Having evolved over thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the oldest continually practiced medical modalities in the world. A treatment involves the insertion and manipulation of flexible, hair-thin needles at specific points along the body's meridian pathways, which are channels through which the body’s energy is thought to flow. Acupuncture is a safe, effective, chemical-free way to promote the body's remarkable self-healing abilities. It is used to prevent and treat disease, relieve pain, balance mood, enhance athletic performance, increase fertility, and improve overall health and wellness

Yens Acupuncture & TCM is a calm and welcoming space where you can receive treatment for a variety of conditions. Typical sessions consist of a gentle and healing acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine treatment, and when applicable, heat therapy, electro-stim therapy, moxibustion (moxa) and cupping are also utilized.

Heather has been working as a Natural Health Practitioner for the past 14 years. She has worked in private practice both in Australia and overseas, and worked as a consultant for the Hospital Board in Jamaica, West Indies. Heather's broad range of modalities and extensive experience will allow her to develop a treatment program specific to your needs.
Prior to becoming a Natural Health Practitioner, Heather spent a number of years in the Information Technology arena both as a computer programmer and technical writer. She obtained a Bachelor of Business in Australia, and then travelled overseas to study Naturopathy. Her qualifications in the Natural Health Field include a Master of Science (Natural Health), Doctor of Natural Health, and Diploma of Herbal Medicine which she completed in the USA. Additionally she has obtained an Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture in Brisbane, Australia.
Whilst Heather has wide experience in all aspects of Natural Medicine, her main interest lies in musculoskeletal (arthritis, sports injuries, back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatism) and other painful conditions. She also has extensive experience in the treatment of fertility, skin conditions, anti-ageing and women's health issues.
Heather takes a holistic approach to understanding the processes of disease and uses a number of different treatment methods for a range of health conditions. Depending on your condition and your individual needs, naturopathy, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, SLM Bodywork or herbal medicine may be used within the same treatment consultation. This ensures that you get the maximum benefit for minimum time and cost.

As a primary care medical practice, we offer treatment of both acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing prevention, education and optimal health. We provide innovative, quality family health care by uniquely combining both conventional and alternative medicine. This “best of both worlds” approach provides patients with options in the management of their concerns while addressing the underlying cause of their illness. Using nutrition, manipulation, acupuncture and integrative medicine we treat the whole patient, not just the symptoms. We are committed to helping you get well, stay well and live well. I invite you to call our office with questions and/or to schedule an appointment.

Experienced, affordable acupuncture when you need it. We are a full-time affordable community acupuncture clinic and a POCA member clinic. Treatments are $15-$35, sliding scale, no questions asked.