Alana Wood Registered Acupuncturist

Alana has a keen interest in treating pain, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and injury. Her approach to treatments are a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Orthopedic Acupuncture. She combines her background in anatomy and biomechanics with her knowledge and understanding of all systems of the body including; digestion, organ function and the endocrine system. She treats with a variety of techniques including: Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy, Tui Na, Gua Sha, and Moxibustion. Alana takes a holistic approach to every treatment.

Alana graduated from the Diploma of Acupuncture program at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, B.C. as the Class Valedictorian. While attending University of Alberta, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, she was team captain of the varsity swim team. During her time as a high-performance athlete, she relied on Acupuncture to maintain her body’s fitness level and enhance performance while representing Canada internationally.

Alana continues to evolve her practice. As a teaching assistant at Pacific Rim College, she assists students in advanced orthopedic needling techniques and assessments. She has completed certification for integrative myofascial acupuncture and biomechanical analysis.

When she’s not in the clinic, she’s off hiking in the woods with her partner and her rescue dog, Chips.