Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the insertion of very thin, sterile filiform needles into specific locations of the body in order to ease pain, aid healing, and support self - regulation. It has been practiced, and studied for thousands of years in China, later spreading to Japan and Korea and eventually across the globe. Research sites endorphin release and nerve stimulation as central components of acupunctur... Read More

Acupuncture is the insertion of very thin, sterile filiform needles into specific locations of the body in order to ease pain, aid healing, and support self - regulation. It has been practiced, and studied for thousands of years in China, later spreading to Japan and Korea and eventually across the globe. Research sites endorphin release and nerve stimulation as central components of acupuncture’s action. The ancients spoke in terms of energy and blood/ lymph movement, observing a complex anatomy of body systems, noting how acupuncture can work to move, unblock, and redirect.


Massage Therapy

Our massage therapy combines swedish massage with deep tissue, myofascial release, active and passive release, cupping, low-grade joint mobilizations, and trigger point therapy to provide an effective treatment plan for each patient. Massage therapy addresses a wide variety of concerns including but not limited to tension headaches, postural imbalances, tendonitis, athletic injuries, stress/anx... Read More

Our massage therapy combines swedish massage with deep tissue, myofascial release, active and passive release, cupping, low-grade joint mobilizations, and trigger point therapy to provide an effective treatment plan for each patient. Massage therapy addresses a wide variety of concerns including but not limited to tension headaches, postural imbalances, tendonitis, athletic injuries, stress/anxiety, scar tissue, and also offers prenatal massage.

Hannah Baker (she/her) is a Registered Massage Therapist and member of the Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia. She graduated from ICT Northumberland in 2013.

Hannah is known for her intuitive touch, thorough approach, and targeted treatment style. She integrates Swedish massage with deep tissue, myofascial release, active and passive release, cupping, low-grade joint mobilizations, and trigger point therapy to provide an effective treatment plan for each patient. She treats a variety of conditions, including but not limited to tension headaches, postural imbalances, tendonitis, athletic injuries, stress/anxiety, scar tissue, and also offers prenatal massage.

Hannah believes everyone can benefit from massage and strives to provide a welcoming and safe space for all bodies. With over ten years of experience in a clinical setting, she is continuously grateful to be working in a career where she can help folks feel better and move more freely.

Outside of the treatment room, Hannah enjoys gardening, knitting, walks in the woods, and watching Star Wars with her cat Gretel.

You can reach Hannah at hannahbaker.rmt@gmail.com

Hannah Baker (she/her) is a Registered Massage Therapist and member of the Massage Therapist Asso... Read More

Alicia Fordham is a Registered Acupuncturist and member of the Nova Scotia Acupuncture Association. After completing her Diploma of Acupuncture at Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine, the pan-Canadian exams, and a clinical internship in Toronto, Alicia has worked in community acupuncture, as well as her own private practice, recently opening a multidisciplinary treatment space in the North End of Kjipuktuk/Halifax: sunmoon room.

Understanding that the practice and study of Traditional East Asian Medicine is a life-long undertaking, Alicia continuously pursues advanced continuing education courses, seeking to deepen her understanding and offer new perspectives to her clients. At the foundation of her practice is the belief that all bodies hold innate wisdom, all people deserve care, and healing is collaborative.

Alicia holds a BA in Sociology and Social Anthropology with a minor in history from Dalhousie University and has worked in youth programming (in public parks), art departments (in film), and an events company in New York City. Throughout her travels, the regulating and restorative effects of acupuncture have drawn her attention again and again, and she is grateful for the opportunity to practice this medicine.

Alicia Fordham is a Registered Acupuncturist and member of the Nova Scotia Acupuncture Associatio... Read More

Arianna (She, Her) is an RMT here in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and a member of The Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia. She has been a practicing RMT for 8 years and has experience working in a variety of healthcare settings. She has a passion for fascial work through functional cupping and can offer deep tissue treatments. However, she enjoys working together with clients to find the perfect balance of pressure, technique, and approach to suit what their individual needs are. She has also completed training in trauma informed care. She has experience working with clients with TMJD, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, shoulder dysfunction, central sensitization, whiplash, migraines, runner’s knee, tendonitis, and more. In her free time she enjoys cycling, foraging, playing music, and travelling.

Arianna (She, Her) is an RMT here in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and a member of The Massage Therapist As... Read More

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