Discover Your Healing Potential
I want to warmly welcome you to this step in your healing journey.
Chinese medicine has been practiced for thousands of years, but for many of us here in the West, it’s still something new to experience firsthand. My goal is to make that experience feel simple, supportive, and approachable.
I look forward to working with you, whether you’re dealing with acute or chronic pain, insomnia, skin concerns, hormonal imbalance, or other health challenges. Each treatment is tailored to where you are at, with the intention of supporting your body’s natural ability to heal.
About the Practitioner
Zea Friesen graduated from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, BC in 2005 with a diploma in Acupuncture, followed by a diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine in 2007. She has been practicing as a registered acupuncturist in BC for the last 20 years.
Although she initally trained in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), she went on the study Classical acupuncture which has defined her approach to treatment. Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) refers to the traditions and clinical approaches practiced before the 1930s, rooted in ancient texts that represent a living system of medicine, passed down and refined through generations. These systems open a much broader reach of strategies and are known for their deep and fast acting effects.
Zea now operates a full-time practice in Salmon Arm, continuing to focus on supporting health and wellbeing within the community.
“Life is a balance between holding on and letting go.”
— Rumi
Testimonials
Senior Care
“As a Senior with much pain in left hip awaiting surgery I was concerned if any help. Zea explained well what she was doing with positive results. Not a cure, but certainly a calming effect on my body as I patiently await for surgery. Great talent and a very calming manner to keep a patient comfortable.”
— Jack Bowers
Emotional Release
“Zea has helped me with physical pain as well as emotional issues. She was able to help me unlock some long standing emotions. She’s a great listener and I feel safe and secure in her space. I highly recommend her healing powers.”
— Julia Armstrong
ICBC Claims
“Zea is a fantastic practitioner at her craft, healing. Seeking treatment for an ICBC related accident, I’ve experienced pain relief from both whiplash and a toe sprain via acupuncture and cupping. Zea provides a safe space for discussion on traditional healing practices as she is open and honest about her own experiences. I trust her and would recommend her to anyone needing pain or stress relief!”
— Clay Spencer