Acupuncture at Impulse Sport Therapeutics - West Van location

Hi Folks!

Just sending a shout out that I'll be heading back to practice beginning Monday, March 6th at Impulse Sport Therapeutics! My bio and schedule will be up on the website in the near future and I will be taking appointments Mondays, 11-6.


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