We are more than just the sum of our parts.
We are beautiful complex creatures who want to express our true nature physically, mentally as well as spiritually.
It’s the thought above that inspired the creation of Elemental Acupuncture.
Acupuncture & Bodywork, Cupping and Low Level Laser Light Therapy. Located on the traditional territory of the Salt Water People, Quw’utsun (Cowichan Tribes).
Meet Jennifer Lines
Registered Acupuncturist
Carrying the vision of transformational healing.
Hi, thank you for landing here.
My name is Jennifer Lines. I am a registered acupuncturist and the owner of Elemental Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. We pride ourselves in heart led and community oriented healing treatments, working with the nervous system to bring harmony to the body, mind and spirit. I focus primarily on stress, trauma, hormone balance, fertility, and post viral illness detoxification. These are my areas of interest which I have taken further education courses in, and continue to expand my knowledge in these areas.
I currently have a special interest in post-viral illness detoxification after contracting Lyme disease and having it sideline my life the past year, and I look forward to supporting people with immunity enhancing and detoxification specific treatments (supports for Long Covid, POTS, Lyme, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, among other illness).
My schedule is allowing for my capacity as I heal from Lyme disease, so I am currently at a reduced availability based on my health. If I am unwell, I cannot give good service and that is my priority. Can’t pour from an empty cup, right?
My background is in health and wellness, as a personal trainer and working in sport nutrition and supplementation for a decade. This background grounds my ability to give extra support where needed for lifestyle adjustments. I also use Chinese Dietary Therapy as part of my acupuncture practice to support our work together.
The method of acupuncture I primarily utilize is based on the 8 Extraordinary Vessels. These incredible meridians can connect us back to prenatal essence, our vitality, our ancestors and our deep selves.
For example, in treating fertility – stress, detoxification and embodiment are the primary goals of treatment we may start with – to create safety in the body for not only you, but for a little one to grow and thrive as well.
Supporting people from all walks of life – every person, every journey – is welcome here. Acupuncture is a beautiful way to bring our nervous system into balance and support stress reduction, which I believe is important in today’s world for everyone.
Our main goal is to provide acupuncture and wellness services to bring back balance to your life, to your body, and to your spirit. We utilize methods such as acupuncture, cupping, reiki, low level laser therapy, flower essences and, of course, activation of your body’s wisdom to allow space for healing and balance.
Treatments consist of a full health history intake period, or brief progress update for return patients, and body work to follow. Many patients feel so deeply relaxed they drift into a short sleep, which is great for the body to get some rest and integrate the work that we’ve done together.
We will support you on your journey to reach your goals, give you professional wellness guidance to optimize your life if needed, and allow space for whatever you are working through to be seen and validated, which is medicinal in itself. We are not meant to heal in isolation, we heal best in community and in supportive spaces. We are here to connect with one another and ourselves, and the ancient medicine of acupuncture has a profound way of activating the parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system, which is imperative to allow repair, healing and our body’s intuitive natural state of health to unfold.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. It is my honour to support your health.
“Acupuncture is this for me – the way home. A path to be my fullest self.”
Our origins
Meet Shannan Hazard, the founder of Elemental Acupuncture, and learn about our journey to who we are today.
During a challenging three years in school, Shannan faced an ongoing “Dark Night of the Soul”, delving deep into the ways her spirit had self-preserved amidst turmoil. Diagnosed with three autoimmune diseases, she came to see these conditions as gatekeepers, preventing her from fully embracing her true nature. With the guidance of acupuncture and a network of dedicated practitioners and mentors, she gained valuable insights into self-preservation and the body’s innate protective mechanisms.
Raised in Lheidli T’enneh territory (Prince George, BC), her tumultuous childhood fueled a survivor’s guilt that pushed her into a career in Social Work. However, her empathic nature led her through cycles of burnout and multiple roles in family services and counseling. The emergence of her first autoimmune condition marked a turning point, revealing that true healing required addressing her own traumas.
Through an intuitive journey, she discovered acupuncture, a path that ultimately guided her home to herself. While acupuncture is often associated with physical relief, she experienced it as a powerful tool for uncovering the barriers to her fullest potential. This journey, though ongoing and challenging, has illuminated the possibility of becoming more fully oneself with intention and care.
Building on the foundation laid by Shannan, Jennifer continues Elemental’s legacy of healing and self-discovery. Having been personally mentored by Shannan, they share a deep understanding of the transformative power in addressing both physical and emotional well-being. With a commitment to nurturing the mind-body connection, Jennifer fosters a safe and supportive environment for clients, encouraging them to embark on their own journeys of healing. Elemental’s mission of empowering individuals to reclaim their true selves, ensuring that the spirit of compassion and resilience remains at the heart of every treatment.
This practice has evolved to revolve around the Eight Extraordinary Meridians
Experience our method in person at Elemental Acupuncture & Integrative Health. We work with clients from Victoria to Nanaimo and beyond Vancouver Island both in person as well as through virtual consults.
The Eigh Extraordinary Meridians are the meridians that come through at conception. They are our framework for this lifetime. We each have deep lessons and patterns that we are given in this life and these meridians are our direct access points to these patterns allowing us to work on them at a soul level bringing them to consciousness.
Our passion is navigating the ways that we have learned to self preserve. Whether it be addictions, anxiety, autoimmunity, mental health, nervous system deregulation -among many other forms. We find that navigating with someone else can oftentimes lead to potent healing on its own and create lasting change.
We hope this can aid you in connecting with the fullest expression of you.
The world needs us in all of our unique beauty.