Christopher graduated from the Okanagan College of Massage Therapy in 1997. Before moving to Victoria and joining Cedar Hill Sports Therapy Clinic, Christopher gained valuable experience working with a variety of clients and musculoskeletal problems in Calgary, Whistler, and Vancouver. An accomplished competitive athlete in high school and university, Christopher carried his interest in athletics forward naturally to working as a sports massage therapist.

Today, Chris has the pleasure of working with a wide range of clients. While he enjoys working with athletes of the highest caliber, he is motivated to treat and engage with active-minded clients regardless of their physical goals. Christopher’s approach to treating the body is constantly evolving. An interest in attending ongoing professional courses keeps him challenged and up to date on new treatment techniques. Currently, he employs deep tissue release, IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation) alongside myofascial and joint mobilisation techniques to achieve improved soft tissue balance and health in his clients.

Christopher and his wife Stephanie, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, have travelled to Africa and Venezuela to provide volunteer services in rural, third world communities. Christopher has been terminally afflicted with “the travel bug” and, when not working, may be found indulging in the pursuit of happiness through windsurfing, kiteboarding and photography with Stephanie and their daughter, Shae, here on the Island and around the world.

Christopher graduated from the Okanagan College of Massage Therapy in 1997. Before moving to Vict... Read More

Stephanie Curran graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver in 2000 with a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma. Stephanie furthered her studies with advanced acupuncture training in China, where she completed a hospital internship program.

Stephanie has been in private practice in Victoria since 2000 and founded the Elements of Health Centre in 2006. She has devoted much of her practice to treating women’s health issues and has completed many specialized courses in the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating reproductive and pregnancy conditions. Stephanie obtained her fellowship with the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) in 2009 and is one of eight Canadians holding this designation.

Stephanie is open in sharing her own personal experience with infertility, click here to read more about her journey.

Passionate about working with women throughout their pregnancies, Stephanie has completed doula training as well as extensive TCM course work in obstetrics. During the years that she attended births, Stephanie integrated acupuncture and labour support in both home and hospital settings.

Stephanie has a strong background in treating musculoskeletal conditions and spent the first three years of her practice working at the Cedar Hill Sports Therapy Clinic. Stephanie is a past instructor at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Victoria, where she taught a course in blending both eastern and western sciences to treat sports injuries and soft tissue pathologies.

As a long-time practitioner of meditation and yoga, Stephanie threads mindfulness teachings into her treatment sessions. Along with maintaining a daily practice, she attends annual meditation retreats and meets weekly with a meditation group in her community. She has completed teacher training course work in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (with Jon Kabat-Zinn), Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting, Listening Mothers and Mindful Schools. As a parent, Stephanie is deeply moved and inspired to share the benefits of mindfulness with children, families and her community. She leads a weekly meditation group in Victoria called “Mindful Mamas”, 8 week MBSR courses for educators in local school districts and weekend workshops for birth preparation called “The Mind in Labour”. She also co-facilitates a Postpartum Mindfulness Group (MSP funded) in our Public Health Unit. Stephanie is a past board member with the BC Association of Living Mindfully (BCALM) and is passionate about leading presentations and supporting mindfulness initiatives in her community.

Stephanie and her husband Chris, a registered massage therapist, have traveled to East Africa and Venezuela to volunteer and provide health services in rural, third world communities. When not working, Stephanie enjoys playing guitar, windsurfing, camping and exploring the beach with Chris, her daughter Shae and their lovely dog Bodhi.

Stephanie Curran graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vanc... Read More

Harris began his academic journey at the University of Calgary, earning a degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy with a strong focus on East Asian traditions and the Chinese language. His interest in Chinese medicine led him to Victoria, British Columbia, where he immersed himself in the five-year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Fuelled by curiosity and a deep respect for the tradition, Harris continued his studies in China, completing advanced clinical training and internships at the Anhui University of Chinese Medicine and the affiliated hospitals of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. These formative experiences grounded his understanding in the classical theories and holistic principles that continue to guide his practice.

With a passion that grows year after year, Harris stays actively engaged in learning from respected teachers and colleagues around the world. His approach blends technical skill with genuine compassion. Each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to meet the individual needs of his patients, fostering a therapeutic environment that encourages meaningful clinical progress and allows healing and transformation to unfold naturally.

Since first joining the Elements of Health Centre in 2007, Harris has developed a clinical focus in reproductive and hormonal health, while also working extensively with complex and chronic conditions. His practice supports patients navigating fertility and assisted reproductive treatments (IVF, IUI), pelvic pain, vulvodynia and vestibulitis, PCOS, endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, menstrual irregularities, menopause, and autoimmune thyroid disorders. He also works with digestive concerns, prostatitis, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and stress-related conditions. Some of the individuals Harris treats are managing difficult-to-diagnose conditions or persistent patterns that haven’t responded to other forms of care. Drawing on the rich heritage of Classical Chinese medicine, Harris offers an holistic and individualized approach, providing new insights and therapeutic pathways that support lasting change.

In addition to his clinical work, Harris is deeply committed to the preservation and development of Chinese medicine. He has contributed extensively to the College of Chinese Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC), including work on national licensing exams, school program audits, and regulatory initiatives. His research experience includes a pilot study on acupuncture for vulvar pain (Journal of Sexual Medicine), a trial on acupuncture’s stress-reducing effects during IVF (Fertility and Sterility), and consultation on a randomized controlled study exploring acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Outside the clinic, Harris enjoys life on the West Coast with his wife and son. Whether on a bike, board, boat, or trail, they take every opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature together.

I love what I do and I look forward to the opportunity to share it with you

Harris began his academic journey at the University of Calgary, earning a degree in Religious Stu... Read More

Stefanie Miska (she/her) began her studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Victoria and completed her five year Doctor of TCM diploma at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, BC in 2014.

Stefanie has been in private practice since 2015 in Victoria in a wide variety of clinical settings before focusing her practice on reproductive health. Having dedicated the majority of her practice to supporting her patients in growing their families or navigating complex reproductive challenges, she has continued her education and treatment expertise with specialized courses and mentorship.

Stefanie has a special interest in treating preconception care, fertility treatment support, pregnancy loss, endometriosis, PCOS, and hypothalamic amenorrhea. In addition to these, she is experienced in supporting stress and anxiety, migraine headaches, musculoskeletal pain, and menopause.

Passionate about travel, Stefanie spent time between graduation and starting her practice offering acupuncture at yoga retreats in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Mexico. She has completed her doula training through Mothering Touch and previously ran a postpartum nourishment support business for new parents. Stefanie completed her 200hr yoga teacher training in Mexico in 2015, and has attended many courses in breath work facilitation and for a number of years offered breath work circles for her patients and community.

Outside of the clinic Stefanie enjoys playing on her Div 3 soccer team, participating in masters swimming, hiking PKOLS, camping, surfing in Tofino, and exploring the beach with her partner and young daughter.

Stefanie Miska (she/her) began her studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Canadian Colleg... Read More