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Doreen Hill Acupuncture

🌿 Welcome to my practice! I'm Doreen, a licensed acupuncturist and holistic nutritional mentor dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and vitality.

I have been providing acupuncture, cupping, vitamin injections and massage since 2004. I've won the Readers Choice Awards for running the Best Rated Business for 3 years. Acupuncture & Cupping treat pain and imbalances in the body. Pain in the back, neck, shoulders, joints and muscles. It's great for headaches, migraines, PMS symptoms, immune imbalance symptoms. An effective treatment to rebalance the body to treat stress, anxiety, overwhelm and burnout. It gently promotes overall health and wellbeing. Specializing in Skin Treatments. Age spots, scarring, AntiAging. I offer non-needle MicroCurrent therapy and Skin Resurfacing with Micro Needling. Both techniques offer amazing results. Acupuncture is Covered by Extended Health Care Plans. I will spend the time with you to help you along your healing journey.

01/23/2026

The frame is up and we are working on the flooring for our greenhouse.
Then the windows come next.

And it feels like such a perfect reflection of life and vision.

Before anything grows, there has to be something solid beneath your feet.
A strong frame. A level foundation. Support you can trust.

Right now it doesn’t look finished.
There’s no warmth held in yet. No visible growth.
But the structure is being set—quietly, intentionally.

The windows will come next.
That’s when the light starts pouring in.
That’s when protection and possibility meet.

It reminded me that we don’t start with the harvest.
We start with what holds us.

Growth requires:
• a solid foundation
• patience while things look incomplete
• trust in the order of things
• willingness to build before we bloom

Today wasn’t just about building a greenhouse. It was about seeing our vision and working towards it

🌿 What are you laying the foundation for right now, before the light fully comes in?

01/15/2026

Your Body Isn’t Broken—It Might Just Need a Tune-Up 🚗✨

Most of us don’t wait until all four tires are shredded before we pull into the shop.
We notice the wobble.
The pulling to one side.
The strange noise that wasn’t there before.

So we get a tire changed.
Not because the car has failed—but because we want it to run smoothly again.

Our bodies work the same way.

I see so many people living with shoulder pain, hip pain, tightness, or stiffness—telling themselves, “It’s not that bad,” or “This is just part of getting older.”
But pain is often just your body’s version of that wobble on the highway.

It’s information.
A signal that something is out of alignment, overloaded, or compensating.

When we address it early—through awareness, movement, hands-on care, nervous system support, and lifestyle shifts—we’re not fixing something “wrong.”
We’re maintaining something valuable.

Your health doesn’t need to break down before it deserves attention.
Small adjustments can prevent bigger issues down the road—and help you move through life with more ease, strength, and confidence.

Just like your car, your body is designed to carry you forward.
It deserves care, respect, and regular maintenance.

And when things feel off?
That’s not failure—that’s wisdom asking you to listen. 💛

01/09/2026

In 2026, sometimes it’s not about doing more. It’s about doing things a little differently.

If you’ve been feeling frustrated with energy, cravings, or weight that just won’t budge — especially in midlife — it’s often the small, consistent choices that start to change things.

One simple place to begin?
👉 Snacks that don’t spike blood sugar or hormones.

Here are a few snack ideas with 15 g of carbs or less:

🥚 Hard-boiled egg
🧀 String cheese or a small piece of cheese
🥜 A small handful of almonds or walnuts
🥒 Cucumber or celery with hummus or cream cheese
🥑 Turkey roll-ups with avocado
🍓 Greek yogurt (plain) with cinnamon or a few berries
🍫 A small piece of dark chocolate (85%) YES!! CHOCOLATE, but you gotta get the good stuff!!

No perfection required.
No “good” or “bad” foods. What makes them good or bad is how much we eat.

Just gentle awareness and small upgrades that support your body instead of working against it.

💛 Little changes, done consistently, really do add up.

If this feels supportive, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out all at once.

Text me SWAPS and I'll send you more ideas.

01/08/2026

Welcome to 2026.
Lately, life has been asking me to slow down and choose on purpose.

Since my dad passed away, everything feels different.
Not in a dramatic, overnight way, but in the quiet moments where I realize how precious time actually is.

I’ve found myself asking deeper questions lately.
Am I present, or just busy?
Am I honoring my body, or fighting it?
Am I living for everyone else, or finally allowing space for myself?

For so many women over 40, especially empty nesters, this season can feel confusing.

Your body is changing.
Hormones feel unpredictable.
Weight doesn’t respond the way it used to, and emotionally, you’re stepping out of full-time motherhood into a version of yourself you’re still getting to know.

Here’s what I’m learning as I walk this path too.

This season isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about redefining yourself.
It’s about choosing presence over busyness.
Compassion over comparison.
Purpose over autopilot.

Losing my dad reminded me that someday isn’t promised.
And neither is the version of us that keeps putting yourself
last.

I’m choosing to learn, grow, and care for myself physically, emotionally and abundantly. Not out of fear, but out of respect for this life I’ve been given.

I know I’m not meant to do it alone, or keep what I’m learning to myself.
I want to share my learnings as I have many health and wellness modalities to pull from.

If you’re a woman in this season, feeling the nudge to shift how you see your body, your health, and your life, please hear this.

You get to live on purpose.
You get to feel supported.
You get to create an abundant next chapter that is about you, not just who you’ve been for everyone else.

I want you to know you’re not alone in this season, and I’m here to support what comes next.

This chapter gets to be abundant.
It gets to be intentional.
And it gets to include commUNITY..

Drop a ❤ if you want to hear more. I have free resources, free groups and if your called for more, I have programs too.

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, my heart is full of gratitude for each of you.

Thank you for your support
your messages
your conversations, and the connection we share here.

I hope to continue to support this communiry as a business owner by sharing Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge, acupuncture services and coaching support.

Wishing you a New Year filled with love, happiness, abundance, health, and deep joy.

May this next chapter meet you with ease, growth, and beautiful possibilities.

11/14/2025

🌟 Hey Gorgeous!

🌟During Black Friday, week - Nov 24 to Nov 28 it's all about YOU!

Get ready to shine bright with our unbeatable deal! ✨

Buy 3 MicroNeedling Sessions for just $900! 🎉

Boost your beauty routine with our Microneedling sessions, designed for anti-aging and overall skin revitalization.

You can even stimulating hair growth! 🌱

✨ Treat yourself and unlock your skin’s full potential!

Plus, we offer financing options to make self-care super easy and accessible! 💖

DM us to secure your spot—slots are filling up fast!

Let’s make this holiday season your most radiant and rejuvenated one yet!

💫

09/23/2025

🍂 Fall is a season of transition. The days grow shorter, the air gets cooler, and nature gently nudges us into a slower, more reflective rhythm. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this shift is seen as a move toward more yin energy—encouraging routine, rest, and inner focus.

Fall is linked with the Metal element, which governs the Lungs and Large Intestine. When these systems are out of balance, it can show up as cough, phlegm, catching colds more easily, or digestive changes like loose bowels or constipation. Emotionally, the lungs are tied to grief, so this season can also stir up feelings of loss or heaviness.

The good news? Acupuncture is a powerful way to support your body and emotions through these seasonal changes—helping you strengthen your immunity, ease digestion, and restore a sense of balance and clarity.

✨ If you’re feeling the effects of the season, now is a beautiful time to book an acupuncture session and realign your body with nature’s rhythm.

09/19/2025

Sleeping in strange beds, airplanes, uneven surfaces = flare-ups.

Even when travel triggers pain, I’ve found natural ways to manage it.

Traveling is something I love—but it also comes with its challenges.

Sleeping in different beds, curling up on airplanes, sitting on uneven surfaces… all of these can trigger my back pain.

The truth is, my back has been my “weak spot” ever since I was a kid.

It all started on one of those old wooden teeter-totters. My partner jumped off suddenly, and I came crashing down—hard—onto my tailbone. They said it wasn’t broken, but the years of recovery told me otherwise. To this day, sitting on hard surfaces or leaning back the wrong way can leave me aching.

Over the years, I’ve dealt with slight degeneration in my lumbar spine and a sticky SI joint that sometimes sends pain up my back and into my hips. Some days the pain is a 2, other days it spikes to a 10. Gir the most past my pain is quite low, but it’s there.

I’ve tried so many things—massage therapy, stretching, cycling, pelvic floor work—and I’ve always chosen to avoid painkillers unless absolutely necessary. I wanted to find ways that supported my body, not masked the symptoms.

What helps me now is a combination of acupuncture, cupping, movement, and the Super Patch. ✨

The pain patch doesn’t medicate—it works with my body. It interrupts the pain signals, releases tension. It’s vibrational healing similar to acupuncture in the way it communicates with my nervous system energetically.

Travel may always make my back flare up, but I feel grateful that I’ve found natural ways to bring relief and peace back into my body.

09/19/2025

Welcome to my practice! I’ve been offering acupuncture for over 20 years. I also am a holistic nutritional coach dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and vitality especially for busy career women over 40 with families.

🔹 Specialized in:

🌟Relieving body pain
🌟Improving digestive health
🌟Weight management & Nutritional
support
🌟Supporting anti-aging

As an acupuncturist, I use time-tested techniques to address various health concerns and promote overall wellness.

My unique approach combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern nutritional science to provide comprehensive care and support.

🍎 As a holistic nutritional coach, I believe that food is medicine. I'll work with you to develop personalized nutrition plans that complement your acupuncture or acupressure treatments and support your body's natural healing processes.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, digestive issues, hormones or simply want to age gracefully, I'm here to guide you on your journey to better health.

Let's work together to unlock your body's full potential and achieve lasting wellness!

Book your consultation today and take the first step towards a healthier, more vibrant you.

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09/08/2025

Doreen R.Ac offers 15 minute free consultations to consider options for treatment.
Acupuncture is covered by Extended Health Care plans.

08/10/2025

Day 3/5 Your Body's Unsung Hero

"The Liver: Your Weight Loss Command Center"

Plot twist in Sarah's story...
While she was obsessing over calories and cardio, her LIVER was quietly sabotaging every effort.

Your liver processes:
🔥 Every hormone in your body
🔥 Every toxin you encounter
🔥 Every bite of food you eat
🔥 Every ounce of fat you want to burn
🔥Every time you feel stressed, frustrated and angry. These emotions affect hormones and your liver has to process them.

When it's overwhelmed (think: years of stress, processed foods, environmental toxins), it goes into survival mode:

Hormones don't get cleared properly
Fat burning shuts down
Toxins get stored in... you guessed it... fat cells

Sarah's body was literally holding onto weight to protect her from toxins her liver couldn't process.

The solution isn't another diet. It's giving your liver the support it desperately needs.

Tomorrow: I'll share the simple signs your liver is crying for help.

Have you ever considered your liver's role in weight loss? 🤔

07/30/2025

🌿 Hey folks, I’d love your input! 🌿

As we move into August and gear up for the back-to-school season, I want to serve you with the most helpful, valuable content possible. I’ve been creating resources to support women — especially moms and women over 40 — and I’d love to know what YOU want more of right now.

Which topics speak to you most right now — and in what order?

👇 Comment below with your top 3 👇
(or add your own if I missed something!)

✨ Women’s health & hormones (perimenopause, menopause, adrenal support)
✨ Family nutrition made simple (meals, snacks & grocery lists for busy moms)
✨ Mindset & energy — staying grounded, present, and inspired
✨ Releasing weight naturally (without dieting or burnout)
✨ Chinese Medicine & acupuncture — healing from the inside out
✨ Quick recipes, checklists & doable routines to feel your best

I’ve got plenty of goodness to share — coaching tips, free downloads, and tools to make this season smoother and more nourishing 💗

Thanks for helping me serve you better 🙏 I can’t wait to see what rises to the top!

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2 LOCATIONS: 1881 Dufferin Crescent (Island Optimal Health & Performance)
Nanaimo, BC

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Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12507539449

Website

http://www.doreenhill.com/

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