Acupuncture with Olya

02/11/2026

In Chinese medicine, too much refined sugar and flour can create dampness — heaviness, bloating, sluggish digestion.

So here’s my favorite alternative 🍫

No flour.
No added sugar.
Full of fiber.
Rich in magnesium.
Sweet — but gentle.

This cake feels grounding, nourishing, and surprisingly light.

✨ 2 bananas
✨ 1 egg
✨ 1 can black beans (rinsed well)
✨ 3 tbsp cacao powder
✨ 1 tsp baking powder
✨ 1 tsp organic vanilla

Blend until smooth.
Pour into a baking dish.
Top with sliced banana + cinnamon.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes.

That’s it. Simple. Real. Balanced.

Black beans support healthy digestion and fiber intake.
Cacao provides magnesium.
No refined sugar = no sharp blood sugar spike.

Sometimes ancient wisdom simply means:
Sweet — but in harmony 🌿

02/11/2026

In Chinese Medicine, Sweet Foods Can Create “Dampness”

Ancient Perspective:

Excess sweet food is believed to create dampness — symptoms such as heaviness, mucus accumulation, sluggish digestion, and fatigue.

Modern Physiological Perspective
• Glucose attracts water molecules through hydrogen bonding.
• High sugar intake increases insulin levels.
• Chronically elevated insulin promotes fat storage.
• Diets high in refined sugar are associated with systemic inflammation.
• Excess sugar can negatively influence the gut microbiome.
• High refined carbohydrate intake may contribute to fluid retention and metabolic dysfunction.

🔬 Translation

In modern terms, “dampness” may reflect patterns such as metabolic overload, low-grade inflammation, fluid retention, and gut imbalance.

02/06/2026

Acupuncture

02/06/2026

Woke Up With a Stuck Neck? Cervical Muscle Spasm / Acute Neck Spasm

You wake up…
You try to turn your head…
And suddenly — you can’t move your neck.

This is often called Cervical Muscle Spasm (Acute Neck Spasm) — and acupuncture can help.

In my practice, I see this condition very often.
With distal needling (needling away from the neck, on the arms and legs), many patients notice significant improvement during or shortly after treatment.

If I hadn’t seen these results so consistently, I wouldn’t speak about it with such confidence.

✨ Most acute neck conditions usually require 2–4 sessions for full recovery, depending on the person and the situation.

Timing matters.

⚠️ Early treatment often leads to faster and more complete recovery.
Waiting longer may mean more treatments are needed.

You always have a choice:
👉 Support your body’s healing early
👉 Or allow the condition to persist longer than necessary

Listening to your body and acting early can make a real difference.

📩 Message me if your neck is stuck — I’m here to help.

02/04/2026

My teacher always said:
don’t fight the body — listen to it.

That’s why I struggle with the phrase “we will fight cancer.”
Today, February 4th — World Cancer Day, is, for me, first and foremost a day of support for those who are living with cancer.

As an acupuncturist, I cannot and should not say that I treat cancer.
And that honesty matters.
But I do know that we can help relieve symptoms many patients face — such as nausea, fatigue, and tension.
And we can be present — with fear, vulnerability, and uncertainty.

There is still strong stigma, especially in Ukraine, that acupuncture is contraindicated for people with cancer.
Because of this, many patients are deprived of a safe and supportive tool that could significantly improve their quality of life during treatment.

For many, cancer is associated with death —
it sounds like a sentence.

I also find it deeply harmful when people say that someone “creates their own cancer.”
These ideas only turn aggression inward and create guilt where there is already enough pain.

Cancer brings uncertainty into life.
Fear of death, helplessness, and despair can feel overwhelming.
There is often no clear understanding of how to live — and some people give up before they even begin.

And yet, it is possible to build a relationship with cancer.
Not by romanticizing it — but by learning how to live with reality as it is.

It is essential that no one is left alone.
Support is not optional — it is necessary.

The fear of life is the other side of the fear of death.
When we fear death, we fear living.
And vice versa.

Illness is a signal from the body.
Not a punishment.
But an invitation to pause, to listen,
and to change direction — right now.

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

In Western medicine, we know that pain is felt in the brain. Its main purpose is to protect us from danger. When something is wrong, pain sends a strong message: “Pay attention.”

But have you ever noticed that we also use the word pain for grief, loss, and emotional suffering?

This is because the brain often interprets emotional stress as a threat. When it does, it sends signals similar to physical pain. That’s why heartbreak can feel like chest pain, and anxiety can feel like tightness, headaches, or stomach issues.

Interestingly, the amount of pain we feel does not always match the amount of tissue damage.

A bee sting can be extremely painful.
A serious injury in a car accident may sometimes hurt less.
Some people have age-related changes in their spine and feel nothing. Others suffer daily.

Why? Because every brain processes signals differently.

Even our identity plays a role. A damaged finger may feel much more painful to a guitar player than to a dancer, because playing music is part of who they are.

In Western medicine, emotional and physical pain are often treated separately.
In Chinese medicine, they are inseparable.

When I check the pulse, anger, stress, and physical pain often show the same pattern — a wiry pulse. The body experiences emotional tension as physical pain.

Some conditions even involve “false alarms,” where pain continues after tissues have healed, such as certain types of whiplash or chronic pain.

🌿 How acupuncture helps

Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system and restore balance. It supports the brain in recalibrating pain signals — both physical and emotional.

This is why acupuncture can help with:
✔️ Headaches and back pain
✔️ Anxiety and emotional tension
✔️ Digestive issues
✔️ Chronic pain
✔️ Stress-related symptoms

Pain is not just a sign of damage.
It is a message from your body and mind.

When we learn to understand that message, true healing becomes possible 💚

If you have questions, feel free to message me or book online:
🌐 victoriahealing.space
📍 Victoria, BC

02/03/2026

Why I offer free acupuncture for children (0–12)

As a mom of two boys who were constantly sick when they were little, I know how helpless and worried a mother can feel.

I also know how powerful gentle, respectful acupuncture can be.

In my practice, I offer free acupuncture for children up to 12 years old to support:

✨ immunity & common colds
✨ digestive issues
✨ bedwetting
✨ pain
✨ anxiety & emotional stress

I never force treatment.
I never needle a child who isn’t ready.

First, we build connection.
Then trust.
Then — only with the child’s consent — we begin.

Sometimes just a couple of needles can create a beautiful, positive change. And I love seeing how quickly children respond when they feel safe and respected.

My goal is to help other moms find peace in their souls 💚
And to see their children healthy, strong, and confident.

📅 Appointments available every Wednesday
🌐 Book online: victoriahealing.space
📍 Victoria, BC

01/22/2026

For me, being an acupuncturist is not only about techniques or points. It begins with working through my own pain and fears, using the same tools I offer my patients, and continually seeking new ones through ongoing study and self-development. This work strengthens my inner container, allowing me to hold the pain and experiences of others while remaining grounded, calm, and resourceful.

From this place, I am able to take in a patient’s pain, fear, and emotions, process them within myself, and help them accept or experience them differently through needling, presence, and care.

01/16/2026

I’m beyond happy—I passed the herbal exam! In the near future, I’ll be opening an herbal medicine apothecary, combining acupuncture with herbal medicine to support my patients, strengthen their healing, and help them regain balance and vitality.

01/11/2026

Destruction for the Sake of Restoration

In life, one pattern often repeats:
the most significant changes begin with destruction.
Only then does creation emerge.

Periods of crisis—heavy, painful, and anxiety-filled—
often place a person before a choice:
to adapt and remain in the familiar
or to move toward something new and unknown.

In such moments, the body becomes a reliable guide.
When a path is no longer aligned, the body responds with tension and anxiety.
The body does not lie.

In Eastern medicine, destruction is not viewed as an enemy.
It is a necessary stage of cleansing and release, a preparation for restoration and the renewal of energy.
For movement to resume,
it is sometimes essential to let go of what is no longer alive.

Acupuncture works precisely with this process:
gently supporting recovery,
helping the body restore balance and integrity,
and accompanying the transition from breakdown to renewal.

If you are currently in a period of change,
support is close 🤍

01/01/2026

Congratulations! 🎉 You’ve got 365 days — all yours!
Use them however you like, including for acupuncture to feel your best. 🌿

Pic of me and my sons.