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Welcome to Spring 2026 semester!
The Spring semester runs from April 06 to June 27, 2026.
Clinic Schedule:
Mondays 1:30 to 5:30 PM
Tuesdays 1:30 - 5:30 PM | 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Wednesdays 1:30 - 5:30 PM | 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Fridays 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 2:00 - 6:00 PM
For inquiries, please contact us by email at teachingclinic@eightbranches.ca or by phone at 416-925-5722 ext. 3
Haruna Zaima
Emily Litow
Mace Wilde
(He/Him/His)
Mr. Corey Cope
Mr. Elijah Miley
(He/Him/His)
Yun Kan
Abigail Savitz
Joshua Jordan
Rebecca Quinnell
Afif Haddad
Ms. Whitney Freise
Ara Kho
Deepa Sasidharan Nair
Ms. Anh (Hoang) Nguyen
Hello, my name is Anh Nguyen, and I am a TCMP student at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario. During my time at the clinic, I focus especially on supporting women with fertility health, drawing from the same practices I use to maintain my own physical and mental well-being. I integrate a variety of therapies to prevent and treat diseases, manage or alleviate pain, support mental health and strengthen the Qi (energy).
My passion is helping people reconnect with the healing power of acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, tuina massage, and other therapeutic techniques, all while supporting the body’s natural ability to restore balance and vitality. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive space where patients can explore and embrace their own healing journey.
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Lodoe Laura Haines-Wangda
Hello, my name is Lodoe Laura, and I am a Student Acupuncturist. In my clinical practice, I draw on a range of traditional and modern therapies to help treat and prevent disease, relieve pain, and promote overall health and well-being.
My clinical focus is centered around supporting patients with concerns around stress management, digestive wellness, rehabilitation of sports injuries, menstrual health, and reproductive support—including fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care.
I am passionate about helping people reconnect with the body’s innate capacity to heal through acupuncture and holistic care. My approach emphasizes creating a safe, compassionate space where patients feel supported in their individual healing journeys.
Hello, my name is Lodoe Laura, and I am a Student Acupuncturist. In my clinical practice, I draw ... Read More
sara chokre
Hello, my name is Sara Chokre , and I am a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario. During my time at the clinic, I integrate a range of therapies—including acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, and nutritional guidance—to treat and prevent disease, manage and/or eliminate pain, and promote overall health and well-being. My passion lies in helping people reconnect with the healing power of acupuncture while supporting the body’s natural ability to restore balance and vitality. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space for patients to explore their own healing journey. Currently in my third year want to complete my Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TCMP) program, I bring a strong background in nutrition, mental health, and holistic wellness. I am especially passionate about women’s health—including infertility, hormonal balance, menopause, menstrual health, and cosmetic acupuncture. I aim to help women understand their bodies more deeply, from hormone cycles to life transitions, and feel empowered in every phase of life. Whether you’re seeking support for fertility, emotional balance, chronic conditions, or simply overall vitality, I’m here to offer personalized, compassionate care tailored to your individual needs. Your future practitioner, Dr. Sara !
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Kelly Ng
Ethan Horbay
Lisa Fiamelli
(She/They)
Ms. Stephanie Green
Afshin Seyedkhorasani
Alex Hackett
(She/Her/Hers)
Jessie Retzlaff
(She/Her/Hers)
Anahita Heydari
Hello, my name is Anahita Heydari, and I am a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario.
I am also a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), and I bring a clinical, assessment-based approach to patient care. In my practice, I integrate acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to support a wide range of health concerns, including pain, internal conditions, skin health, neurological symptoms, and overall functional balance.
Each treatment is guided by a thorough assessment and tailored to the individual, with the goal of addressing both presenting symptoms and underlying patterns. My approach focuses on supporting the body’s natural ability to regulate, restore, and maintain health.
I strive to create a calm, professional, and supportive environment where patients feel comfortable, informed, and actively involved in their care.
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Abhi Durge
(He/Him/His)
Sarah Lopes
Nayana Sehgal
Odessa Mollan
A Young Cho
(She/Her/Hers)
Emily Richardson
Nazanin Soltanpour
Miss Bianca Running
Hello, my name is Bianca, and I am a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario. My practice is rooted in a deep passion for women’s health, lifestyle medicine, and the holistic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
I integrate a range of therapies to support hormonal balance, reproductive health, emotional well-being, and overall vitality. My goal is to empower women through every stage of life by combining evidence-informed care with the wisdom of TCM to promote sustainable, long-term wellness.
I believe in cultivating a nurturing and supportive environment where patients feel seen, heard, and encouraged to take an active role in their healing journey. Through acupuncture and complementary therapies, I aim to restore balance, prevent illness, and enhance overall quality of life.
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Miranda Horvath
Hello, my name is Miranda Horvath, and I am a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario. I integrate a range of therapies including gua sha, cupping, moxibustion and acupuncture to treat and prevent disease, manage and/or eliminate pain, and promote your overall health and vitality.
My passion lies in helping people reconnect with the healing power of acupuncture and helping facilitate your body’s natural ability to restore balance on its own. My fascination for the human body’s amazing gift for self healing is carried through in each treatment and each conversation with new and existing patients, when we work on your treatment plan and unique needs.
I look forward to seeing you!
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Laurel Bavis
Zivar Nahid
(She/Her/Hers)
Ben Morris
Peiji Quan
Camille Wallach
Ms. Lana Duong
Hello, my name is Lana Duong and I’m a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario. I combine different traditional healing methods to help relieve pain, restore balance, and prevent illnesses.
I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with their body’s natural ability to heal. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where each person feels supported on their path toward greater harmony and vitality.
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Olecia Obarianyk
Hello! My name is Olecia Obarianyk and I am a student acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario
As a former high level athlete and now someone who primarily works with athletes through their physical, mental and emotional journey, I have always been dedicated to sport health and wellness, and now, through acupuncture and TCM, I am able to help more individuals with the healing power of Eastern medicine.
As a budding TCMP practitioner, I am dedicated to integrating and applying a wide range of therapies to treat and prevent disease, assisting individuals manage or eliminate pain, and promoting their overall health and well-being while supporting the body’s natural ability to restore balance and vitality
I believe in a multi faceted approach to healing including the physical, emotional, and nutritional spaces, and believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for patients to explore their own healing journey as we work together to find their best version of themselves.
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Mckenna Young
Ashley Amini
(She/Her/Hers)
Mania Agahi
Phuong Uyen (Betty) Luong
Paulina Podgorska
Hello, my name is Paulina, and I am a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic. I bring a mature, grounded presence and excellent listening skills to every treatment, integrating a range of therapies including acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and tuina to relieve pain, prevent disease, and promote overall health and well-being.
With a background in Reiki energy healing, I combine traditional Chinese medicine with mindful energy work to support the body’s natural ability to restore health and vitality. I love sharing the wisdom of acupuncture with patients who are interested to understand its underlying principles and how this ancient practice can help restore their balance and optimal well-being.
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Christina Trelle
Cynthia Belley-Dion
Miss Hannah Charron
Hello, my name is Hannah, and I am a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario. In the clinic, I draw from Traditional Chinese Medicine to address a wide range of concerns — from stress, sleep, and digestion to pain, menstrual health, and emotional balance. My approach combines gentle, individualized treatments with an emphasis on creating a calm, restorative experience for each patient.
My passion lies in helping people reconnect with their bodies’ natural rhythms and supporting overall well-being through acupuncture. I strive to hold a warm, safe space where patients feel seen, cared for, and empowered on their healing journey.
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Steven Gautreau
Maryam Bideh
(She/Her/Hers)
Rebeca Hernandez Delgado
Andrea Peachtree Boucaud
My name is Peachtree Boucaud and I am a student Acupuncturist in Toronto, Ontario at Eight Branches Teaching Clinic. While working within this clinic I integrate a range of therapies to treat and prevent disease, manage and/ or eliminate pain while promoting optimal health.
My passion is to re-connect people to the healing power of Acupuncture while growing a revolution from within.
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Stephanie Metcalfe
Glessanda Sparks
I am Glessanda, a student acupuncturist who takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on understanding the connections between the body, mind, and emotions.
My path into acupuncture began through my own healing journey, which shaped my understanding of how physical symptoms, stress, and emotional patterns often influence one another. This experience led me to pursue Traditional Chinese Medicine as a way to support others in managing pain, regulating stress, and restoring balance within the body.
In the student clinic, I focus on treatments that support nervous system regulation, relieve pain, and address underlying patterns contributing to imbalance. I am committed to providing treatments that are both supportive and preventative, helping patients build resilience and maintain long-term wellbeing.
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Emily Tratt
(She/Her/Hers)
Hello, my name is Emily Tratt, and I am a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario. During my time in the clinic, I integrate a range of therapies to treat and prevent disease, manage and/or eliminate pain, and promote overall health and well-being.
My passion lies in helping people reconnect with the healing power of acupuncture while supporting the body’s natural ability to restore balance and vitality. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space for patients to explore their own healing journey.
My approach centers on genuine connection, active listening, and creating a compassionate space where patients feel safe and supported. With a warm and welcoming presence, I create a space for each individual’s unique healing journey, enabling them to relax, trust the process, and tap into the body’s natural capacity to restore balance and harmony.
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Ava Islam
(She/Her/Hers)
Rosie Cytherea
(She/Her/Hers)
I treat a range of different kinds of conditions. I do acupuncture alongside therapies like cupping and acupressure. I am a Chinese medicine classics reader, and a tai chi and qi gong devotee. I really like to drink tea.
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Carla Pagniello
Hello, my name is Carla Pagniello and I am a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Ontario. During my time in the clinic, I integrate a range of therapies to treat and prevent disease, manage and/or eliminate pain, and promote overall health and well-being.
My passion lies in helping people reconnect with the healing power of acupuncture while supporting the body’s natural ability to restore balance and vitality. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space for patients to explore their own healing journey.
When I am not studying I work as a certified Manual Osteopathic Practitioner (Osteopath) and Personal Trainer. I love learning and combining my training of Western Medicine with what I am now learning (Eastern medicine) in my treatments. I find this is a unique and beneficial way to achieve results.
My areas of interest and specialty include: women’s health, digestion, stress reduction, cranial work, orthopedics, and sports injuries.
I am inspired to empower those who are motivated to take active roles in their own health and healing. I enjoy helping clients begin and maintain healthy lifestyle habits to positively impact their long term wellness. I am honoured to witness my clients becoming the best version of themselves.
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Briea Huby
Hello, my name is Briea Huby, and I am a Student Acupuncturist at the Eight Branches Teaching Clinic in Toronto. I am passionate about supporting the body as a whole - treating the root of imbalance rather than just symptoms - and offering care to those who may not have found relief through other modalities.
In the clinic, I integrate a range of Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies to treat and prevent disease, relieve pain, and support the body’s natural ability to restore balance and vitality. My approach is grounded in compassion, safety, and deep respect for each person’s unique healing journey.
I have a special interest in working with individuals navigating infertility and mental health challenges. With a professional background as a clinic manager in a mental health setting, I bring a strong foundation in trauma-informed care to every treatment, ensuring patients feel seen, heard, and supported.
My goal is to create a space where healing feels possible - a safe and empowering environment where people can reconnect with themselves and the therapeutic power of acupuncture.
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