- Acupuncture for women’s health conditions.
- Treats various pain conditions with acupuncture.
- Offers acupuncture for deep relaxation and stress relief.
- Uses acupressure, cupping, tui na, gua sha.
- Integrates electrical stimulation with acupuncture sessions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Glow Integrative Clinic
2280 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria, BC, V8R 5G9
Carlene is a registered acupuncturist focusing on women’s health, pain and relaxation. She treats everyone who is curious about what traditional Chinese medicine can do for overall health and well-being. Carlene utilizes a variety of modalities including acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, tui na massage, gua sha and electrical stimulation. Carlene’s journey began when she developed her own hormonal imbalance and struggle with amenorrhea. She previously worked as a veterinary technician. This job entailed many years in high stress situations which took a toll on her mental, physical and emotional well-being. Seeking refuge from stress, she started studying holistic nutrition and discovered the acupuncture program at Pacific Rim College. Shortly into her studies, Carlene experimented acupuncture sessions for herself finding the refuge she was looking for and ease with day to day life. Carlene found balance by utilizing a holistic approach with nutrition, movement and acupuncture. Carlene’s goal is to make her patients feel welcomed and heard within their sessions. She has a deep appreciation for both Eastern and Western medicine and hopes to work with you to find the balance throughout your health journey. Outside of the clinic Carlene enjoys hiking, strength training, biking, yoga, cooking, macramé and reading.
Please book this if you have never seen one of our acupuncturists. This treatment does not use needles and will include cupping, acupressure and bodywork. These modalities are excellent ways to alleviate muscular injury, pain and soreness, relax the body and help overcome respiratory illness by promoting circulation and healing.