Acu with Stacey

09/25/2025

It’s been a while since I introduced myself, so here’s a little about me, your friendly neighbourhood acupuncturist:

✨ I first experienced acupuncture in 2013 after a bike accident, and it changed my life. By 2015 I was studying TCM, and I’ve now been practicing for 7 years.

✨ I enjoy hiking, camping, and a good sit infront of a wood stove or beach fire.

✨ I learned piano first, but those skills have gone quiet—so now I stick to my one guaranteed karaoke hits: Killing Me Softly. Crowd pleaser, every time.

✨I love surrounding myself with strong, passionate people—especially womxn who lift each other up.

✨ I’ve been sober for 11+ years, and nearly 5 years from all mind-mood altering substances. Supporting mental health + addiction in and out of my practice, is one of my greatest passions.

✨ I have a dog named Phil, who sadly passed this past August, but his spirit is with me everyday. He was the best camping partner ever!

✨currently trying my hand at sourdough, thanks to the help of my intern— thanks Calista!

✨and don’t ask me why, but sometimes I go on crazy long runs up multiple hills.

✨I did a degree in contemporary photography prior to TCM, and still take the odd shot here and there.

✨ I believe deeply in creating a space that is inclusive, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive.

✨ I also believe the greatest gift you can give anyone, is your time. (🙏🏼 Rex Roberts)

✨ And for full disclosure—I love cereal, which I KNOW! I KNOW! is not a TCM favourite, but as I tell my patients—‘joy is also a food group!’

Thanks for coming this far! 🙏🏼

09/09/2025

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The universe has aligned and Johanne and Ian are freshly back from Spirithorse in Wales where they completed their Enlightenment Intensive Masters Training. They both have a long ~20 year history as participants in Enlightenment Intensives as well as monitors and support staff to EIs under other masters.

In 1968, Charles Berner, a spiritual teacher in California, had a vision of a technique to combine eastern Zen teachings with western psychology that resulted in a format that vastly increases the possibility of participants having direct experiences of Absolute Truth. Truth can also be termed the Divine or God, and can only be experienced directly. In this format, that we call au naturel, we attain direct union with That. All spiritual and religious practices are serving this end. Enlightenment Intensives have since expanded all over the world.

Ian and Johanne have decided to co-master their first Enlightenment Intensive. Its a huge commitment for them. Many of you, may be new to this type of spiritual work, which is great because it is recommended that their first intensive have a high proportion of newcomers. May you become troopers like us because experiences of Truth are infinite, and bring us as close to freedom as is possible in this earthly form!
September 18 to 22, 2025

An Invitation to Join Us

As this is our first Enlightenment Intensive, participation is offered on a donation basis. You are welcome to contribute what you can, and each participant is also asked to bring a vegetarian meal or food item to share.
Come celebrate the Fall Equinox at Tree of Life

We are offering a 3.5 Day Enlightenment Intensive Retreat to mark the Fall Equinox:
Dates: September 18–22, 2025
Arrival: Thursday, September 18 by 5:30 PM
Conclusion: Monday, September 22 by noon. A lunch will be served from 12:30pm to 1:30pm for the people that would like to stay a little longer.

TO REGISTER
Please email Johanne at johannerobitaille@live.ca or Ian at treeoflifenl11@gmail.com.
For more details, please visit our website: treeoflifenl.com

08/04/2025

Such incredible news for our province. Health care should always be accessible and affordable—especially when it comes to addiction support. With so many individuals and families impacted, the need has never been greater. This is a huge step in the right direction. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

The Department of Health has confirmed "...that government will provide MCP coverage to ALL clients of Vida Nova who are beneficiaries of MCP and avail of medically-necessary insured services".

Thank you to everyone who supported this initiative. Thank you to our followers and friends. You made the difference!

Thank you to all the MHAs that responded to our call including Premier of NL John Hogan and local MHA Helen Conway Ottenheimer, MHA Harbour Main .

Others who reached out personally were:

Jordan Brown
Lisa Dempster
Paul Dinn
Jeff Dwyer
Krista Lynn Howell
Eddie Joyce
Lloyd Parrott
Barry Petten
Chris Tibbs
Perry Trimper
Joedy Wall

Thank you to each and every one of you who reached out personally to express support. There are other MHAs office staff that reached out which I am sure aided the cause also. All were empathetic.

Thank you Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for having faith in Vida Nova Recovery and how we will positively complement the existing services of NL Health Services and community led initiatives to change and save lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

Stay tuned! More great news to follow as we near opening day.

VOCM
CBC News
CBC
The Telegram
Rogers
Newfoundland and Labrador Nurse Practitioner Association

07/23/2025

Did you know acupuncture can support recovery from addiction and trauma? 📍✨🙏🩷