Monna Hansen Acupuncture

09/26/2026

I went to the North Nanaimo book sale yesterday and if you were hoping to find some books on Chinese Medicine you are too late because I bought them all!

$45 for 14 books plus a giant dopamine rush, can’t be beat!

Shout out to the organizers it was amazing and I’ll be back next week to see what’s left!!

09/18/2026

Do you know what is good for the soul, other than acupuncture?

Getting off work early on a sunny Friday and going for a swim and a roll in the sand!

Happy weekend!

09/12/2026

I survived the first week of school! Did you?

We still don’t know our classrooms or teachers or anything so the chaos continues until they get settled next week!

As we move into the fall season it’s time to reap what you planted in the spring both physically and mentally. It’s time to conserve and move inward. It’s time to let go and compost things that no longer serve us. It’s time for retrospection and preparation.

It’s the season of the Lung and Large Intestine, a season where grief and sadness may prevail. It’s important to let our bodies release the grief and sadness and sometimes I feel like fall gives us permission to let these things go.

It is also a season of colds and flu. In Chinese medicine wind can carry disease and it is important to protect ourselves with clothing like scarves or hoodies as wind likes to invade the body through the back of the neck. Combined with hand washing may you survive the next few months illness free!

As we move through the next few months it is typical that clinics get busy with people using their end of year benefits, icbc claims tend to increase (Did you know that if you get in an automobile accident you automatically get twelve free acupuncture sessions! I’ll post more about that another time) and this means appointments get harder to fit in last minute. Give the front desk a call at 250-390-2003 to get your appointments set up that work best for you.

Current schedule:
Monday 9-5:30
Tuesday through Friday 9-2

Unsure if acupuncture can help you, send me a message and we can chat about it!

09/04/2026

Guess what time of year it is Nanaimo?!

It's time to get some acupuncture!

It's good that I will now be at Woodgrove Pines Wellness Clinic FIVE DAYS A WEEK!

Monday 9-5 :30
Tuesdays through Fridays 9-2

Call 604-390-2003 to book!

09/02/2026

Come join me!

Super busy front office but everyone is super amazing!

🌿 We’re hiring!

Woodgrove Pines Wellness Clinic is looking for an outgoing, reliable, and motivated Front Desk Receptionist with occasional Laser & Modality Support to join our busy multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This is a part-time position, approximately 3–4 days per week, including evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcoming and assisting patients
• Answering phones and scheduling appointments
• Providing reception and administrative support
• Helping maintain the daily flow of the clinic
• Occasionally assisting patients in our Laser/Modality Department following proper training and clinic procedures

We’re looking for someone who is friendly, professional, organized, dependable, comfortable multitasking, and able to remain calm during busy periods.

Previous reception, administrative, healthcare, or clinic experience is an asset. Training for the Laser/Modality Department will be provided.

📧 Please email your résumé to [email protected]

Résumés may also be delivered in person:

Woodgrove Pines Wellness Clinic
102–6135 Metral Drive
Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L7

Please feel free to share this post with someone who may be a wonderful fit for our team!

08/06/2026

How is your summer going?!

I am off the first and last week of August to enjoy some much needed family time. We went to Saysutshun Island and it has to be one of my favourite places ever!

In September when we find ourselves getting back to the 'regular' programming I am excited to announce that I will be available MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Woodgrove Pines Wellness Clinic! The exact times are still being worked out but that gives you zero excuse to come in and see me!

(The end of the year is a great time to use those remaining health benefit plans btw!)

With my extended hours at Woodgrove this leaves me with less time to do home visits on Gabriola Island, but don't worry if you are an existing client as I will always have time for you! As for new clients please reach out and I will do my best to get you in!

I am currently working on a secret plan to extend my services on Gabriola, but don't worry Nanaimo I am not planning to leave you!

Enjoy the rest of summer!

(Credit to Have A Gay Day for the awesome hat it's saved me this summer!)

06/21/2026

Happy Summer!

For July and August you can find me at Woodgrove Pines Wellness Clinic Monday 9am to 5pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am to 2pm, to book an appointment call 250-390-2003 Monday to Saturday.

Limited appointments are available on Gabriola Island Thursday and Friday, call 250-797-7653 or email [email protected] to book!

05/31/2026

Mobility aids are cool!

They can improve balance and stability, reduce falls, increase endurance, and most importantly allow people to engage with the world at large.

Image description: yellow and purple text on a pink background that reads, “Do not let internalized ableism stop you from using your mobility aid.” Surrounding the text are various images of different mobility aids.

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Image description: yellow and purple text on a pink background that reads, “Do not let internalized ableism stop you from using your mobility aid.” Surrounding the text are various images of different mobility aids.

04/25/2026

Happy Friday!

Over the weekend should you participate in extreme sports such as sleeping, doing laundry, or looking slightly to the right and you hurt your neck or back and find yourself in need of some relief you can book an appointment with me at Woodgrove Pines Wellness Clinic:
Monday 9-5
Tuesday 9-2
Wednesday 9-2

New patients and last minute appointments welcome!

Call 250-390-2003 to book!

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03/26/2026

Anyone travelling to should really eat here!