Cailin Blanchard has been a student of Herbal Medicine for almost 15 years. Originally, she is from the traditional territory of the Niiitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), Treaty 7, or Calgary, Alberta, and began her learning with the wild plants of the Rocky Mountains, foothills and the prairies there. Most of her learning has been self-directed through gaining knowledge from other accomplished herbalists, through an abundance of books and online content, apprenticeships, farming, growing her own plants, as well as harvesting and making her own medicine. Her formal training has consisted of completing the Practical Herbalist Diploma through Wild Rose College, as well as 500 clinical hours and mentorship with various herbalists. Over the years, she has taught multiple workshops about foraging, cooking with wild foods, growing and harvesting medicinal herbs, medicine making, and more.

Cailin has completed a Shamanic Apprenticeship and continues to work with shamanic practice in her own life, has her 400 Hour Yoga Teacher training, and carries her Level 1 Reiki Certification. She desires to incorporate spiritual and intuitive healing into her herbal medicine practice as it grows.

First and foremost, she believes that the deepest transformation comes directly from the plants, as well as connection with the land, Spirit, and our inner creativity. Cailin is very grateful to live, work, and learn on the unceded traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking peoples, also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt peoples, as well as the territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, and surrounding communities. In working with the living plants on the land, she often reflects on the people who have lived on Turtle Island since time immemorial and have stewarded these lands to help them thrive into their most beautiful. She acknowledges the colonial histories of Herbal Medicine in North America and that Indigenous peoples have generously shared much knowledge with the colonizers, creating the foundation of our knowledge base for native medicinal plants here in Canada. First and foremost, she believes that the deepest transformation comes directly from the plants, as well as connection with the land, Spirit, and our inner creativity. Cailin is very grateful to live, work, and learn on the unceded traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt peoples, as well as the territories of the W’SANEC peoples, and surrounding communities. In working with the living plants on the land, she often reflects on the people who have lived on Turtle Island since time immemorial and have stewarded these lands to help them thrive into their most beautiful. She acknowledges the colonial histories of Herbal Medicine in North America and that Indigenous peoples have generously shared much knowledge with the colonizers, creating the foundation of our knowledge base for native medicinal plants here in Canada.

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Alexandra is a registered acupuncturist whose practice weaves together acupuncture and somatic bodywork. Rooted in Chinese medicine and deepened through ongoing study of manual therapy, Alexandra works with the whole body - including the abdomen, pelvis and breast tissue - as sites of held emotion and unresolved tensions.

Treatments are always informed by the nervous system and the full texture of a patient’s life: their sleep, their digestion, their relationships, the cycles they keep returning to. Her focus areas include chronic pain, women’s health, abortion aftercare and emotional wellbeing.

Outside of clinic, Alexandra spends her time hiking, napping in moss and admiring the creatures living on and around the island.

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Emily (she/her) is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) and a 2024 graduate of Pacific Rim College, trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and patient-centered care. She follows a holistic, grounded approach to acupuncture, supporting the body’s natural ability to heal while helping patients feel relaxed, empowered, and truly cared for. She enjoy working with concerns such as pain, stress and anxiety, digestive health, and women’s health, and tailors each treatment to the individual. Her style is calm, attentive, and approachable— allowing every patient to feel comfortable in their body and confident in their care. Outside the clinic, she is passionate about massage, reiki, and time in nature, which deeply informs her work. You’ll often find her hiking, practicing yoga, or enjoying sauna and cold plunges—rituals that inspire balance, resilience, and whole-person wellness.

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Juan Restrepo is a Registered Acupuncturist and graduate of Pacific Rim College who is passionate about helping people move better, feel better, and restore balance in their lives.

Drawing from a unique background in aerospace and mechanical engineering, Juan combines analytical thinking with the holistic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide personalized, evidence-informed care. He has advanced training in musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions and enjoys supporting clients through all stages of health, from pain relief and injury recovery to stress management, emotional well-being, and preventive care.

Combining the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with advanced training in orthopedic acupuncture and musculoskeletal care, Juan treats a wide range of conditions including chronic pain, tension, injury recovery, stress, anxiety, and overall health concerns. His personalized treatments are designed to support the body’s natural healing processes while addressing the root causes of imbalance.

Juan’s treatments may include acupuncture, orthopedic acupuncture, Electro Acupuncture, cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na therapy, Medical Qi Gong, cosmetic acupuncture, and the NADA protocol for addiction recovery and emotional support.

He welcomes clients of all backgrounds and is committed to providing safe, effective care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Juan can take appointments in English, French and Spanish.

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David Shaw – Medical Herbalist, Holistic Nutritionist Founder of Errant Empire

David is the founder of Errant Empire Herbal Medicine Dispensary and is a practicing Medical Herbalist within the greater Victoria area. He began his holistic health journey after graduating from the 2 year Holistic Nutrition program at Bauman College in 2015. After immigrating to Canada, David completed the Diploma of Phytotherapy at Pacific Rim College in the Spring of 2019.

David’s Diploma of Phytotherapy included:

500+ clinical practice hours 750+ hours herbal medicine educational hours & 480 hours of biomedical sciences

Currently David’s practice revolves around working with families including: parents, grandparents and children as well as with people who have chronic health conditions. He has an interest and is a resource in the community for herbal therapeutics and mental health. This includes support for: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, SAD, Autism, etc.

David is a Registered Herbal Therapist (RHT) with the Canadian Herbalist’s Association of British Columbia, the oldest regulating body of Herbal Medicine in North America.

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I am a graduate of The Language of Blood course with Maureen Fontaine. Dark Field Microscopy reveals the properties of individual blood cells, indicates nutritional conditions that may adversely affect health, and detects the imbalances within the milieu sooner than other methods.

My experience includes:

Live Blood Analyst, Darkfield Microscopy: with Maureen Fontaine

▪ The Coastal Mountain College of Healing Arts

▪ Certified Wholistic Nutritionist: Eddison Institute of Nutrition

▪ Common Sense Cookery: in-home cooking service for health challenged

▪ Wellness Center Café: first all organic restaurant in Victoria, BC

▪ Body Talk: International Body Talk Association

▪ Breathology Essentials: with Stig Severinsen

▪ Quantum Hypnosis

It is a privilege to explore your unique internal universe and I look forward to working with you!

For more information please visit jocelynetherrien.com

Please contact directly. Call or text: (236)594-9007 Email: JocelyneLBA@pm.me

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