Vital Point describes a state of health when the body reaches its full potential.

Our intention at Vital Point Acupuncture & Holistic Health, Kamloops & Sun Peaks, is to provide holistic health care in a relaxed and nurturing environment. Acupuncture, Massage, Counselling, and Traditional Medicines have the ability to heal on many levels, and the journey towards health is unique for every individual. We address all levels of the body - physical, mental, and emotional for a truly holistic approach to healing. Through education, a supportive environment, and an open mind, our goal as a healthcare practice is to aid patients towards a greater awareness of what optimal health means to them. 

Kristina Adams

Registered Acupuncturist

 

Kristina Adams is deeply honoured to be carrying on the Vital Point Acupuncture and Holistic Health clinic started by Jennifer Larsen over 15 years ago.

Kristina graduated from Pacific Rim College in April 2017 and became a Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMA of British Columbia shortly after. Her interest in alternative health care began at a young age when she experienced various health issues that western medicine didn't have the answers to.

She studied Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, BC, and later at Pacific Rim College in Victoria. Here she learned directly from Doctors of Chinese Medicine, studying gynaecology, dermatology, internal medicine, paediatrics, tuina massage, and advanced orthopaedic acupuncture.

After graduating from Pacific Rim, Kristina travelled to Japan where she had the amazing opportunity to train in Shiatsu massage, enjoy plenty of powder skiing, and immerse herself in Japanese culture and customs. From Japan she moved to Australia, where she mentored for one year at a fertility acupuncture clinic on the Gold Coast.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and holistic healthcare has truly grown into a passion for her. She is continually learning, growing, and finding ways to better assist people on their healing journeys. She is currently studying to become a registered herbalist and is very happy to be serving the communities of Kamloops and Sun Peaks Resort.


 

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Yanna Hall

Registered Massage Therapist

Yanna graduated from the esteemed Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, 3 year diploma program, as a professional Registered Massage Therapist certified in BC in 2009. She is also a certified spin instructor (stationary bike-cardio/endurance training) and group fitness instructor.

Yanna has always had a passion for health, healing and an interest in the human body, cultivated while growing up in the beautiful Shuswap lake area. Her parents and peers taught her the importance of looking at the body as a whole with every element being connected. At the age of 12, Yanna completed her Level 1 Touch for Health course, she later went on to study massage therapy in Edmonton while working as a full time fitness consultant. While she enjoyed a couple years in Edmonton, in 2006, she came back to BC where she completed her professional studies and graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, 3000 hour program.

Since moving to Kamloops in January of 2010, Yanna has had the pleasure of working in a couple different clinics which has allowed her tremendous opportunity to grow and thrive in her practice. Yanna is currently booking registered massage therapy in Kamloops
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Natalie McLennan

Registered Massage Therapist

Natalie graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy program at Vancouver Career College in August of 2022 and is thrilled to begin sharing her passion for massage therapy with others. 

Natalie has always had an adventurous lifestyle which included many sports and outdoor hobbies. This led her to pursue environmental sciences at Douglas College. Over time, she noticed that the drive to help others with a more direct and hands on approach had a stronger calling. From personally experiencing the benefits of massage therapy in her own injury rehabilitation, she decided to switch career paths and pursue the RMT program. She loves sharing what she has learned with others in order for them to live a healthier, happier lifestyle.

Natalie recently moved to Kamloops from the lower mainland and is excited to explore the area around her new home. When not in clinic, you can find her hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, and 4x4ing. She is thrilled to be a part of the Vital Point team where she hopes to grow as an RMT and help others on their journey to better health.  Natalie is offering registered massage therapy in Kamloops

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Jessica Lavelle

Registered Holistic Nutritionist

Jessica is passionate about educating her clients in order to empower them to make lifestyle changes that bring balance into their lives for long lasting results. She believes in addressing the root cause and simplifying the process so healthy eating feels more intuitive. Her priority is to help her clients heal and achieve their health goals.

Having developed hormonal and digestive issues in her early twenties, Jessica was called to deepen her knowledge of nutrition and seek further education. Through her own experience, she has an understanding of the difficulties of implementing those changes to your lifestyle and believes in the value of having the proper guidance.

Jessica completed a 3 year diploma from Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, which is the most comprehensive on-site program in North America. She studied both Western and Eastern food philosophies and resonated with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic diet therapy due to their recognition of everyone's unique constitution.  

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Samasati Kiya

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Vedic Astrologer

Samasti studied a holistic way of counselling at Rhodes Wellness College and is currently registered with the ACCT. She has spent the last decade studying the connection between trauma and the body, fascinated by all the ways we can process it and learn to live a more peaceful life.

She previously worked as a bodyworker for seven years (Vancouver School of Healing Arts), and trained in multiple modalities such as shiatsu, Thai massage, chi nei tsang and reiki. She also trained in conscious connected breathwork facilitation and minfulness meditation.

Having spent many years travelling abroad, Samasati began studying Astrology in 2014, combining western and vedic techniques, and continues to bring her understanding of psychology into the readings she offers.

As a counsellor, she is person-centered, treating her clients as the expert of themselves, and respects the empowerment of their own insights. She draws from somatic therapy, narrative therapy, internal family systems therapy, inner child work, CBT & DBT, tailoring the session to each client's needs.

Samasati’s areas of specialty are: trauma, depression, anxiety, shame, narcissistic abuse, sexual abuse and faith/identity reconstruction, as well as working with the trauma and grief behind chronic illness.

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Dr. Michelle Poirier

Chiropractor

Dr. Michelle Poirier comes to Kamloops after studying and practicing Chiropractic Medicine in Oregon since 2019. As a former Registered Dietitian and competitive athlete she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her background to her patients.

Her focus is to help you restore and maximize your mobility, reduce pain and get you back to enjoying the activities you love most.

Her treatments incorporate a variety of techniques with focus on muscle, ligament and tendon applications, various physical therapy modalities, strengthening, and chiropractic manipulation.

In her spare time, you will often find Michelle on trail runs, hiking, camping, gardening and enjoying the outdoors with her two pups.

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