Katrina Lortie

Katrina Lortie is a Registered Acupuncturist, certified by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC, and a graduate of Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (formerly the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences).

Katrina has recently made the Kootenays her new home, bringing her love of Traditional Chinese Medicine to a new community. She has always been curious about the mind-body connection and began her holistic journey by embracing the art of mindfulness with yoga and meditation. Her desire for personal growth and meaningful work piqued her interest in energetic medicine where she can have a significant impact on others. She has a compassionate and intuitive approach to acupuncture, creating personalized sessions to support and empower patients on their unique wellness journey.

Struggling with a lifetime of eczema, she has a wealth of knowledge in treating skin conditions, including alopecia areata, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea. Katrina is also very passionate about caring for those with mental health issues, brain fog, insomnia, and fatigue. In consideration of the mind-body connection, she recognizes that some physical health conditions can be associated and relieved by releasing emotional trauma. She complements her acupuncture treatments with adjunct modalities such as fire cupping, moxibustion, tui na massage, and gua sha. And beyond the session, Katrina offers insights with yang sheng fa, which is lifestyle and dietary advice to support a balanced and vibrant life.

In addition to her practice, she enjoys feng shui as a way to create harmony in the physical environment and clarity in our emotional wellbeing. A healthy flow of Qi in the home is just as important as a healthy flow of Qi in the body. And in her spare time, you will probably see Katrina doing her daily walks through town, drinking tea, practicing yoga, and befriending local cats.