Registered Acupuncture
Serving Lake Country, British Columbia and the Greater Okanagan Region
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a detailed system of holistic medicine that involves using needles and moxibustion, manual therapies, diet and lifestyle recommendations and herbal medicine to promote the body's natural ability to heal and overcome illness.
We have created this website to serve as a place to share our practice of Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine and Holistic Healing with the community.
We believe that these therapies can be both an effective and complimentary treatment to many illnesses and ailments.
“Our mission in practice is to empower a deeper connection to ones own body and health, to equip people with choice and information, to promote healing and balance, and to improve ones overall wellness and quality of life.”
We work to create a safe, comfortable and inclusive environment for all members of our community. We welcome people of all genders, sexes, races, colours, incomes, nationalities, ages, abilities or disabilities, marital statuses, familial situations, religions, sizes and shapes, sexual orientations and political beliefs.
CJR Acupuncture is a community-oriented Acupuncture clinic that strives to provide premium patient care to Lake Country and the greater Okanagan region. We support local business and collaborations and are always striving to provide the best care for our patients. We take great pride in making our Community a healthier place to live :)
Owner, Registered Acupuncturist
Christopher J. RusselL
Growing up exploring the outdoors in Northern B.C. helped Chris gain an appreciation for the connection we all have to the natural world which was deepened by studying Chemistry at the University of Victoria and graduating with a Bachelors of Science in 2011. As life experience grew, and the realities of living with addiction and mental health challenges within his family came to a point, Chris turned his pain into a superpower to help others grow and understand themselves and live outside of limiting beliefs and trauma. Appreciating the power of the mind-body connection when discovering the practice of Hypnotherapy shortly after graduating from University led Chris to further study a Diploma of Acupuncture at Pacific Rim College and become a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with the CTCMA in British Columbia. Maintaining a private patient-centered practice in beautiful Lake Country B.C. Chris focuses on treating pain, injury and internal disorders as well as supporting families with with maternity and fertility acupuncture throughout the greater Okanagan.
Client Experiences
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"Having tried just about every possible treatment under the sun"
After suffering from severe plantar fasciitis for several years, and after having tried just about every possible treatment under the sun, I went to CJR Acupuncture. The treatments I received completely resolved my foot pain in just a few appointments. Christopher's assessment and treatment were attentive, very clearly explained every step of the way, and extremely effective. My feet are pain free, and my quality of life is vastly improved because of that.
-Andrea Keber
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"Walked out feeling refreshed, and best of all — no headache"
I had been suffering with chronic migraines recently. The headaches were getting so bad while I was in town so I made an appointment - I’ve had acupuncture back at home and it helped somewhat so I figured I’d try again. He explained everything he was doing every step of way, explained why he was targeting certain areas and why they would be beneficial for my “migraine recovery”, let’s call it. I believe that his diagnosis was spot on - I walked into his office with a headache but walked out feeling refreshed, my tight achy muscles - relaxed… and best of all — no headache!
-Caitlin Bremner
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"I am now golfing, swimming and much more"
Exceptional. Chris knows what he is doing and openly explains the why. He listens carefully to my concerns and then does muscles tests to confirm his professional hunches. I find Chris committed to accuracy and truly listening to my need as a patient. I am now golfing, swimming and much more active than I ever thought I would be at age 58. Thank you Chris for helping my body heal itself.
-Lois Hansen
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"Christopher has managed to obtain long term relief"
I received a recommendation to try acupuncture for my shoulder and neck. I have tried several treatments over the years for both a frozen shoulder and a stiff neck. I've suffered with daily pain in both areas that often kept me up at night and limited my movement during the day. Previous treatments gave me some temporary relief but Christopher has managed to obtain long term relief. I now sleep through the night without pain and during the day the pain is very mild and improves each week as I continue to attend my appointments.
-Debbie Filleul
Katrina G. Forgues
Owner of Okanagan Botanicals, Medical Herbalist
Katrina Forgues is a Western Medical Herbalist, or phytotherapist, that specializes in supporting and treating medical conditions with herbal medicine. Find more information about Katrina’s clinical practice, workshops, and events by clicking the website link below.
