum support, nutrition for labour & delivery consultation + postpartum prep, as well as in-depth educational seminars to support your pregnancy, hormones, and postpartum nourishment.
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Our initial consultation will last one hour. During this session, we will talk about your symptoms, lifestyle, stress levels, activity levels, dietary history, and any questions or worries you may have about starting. Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your wellness journey. You will receive written recommendations from me to take home and put into practice. We will begin with gradual and manageable steps to support you in making small changes that will enhance your ability to nourish yourself. Included will be recipes, meal prep tips, and guided hand outs. Follow ups are recommended 3 weeks after our appointment to review, reassess, and go deeper on our recommendations.
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Building success here through food + nourishment is an evolving relationship. We notice ebs and flows that change with routine disruptions, stress, sleep patterns, and energy levels that may fluctuate with responsibilities or life changes. Making changes to how and what we eat, is built successfully through approachable steps and takes time to integrate. My approach to building your treatment plan is to start with increments to help you stay consistent and feel these subtle changes in your body. To see these practices through I recommend three appointments for a proper nutritional assessment and to go deeper into these changes.
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Many times, a dietitian concentrates on the illness or disease, while a Holistic Nutritionist tailors their focus to each client, emphasizing the root cause of health issues and offering preventative strategies. Naturopathic doctors can assist by analyzing lab results, conducting assessments, and recommending therapeutic doses of supplements or injections. Holistic Nutrition delves into the energetic aspects of food and centers on diet therapy, how you eat, and bringing nourishment and self care as a whole picture.
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Appointments for Holistic Nutrition may be covered by your insurance, such as Manulife, Greenshield, iA Financial Group, or through a specific nutrition coverage option that you may need to choose as part of your plan. Additionally, you may have health spending benefits for designated nutritional coverage. Some plans only cover dieticians and naturopaths, please check with your provider for more information. Invoices can include registration numbers for coverage.
8. Harmonic Resonance
Harmonic Resonance Woven with Sound Bath
Enter the healing realm of sound bath therapy and acupuncture. Allow the gentle touch of acupuncture and the melodic vibrations of sound therapy to guide you back to your natural state of harmony.
The combined therapies improve the overall effects of each treatment, blended into one harmonious session. You will be taken on a deep journey of relaxation, activating your body’s innate healing capacity.
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Harmonic Resonance Woven with Sound Bath
Enter the healing realm of sound bath therapy and acupuncture. Allow the gentle touch of acupuncture and the melodic vibrations of sound therapy to guide you back to your natural state of harmony.
The combined therapies improve the overall effects of each treatment, blended into one harmonious session. You will be taken on a deep journey of relaxation, activating your body’s innate healing capacity.
