Oriri Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Centre

Oriri Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Centre Oriri clinic is professional, well equipped and ready to receive patients. We strive to achieve great

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Meridian Therapy, Chinese Herbs, NIS, Acupressure, Nutrition, TCM dietary therapy

12/02/2025

Amazing speakers, crucial learning and experience in merging neurology, neuroscience and the art and science of Acupuncture. Grateful for an opportunity to have a chance to study with Prof. Wang. His clinical success is outstanding.

11/25/2025
11/23/2025

Long before the discovery of DNA and the double helix by Watson and Crick in the 1950s, ancient civilizations appeared to recognize and depict similar spiral forms in their art and symbolism. Carvings that resemble the double helix have been found in ancient sites, including Sumerian pictographs and 7,000-year-old stone artifacts shaped like eggs long associated with life and fertility.

These symbols, often hidden in religious or cosmological contexts, suggest a mysterious awareness of life’s fundamental patterns.
One of the most intriguing examples comes from ancient Mesopotamia, where Sumerian depictions feature intertwined serpents or spiraling lines flanking symbolic figures. In various cultures, the spiral has been interpreted as a symbol of energy, life force, or cosmic order. Though these cultures could not have known the biological function of DNA, their visual language implies a deep connection to nature’s repeating patterns possibly observed in plants, animals, or the night sky.

These carvings continue to fascinate researchers and symbolists alike. While it’s unlikely that ancient peoples understood molecular biology, the presence of double-helix-like imagery across distant cultures points to a shared human instinct to represent life’s mysteries through recurring natural forms. Whether coincidence or profound intuition, these ancient symbols remain a striking testament to humanity’s enduring curiosity about the origins and structure of life

11/23/2025

Thyroid cancer has been steadily increasing over the past two decades, especially among young women, and the early signs are often so subtle that they go unnoticed. While improved imaging has contributed to higher detection rates, research suggests that there is also a genuine rise in certain types of thyroid cancer, particularly papillary thyroid carcinoma. Many early cases show no obvious symptoms, but when they do appear, they may include a small lump or swelling in the neck, changes in voice, difficulty swallowing, or a persistent unexplained cough. Because these signs can be mild and easily overlooked, regular medical checkups and awareness are essential for early diagnosis and better outcomes.

11/23/2025

A Dutch designer, Jip van Leeuwenstein, created a transparent mask that distorts the face in a way that confuses AI facial recognition from every direction. Unlike traditional coverings, this mask bends and warps facial features so severely that recognition systems fail to identify key points — yet the wearer’s real expressions remain visible to other humans. It was developed as part of a larger project exploring how everyday people can protect themselves from automated surveillance.

The mask gained attention across online privacy forums, tech communities, and academic journals, where it was highlighted as one of the earliest artistic responses to the rapid rise of facial-recognition technology. Researchers noted that the design doesn’t rely on hiding the face but instead disrupts the mathematical patterns AI relies on, making it an intriguing example of “anti-surveillance design.” As governments and companies continue expanding facial-tracking systems, experiments like this take on new relevance.

Although the project was created years ago, the image continues to spread because the debate around biometric surveillance is growing faster than ever. Privacy advocates see this mask as a symbolic protest — a reminder that as AI gets more powerful, so does the conversation about personal autonomy, digital rights, and how much of ourselves we’re willing to let machines record.

11/23/2025
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11/11/2025

The NonDolens cupping and Gua Sha (scraping technique) oil was a sample I got at the TCM Congress in Poland. 🇵🇱 It is distributed by DocSave, a Berlin based company. www.docsave.com sliding cupping invigorates Wei Qi (Defence Qi AKA immune system) and it feels so good!

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Dr. Katrine Hegillman, Dr. TCM, B.Sc.

Dr. Katrine B. Hegillman is a Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Oriri Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Centre where she strives to benefit and support the community by delivering services of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Traditional Japanese Acupuncture. “In the Chinese Medicine Philosophy we do not focus on eradicating a disease – we support the body and strengthen it, so it combats the disease through its own ability to heal. We are encouraging the body to heal its ailments through the gentle support and guidance of Japanese Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.”

Dr. Hegillman's journey to becoming a Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine began in 1991 when, after 1.5 years of Agricultural Engineering she transferred her focus to Nutrition. During which, she became inspired by “outside of the box” Professor Gorny who was teaching Ecological Methods of Food Production and introducing to his students the studies of Rudolf Steiner, the theory of Yin and Yang, Plant Neighbourhood knowledge, and so many more interesting teachings. She studied Nutritional Science at the Agriculture University of Warsaw for 3 years until 1995.

From 1995 Dr. Hegillman studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at ICTCM in Vancouver, B.C. Upon graduating from Chinese Medicine College in 1999, she underwent a practicum in Anhui Hospital of Acupuncture in Hefei, China. After her studies and experience in China, in 1999, she started her TCM practice and served patients in Kitsilano Vancouver, BC, for 10 years. In 2005 Dr. Hegillman took a seminar in San Francisco, and began to study Japanese Acupuncture by Master Ikeda Masakazu. In 2009, she moved to Morocco, Marrakesh where she had an official practice and served the expatriate community, as well as Moroccan patients, for 3 years. During this time she was training in the Neurological Integration System, a method developed by Dr. Allan Phillips D.O.(2005-2009), and Psych-K, a method developed by Robert Williams and Dr. Bruce Lipton Ph.D. (2003-2008). Kiiko Matsumoto Sensei’s style of Acupuncture, has been part of the techniques she uses since the 2010 seminars in London UK. Later, Dr. Hegillman studied in Portland Oregon, USA with Kiiko Matsumoto Sensei and Monika Kobylecka L.Ac. Finally in 2012, Dr. Katrine Hegillman moved to settle here in Victoria B.C. and open her licensed practice Oriri Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Centre treating children and adults, and in 2015 she completed her Advanced KMS (Kiiko Matsumoto Style) Japanese Acupuncture Training.