Elements of Health Centre

Some days in clinic hold the full arc of fertility care.

Today I supported two embryo transfers, and one person arrived wearing this sweater she had made:

"Mama in the making"

It warmed my heart and made me smile.

I was also with someone who is 14 weeks after a long road, someone who is 38 weeks and getting ready to welcome their baby, and someone who is now postpartum after a very difficult path to hold her little one in her arms.

So many different places along the way.

So much courage in each one.

It’s a privilege to walk alongside people through treatment, pregnancy after infertility, and the tender transition into postpartum.

Holding hope for you, and cheering you on, every step of the way 🤍

Stephanie

Acupressure for Labour this Saturday!

Join Stefanie Miska for a hands-on class where you’ll learn practical acupressure points to help ease the pain of contractions and encourage steady progress.

We’ll explore when and how to use each point, with strong support-person involvement, and you’ll leave with a take-home manual for easy reference.

We’ll also be joined for the final 15 minutes by Traci McGee (CRD Perinatal Counselling Network) for a gentle, supportive conversation about postpartum emotional wellbeing.

Date: Sat Jan 24
Time: 3:00–4:15 pm
Location:
Address: 1581 Hillside Ave
Fee: $45 per pair

All proceeds are donated to

Link in bio to register or visit elementscentre.ca

Harris is in China!

Here’s a few words from him to accompany the photos he’s shared:

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We just finished the Nanjing Classical Medicine Conference and it was incredible! The learning was rich with wonderful lectures and lots of case studies. The New Nanjing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) University is massive and so modern. It’s the size of UBC at least and all TCM.

We enjoyed a good few days in Beijing and connected with one of our beloved teachers from 25yrs ago, Liu Fang.

I’m with a great group of peers from all over the world, really inspiring for sure. We’ve visited the Great Wall and Confucius temple, plus toured a few TCM hospitals in Nanjing as well.

Our clinic intensive is about to begin, I’ll send more photos soon!

Warm hellos to everyone at home!
Harris

Elements of Health is delighted to be a proud sponsor of the Healing Hearts Run again this year.

It is both tender and an honour to offer our support and to walk alongside our patients who have experienced painful challenges in growing their families.

Stephanie and Chris struggled personally with infertility as well, which makes being the Co-Chair of the Pacific Perinatal Foundation (PPF) something Stephanie cares deeply about.

PPF provides compassionate, integrated support for individuals and families who experience reproductive trauma—such as early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infertility, and other difficult pregnancy-related events.

PPF services include financial assistance for counselling, peer-led gatherings, mindfulness-based group programs, and public awareness initiatives to help reduce isolation and promote healing.

The Healing Hearts Run (HHR) brings together families, care providers, and allies to honour loss, raise awareness, and foster connection.

Join our EOH team on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, at Royal Roads University (Victoria) from 11am-1pm.

Choose between a 2km or 5km run/walk to connect together in the community and help raise critical funding that assists bereaved individuals and families throughout their journey of healing.

Link in bio to register.

Winter Offerings: Registration is Open! ❄️
This winter, embrace the season with practices that nurture your well-being, reduce stress, and help you find greater ease and balance. This is your opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and care for yourself.

Choose the perfect offering for your journey:

- Fertility Well-Being (6-week online series)
A 6-week online series for those navigating the challenges of TTC
📅 January 16 - February 20 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM

- General Programming (no fertility focus)
Remembering to Remember (online):
📅January 13 - May 26 | 7:45 - 8:30 PM
Weekly practice group dedicated to mindfulness and meditation, open to all experience levels. Sessions are recorded, listen at your convenience to any missed classes.

Mini Retreats (in-person):
📅February 2 | April 13 | May 25 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Unplug and recharge with guided meditations, gentle yoga, and mindful walking. Join one or all three!

🔗 Click here to register today: https://www.elementscentre.ca/mindfulness/classes-events/

Are you experiencing low back pain that just won’t go away on its own? If so, you are not alone. Did you know that low back pain is common and affects 60-80% of people at some point during their lifetime?

There is strong evidence to support physiotherapy for the management of low back pain. A combination of exercises and manual therapy can help to manage or improve the symptoms associated with acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain.

I recommend starting your day with a quick and easy morning mobility routine to get your spine moving.

Wig wags: Lie on your back with knees bent and gently rock your knees side to side within pain free limits. Repeat 10-30 times.
Pelvic tilts: Lie on your back with knees bent and gently rock your pelvis forward and back by flattening your back towards the bed and then arching it away from the bed. Repeat 10-30 times.
Knees to chest: Lie on your back and then hug your knees towards your chest. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 1-3 times.

For 1:1 support, visit our website to book an appointment with our physiotherapist, Jennifer Mildon: https://www.elementscentre.ca/

CFAS 2024 | 70TH ANNUAL MEETING⁠
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It has been a wonderful 3 days of learning, making new connections, and catching up with colleagues in Vancouver .scfa

CFAS is a multidisciplinary national non-profit Society that serves as the voice of reproductive specialists, scientists, and allied health professionals working in the field of Assisted Reproduction in Canada.
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Stephanie Curran and Dr. Riki Dayan (.dayan.md) will share key learnings from this year’s CFAS meeting in their next webinar on September 16th.
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Register now (link in their bio)
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This Fall, I’m hosting a variety of classes and retreats designed to support your well-being and help you embrace the changing season with greater balance, ease, and peace of mind.

📍 Who is this for?
Anyone seeking to nurture their well-being! Whether you’re new to meditation or have years of practice, everyone is welcome. These offerings are crafted to meet you where you are...in your practice and in your life.

📍 When is it happening?
These offerings span the Fall season, with some starting in September and others in December. There’s flexibility to find what fits best with your schedule.

📍 Where is it happening?
Join me in the beautiful settings of Victoria, Nanaimo, and Tofino for in-person retreats, or enjoy from the comfort of your own home with our online classes.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and practice in community with others on a shared path.

For registration and more information, access the link below or feel free to send me a DM:
https://www.elementscentre.ca/mindfulness/classes-events/

How are you navigating the unique challenges of the menopausal transition?

Have you found yourself struggling with mood swings, irritability, or anxiety? You're not alone. Many people experience these emotional shifts alongside physical changes.

This Fall, join Dr. Kelsey Mills and I to learn tools and practices that can help you move through this midlife change with more ease and balance.

Discover new ways to meet these challenges with gentleness through:

- Stress management techniques
- Mindfulness-based strategies and practices
- Self-care tools for well-being
- Evidence-based information for managing symptoms
- Trusted resources for effective lifestyle modifications

In-person Retreat (Tofino, BC):
📅 November 9-12, 2024 | 8:30am-12:30pm

Online Classes (via Zoom):
📅 Thursdays | October 3 to November 7 | 7:15-8:45pm

See the link in bio for more info and registration

👉 Follow Stephanie for tools and practices to support your well-being.

Exciting news!

But first, a quick introduction...

Many of you know me from clinic or following this page but for those of you who don’t, my name is Stephanie Curran.

I’m a practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and I founded the Elements of Health Centre.

I’m also a long time practitioner of meditation and lead a variety of classes and retreats that weave in mindfulness-based practices.

I wanted to let you know about a new initiative I’m excited about and to invite you to follow along

I’ll be sharing insights, tips, and practices to help manage stress and support well-being.

I have a free Grounding Guide to download coming up in August and there will be a free 7 day challenge to practice along with me and join in September.

I would love to share these resources with you and hope you’ll follow along

A patient gathered these sweet peas from her garden and shared them with me.

All week I have been feeling touched by their beauty. The sweetness of these peas are indeed so very sweet 🌸

Isn’t it lovely how meaningful small gestures of gratitude and kindness can be?