About Sabrina Lundquist
Registered Acupuncture
Oak Bay Victoria BC
Sabrina Lundquist, B.Sc., R.Ac.
As a Registered Acupuncturist since 2015, my practice uses a combination of modalities — including over a decade of massage experience — to help people relax and manage a variety of health concerns including:
- migraines & headache pain
- nerve pain & neuropathy
- stress, anxiety & depression
- hormonal changes like recurring hot flashes
- sore muscles, inflammation & pain from
- desk work & occupational activities
- hobbies & sports
- home renovations
- carrying small children
- injuries, including ICBC claims
- secondary stress of supporting others in crisis or simply watching the news
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Victoria
- Diploma of Acupuncture, Pacific Rim College
- Practiced relaxation massage at Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe for 13 years
- Practicing acupuncture since 2015
RECENT TRAINING
- 2024 Integrative Acupuncture 90 hour Certificate Program, York University
- 2023 Integrative Acupuncture 90 hour Certificate Program, York University
- Nerve Issues (Neurodynamic Solutions, Neuromeridian Acupuncture)
- Therapeutic Moment (Dynamic Neurostabilization, Feldenkrais)
- Mental Health
- Myofascial Acupuncture and Anatomy Training
My Approach
- I assess clients from both Western and Eastern medical perspectives, incorporating my over two decades of skills and experience in my hands-on assessments and treatments.
- I provide clients time and space to unpack the details of their health history and look for patterns and interactions between events and symptoms.
- Clients are offered advice for reducing pain and stress, but not pressured to adopt habits that don’t fit their lives.
Why chose me as your acupuncturist?
- You want someone with an excellent hands-on touch. I have over a decade of prior experience offering relaxation massage. My current practice combines modalities of acupuncture with cupping, massage, and TCM.
- You want someone who is not only knowledgable and experienced, but also continues to invest in her education. I regularly attend new acupuncture courses and workshops. And I enjoy reading nerdy research papers on, for example, how neurology and acupuncture relate.
- You have questions and want a down-to-earth and interesting conversation about how various systems are interrelated. For example, how the TCM Kidney System relates to adrenal glands (BSc. Biology) or your root chakra (4 months learning Ayurvedic massage) or Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (so many psychology courses).
Client Testimonials
I have been seeing Sabrina for acupuncture for a decade now. I have followed her from one clinic to another and continue to recommend her to many of my friends. She is an excellent practitioner and her caring, gentle nature, along with her skill and knowledge, mean that I always leave a session feeling so much better than when I arrived.
C.D.
Thought I would let you know my toes have much improved since my treatment. You’re a super therapist! I admit to be a skeptic to start and now I’m a complete convert. It really does work. Thank you.
A. Gilham
I started seeing Sabrina Lundquist in December 2015. The treatments are very relaxing and I feel totally safe and comfortable in Sabrina’s care. I feel rejuvenated and re-energized after each session. It’s all been very positive.
Linda Nicoll
I had moved to Victoria and needed a new acupuncturist. I’m so pleased that I found Sabrina and the Vitality Treatment Centre! Sabrina takes lots of time before each treatment to ask questions about your overall health and tailor your treatment to your needs. She checks in throughout to make sure everything feels okay and is clearly passionate about what she does. I also really like how she follows up the day after to check in. Great acupuncturist and great clinic all around!
G. Tardif
Appointments
Availability
Sundays 1:00–7:30pm
Mon–Thursdays 2:30–8:30pm
Rates
Initial Visit from $140
Followups from $70
Duration
Initial appointments are 75-90 minutes, depending what fits your schedule and budget. We discuss what brings you in, what you’ve already tried, and safety info about acupuncture (e.g. if you are on blood thinners). We also holistically review your lifestyle; i.e. sleep, hunger, mood, stress, etc. Then we get you comfortable on the table, so you can experience 40-60 minutes of treatment.
Follow up appointments can be 30-90 minutes, depending on how many concerns you want to address and if we are just using needles or adding cupping, electrical stimulation, and/or massage.
Tele-health
Appointments are available by phone or secure video call if you want home care tips for managing symptoms using self-massage/acupressure. 20 minute consultations are free. Longer appointments may or may not be covered by extended medical plans, but I cannot direct bill for these.
Select Tele-Health when booking online.
Coverage
& Direct Billing
MSP
Acupuncture is recognized by the Medical Services Plan of BC with coverage of $23 per visit for up to 10 visits for lower income families. If you qualify, you will be eligible to claim reimbursement for covered services during the calendar year in which you qualify. (You are responsible for paying the full cost of treatment up front.)
Extended Medical Plans
I offer direct billing to these extended medical plans:
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Greenshield
- Sunlife
- Telus E-claims Portal, including Canada Life, ManuLife, Equitable, GroupHealth, GroupSource, Johnson Group Inc., and many more.
Contact your provider to verify your coverage before booking.
Important: In the unlikely event that your insurance provider’s system is down, you are responsible for paying for treatment on the day of, then submitting your claim for reimbursement yourself.
ICBC
I also offer direct billing to ICBC, pre-approved within 12 weeks of a collision with permission of your case manager after that.
Cancellation
& Rescheduling
Late Arrival
Please arrive on time. Your appointment time is reserved for you. If you arrive late, your appointment will still end at the scheduled time and the full fee will be charged.
Cancellation Policy
A minimum of 48 hours notice is required to cancel or change appointments, except in cases of illness, unavoidable emergencies, or extreme inclement weather. This extra notice offers an increased opportunity for other patients to receive treatment by filling the cancellation timeslot.
The full fee will be charged for late cancellations and no-shows that cannot be filled/rebooked.
Do not email cancellation or rescheduling requests
If you need to cancel/change an appointment, please do so through online booking or phone the clinic to ensure we receive your cancellation notification in the required amount of time to avoid being charged the appointment fee.
Note: Not receiving an automated reminder is not an acceptable excuse for missing an appointment. Automated reminders are sent as a courtesy. They should not be relied upon as your sole method of knowing when your appointment is.