Okanagan-Similkameen Community Acupuncture

07/31/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering the RISE program, a group focused on releasing and integrating strong emotions. This program offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking to develop healthy coping mechanisms and emotional resilience. This program is free and individuals can self refer.
As RISE enters this new chapter our focus is to be gender inclusive, welcoming people of all genders and identities, including non-binary and gender diverse individuals. The program will run two evenings per week Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm -8 pm (4 hours a week) for 12 sessions. Our first group begins September 16th and will run through to October 28th. The groups will be held in our clubhouse #103-1873 Main Street Penticton.
We are scheduling intakes so if you are interested in joining the RISE program or learning more about this valuable resource please email vince.galea@cmhasos.ca or contact us at 250-493-8999 for more information.

07/20/2025

I've been waiting to share the news with everyone who has asked, here it is!! So excited for Karen and Similkameen Makers Hub !! 🙌✨

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

I'm so happy to finally share the NEWS! Similkameen Makers Hub has a location and will be opening in August.

We’re an art and craft retail store and creative space in the heart of the Similkameen.

I'll be getting the keys August 1st and will be busy setting up for a soft opening TBA. Once I've got my feet mostly under me, I'll be planning a Grand Opening! Over the next little bit, follow along to be a part of my adventure setting up this exciting addition to Keremeos!

Tell us what you're looking forward to seeing in store!

07/07/2025

2000 year old acupuncture needles!

NANCHANG, CHINA—Global Times reports that archaeologists investigating the tomb of Liu Hemarquis, the Marquis of […]

07/05/2025

Amazing opportunity to see a renowned herbalist!

There are still a few tickets left for 7song's lecture this Sunday, July 6 from 1 - 3pm at the Summerland Library on Herbal Protocols for Stress & Anxiety. Tickets are $30 pp, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please message me first as I have the master list of attendees. The earlier plant ID walk is sold out, so just the lecture is open to more people. Wheelchair access, no sign language, though. One day!

If interested, please message me here or on my biz email: 13moons.herbal.apothecary@gmail.com

Blessings!
Sarah

07/04/2025

KEREMEOS: Exciting news! I'll be joining a great group of practitioners over at 310 Veterans Ave, as of July 16. Weekly Wednesdays, with one Wednesday a month dedicated to low cost Community Acupuncture. Bookings at oksacupuncture.janeapp.com or call/text 250 499 1905. See you in the new digs soon!

06/16/2025

Here’s why you should head to the scenic South Okanagan region of British Columbia this summer.

12/24/2024

Happy holidays! See you in the new year! 🎄✨

11/29/2024

Final weeks for 2024 insurance and MSP billing! We have some last minute appointments available for insurance eligible Acupuncture with Laurel in Keremeos and Penticton, or sliding scale Tui Na & Cupping with Alana in Keremeos. Call / text 250.499.1905 or book online at oksacupuncture.janeapp.com to reserve your spot ✨

10/23/2024

Office view today 😍
Thanks for the beautiful day in See you next time 🏔️

09/05/2024

Welcome athletes! Excited to share our acupuncture tent at the Penticton Paddle Sports Dragon Boat Festival! Racers and spectators are all welcome to experience acupuncture for fast and effective relief of pain & injury, and enhanced performance. Find us at booth 24 🌟

08/08/2024

Dear patients, friends, and community,

Many of you have received a version of this notice already through my mailing list. I am sharing news of some upcoming changes for our little clinic.

I am putting my building up for sale, as I'll be moving to Penticton for personal and family reasons. I wanted to share the news with you here before the listing goes public.

Regardless of what happens, I plan to continue working in Keremeos for the foreseeable future. Practitioners at this clinic will be available for at least the remainder of the year, if not longer. I am also, and will continue to be, available in Penticton, and we aim to continue providing acupuncture in Keremeos ongoing.

Mane Obsession salon isn't going anywhere either. My hope is a buyer who will keep the current tenants in place as long as they wish to stay, as it's an amazing team we've got here and anyone would be so lucky to have them ✨

I want Keremeos area locals to know I did not make this decision because things weren't working out here. We have been consistently busy and steadily growing since opening nearly ten years ago. I have had a very rewarding decade working together and getting to know each one of you and the beautiful Similkameen valley. It's been an honour and a pleasure to be part of so many people's healing journeys, and a privilege to be welcomed in this community as a health provider, business owner, and resident. You have shown me kindness and gratitude, and I can only hope I’ve done the same. There are many things I will miss about living here.

As an advocate for accessible and holistic health care, I believe we need more services like acupuncture in rural areas, and I'll do my best to continue serving this area on an ongoing basis, whatever that might look like down the road.

Please reach out with any questions, and I look forward to keeping in touch.

Respectfully,
Laurel Irons, R.Ac.

07/30/2024

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