Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge, respect and give thanks to the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory Cardinal Point Health Centre is located and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical and reciprocal relationships with the land continue to this day. We are grateful for the opportunity to live, work, play on these traditional territories.
We also recognize the systemic injustices that impact the First Nation’s peoples, especially in the health care realm. We are committed to our ongoing education, respect for traditional medicinal practices, and strive to create a safe and respectful environment within our clinic.
Our Services
Naturopathic Medicine focuses on finding underlying causes or triggers for illness and optimizing overall health. It is a perfect fit for families looking for support for Autism Spectrum and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. Some Naturopathic Physicians use a Biomedical approach for supporting the two conditions. Biomedical therapies are defined as science-based therapies that look at optimizing the biology of the individual patient to improve the symptoms of Autism. This is done in three ways: assessing nutrient deficiencies, removing any interfering or triggering factors, and optimizing body systems (such as the digestive or immune system). Select the button to the left to learn more about Naturopathic Medicine.
Massage Therapy, as practiced by Registered Medical Professionals in Canada, involves the treatment of soft tissue, myofascial, and musculoskeletal disorders of the body. Though Massage Therapy is often thought to be a purely physical form of treatment focused on pain relief, Massage Therapy has applications for internal disorders, such as organ pain, neuro-muscular dysfunction, stress relief, post-surgical recovery, and more. Registered Massage Therapists in British Columbia are qualified health professionals fully licensed and registered with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC). Their thorough and advanced training in assessment and rehabilitation, as well as their various additional focuses on specific styles of Massage Therapy, allows them to curate a treatment specifically for their patients. Their experience in treatment planning and a significant history of positive health outcomes allows them to created marked improvement in their patients' quality of life and experience of pain. We hope you feel right at home with us here at Cardinal Point Health!
Acupuncture is a method of treatment within the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine. There are various styles of Acupuncture adopted by many different cultures, such as Thai and Korean style Acupuncture. Acupuncture was traditionally used alongside Chinese Herbal Medicine to assist in healing both complex internal disorders, and myofascial and soft tissue disorders. Acupuncture, as it is practiced in Canada by Registered Health Professionals, has advanced significantly since the 1970s.
Select the button on the left to learn more about Acupuncture, its history, contraindications and more!
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine that involves placing special cups on the skin to create a local suction force, which pulls the skin and underlying tissue upward. This process promotes healing, increases blood flow, and relieves muscle tension. Please note, we do not do "Wet" cupping.