Student Clinic | Pacific Rim College

Via the Student Clinic, the general public can receive treatments by advanced-level students under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, or by a licensed practitioner with student observers. We offer the following services:

Acupuncture
The art and science of acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world, dating back more than five thousand years. Although its recorded use has been predominantly limited to Asian countries, during the last century acupuncture has gained enormous acceptance in every corner of the globe. Through the insertion of extremely fine needles into the skin, acupuncture gently encourages the restoration of health and well-being. Not only is acupuncture virtually painless, it is also relaxing, enjoyable, safe, and effective in treating practically every ailment.
What to Expect: Following a thorough health assessment using the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, patients are treated primarily with acupuncture and may also receive other therapeutic approaches including acupressure and lifestyle and nutritional guidance. Initial treatments are 90 minutes. All sessions cost $35.

Community Acupuncture
What to Expect: Community Acupuncture Clinic is an acupuncture-based clinic with a group of student practitioners treating patients in a large open room. Patients receive treatments either while seated or lying down. The primary therapeutic approach used is acupuncture, but patients may also receive therapies such as acupressure, sound healing, and lifestyle and nutritional guidance. Treatments in Community Clinic are by donation and generally last for 45-60 minutes.

Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease. It is the oldest form of medicine known. Now, with the advancement of science enabling us to identify the chemical constituents within these plants, we can better understand their healing powers. Although herbal medicine is the most widely practiced form of medicine in the world, with usage spanning more than 80% of the world’s population, it is classified as an alternative or complementary discipline in the majority of the developed world.
What to Expect: Chinese Medicine Clinics include Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Consultations. When patients book, they can choose to either receive an Acupuncture treatment as above, a Herbal consultation, or both. Treatments are $35 per session. Herbal remedies are optional at an additional cost.

Western Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy)
Herbal Medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease. It is the oldest form of medicine known. Now, with the advancement of science enabling us to identify the chemical constituents within these plants, we can better understand their healing powers. Although herbal medicine is the most widely practiced form of medicine in the world, with usage spanning more than 80% of the world’s population, it is classified as an alternative or complementary discipline in the majority of the developed world.
What to Expect: Patients undergo a thorough assessment and are given several therapeutic options in the form of herbal remedies. Remedies may include teas, tinctures, capsules, creams and more. Initial sessions generally take 90 minutes. The consultation is free and patients only need to cover the cost of herbal remedies.

Holistic Nutrition
Nutrition can be the cornerstone of any healthy lifestyle. Through the foods that we eat, and ultimately don’t eat, we can influence our health in tremendous ways. Holistic Nutrition is not calorie-counting, measuring grams of fats and carbohydrates, or applying concepts of the Food Pyramid. It involves deeply exploring the health of an individual and using wholesome foods to maintain or improve health.
What to Expect: Patients undergo a thorough health assessment and are provided nutritional guidance. Patients may be given food suggestions, recommended diet changes and/or be given complete meal plans. Initial sessions generally take about 90 minutes.

Doula
Doulas assist during pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods byproviding physical, emotional and spiritual support as well as information to aid in decision-making. A doula can be a shoulder to cry on, someone to help you advocate for your health choices, someone to encourage you, hold space, and provide natural pain-relieving techniques.
What to Expect:A thorough interview that allows you to express what your hopes and concerns are. A chance for you to learn more about doula support and receive techniques to help with pregnancy challenges, labour and birth and postpartum, including nutrition suggestions and herbal remedies. Initial sessions generally take 90 mins and they are free of charge.

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WellPlan

Patients enrolled in WellPlan, PRC’s unique wellness plan, are entitled to unlimited treatments in the Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and Herbal clinics for on $1.67/day. Please click here for more information and for the enrolment application.

WellPlan is unique wellness plan designed to keep you and your family healthy through the regular use of non-toxic, sustainable therapies. You will not only experience greater vitality and less illness, but you may also notice an increased feeling of balance and well-being in your life.

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Student Clinic Hours of Operation

The Student Clinic is open from 8:15am-6:30pm Monday through Friday.

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Service Fees

Western Herbal Consultations – Free

Holistic Nutrition Consultations – Free

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Treatment – $35

Community Acupuncture – by donation

Doula – by donation

WellPlan Health Plan – $50/month

Explanation of Fees
For non-WellPlan members, all treatments in an Acupuncture Clinic and Chinese (Herbal) Medicine Clinic are $35 with the exception of the Community Acupuncture Clinic, which is by donation. In the Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic, herbal remedies are custom-made for each patient and can include teas, tinctures, creams, salves and more and vary in price beginning as low as $6.
All consultations in the (Western) Herbal Clinic are free with patients only needing to cover the cost of organic herbs. Herbal remedies are custom-made for each patient and can include teas, tinctures, creams, salves and more and vary in price beginning as low as $6.
All consultations in the Holistic Nutrition Clinic are free. Patients receive a consultation and nutritional advice from a trained nutritionist while 4 or 5 students observe.
For new patients, please allow 90 minutes for your treatment.