Hoku Integrated Healthcare

05/03/2022

Hello everyone. Here's a great article about acupuncture in Time magazine.

Here's what research says about the complementary therapy

02/23/2022

Hello everyone. I've recently written an blog on healthy eating in conception and pregnancy. Check it out at

A Supportive Lifestyle to Enhance FertilityFebruary 5, 2022 / by Angela / Leave a CommentAt Hoku Integrated Healthcare our goal is to help you conceive with Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). While acupuncture, herbs, cupping, and moxibustion can help optimize hormones, regulate your period, improv...

02/23/2022

Hello everyone! I've just written a blog on healthy eating in conception and pregnancy. Check it out here at

A Supportive Lifestyle to Enhance FertilityFebruary 5, 2022 / by Angela / Leave a CommentAt Hoku Integrated Healthcare our goal is to help you conceive with Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). While acupuncture, herbs, cupping, and moxibustion can help optimize hormones, regulate your period, improv...

04/25/2021

Hi Everybody. I've got another blog for you! Maybe you find yourself a little frustrated right now or feel the need to rush around. If so, check this one out.

An ancient Chinese curse said “may you live in interesting times”. When I first heard this, I felt some resistance against the idea. I wanted to live an interesting life, so how could this be a curse? Delving into the true meaning of this statement led me to discover that…

04/06/2021

Hello Everyone. I have a new blog article on insomnia, so if you'd like to learn how to get a good night's sleep, check it out! And yes, acupuncture helps a lot too.

Are you wondering how you can learn to sleep better, without resorting to medications that may be habit forming and leave you feeling groggy the next day? Progressive relaxation can help you fall asleep naturally, and keep you asleep if done on a regular basis. It can also teach you…

08/06/2020

Hello Everyone.
If you can't reach me with my online booking app or aren't receiving any notifications, everything will be back soon! Just give me a call at 778-966-7100 if you need to connect. We're working on it!

05/23/2020

We have a Safety Plan in place that describes social distancing measures, masks, disinfection of surfaces, and sanitation of hands at
https://hokuhealth.com/our-covid-19-safety-plan

I am also asking my patients to please read the following before coming to the clinic:

Please take note of the following COVID-19 procedures:
1. You are to complete the BC COVID-19 assessment tool within 24 hours of your appointment, and to follow instructions (if any) given to you upon completion.
2. It is recommended you wear a mask, if you have one, to your appointment.
3. Please wait in your car until you are texted/called/emailed to come up for your appointment. You will be escorted into clinic by Angela.
4. We ask that you come alone unless you require assistance, and that you do not wait in the hall as we are to maintain social distancing measures.
5. Upon arrival you will be asked to wash your hands.
6. You will be reassessed for COVID-19 symptoms before your treatment:
a) Symptoms: If you have any or a combination of fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, sore throat and painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, or loss of appetite, OR
b) Have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been asked to self-isolate within the last 14 days, OR
c) Have travelled outside of BC within the last 14 days, OR
d) Have been knowingly in close contact with a person with coronavirus within the last 14 days,
YOU WILL BE ASKED TO NOT ATTEND; we waive cancellation fees under these circumstances.

Please also be aware that people over 60 years of age, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, asthma, COPD, immunocompromised, morbidly obese, and/or have sickle cell disease/thalassemia are more predisposed to developing severe COVID-19.

05/23/2020

We are pleased to announce we are re-opening on Wednesday May 27 and are taking new bookings now!
A post is to follow regarding our new Standards of Practice that help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

05/08/2020

Here's my new blog on STRESS and COVID-19. I hope you enjoy it!

…Or “It’s better to be a dog in a peaceful time than to be a man in a chaotic period.”–Feng Menglong (1627)   Stressed anyone?   I think you will agree that we live in interesting times right now–our collective minds are focused on the current coronavirus pandemic and it is leaving a l...

05/08/2020

Hello Everyone! It looks like Hoku Integrated Healthcare may be reopening some time from mid to late May. We of course, will be abiding by BC government and CTCMA guidelines. Strict preventative COVID-19 measures will be followed for your safety. We will keep you posted. I hope you are all keeping well in body, mind, and spirit.

09/30/2019

Hello everyone. Got knee pain? Check out how acupuncture can help on my blog https://hokuhealth.com/angies-blog

09/11/2019

This is a wonderful post written by one of my teachers. Here are some tips for fall, by Samantha Jennings.

Good Day!

For many people, Autumn is challenging to the immune system ~ allergies, colds & flu. This is a time when we want to support our Lung Qi which is essential to maintaining health & well being. In Oriental Medicine it is the Lungs that are responsible for the Wei Qi, which is the protective / defensive Qi of the body that allows our immune systems to fight off viruses that affect our respiratory system. Autumn is also a time when people may experience the emotion associated with Lungs and the Metal Element ~ sadness leading to winter-time depression.

Acupuncture & essential oils are extremley effective in supporting our Lung Qi & immunity as well as alleviating symptoms of common cold, flu and allergies. The combination of acupuncture and essential oils not only protect us from viruses, they also help us release negative, toxic emotions & energies.

Consider diffusing essential oils of Eucalyptus (anti-viral & decongestant properies) Rosemary (expectorant & decongestant; breaks down mucous) , or Peppermint (expectorant & breaks down mucous) ~ these oils strengthen the Lungs and prevent colds.

Here’s a Fall diffuser blend: This blend is a lovely scent and is also suitable for diffusing for our upcoming Thanksgiving.
1/2 water in a diffuser
4 d cinnamon bark
3 d clove } cinnamon & clove are two of the most highly anti-microbial essential oils, killing a wide range of infection-causing microbes.
2 d sweet orange
2 d bergamot } citrus oils are excellent for cleansing the air
1 d rosemary } improves respirtory function

I get my oils from www.raedunphy.com in Calgary. If you would like me to order anything for you, just let me know, as I order about every 3 months.

Clinic Hours:
North Vancouver, 14 September (one appointment available) and 28 September (one appointment available)
12 October and 26th (afternoons available)

Vancouver, in the West End ~ by appointment

I hope you’re enjoying the cooler weather of Autumn.
Be Well!!