Jackie Victor BSc, RAc, DNM, nd - Acupuncture and Natural Medicine

02/21/2026

Weekend vibe…learning to teach Healing Touch virtually!! ✨🫶✨Coming 🔜

02/18/2026

Today is the Chinese New Year 🧧 Welcome to the year of the Fire 🔥 Horse 🐎!! Tighten your bra straps and tie on your hat…it’s gonna be a great ride! Let’s go!! ✨💥✨

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12/31/2025

✨Reconnaissance et gratitude pour vous tous en ce début de nouvelle année✨ En medecine chinoise, cette saison nous invite à restaurer, nourrir notre Jing (essence de vie) et poser nos intentions pour l’année a venir…je vous souhaite santé, harmonie et du Qi heureux! 🥂

✨Grateful for our clinic community as the new year begins✨ In TCM, this season invites us to restore, nourish our Jing (vital essence), and set intentions for the new year ahead…I wish you health, harmony and happy Qi! 🥂

12/24/2025

We are filled with gratitude during this holiday season. 💞Your dedication to your health, your confidence in all of us inspires everything we do at Clinique Zen + 🥰 Whether you will be celebrating with family and friends, or enjoying a quiet moment of rest and reflection, we hope this holiday season will bring you a touch of Christmas magic ✨💫✨

Nous sommes tous remplis de gratitude en cette période des Fêtes. 💞 Votre engagement envers votre santé et la confiance que vous nous accordez inspirent tout ce que nous faisons à la Clinique Zen + 🥰 Que vous célébriez avec votre famille et vos amis ou que vous profitiez d’un moment de calme, de repos et de réflexion, nous espérons que cette période des Fêtes vous apportera une touche de magie de Noël ✨💫✨

11/11/2025

Today, we honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

11/08/2025

An easy way to ground and nourish 🌿 Good for back pain, hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia and more...

“Feel the Earth beneath your feet — and let your energy rise like a spring. 🌿
Kidney 1 (Yongquan) is where vitality begins.”


🌟 FUN FACT:

KD1 is the lowest point on the body — the gateway between your energy and the Earth’s energy.
It’s called “Yongquan” (涌泉) which means “Gushing Spring”, symbolizing the flow of life force (Qi) rising from the ground up through your body.

📍 LOCATION:

On the sole of the foot, in the depression between the 2nd and 3rd toes, about one-third of the distance from the base of the toes to the heel.
(It feels like a small hollow when you curl your toes.)

⚡ FUNCTIONS & BENEFITS:

Revives consciousness and relieves dizziness

Nourishes Kidney energy and balances Yin–Yang

Calms the mind and reduces anxiety

Strengthens the spine, knees, and bones

Promotes deep, restorative sleep

Lowers blood pressure naturally

Improves circulation and detoxifies

🩺 CONDITIONS IT HELPS:

✅ Headache and dizziness
✅ Insomnia and anxiety
✅ High blood pressure
✅ Poor memory or fatigue
✅ Menopausal hot flashes
✅ Foot pain and swelling
✅ Lower back and kidney weakness

⚠️ RED FLAGS:

Persistent lower back pain with blood in urine

Extreme swelling in ankles or face

Constant fatigue despite rest (possible kidney dysfunction)

✅ GREEN FLAGS:

Feeling calmer and more grounded

Warmer hands and feet

Improved sleep and balanced mood

🌿 HOW TO STIMULATE KD1:

Press with your thumb for 1–2 minutes while breathing deeply.

Massage in circles 30–50 times per foot.

Tap the soles gently to awaken energy.

For better effect — soak feet in warm salt water first.

🧘‍♀️ TAI CHI & QI GONG SUPPORT:

Tai Chi movements that strengthen KD1 include:

“Rooting Stance” (Zhan Zhuang) — standing still and feeling the connection to Earth.

“Gather Earth Qi” — gently shifting weight to feel energy rise from the soles.
These build grounding, balance, and kidney vitality.

🍵 HERBS & FOODS THAT SUPPORT KD1 / KIDNEY HEALTH:

🌰 Herbs:

Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang)

Goji berries

Cordyceps

Schisandra

🥦 Foods:

Black beans

Seaweed

Walnuts

Sesame seeds

Bone broth

Warm water (avoid cold drinks)

💫 OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:

KD1 connects body and spirit — it’s where Qi of Earth meets Qi of Heaven.

Massaging before bed promotes deep sleep and rejuvenation.

Stimulating daily balances blood pressure and emotional grounding.

10/13/2025

10/02/2025

Ugh 😩…construction!! They tell us it will be about 2 weeks…please park in the rear of the building where there is still plenty of parking available! You can walk past the restaurant on the little sidewalk and come find us…we’re still open 😉 Thank you for your patience 🫶

10/01/2025

This past weekend, Carmella and I had the pleasure of having a very special class…the participants were all amazing, heart-centered women who opened their hearts to healing 💖 For the very 1st time we were treated to live music straight from Marie-Philippe Bergeron’s heart and soul during the practice sessions…it was all so very magical! ✨🎶✨💞✨🎶✨

09/05/2025

Vacation mode activated ✨🌿✨ I will be back in the clinic on September 16th! Francine will still be at the clinic if you need anything 🫶

07/02/2025

Celebrating Canada 🇨🇦 Day from afar today…grateful and proud as ever to be Canadian! Happy Canada Day!! ❤️

06/29/2025

Both Francine and I are enjoying vacation time this week…we’ll both be back in the clinic July 8th 🫶