"When I first went to see Lori, I was a little apprehensive about Acupuncture. I really didn’t know anything about it, but I was at the end of my rope. I could no longer ignore the constant headaches that never seemed to go away. Lori has been able to help me with my headaches, and I do not get them nearly as often anymore. When I do, they are not as strong and do not last as long. Lori is very professional and personable. I recommend her to all my friends!" Kerri W
"We spent over two years trying to get pregnant before we finally met Lori. We tried going to the Western fertility doctor and were told that we could not get pregnant unless we did intro uterine fertilization, but most likely would have to do invitro-fertilization. This would cost $10,000 and would not be guaranteed. After some difficulties with the fertility pills and unsure of the costs we tried the Eastern approach. Right away we both felt extremely comfortable and at ease with Lori. After only one month she was able to regulate Krista’s very irregular periods. She worked on both of our fertility issues with Chinese herbs and Acupuncture.Only two months after meeting Lori we were pregnant! We feel that with the relaxing atmosphere that Lori provided and her expertise we were able to have our dream fulfilled! She is so easy to talk to and confide in that she makes each appointment enjoyable for both of us. Krista continued to see Lori throughout the pregnancy. She helped so much with symptoms such as nausea and tiredness, as well as pain during labour. We are now pregnant with our second child! Krista continues to see Lori for symptom relief during pregnancy. Thank you Lori! We continue to recommend Lori to everyone who could benefit". Krista and Bryce P
"I’d like to thank you for all that you have done for me. Both my physical and mental health have improved from your treatments. You have consistently provided top quality health care in a healing environment. You show genuine caring about my health and well-being and my health has improved immensely due to your care. I cannot thank you enough for the healing that you have provided." Sarah W
"With many thanks to you for the comforting spirit of care and concern that you (Cara) gave to help me on the road to feeling better. You are truly gifted in the calling that you have chosen and when combined with the talents of Jill, the two of you become the ultimate in a wellness team. It is the first time that I have felt relief that brought me to tears and the urge to hug the practitioner (I hope you didn’t mind)! I am grateful that I was able to find the path to the door of Mandala and to the hands and mind of you. You made a tremendous difference already to my world that was feeling very uncertain". Caroline K.
"For the first time since last fall, I woke up this morning because I had slept long enough, not because my hips were in raging pain". Leigh H.
"I have been getting therapeutic massages for many years. I work in the profession as a massage practitioner myself. Out of the hundreds of massages I have received, Cara by far is the best. She is able to get in deep and slow to specifically address my issues. Some therapists are not sensitive and cause discomfort and some gloss over the issues but Cara uses perfect intuition to correctly read my issues and respond accordingly." Maggie K.
"An amazing massage today—thank you. My back is feeling much better". Rick M.
"I will always be grateful for your delicate care of my Mom when she was really in ”crisis mode”. Lisa M.
"You (Cara) have magic fingers! I know you are going to continue to do well, you are so fantastic and have blessed healing hands, seriously, the best massage I ever had was by you. Thanks." Stephanie T
From the beginning, Verena made me feel very comfortable about facial rejuvenation. During my first treatment it was hard to believe I could be so relaxed, but Verena’s skill and experience in applying the needles made me feel completely calm and at ease.I left feeling energized and my skin was radiant. Without hesitation, I would recommend Verena to anyone seeking acupuncture treatments. She is knowledgeable, friendly and professional and creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for her patients.” Marta D
"My acupuncture treatments with Verena are relaxing and extremely helpful in terms of pain and symptom relief. Verena really listens to me when I explain aspects of my health that are bothering me and that I am seeking help with. She’s able to tie together things I wouldn’t necessarily connect and provides a treatment that zeroes in on the problem. I have been very impressed by Verena’s ability to incorporate various styles of acupuncture, her superior bedside manner and her skill in relating to me as a patient." Delia M.
I was nervous about acupuncture because I have a history of fainting while receiving blood testing and injections. I was willing to try anything to help me overcome the aggressive headaches and anxiety I was dealing with during a difficult time in my life. When I initially walked into Mandala Health Center, I felt peaceful and welcomed. Verena worked with me, building a great rapport of trust, helping me overcome stressors throughout my life and liberating me of the year-long plague of ailments. I never once felt uncomfortable or nervous with the acupuncture needles and I did not faint (success!). Acupuncture was what eliminated the headaches and pain, but Verena and the staff at Mandala helped me begin to deal with anxiety and progress through my difficulties. Thank you! H.D.
I came to see Verena at the end of summer 2015. I was suffering from cluster headaches for over a month and ongoing hormonal migraines for years. For the first time, in years I found relief with not only migraines/headaches but with stress management as well. Thank you! S.R.
My search for healing led me to acupuncture following a breast cancer diagnosis. I was about to start radiation treatments and feeling very vulnerable and fragile I found myself at Mandala Heath. Acupuncture with Verena McCrae has been crucial to my journey of healing body, mind and spirit. Verena is very gentle and she practices with great knowledge and skill. I am so appreciative of her
caring nature and the fact she practices with such heart. My healing journey continues on withacupuncture with Verena. J.S.
"I had insomnia for over 20 years . When I was treated by Dallas with acupuncture I was instantly sleeping better. It was a gift for someone like me who depended on sleeping pills. With regular treatment I am happy to say that I did not take a pill for over 8 month. Dallas is very caring and has helped me with other health issues. Her love and passion for her work is great. I highly recommend her".
Regina, Sooke BC
"I began acupuncture treatments with Dallas over 6 months ago. I have been dealing with asthma throughout the course of my life, and as it had started to get worse I decided to seek treatment options beyond the western medical system. My experience working with Dallas has been nothing but positive, and is by far the most helpful thing I have done for my asthma. After only a few treatments, I began to breathe more freely, and my asthma attacks stopped occurring altogether. With the relief of my symptoms also came decreased anxiety, and a sense of well being i had not experienced for quite sometime. I tried a few acupuncturists before Dallas, but once I began working with her I was happy not seeing anyone else. She is very knowledgeable, down to earth, and extremely easy to talk to. Her caring and relaxed nature make the treatments something I look forward to. The great progress we have made further demonstrates what a great acupuncturist she is. My asthma has greatly improved over the last few months, and I use my inhaler less than I did before. I will definitely continue treatment with Dallas, as I’m positive that my symptoms will only continue to improve."
Tasia, Victoria BC
"The only acupuncture experience that I had experienced before Dallas was in conjunction with physiotherapy. Since beginning my treatments with Dallas in June 2013, I have presented her with several sports related injuries as well as general health concerns. Over the course of ongoing treatments I have noticed reduced pain and marked improvement to the injured areas. Dallas is always professional and explains any new or different procedure she applies. I am very happy to have discovered her and will continue to utilize her services for continued improvement of my health and well being".
Joanne, Port Alberni BC
"We spent over two years trying to get pregnant before we finally met Lori. We tried going to the Western fertility doctor and were told that we could not get pregnant unless we did intro uterine fertilization, but most likely would have to do invitro-fertilization. This would cost $10,000 and would not be guaranteed. After some difficulties with the fertility pills and unsure of the costs we tried the Eastern approach. Right away we both felt extremely comfortable and at ease with Lori. After only one month she was able to regulate Krista’s very irregular periods. She worked on both of our fertility issues with Chinese herbs and Acupuncture.Only two months after meeting Lori we were pregnant! We feel that with the relaxing atmosphere that Lori provided and her expertise we were able to have our dream fulfilled! She is so easy to talk to and confide in that she makes each appointment enjoyable for both of us. Krista continued to see Lori throughout the pregnancy. She helped so much with symptoms such as nausea and tiredness, as well as pain during labour. We are now pregnant with our second child! Krista continues to see Lori for symptom relief during pregnancy. Thank you Lori! We continue to recommend Lori to everyone who could benefit". Krista and Bryce P
"I’d like to thank you for all that you have done for me. Both my physical and mental health have improved from your treatments. You have consistently provided top quality health care in a healing environment. You show genuine caring about my health and well-being and my health has improved immensely due to your care. I cannot thank you enough for the healing that you have provided." Sarah W
"With many thanks to you for the comforting spirit of care and concern that you (Cara) gave to help me on the road to feeling better. You are truly gifted in the calling that you have chosen and when combined with the talents of Jill, the two of you become the ultimate in a wellness team. It is the first time that I have felt relief that brought me to tears and the urge to hug the practitioner (I hope you didn’t mind)! I am grateful that I was able to find the path to the door of Mandala and to the hands and mind of you. You made a tremendous difference already to my world that was feeling very uncertain". Caroline K.
"For the first time since last fall, I woke up this morning because I had slept long enough, not because my hips were in raging pain". Leigh H.
"I have been getting therapeutic massages for many years. I work in the profession as a massage practitioner myself. Out of the hundreds of massages I have received, Cara by far is the best. She is able to get in deep and slow to specifically address my issues. Some therapists are not sensitive and cause discomfort and some gloss over the issues but Cara uses perfect intuition to correctly read my issues and respond accordingly." Maggie K.
"An amazing massage today—thank you. My back is feeling much better". Rick M.
"I will always be grateful for your delicate care of my Mom when she was really in ”crisis mode”. Lisa M.
"You (Cara) have magic fingers! I know you are going to continue to do well, you are so fantastic and have blessed healing hands, seriously, the best massage I ever had was by you. Thanks." Stephanie T
From the beginning, Verena made me feel very comfortable about facial rejuvenation. During my first treatment it was hard to believe I could be so relaxed, but Verena’s skill and experience in applying the needles made me feel completely calm and at ease.I left feeling energized and my skin was radiant. Without hesitation, I would recommend Verena to anyone seeking acupuncture treatments. She is knowledgeable, friendly and professional and creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for her patients.” Marta D
"My acupuncture treatments with Verena are relaxing and extremely helpful in terms of pain and symptom relief. Verena really listens to me when I explain aspects of my health that are bothering me and that I am seeking help with. She’s able to tie together things I wouldn’t necessarily connect and provides a treatment that zeroes in on the problem. I have been very impressed by Verena’s ability to incorporate various styles of acupuncture, her superior bedside manner and her skill in relating to me as a patient." Delia M.
I was nervous about acupuncture because I have a history of fainting while receiving blood testing and injections. I was willing to try anything to help me overcome the aggressive headaches and anxiety I was dealing with during a difficult time in my life. When I initially walked into Mandala Health Center, I felt peaceful and welcomed. Verena worked with me, building a great rapport of trust, helping me overcome stressors throughout my life and liberating me of the year-long plague of ailments. I never once felt uncomfortable or nervous with the acupuncture needles and I did not faint (success!). Acupuncture was what eliminated the headaches and pain, but Verena and the staff at Mandala helped me begin to deal with anxiety and progress through my difficulties. Thank you! H.D.
I came to see Verena at the end of summer 2015. I was suffering from cluster headaches for over a month and ongoing hormonal migraines for years. For the first time, in years I found relief with not only migraines/headaches but with stress management as well. Thank you! S.R.
My search for healing led me to acupuncture following a breast cancer diagnosis. I was about to start radiation treatments and feeling very vulnerable and fragile I found myself at Mandala Heath. Acupuncture with Verena McCrae has been crucial to my journey of healing body, mind and spirit. Verena is very gentle and she practices with great knowledge and skill. I am so appreciative of her
caring nature and the fact she practices with such heart. My healing journey continues on withacupuncture with Verena. J.S.
"I had insomnia for over 20 years . When I was treated by Dallas with acupuncture I was instantly sleeping better. It was a gift for someone like me who depended on sleeping pills. With regular treatment I am happy to say that I did not take a pill for over 8 month. Dallas is very caring and has helped me with other health issues. Her love and passion for her work is great. I highly recommend her".
Regina, Sooke BC
"I began acupuncture treatments with Dallas over 6 months ago. I have been dealing with asthma throughout the course of my life, and as it had started to get worse I decided to seek treatment options beyond the western medical system. My experience working with Dallas has been nothing but positive, and is by far the most helpful thing I have done for my asthma. After only a few treatments, I began to breathe more freely, and my asthma attacks stopped occurring altogether. With the relief of my symptoms also came decreased anxiety, and a sense of well being i had not experienced for quite sometime. I tried a few acupuncturists before Dallas, but once I began working with her I was happy not seeing anyone else. She is very knowledgeable, down to earth, and extremely easy to talk to. Her caring and relaxed nature make the treatments something I look forward to. The great progress we have made further demonstrates what a great acupuncturist she is. My asthma has greatly improved over the last few months, and I use my inhaler less than I did before. I will definitely continue treatment with Dallas, as I’m positive that my symptoms will only continue to improve."
Tasia, Victoria BC
"The only acupuncture experience that I had experienced before Dallas was in conjunction with physiotherapy. Since beginning my treatments with Dallas in June 2013, I have presented her with several sports related injuries as well as general health concerns. Over the course of ongoing treatments I have noticed reduced pain and marked improvement to the injured areas. Dallas is always professional and explains any new or different procedure she applies. I am very happy to have discovered her and will continue to utilize her services for continued improvement of my health and well being".
Joanne, Port Alberni BC