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Acuity Acupuncture

Owen Parnell is an Acupuncturist and Visual Artist from Victoria, BC. I love the purposefulness and the creativity of this work.

I grew up in Victoria, and have had lived experience of eastern healing arts since childhood. In my early 20’s, fresh out of art school, I enrolled to study acupuncture, as I figured it would be good to know and apply to the rest of my life. Near the end of my studies, my daughter was born, and I began the hustle of a budding clinician and entrepreneur. Six years later I feel confident to meet what comes, and help a broad spectrum of people in reaching their health goals. I view patient comfort and trust as an essential element of a good treatment, and modify my approach to suit the unique physiology, temperament and circumstances of each patient. I can be gentle or strong in my methods depending on what suits you best. My ultimate goal is to improve my patients quality of life as much as possible. I want you to be liberated in a sense, from physical pain, restricted movement, self imposed limitations, or whatever it is that ails you. If you tell me you hate your job, I will encourage you to consider your options. I employ the classical approaches of acupuncture, massage, cupping, guasha, conversation and counsel, lifestyle recommendations. I also use some tools not so common to acupuncturists, Laser therapy AKA PBMT (photobiomodulation therapy), and toksen (thai hammer massage). Outside of the clinic, I am blessed to co-parent my young daughter. I have a background in visual arts, and maintain a slow but steady visual art and martial arts practice. It’s an honour and privilege to be of service in this way. Thank you for considering me as a helper on your path.

03/17/2026

DID YOU HEAR!?
Our first NADA (auricular acupuncture) circle at Errant Empire is tonight!

Come get some pokes and support a good cause!

By-donation NADA circle at Errant Empire every 2nd Tuesday, starting March 17th at 7pm. You may book using this link: https://errantempire.janeapp.com/

The goal with this initiative is to raise funds and awareness for the Umbrella Society, whose mission is " ...development and delivery of innovative and unique services to support individuals and their loved ones struggling with substance use issues" The broader hope is to make holistic health care more available to everyone, and to lower barriers to accessing care, and recognizing our shared humanity. 100% of the profits will be directed to the Umbrella Society, to support the work they are doing. As they have recently taken significant cuts to their government funding, community fundraising is more important than ever.

It so happens that you don't have to be detoxing or in recovery to benefit from the NADA protocol. It's applicable to stress, anxiety, depression, pain' and so much more!

I hope you will consider attending this event, sharing it with friends and family, and give generously to this very worthy local charity.
https://www.umbrellasociety.ca/

03/12/2026

Our first NADA circle at Errant Empire next Tuesday!
Come get some pokes and support a good cause!

By-donation NADA circle at Errant Empire every 2nd Tuesday, starting March 17th at 7pm. You may book using this link: https://errantempire.janeapp.com/

The goal with this initiative is to raise funds and awareness for the Umbrella Society, whose mission is " ...development and delivery of innovative and unique services to support individuals and their loved ones struggling with substance use issues" The broader hope is to make holistic health care more available to everyone, and to lower barriers to accessing care, and recognizing our shared humanity. 100% of the profits will be directed to the Umbrella Society, to support the work they are doing. As they have recently taken significant cuts to their government funding, community fundraising is more important than ever.

It so happens that you don't have to be detoxing or in recovery to benefit from the NADA protocol. It's applicable to stress, anxiety, depression, pain' and so much more!

I hope you will consider attending this event, sharing it with friends and family, and give generously to this very worthy local charity.
https://www.umbrellasociety.ca/

03/04/2026

In collaboration with the folks at Errant Empire, I will be offering a by-donation NADA circle at Errant Empire every 2nd Tuesday, starting March 17th at 7pm. You may book using this link: https://errantempire.janeapp.com/

The goal with this initiative is to raise funds and awareness for the Umbrella Society, whose mission is " ...development and delivery of innovative and unique services to support individuals and their loved ones struggling with substance use issues" The broader hope is to make holistic health care more available to everyone, and to lower barriers to accessing care, and recognizing our shared humanity. 100% of the profits will be directed to the Umbrella Society, to support the work they are doing. As they have recently taken significant cuts to their government funding, community fundraising is more important than ever.

I've been considering how can I create a greater benefit for our community.
How can holistic health services be made available to those who need them most, and a treatment may offer the greatest lift to a person's quality of life that it can. You may be familiar with the community acupuncture model. It's a way for one practitioner to treat multiple people simultaneously in a shared space, creating a cost-effective, efficient and community-oriented healing experience. I've worked in settings like this before. It doesn't pay as well as private, but helping more people is more purposeful, and I wish to begin working in this way again.

NADA stands for National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.
"In the mid-1970s, Michael Smith, a medical doctor at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx area of New York, modified an existing system of auricular acupuncture into a simple technique for the treatment of many common drug addictions as an alternative to methadone. This selection of ear points proved to be extremely effective in the treatment of addictions, and became what is now referred to as the "NADA protocol"

It so happens that you don't have to be detoxing or in recovery to benefit from the NADA protocol. It's applicable to stress, anxiety, depression, pain' and so much more!

I hope you will consider attending this event, sharing it with friends and family, and give generously to this very worthy local charity.
https://www.umbrellasociety.ca/

11/26/2025

Hey friends with health benefits!
It's that time of year! The clinic will be open through the holidays. I offer direct billing to all major insurers, and it's not too late to put 2025's health benefits to use!

Acupuncture, Laser therapy, Cupping, Guasha, Auriculartherapy, etc...

Book online, call or text.
acuityacupuncture.janeapp.com
778-678-7316
Acuityacu@gmail.com

Wednesday Friday Saturday in Esquimalt
And
Tuesday Thursday in Cobble Hill

05/02/2025

7 years as a registered acupuncturist today!

11/12/2024

Hello friends with heath benefits, and friends who would benefit from some holistic health care. 2024 health benefits are soon to expire. Take this as a reminder to put them to your benefit!
I've got spots available in Esquimalt!
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Also taking bookings in Cobble Hill on Thursdays!
Hit me up if you want some health and wellness pokes. 🙂
Acuity Acupuncture
www.acuityacupuncture.ca
778-678-73161

09/17/2024

Hello friends!
To keep pace with the season, I'm stepping into more fall shifts, both at Refined Health and TAOH
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in Esquimalt,
Tuesdays and Thursdays in Cobble Hill

If you're looking to sink back into a good fall rhythm or want a little assistance in maintaining a healthy immune system for the colder months, schedule a session!

Outside of treating aches and pains, acupuncture can also be very helpful to reduce stress, modulate mood, and benefit seasonal affective disorder.

You can schedule a free consultation to learn more about what you can expect, or jump right in and book an initial session

I also integrate Laser therapies into my sessions to further benefit cell and tissue health, promote healing and reduce neuropathies and pain.

07/23/2024

Atlast, my bike is looking fit for an acuPUNKturist.
Not sharp enough to draw blood, but to make a point.
I'd wanted to fill these holes in my fenders for ages. Finally found something that fits.

07/05/2024

This post has nothing to do with Acupuncture, but everything to do with having fun, which is kinda the ultimate goal from my perspective.

I hope you are having a liberated summer!
It's that time of year where work often steps aside to make way for leisure and play. So much of what I work to treat in the clinic originates from what we might call stress, qi constraint, or liver qi stagnation. We may also call it an emotional blockage or some sort of somatic holding. Essentially, it's what happens when we don't allow ourselves to be as we are, feel our feelings, speak our needs, or face our truths. It's what happens when our dreams and aspirations are prematurely dammed by walls of practicality and normalcy.

If you are finding that your mind and body are not in the state of ease needed to truly step into the state you want to be in, I encourage you to come into the clinic and get things moving. Summers at the clinic are characteristically slow as most of us prioritize having fun, and hopefully, we're feeling too good to even be thinking about treatment.

Since there are plenty of open spots these days, I am offering a promotion I have never offered before. Make a follow-up booking before the end of august, and it will be 33% off. It's a pleasure to be of service. If I can offer any support at this time, know that I am happy to.

PS, gyroscopes are fun

05/02/2024

Are you plagued by the crushing despair of poorly folded fitted sheets? Look no further.

11/29/2023

Hello friends with benefits... Health benefits I mean.
FYI we're coming up in the end of the calendar year when most health benefit plans reset. IF you want to use some of your benefits to your and my benefit, take this as an invite to schedule a session.
www.acuityacupuncture.janeapp.com
I have availability at my clinic in Esquimalt and Cobble Hill. Since I live a 2 minute walk from the esquimalt clinic, I can be quite flexible. 🙂
Book online, Message, Call, or Text. 🙂
7786787316 - acuityacu@gmail.com

09/03/2023

Bike in business baby!
I have diversified to treating bike pain.
(I couldn't pass up that opportunity)

Living in Victoria once more!
My practice remains open Wednesdays and Saturdays in Esquimalt and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Cobble Hill at TAOH Wellness!

Address

1AB/1258 Esquimalt Road
Victoria, BC
V9A3P3

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30pm - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 11:30am
Saturday	11am - 3:30pm

Website

http://www.acuityacupuncture.ca/

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Owen Parnell is an Acupuncturist born raised and educated here in Victoria, BC. Owen has studied D**g Han Korean Acupuncture, Qi Gong, and Martial Arts Since 2011. His interest in healing Qi Gong is what lead him to enroll in Oshio College Acupuncture Program. Though his introduction to the eastern healing arts was his mother’s practice of Jin Shin Do Pain relief, emotional stress and it’s physical manifestations are Owen's forte, and he produces affirming results in a broad range of conditions. He uses martial arts and meditation as tools for sharpening his awareness. This improves his ability to provide pleasant treatments with great results. Owen practices free hand and where applicable, shallow needle technique. He is trained in the NADA (National Acupuncture Detox Association)’s 5 ear points protocol. This simple protocol helps balance the body and manage stress. He often use it in conjunction with body treatments. Owen doesn’t view acupuncture treatment as a magic bullet for healing the body, but a tool to help the body to heal itself. We all know our bodies have amazing self-healing abilities. Sometimes our bodies are just faced with circumstances that they can’t work out on their own. In the treatment room, Owen integrates massage and acupressure, cupping, moxibustion, TDP therapy, and range of motion exercises. Having seen how well different modalities can work together, he is excited to ally with your current health professionals, to further benefit your quality of life. Outside of Owen’s work as a healer, he is blessed to live with his wife and young daughter. He has a background in visual arts, mostly drawing and painting, but also sculpture and graphic design. He maintains a variety of hobbies, including taichi, qi gong, iaido, kendo, juggling, and percussion.