Dr. Olena M Gill, R.Ac, ND

02/13/2026

If you believe that body, mind, and spirit are connected, you're not alone—and your instincts are right on the money.

Research shows that when people on antidepressants add acupuncture to their care, symptoms ease more and daily life improves—better rest, more emotional steadiness, and more "I can handle today" moments (Ha et al., 2019).

At Indigo Integrative Health, we believe your story, your physical, mental, and emotional states all matter. And that all have impacts on each other. We blend compassionate listening with gentle, personalized treatment so your progress feels real.

If you are ready to explore the 'whole-being' approach, reach out to us at 778-762-3099 or learn more at: https://www.indigomedicine.com.

Book online 24/7:
Parksville/Gabriola: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com
Nanaimo: http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com

Citation: Ha, E., Kang, B., Kim, J. "Acupuncture as Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depression: A Multi-center Randomized Controlled Trial." Annals of General Psychiatry, 2019.

02/11/2026

🌻It's time to try something different. Recent evidence shows acupuncture can improve sleep quality and help you fall asleep faster, compared with control groups (Mayo Clinic, 2022).

🌿Instead of simply knocking you out, acupuncture gently guides your system towards a state of calm. Specific points are selected to quiet the mind and turn down that late-night brain chatter.

🪷At Indigo Integrative Health, we customize your treatment, specific to your unique constitution. We walk you through what to expect, and can support you in other ways that may be needed, including dietary and natural support.

✅If you're ready to roll ... you can reach us at 778-762-3099 or learn more at https://www.indigomedicine.com

✅Book online 24/7:
Parksville/Gabriola: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com
Nanaimo: http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com

Source: Mayo Clinic Staff, 2022.

02/06/2026

➡️If your digestion has been feeling “off” lately—bloating, irregularity, heartburn, or that heavy-after-eating feeling—you’re not alone.

➡️Natural gut care is about supporting your body’s ability to heal and regulate from the inside out. In my practice, I often combine naturopathic medicine (food + lifestyle strategies, targeted supplements, and root-cause testing when needed) with acupuncture, which can help calm the nervous system, support motility, and ease stress—one of the biggest gut disruptors.

➡️Research shows acupuncture helps more people with functional indigestion reach remission and feel better compared to standard care (Li, 2019). Modern science is catching up to what traditional medicine has known for centuries.

🩺At Indigo Integrative Health, care is always personalized. We have practiced acupuncture for over 23 years, and use proven acupuncture points while listening and taking into account your full story—stress, meals, sleep, all of it—because digestion is connected to everything.

🌻So if you want to feel better, get answers about why you are not feeling at your best now, and are curious about which approaches would be suitable for your concerns, consider Naturopathic Medicine and/or Acupuncture.

✅Call our office at: 778-762-3099 or visit https://www.indigomedicine.com to learn more.

✅Book an appointment online 24/7:
Parksville/Gabriola: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com
Nanaimo: http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com

Source: Li, 2019

02/04/2026

🦋Anxiety lives in your body: racing heart, tight chest, restless sleep. Acupuncture works right there, too.

🌺Recent studies show meaningful relief for generalized anxiety and stress-related symptoms, with a safety profile that's remarkably gentle—no significant long-term side effects (Harvard Health, 2022).

🧘If breathing exercises and positive thinking aren't quite enough, maybe it's time to try a body-based approach. At Indigo Integrative Health, we focus on calming your nervous system, not just masking symptoms.

Ready to feel more settled?

✅Call 778--762-3099 or visit
✅https://www.indigomedicine.com to learn more.

✅Book online 24/7:
Parksville/Gabriola: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com
Nanaimo: http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com

to get started.

02/03/2026

Tension headaches can steal your mornings, workouts, and plans. Relief shouldn't mean dealing with side effects or guessing what might work. In multiple clinical trials, acupuncture helped people cut their headache days in half far more often than those who didn't receive it—roughly 1 in 2 versus about 1 in 6 (Linde, 2022). That's real relief and actual time back in your life.

Your care in our office is personalized—we target tender spots and treat whole-body patterns. The goal? Fewer headaches, gentler intensity, and a nervous system that feels less on-edge. Most people tolerate treatment very well, with only mild, short-lived effects.

✅When you're ready for a new approach, we're here.

If you struggle with headaches, give acupuncture a try.

✅Give our office a call at 778-762-3099 or visit https://www.indigomedicine.com to start your personalized plan.

✅Book online:

Parksville/Gabriola:
http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

or Nanaimo:
http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com

Source: Linde, Klaus, et al. "Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022(1):CD007587.

01/13/2026

Happy Monday! Here's Your Naturopathic Medical Moment:

01/05/2026

☀️Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a good holiday and managed to pause and find moments of rest and joy.

We are back in our offices as of today (Mon. Jan 5), recharged and ready for you. If you've been putting off seeing a Naturopathic Doctor or even thinking about getting Acupuncture or bodywork, start now.

We are welcoming New Patients!

✅For your convenience, we offer online booking 24/7 (Parksville / Gabriola:

💻http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

or 📞Phone the office at 778 - 762 - 3099

✅If you would like to book in Nanaimo, you can also book online at The Wellhouse Nanaimo:

💻http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com

or 📞Phone the office at 250 - 729 - 7411

I look forwarding to connecting with you.
/Dr. Olena.

12/12/2025

🎙️Taking a moment to re-introduce myself to those who have recently started following my Page. We appreciate you coming on board.

🩺11 years ago today (12:12:14) I graduated from Naturopathic Medical School. After years of dreaming about being a doctor and also practicing as a holistic health practitioner and having a busy acupuncture clinic, I decided to take the bull by the horns and go back to school to follow my heart. It was also my goal to be a great role model to my 2 children in that it's never too late to follow your dreams, and have the fortitude to accomplish what you set out to do.

🌿11 years later, with a lot more wisdom under my belt, and a few more grey hairs, I have a thriving Naturopathic and Acupuncture practice, with 3 locations, and never a dull yet full week. My patient population is broad and I see everyone from pre-birth to end of life. Health conditions that I come across primarily range from digestive to hormonal, to chronic pain, as well as more serious issues such autoimmune and neurological conditions, and cancer. We treat from a preventative and supportive, yet natural perspective--whether it's botanical remedies (call me the tincture queen), acupuncture and cupping, low level laser therapy, homeopathy, nutritive and dietary therapy, and more.

🌻11 years from now, my intention is to still be going just as strong as I am today, but maybe taking a few more days off here and there ;-). Because I love what I do--it feeds my soul--and as such I work hard to transfer that love of medicine, and educatio (!) to each and every patient that crosses my path. Since Day 1, I have always said, that if you cross my path and go through my door, you are meant to be there, whether it's long or short. In my view, there are never any coincidences or accidents in the Universe. And as such, I'm blessed to have connected with each and every one of you.

🎄As this year draws to a close--our office closes on Dec. 19 for the holidays--I want to thank everyone this year for taking the step on your journey of better health and walk through my doors. I've appreciated every interaction that I've had, and we hope to see you again (or for the first time) in 2026.

📆In the meantime, the booking calendar for 2026 is open. Please free to visit my website if you haven't decided to take the leap. If you reached that point, take the next step and make that appointment.

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📞Ph: 778 - 762 - 3099
💻Online: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

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If you want to make appointments to see at The Wellhouse Nanaimo please contact the office directly at 250-729-7411 and the fabulous front desk staff will help you out. You can also book online (Nanaimo appts) at http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com

Cheers
//Dr. O

11/03/2025

Did you know?

Our scope of practice is one of the broadest in Canada. 🇨🇦 It’s important however to distinguish the scope vs how we choose to practice within that scope. Some NDs don’t prescribe pharmaceuticals as that involves a separate license, while other choose not practice acupuncture let’s say. While some add Bowen Therapy, Ultrasound, Cold Laser therapy or even Craniosacral to their practice. We all practice within the scope but we vary within its

The take away here is that you should always ask your ND what they practice and how they do it.

//Dr Olena

DYK? In BC, NDs have one of the broadest scopes of practice in Canada.

Learn more: https://www.bcnd.ca/about-us/

10/30/2025

Trusted relationships are at the heart of ND care. The diversity of ND experiences and perspectives allows patients to find providers who reflect their values, support informed choices, and improve long-term health outcomes.

09/23/2025

In Canada, the average primary care visit in a conventional setting is only about 10 minutes, and typically only one concern per visit is addressed. Which translates to: multiple concerns, multiple appointments, and possibly a lot of time going by in between those appointments.

A patient’s first visit with a naturopathic doctor may take anywhere from 60 - 90 minutes, prioritizing getting to know the whole patient sitting in front of them in order to get to the root cause of their symptoms. We spend a good amount with you in order to get as much information as we can, which can lead to an improved diagnosis, and ultimately customized treatment. That translates to a lot of questions (!). Why? That's our job-and we take doing our due diligence, very seriously.

More often than not, people come into the office because they seek out a 'natural' approach to their health concerns, meaning that they seek options that are usually non-pharmaceutical based, and that often means supplements. But that is really a fraction of it all. Naturopathic Doctors see patients through a holistic lens consistently. We never compartmentalize and treat you according to, or based on alleviating a symptom. We look at the whole picture, and tie many aspects of your life together. And we choose treatment approaches that cover all these aspects.

Remember, your health is an integration of all parts: mind, body, and spirit. What you eat, think, say, believe, feel, all makes an impact.

So when you see a Naturopathic Doctor, taking the time to listen to your concerns, and integrative approaches are what you are going to receive, every time.

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We are always happy to take on New Patients. If this resonates for you, you are welcome to contact our office:

📞Phone: 778-762-3099
💻Online: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

We look forward to seeing you soon.

//Dr. Olena

09/11/2025

"People who come across naturopathic medicine for the first time don’t always understand the rigor of education that licensed NDs complete. While "naturopathy" certificate programs can be helpful for one’s personal understanding of natural medicine, they are unregulated and unaccredited.

A certificate is not a substitute for 4 years of doctorate-level education and hands-on clinical experience that only accredited ND schools offer. Further, diagnosing and treating patients without a license can land you in legal hot water.
If this is the type of doctor you want to be, learn more by downloading our free e-book here: https://aanmc.pulse.ly/gu3mo6rj3l "

In BC, the correct terminology to use is Naturopathic Doctor or Naturopathic Physician. We can also be referred to as Naturopath, however it's vital to ask your practitioner if they are licensed whenever you hear that word. That's the key. Oh and it's never Natural Path--that's road, not a designation/title. Thanks for coming to the TedTalk.

People who come across naturopathic medicine for the first time don’t always understand the rigor of education that licensed NDs complete. While naturopathy certificate programs can be helpful for one’s personal understanding of natural medicine, they are unregulated and unaccredited.

A certificate is not a substitute for 4 years of doctorate-level education and hands-on clinical experience that only accredited ND schools offer. Further, diagnosing and treating patients without a license can land you in legal hot water.

If this is the type of doctor you want to be, learn more by downloading our free e-book here: https://aanmc.pulse.ly/gu3mo6rj3l