Kristy Garry R.TCMP, R.Ac
Kristy Garry is an Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner based in beautiful Victoria BC. With over 20 years of experience, Kristy focuses mainly on gentle palpation-based Japanese styles of acupuncture. Her passion lies in helping patients become the best versions of themselves, and she finds joy in every treatment session. Discover how Kristy's expertise can enhance your well-being and bring balance to your life
About Kristy
Kristy couldn't believe her luck back in 2001 when she heard about the Chinese Medicine school in town and realized this fantastic collection of all her hobbies could actually become her job! From a young age she was always interested in herbalism, martial arts, and health and wellness, and felt a deep connection with the classical theories that form the foundation that Chinese Medicine is based upon. She began the 4 year program and the rest is history. She enrolled in school without even having tried acupuncture yet, assuming she would be focused on herbal medicine, but very quickly she fell in love with acupuncture when she saw the amazing results in the student clinic. Kristy has always been sensitive (*cough* needle phobic *cough*) so she was drawn towards very gentle styles of treatment and high quality needles that provide painless insertion. This quest led her to Japanese Acupuncture. She began a program specifically to learn Japanese Acupuncture styles back in 2005, and now, 20 years later she has never veered from that path, endeavoring to learn more and more ways she can improve her treatments and technique to benefit her patients. These days she primarily uses Kiiko Matsumoto Style acupuncture but draws from much more than that throughout the course of a treatment.
Kristy's many years of Qigong cultivation and study with her teacher Master ZhongXian Wu have given her additional insight into creating harmony within her own body, and those of her patients, but also with the environment around us. The body has it's own internal landscape that can be tended with care for optimal health and wellness.
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In addition to these interests, Kristy has also endeavoured to learn to read Classical Chinese so she can glean words of wisdom directly from the historical sources. She is a student of Dr. Sabine Wilms, a translator and medical historian. Kristy has just completed a 2 year program learning to read and translate Classical chinese medical and philosophical texts.
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In her life outside the Chinese Medical sphere, Kristy enjoys gardening, Chinese brush painting and calligraphy, tea appreciation, dancing and yoga, and spending time with her husband and 2 beautiful children in Victoria BC
About the Clinic
Garry Oak Acupuncture & Herbs is a home based studio clinic in Victoria BC. The clinic is in a separate suite attached to the home which is accessed through the garden at the back of the house. Just follow the brick path past the community book box and down the left hand (east) side of the house
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Patient comfort is a high priority at Garry Oak Acupuncture & Herbs. When one is fully relaxed the body is able to heal more fully. To allow patients to settle into this "parasympathetic mode", Kristy ensures that every effort is made to make the treatment as comfortable as possible. Using the highest quality needles available is a great start, and Kristy exclusively uses Seirin needles for all patients. She also takes care to set up the room and table to be warm and comfortable, employing table heaters and TDP (far infrared) lamps to help patients feel as relaxed as possible. Tranquil music and a quiet space complete the scene for a truly spa like experience.
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Free and ample parking is available on the street so there is no stress finding parking when you arrive.