Hi my name is Dean. I have studied the body and massage techniques for more than half of my life. First as a young athlete, wanting to stay in the game and help my teammates do the same. Gradually I expanded on sport based calisthenics and fitness to include tai chi, yoga. My first formal training in body work was in California, and soon found out that my intention was to increase my knowledge base by attaining registered massage training.

After attending the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in Victoria B.C. I achieved registration as a member of the College Massage Therapists of British Columbia in good standing as of November 2020.

I had finally completed a significant milestone in becoming a healthcare professional. I will continue to learn and refine my skills as compiling accountable understanding of the body is endless. I am pleased to have a strong foundation of practice. I feel confident to address a variety of patient needs.

I look forward to greeting you with enthusiasm and curiosity, listening attention, and willingness to use techniques that will make a difference in how you feel.

Hi I’m Tennille.

Seeking the ways of the ancients, I have chased the wisdom of natural medicine around the globe. Learning ways people take vitality, health and wholeness into their own hands.

Growing up, I trained in yogic sciences; yogic psychology, breath and asana. I have been so very fortunate to have amazing teachers; gifted wise women; yogis; monks; midwives; doctors, herbalists people all over the world who have taken me in, taught me and trusted me with their earned knowledge, their loving wisdom.

Currently living and working in the Cowichan Valley, I practice Classical Chinese Medicine; acupuncture, with a background in yoga, Ayurveda, midwifery and a focus on herbal and plant medicines.

I believe in integrative health care and enjoy collaborating with people on their health focuses.

Continued Education…

• Yoga Satsang Society, Yogic Psychology Program

• American Institute of Vedic Studies, Course in Ayurvedic Philosophy 

• DONA recognized doula training

• Seattle School of Midwifery, Satellite Program 

• Buddhist Healing Association, Buddhist Psychology Training

• Qi Gong Medical Massage, Level I & II 

• African Birth Collective, Midwifery Apprenticeship 

• The Ayurvedic Institute, Ayurvedic Paramedical Program Graduate 

• Jin Shin Do Five Element Acupressure Certification 

• Canadian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Graduate 

• Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Kerala Paramedical Special Therapies Training

• New Yuthok Institute, Tibetan Medicine Program

• Pacific Rim College, dual Doctor Traditional Chinese Medicine & Phytotherapy Program

• Royal Pacific Institute of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine Program Graduate, DTCM

• National Acupuncture Detox Association, Detox specialist

• Spinning Babies 

• Pan Africa Acupuncture Project, Uganda 

• FreMo Maternity Hospital, Kenya

• Independent Birth Association Graduate 

• IndieBirth Midwifery School Graduate

• Obstetric Acupuncture Association Member

• People's Organization of Community Acupuncture member

• Compassionate Bereavement Care certification

• Plant Medicine Facilitator

• Sa'am Acupuncture training