About Gray Point Acupuncture and Phytotherapy
Parksville Acupuncturist & Clinical Herbalist
Amanda completed the Dual Diplomas of TCM Acupuncture (3 yrs) and Western Phytotherapy program (3 yrs) at Pacific Rim College in Victoria B.C., class of 2018.She is registered and in good standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC(formerly known as: College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia(CTCMA)), as well as with the British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners(ATCMA)
Working in the spa industry as an esthetician for over 16 years, she noticed the constant correlation of people having internal imbalances that were often presenting on their skin. In Chinese medicine, the skin is used as just one of the many diagnostic tools in identifying imbalance. Tongue and Pulse diagnosis have been used for centuries as windows into the bodies internal systems. Through the use of Acupuncture and Herbal medicine,
Amanda is able to join her patients in their health journey in achieving a healthy balance that they can maintain.
Amanda is an attentive listener, with the goal of working with people in partnership on their health, by providing a well-rounded treatment plan.
This includes recommendations for improving their diet, lifestyle and holistic well-being. She provides Traditional Chinese modalities such as acupuncture, electrical stimulation acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, gua-sha, and tui-na. Also, she offers Phytotherapy(Western Herbal Medicine) appointments and produces customized herbal medicine formulas and personal care products for most acute and/or chronic health concerns.
Amanda is constantly expanding her knowledge base by attending new courses, workshops and seminars. After completing her Diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation, she is now enrolled in Advanced Diploma in Organic Cosmetic Science and Beauty Brand Business Management. Amanda treats people of all ages, and has a special interest in treating pain, anxiety, hormonal dis-regulation, immune disorders and provides offerings for wholistic skincare as well.