Specialization: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) + Family Therapy (Satir + Bowen)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy method primarily used for trauma treatment, while family therapy focuses on improving relationships and communication among family members. After six EMDR sessions, 100% of single trauma victims and 77% of multiple trauma victims no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

We offer consultation services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Sailas is an experienced Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) who specializes in supporting clients receiving restorative treatment through ICBC due to car accidents. She understands the emotional and psychological challenges that may arise after traffic accidents and helps clients manage stress, rebuild resilience, and fully support their recovery journey with an empathetic and personalized approach.

In addition to ICBC-related therapy services, Sailas also works extensively with individuals, couples, and families, supporting them through various personal and relational difficulties. In individual counseling, she provides a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and promote personal growth. In couple counseling, she assists both parties in enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening emotional connections. In family therapy, Sailas guides families to establish healthier interaction patterns, promoting openness, understanding, and closer connections.

Her practice is grounded in empathy, reflective practice, and evidence-based methods, with solid expertise in family therapy and EMDR trauma treatment. With over fourteen years of clinical counseling experience in Hong Kong and one year of practice in Calgary, Sailas brings a diverse and multicultural perspective to her work. She is able to provide counseling in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, allowing clients from different backgrounds to receive support in the language they are most comfortable with.

If you have any emotional pressures or life questions, please contact our AI Natural immediately. We offer not only online consultation services but also one-on-one face-to-face meetings; make an appointment right away, we are in Burnaby. Thank you.

專長：EMDR 眼動脫敏與再處理 + 家庭治療（薩提爾 Satir + 鮑文 Bowen）

EMDR（眼動脫敏與再處理）是一種主要用於創傷治療的心理治療方法，而家庭治療則著重於改善家庭成員之間的關係和溝通。在六次 EMDR 治療後，100% 的單一創傷受害者及 77% 的多重創傷受害者不再符合創傷後壓力症候群（PTSD）的診斷標準。

我們提供英語、粵語和國語諮詢服務。

Sailas 是一位經驗豐富的 註冊臨床輔導師（RCC），特別專注於支援 ICBC 因車禍而接受修復治療的客戶。她深知交通意外後可能出現的情緒與心理挑戰，並以富同理心且個人化的治療方式，協助客戶管理壓力、重建復原力，並全方位支持他們的康復旅程。

除了 ICBC 相關的治療服務之外，Sailas 亦與個人、伴侶及家庭廣泛合作，支援他們面對各種個人與關係上的困難。在個人輔導中，她提供安全且具支持性的空間，讓客戶探索情緒、發展應對策略並促進自我成長。在伴侶輔導中，她協助雙方提升溝通、化解衝突並加強情感連結。在家庭治療中，Sailas 引導家庭建立更健康的互動模式，促進開放、理解與更緊密的連結。

她的實務基礎建立於同理心、反思式實踐與實證為本的方法，並於家庭治療及 EMDR 創傷治療方面具深厚專業。擁有十四年以上在香港的臨床輔導經驗，以及一年在卡加利的執業經驗，Sailas 為她的工作帶來多元而跨文化的視角。她能以英語、廣東話及普通話提供輔導，讓不同背景的客戶能以最舒適的語言獲得支持。

如果你有任何情緒壓力或人生疑惑，請立即聯繫我們的 AI Natural。我們不僅提供網上諮詢服務，還有一對一實體面談，立即預約吧，我們在 Burnaby。謝謝。

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Salma Furniturewala is a Clinical Counsellor and Art Therapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, along with a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Mumbai University. With a strong background in human development and psychology, she specializes in using art and play therapy to help people of all ages express themselves, process challenges, and find new ways forward.

Salma provides both individual and family counselling, bringing warmth and compassion to each session. Guided by the belief that every person is unique, she creates a safe and supportive space where healing, resilience, and hope can grow through both counselling and creative expression.

Languages spoken in consultations- English and Hindi

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Ciel is a Registered Acupuncturist passionate about helping patients find balance and relief from pain, stress, and chronic conditions. He combines Traditional Chinese Medicine, Korean Elemental Therapy, and IMS/dry needling to create personalized treatments that support both body and mind.

For those who prefer needle-free options, Ciel also offers gentle non-needle therapies using modern, effective tools. He is fluent in English and Korean.

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(Español abajo) Dr. Leon is originally from Mexico. She is the daughter of two Medical Doctor Specialists. From a very young age, she was exposed to patients in the hospital setting, where she watched her parents assess, diagnose, and treat patients. From that point onwards, she knew she wanted to learn the medical sciences and make a difference in people’s lives. Her vision is to help keep people healthy and optimize their health, prevent them from getting sick and improve their health outcomes whenever their health declines. Dr. Carolina moved to Vancouver for her undergraduate and graduate studies. She studied at UBC, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts, majored in Cognitive Systems: Cognition and Brain Stream. Followed by a year of research doing EEG (electroencephalogram) studies at a Psychophysics and Cognitive Neuroscience UBC Lab. She did her Naturopathic Medical career at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. Throughout her career, she shadowed at multiple Naturopathic Medical clinics in Vancouver, Victoria, and the US. She also volunteered at Hospitals and medical clinics in Mexico every year during the summer, where she worked with different Medical Specialists including Obstetrician-Gynecologists, Cardiologists, and Internal Medicine Doctors. She did further training under her father’s supervision doing Pediatric Neonatology work, as well as under her mother’s supervision doing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation assistance. Dr. Leon completed training in Aesthetic Medicine and is certified in Cosmetic botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) injections, as well as injectable fillers. She also became certified in Advanced Injection Therapy for peripheral extremities to improve joint pain and help regenerate tissue like muscle and ligaments. Her long training has enabled Dr. Carolina to offer valuable information to patients that will help them understand their conditions, which will facilitate them in making informed choices and inspire them to make the necessary changes to improve their health.

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La Dra. Leon es originaria de México. Es hija de dos médicos especialistas, por lo que de muy temprana edad se expuso al ambiente hospitalario, donde vio a sus padres valorar, diagnosticar, y tratar pacientes. Desde ese momento en adelante, ella supo que quería aprender las ciencias médicas y hacer una diferencia en la vida de las personas. Su visión consiste en ayudar a mantener sana a la gente, optimizar su salud, prevenirlos de enfermedades, y, curar sus padecimientos cuando sea que los padezcan.

La Dra. Carolina se mudó a Vancouver para sus estudios universitarios y de post-grado. Estudió en la Universidad de British Columbia (UBC), en donde completó una licenciatura de Sistemas Cognitivos (cognición y cerebro) en la facultad de artes. Hizo un año de investigación en estudios de electroencefalograma (EEG) en un laboratorio de psicofísica y neurociencia cognitiva en UBC. Seguido por una carrera de Medicina Naturopática en el Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. A lo largo de su carrera, fue ayudante de múltiples clínicas medicas naturopáticas en Vancouver, Victoria y los Estados Unidos. También voluntarió en hospitales y clínicas medicas en México cada año durante los veranos, en donde trabajó con diferentes especialidades de medicina, incluyendo ginecobstetricia, cardiología, y medicina interna. Extendió su entrenamiento bajo la supervisión de su padre viendo casos de pediatría y neonatología, y bajo la supervisión de su madre asistiendo casos de medicina física y rehabilitación.

La Dra. Leon completó su entrenamiento en medicina estética, y esta certificada para aplicar la toxina botulínica (comúnmente referida como Botox), y rellenos de ácido hialurónico. También está certificada en terapias de inyecciones avanzadas para tratamientos regenerativos y de reducción de dolor en articulaciones, músculos, tendones y ligamentos.

Su largo entrenamiento le ha permitido a la Dra. Carolina ofrecer información valiosa para sus pacientes para ayudarlos a comprender sus condiciones, lo cual facilita que tomen decisiones informadas y se inspiren a hacer los cambios necesarios en su vida para mejorar su salud.

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El Dr. Oscar ha dedicado su vida a la atención médica de los niños. Comenzó en 1972 ingresando a la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico en la Cd. de México, de la q egresa con Mención Honorifica, siendo el promedio de aprovechamiento mas alto entre los casi 3,000 estudiantes de su generacion, y el reconomiento de un resultado de excepcional calidad en su examen profesional en Julio de 1978. En virtud de tal desempeño, fue seleccionado para realizar su especialidad de Pediatria y Neonatologia en el Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI, en el Centro Medico Nacional “La Raza”, en el Hospital Darío Fernandez, en el Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre y en el Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia en la capital del país entre 1981 y 1989. Cumpliendo 40 años de experiencia tanto intrahospitalaria como de consulta externa en la atención de la gran diversidad de afecciones y enfermedades desde el nacimiento hasta la pubertad.

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English:

Daniel Martinez Tafolla is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 8 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. His holistic approach draws on evidence-based counselling methods to support clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting, and relationship challenges.

Daniel has a special interest in men’s mental health, including issues of masculinity, loneliness, isolation, and the impact of modern challenges. He understands that change can feel overwhelming, but also believes it is the key to growth. In each session, Daniel works collaboratively with clients to build trust, provide a safe space, and create tailored strategies that foster resilience, healing, and meaningful change.

Español:

Daniel Martinez Tafolla es Consejero Clínico Registrado con más de 8 años de experiencia trabajando con individuos, parejas y familias de diversos orígenes culturales. Su enfoque holístico se basa en métodos de consejería respaldados por la evidencia para apoyar a clientes con temas como ansiedad, depresión, trauma, adicciones, autoestima, transiciones de vida, crianza y dificultades en las relaciones.

Daniel tiene un interés especial en la salud mental masculina, incluyendo la masculinidad, la soledad, el aislamiento y los retos modernos. Entiende que el cambio puede sentirse abrumador, pero también cree que es la clave para crecer. En cada sesión, trabaja en colaboración con sus clientes para construir confianza, ofrecer un espacio seguro y crear estrategias personalizadas que fomenten resiliencia, sanación y un cambio significativo.

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Dr. Peter Wood is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with 20 years of clinical experience treating over 5,000 patients. His practice is guided by The Haven Approach, a methodology providing refuge for individuals with complex chronic conditions who haven’t found relief through conventional medicine alone, using sophisticated pattern recognition to uncover root causes rather than managing symptoms.

Dr. Wood earned his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the International College of TCM in Vancouver after completing a Bachelor of Physical Education (Human Kinetics) at the University of Manitoba. His training includes a clinical internship at the First Acupuncture Hospital in Hefei, China, where he refined his diagnostic and treatment skills through immersive Eastern medical practice.

Throughout his 20-year career, he has worked in multidisciplinary settings across Vancouver, collaborating with chiropractors, registered massage therapists, naturopathic doctors, and clinical counsellors to provide integrative, evidence-informed care that bridges Eastern and Western medicine paradigms. He has also served as President of the TCM Association of BC (TCMABC), a CTCMA Regulatory Committee member, and an Instructor at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, reflecting his leadership and commitment to professional standards in the field.

Dr. Wood’s approach blends acupuncture, herbal medicine, and patient education to help individuals understand their health patterns, achieve hormonal balance, and restore overall vitality. He provides care in both English and French.

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After graduating from a university of traditional Chinese Medicine and obtaining the qualification of TCM practitioner, Olivia has been practicing in a private TCM clinic and a comprehensive TCM and Western medical clinic for 10 years oversea. Clinical diagnosis and treatment are conducted by applying the syndrome differentiation and treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine, combined with acupuncture and physical therapy, to stimulate specific acupoints, improve the local or overall state of qi and blood, and alleviate various sub-health conditions and chronic pains, such as cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, sciatica, gastrointestinal diseases, allergic rhinitis, acne, gynecological diseases (including irregular menstruation, infertility, etc.), insomnia, anxiety, and other problems. In addition to acupuncture for disease treatment, I are also proficient in acupuncture for beauty and weight management. We help clients regulate the liver and kidneys, balance endocrine, promote metabolism, and assist patients in treating diseases, delaying aging, and maintaining a good body shape. At the same time, we provide nutritional treatment suggestions, lifestyle guidance, disease prevention, and comprehensive conditioning.

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Soroush is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who helps individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related challenges through evidence-based, collaborative care. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), he provides a safe, inclusive space for healing and growth. Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, or coping strategies, he meets you where you are—with compassion and clinical expertise.

Holding master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Healthcare Leadership, Soroush combines academic excellence with years of hands-on experience in both research and clinical care. As an immigrant himself, he brings a deep sense of empathy and cultural understanding to his work, guided by warmth, respect, and genuine curiosity about each client’s story.

Outside of his practice, Soroush finds balance through fitness, reading psychology, and continuous self-growth.

In-person and virtual sessions are available in English and Farsi.

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