I worked with Michelle who was super knowledgeable and compassionate. My favorite acupuncturist in town. The needling was very comfortable. She also included some bodywork/massage that felt amazing.
Will
Concerned about my health, a close friend recommended that I see Maggie Yip to assist the identification of my healing needs. He experienced Maggie as an outstanding diagnostician of health. Although hesitant, I valued his opinion in so many areas of my life; I decided to risk this one. My first ten minutes in Maggie’s compassionate, medically informed presence, made his experience my own. Maggie listens to my current health assessment. She competently, compassionately, employs whatever relevant treatment is indicated in response to our conversation. While applying various healing procedures, Maggie acknowledges my interest in the enduring wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. She recalls nature images associated with righting the imbalances that impede my flow of life energy. My latter years have been filled with traumatic change in every aspect of my relational life. After treatment, I feel refreshed energy flow. Her images become integral to my meditation practice. Maggie honours the wholeness of my person that her attentiveness has come to know well. No disorder in the relational complexities of my magnificently designed body systems escapes her attention. The medical profession is enhanced by Maggie Yip’s practice. I am steadfastly grateful.
Sister Patricia Shreenan
I have had the best acupuncture experience at Copper Mountain. Very thorough, with a thoughtful explanation of treatment as I am being treated. I have found my acupuncture home.
David Murphy
Melanie's treatments are uniquely magical. She has a thorough understanding of how the body is interconnected, and an intuition to successfully treat it as a whole. She takes the time to understand the client's goals, and can easily read what the body and its tissues need to reach these goals. If you are looking for a kind, intuitive, passionate RMT, whose treatments are not only affective, but calming and restorative, then I highly recommend Melanie Branton RMT.
Melanie Gallant
Saw Whitney Horstman for an initial assessment and treatment for musculo-skeletal related issues. Got cupping, some massage and some acupuncture and let me tell you I left feeling completely blissed out and high on relaxation. Not only do i feel physically better, my mood is definitely lifted as well. Thanks Whitney!
Tavia Leduc
This is the best Chinese Medicine experience I have ever had. These people are healers!
Frank Quinby
Thanks Marisa. After years of suffering from past injuries and joint stiffness I found your regular acupuncture treatments have provided me with considerable comfort and relief. Thank you also for your careful questioning and knowledge imparted during these sessions.
Harold A.
I have acupuncture treatments with Whitney Horstman, R. TCMP, and she is fantastic! She has many tools in her toolbox to help you with your physical ailments and consequently your emotional well being :) I went to many acupuncturists throughout North America and she is one of the best!
Elise M
I have received many messages from Melanie and the following experience instilled my confidence in massage as a therapeutic intervention and in Melanie’s ability to deliver it. I was 57 years old at the time and I began to have discomfort of my upper and lower right leg when standing. My leg became very weak to the point that I couldn’t bear weight. I couldn’t walk! I was afraid to go anywhere for fear of not being able to get back…even to my car! I was devastated! After 5-6 weekly intense massages and diligently following an exercise routine which Melanie provided, I was back to normal. I strongly recommend Melanie to assess your needs and deliver a massage treatment plan successfully. I’m confident you will not be disappointed!
Linda Mercer
Over the past six years, my acupuncture treatments at Copper Mountain Clinic have proven very beneficial to my well being. I leave my session with Bryan, never feeling rushed, and always well cared for. The new location is deluxe.
Scott Andison
I have been gratefully seeing Maggie for the last two years. Maggie came highly recommended to me and I now happily recommend her to others! The first qualities I encountered in our earliest conversations and treatments were here genuine curiosity to know and understand me and all aspects of my health and well-being and a great integrity in how she addressed me as a patient. Maggie listens deeply, explores, asks questions, and brings a wealth of healing knowledge just in our conversations. In fact, her very demeanour is healing - she offers a quiet, confident, peaceful presence, and has always given generously of her time. She addresses each session's needs fully, patiently, unhurriedly. I initially saw her on a very regular schedule, and as things have improved for me, have had longer stretches between visits. With each visit, I can feel a 'shift' when I leave, a shift to greater quiet, peace, balance. She is eminently gifted as a healer, and a truly wonderful person. I am grateful that she is part of my 'healing team'!
Isabel Cordua-von Specht
Working with Marisa was such a pleasure! She always made sure I felt comfortable and safe throughout the treatment process. Marisa provided acupuncture services for a few health issues I was facing. I very quickly felt the effects and found her care plan to be highly effective long term. It has been a number of months since and the symptoms are no longer impacting me. Marisa prepares the space so it is warm and inviting, playing my favorite relaxation music and allowing me to feel very well taken care of. I recommend her services to anyone looking into acupuncture. She is an expert at what she does and I am so grateful to have had her as my practitioner. Thank you, Marisa!
Ashley A.
I was referred to Maggie Yip at Copper Mountain in Nov. 2011, following two bouts of pneumonia within a three-month period. I was immediately impressed by her whole body approach and her commitment to attend to the underlying story beneath my health concerns. While I had been satisfied with the physical care I received from my doctor, I knew I needed to address the life-long chronic condition of my lungs at the deepest level. The encounter with Chinese Medicine over the next three years has utterly changed my life. My physical health has been restored and I have more emotional resilience and spiritual awareness than ever before. I cannot imagine a safer, more compassionate and intuitive practitioner. As an elder in the health field myself, I can only express awe and gratitude for her wisdom and care. Anyone who wishes to reconcile belief systems, life patterns and optimal health will be well served by Maggie Yip’s practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Judith Heron - Family Therapist
10/10 would recommend. I'm amazed by the results I experience with Michelle Gauthier! I have been seeing Michelle for some time now and she never ceases to impress. From incredible gua cha facials to acupuncture, she has a magic touch. The last time I saw her, she provided immediate relief from my anxiety during the session, leaving me feeling completely refreshed and able to take deep breaths again. Her gentle technique and calming presence made the experience truly transformative. Whether for anxiety relief or a pampering facial & so much more, she delivers outstanding results every time. Highly recommend! Pro tip: I have also been gifting her facials as experiential birthday presents this year and my friends are LOVING it, leaving with that youthful glow we all love & deserve ;)
Maya
Excellent service, quality treatments.
Janet Veld
Michelle is a great acupuncturist! She is professional and knowledgeable while also being warm and caring. Her space is clean and comfortable. She helped me with pre-menstrual emotional regulation and I found her treatment effective, grounding, and relaxing. Thank you Michelle :)
Inanna
University of Victoria Continuing Studies offered a class in Chinese Medicine presented by Copper Mountain Clinic which I attended. Bryan Hardy and Maggie Yip impressed me with their depth of knowledge and people skills. Some time later I decided to consult the Clinic and from there started a series of treatments and continue to take treatment to enhance my overall health. Bryan does the treatments and I especially appreciate his collaborative approach. Whenever I have a question it is fully answered to my satisfaction. For anyone looking for an alternative to allopathic medicine I highly recommend Copper Mountain Clinic.
Patrick Brown
I came to the clinic to see Michelle, and it was an awesome experience. I felt welcomed as soon as I walked through the door. Michelle was great - her assessment, her treatment, her demeanor - very positive experience. I'll be back.
Rob
I have been a client/patient with Maggie Yip for a number of years. Why? Maggie is exceptionally competent, kind and dedicated to the practice of TCM acupuncture. If you have complex medical issues she works in a collaborative way with mainstream western medicine and often suggests good questions to ask with other care providers. I think the reason I continue to refer friends and family to her is because she works in respectful partnership with each of her clients. You are a whole person to her not just a gathering of symptoms. That is invaluable. From nagging aches and pains to more serious issues, Maggie will research and persist until you are better.
Barb Whittington
I had an amazing acupuncture treatment with Michelle. I felt super comfortable and cared for during my appointment and left feeling relaxed and much better. 10/10 would recommend as an acupuncturist
Pete
I highly recommend Marisa! She is very kind with a lot of knowledge. I am so happy I found her. Thank you so much your treatments Marisa.
Diána Horváth
Michelle has been treating me for a year or so, and I feel like a new person every time I visit her. She's helped me localize and treat issues with the greatest of ease, and understands how my mind, heart, and body feel. She can find inflammation and joint tenderness without my guidance, to the degree that I'm sometimes unaware of it until she finds it. I'm a mid 40s man with plenty of work related injuries, and I'm amazed at how easily she can point them out, even the ones I've forgotten about. My overall well being has improved drastically since I met this person. I'm so grateful for it, and can recommend her to anyone and everyone. Thank you.
Rose
I would highly recommend Michelle for acupuncture and facial gua sha, when I left my skin was GLOWING and I felt such a deep rest that is so rare these days. She is very nurturing and also very knowledgeable with TCM diet therapy if you're looking how to optimize your diet. You won't regret going!
Leila
Melanie has been able to help me over the years with improved sleep and neck/shoulder mobility. She is caring and professional - she listens and targets the areas that need help. I highly recommend Melanie - whether it be for a problem area or just for relaxation.
Carolyn Urquhart
I had such a good acupuncture treatment here! I was super congested and the day after my treatment I wasn’t congested or as tired. Michelle's holistic approach, coupled with her gentle demeanor, creates a welcoming environment for healing. If you're seeking a skilled acupuncturist who truly cares about your well-being, she is great!
Aleea
I got a wonderful treatment from Michelle Gauthier. The space was amazing and she has a very calm and comforting presence. Highly recommend!!
Marc
Michelle has a really soothing energy, and you can tell she genuinely wants to listen and learn about you to help you improve. Good experience and I’ll be back!
Josie
I had such a wonderful experience with Michelle G! I came in with a mild fear of needles, and she was so conscientious in adapting the session to help me feel comfortable. Instead of a front-body treatment, she had me lay on my stomach, which totally eased my anxiety—and I didn’t feel a thing! I left feeling deeply nourished and relaxed, and I slept like a baby for days afterward. I really needed a nervous system reset, and Michelle provided exactly that. Beyond her skill in acupuncture and relaxation massage, her presence alone is so calming. She’s kind, attentive, and genuinely cares about her clients’ well-being. It’s a joy just to be in her care. Highly recommend!
B. Lowe
Very gentle calming care.
Johanna Palmer
