Dr. Michelle Poirier comes to Kamloops after studying and practicing Chiropractic Medicine in Oregon since 2019. As a former Registered Dietitian and competitive athlete she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her background to her patients.

Her focus is to help you restore and maximize your mobility, reduce pain and get you back to enjoying the activities you love most.

Her treatments incorporate a variety of techniques with focus on muscle, ligament and tendon applications, various physical therapy modalities, strengthening, and chiropractic manipulation.

In her spare time, you will often find Michelle on trail runs, hiking, camping, gardening and enjoying the outdoors with her two pups.

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Jessica is passionate about educating her clients in order to empower them to make lifestyle changes that bring balance into their lives for long lasting results. She believes in addressing the root cause and simplifying the process so healthy eating feels more intuitive. Her priority is to help her clients heal and achieve their health goals.

Having developed hormonal and digestive issues in her early twenties, Jessica was called to deepen her knowledge of nutrition and seek further education. Through her own experience, she has an understanding of the difficulties of implementing those changes to your lifestyle and believes in the value of having the proper guidance.

Jessica completed a 3 year diploma from Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, which is the most comprehensive on-site program in North America. She studied both Western and Eastern food philosophies and resonated with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic diet therapy due to their recognition of everyone’s unique constitution.

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Alec was born and raised in Kamloops, British Columbia. From an early age he grew a passion for sports, playing soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming and golf. From this passion for physical activity, he grew his interest in the human body. Before his journey into massage therapy, Alec worked in the construction industry for most of his young adulthood. He understands the struggle of aches and pains after a hard day’s work.

Alec graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, BC in 2020. His treatment style includes Swedish massage, Myofasical Release, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular therapy, Trigger Point Release, Joint Mobilization’s and Active/Passive stretching. He believes that everyone deserves to live a pain free life, and with a proper therapeutic approach and self care, anyone can achieve this goal.

Outside of work you can find Alec spending time with friends and family, playing a round of golf or enjoying the lakes and mountains.

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Natalie graduated from Vancouver Career College in August of 2022, and recently successfully completed her board exams! She is very excited to begin her career as a registered massage therapist and is currently accepting new patients. She will be available for appointments Tuesday to Saturday from 11am -6pm. Natalie has always had a passion for helping others that started at very young age, and has been working as a wellness massage practitioner for many years. Natalie’s number one priority is patient care, customizing treatments to each individual to best suit their needs. She is thrilled to be sharing her passion through massage therapy with the patients of Vital Point!

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Kristina Adams is deeply honoured to be carrying on the Vital Point Acupuncture and Massage clinic started by Jennifer Larsen over 15 years ago.

Kristina graduated from Pacific Rim College in April 2017 and became a Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMA of British Columbia shortly after. Her interest in alternative health care began at a young age when she experienced various health issues that western medicine didn’t have the answers to.

She studied Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, BC, and later at Pacific Rim College in Victoria. Here she learned directly from Doctors of Chinese Medicine, studying gynaecology, dermatology, internal medicine, paediatrics, tuina massage, and advanced orthopaedic acupuncture.

After graduating from Pacific Rim, Kristina travelled to Japan where she had the amazing opportunity to train in Shiatsu massage, enjoy plenty of powder skiing, and immerse herself in Japanese culture and customs. From Japan she moved to Australia, where she mentored for one year at a fertility acupuncture clinic on the Gold Coast.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and holistic healthcare has truly grown into a passion for her, she is continually learning, growing, and finding ways to better help people heal and have affordable access to healthcare. She is currently studying to become a registered herbalist and is very happy to be serving the communities of Kamloops and Sun Peaks Resort.


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Cheryl Kinshella completed her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta in 2008 after compeleting a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Northern British Columbia. She pursued additional training since completion of her degree and uses that knowledge to provide an integrative Physiotherapy experience. She continues to study trauma, the nervous system, social justice, integrative medicine, yoga, and mindfulness practices.

She treats in a holistic manner, utilizing Physiotherapy assessment in collaboration with movement therapy, lifestyle management, sleep hygiene, injury recovery, chronic disease management, and trauma. Cheryl understands each person has a different path to healing and customizes each treatment plan to the individual. She schedules all appointments on an hourly basis (unless otherwise discussed) with time between sessions to allow you space and time to receive a unique, holistic, patient-centered approach.

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Chyanne completed her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary, Alberta.

Being raised in the integrated community of Nelson, BC she learnt from a young age how important it is to prioritize health and wellness. After having a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic in high school, Chyanne turned to alternative medicine to help recover and heal her body, which inspired her passion in the field of Eastern Medicine.

She prioritizes finding the root cause of dysfunction within the body, starting with a detailed intake to tailor a treatment plan specifically to your individual needs. She is passionate about holding an open space of communication to thoroughly understand your health goals and takes a holistic approach in clinic incorporating treatments that support you physically, mentally and emotionally.

Alongside acupuncture she utilizes cupping/gua sha, electrotherapy and/or diet/lifestyle recommendations when needed.

Her goal is to educate and support her patients along their journey in healing, restoring balance and harmony within the body. She is continuously taking new courses, learning more techniques and expanding her knowledge on conditions.

Outside of clinic, she enjoys spending her time outdoors, hiking and camping with her australian shepherd, golfing in the summers and in the gym strength training and taking hot yoga classes in the winter.

She is excited to meet you and work together on your health!

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