andrea penagos
R.TCM.P.
I’m Andrea Penagos, a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.) based in Victoria, BC with over 10 years of experience helping patients live their best, most vibrant lives.
My work centres on pain relief, fertility, menstrual health, stress management, and emotional regulation. I also offer cosmetic acupuncture and spa facials for glowy, radiant skin.
My practice is rooted in the belief that the body innately knows how to heal itself and can be supported through traditional modalities like acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, energy work, and self-care strategy.
Outside of the clinic, I enjoy walks along the Gorge with my rescue pup Archer, strength training, reading, cooking, travelling, watercolour painting, and exploring the outdoors.
I offer bilingual services in Spanish upon request. Se habla español.
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Diploma of Phytotherapy (Summa Cum Laude), Pacific Rim College, Victoria, British Columbia (2022)
Master's in Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yo San University, Los Angeles (2015)
Bachelors in International Relations (Cum Laude), Univeristy of Southern California, Los Angeles (2009)
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Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC)
Licensed Acupuncturist, California Acupuncture Board
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Integrative Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Mentorship with Dr. Laura Erlich
Integrative Approach for Common Fertility and Reproductive Disorders with Dr. Laura Erlich
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and the Art of TCM Integration with Dr. Laura Erlich
Acupressure and Acupuncture for Perinatal Care with Claudia Citkovitz
Conscious Postpartum: Assisting the Transition to Motherhood with Dr. Laura Erlich
Menopause & The 8 Extras with Dr. Laura Erlich & Yvonne Farrell
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Advanced Facial Acupuncture with Michelle Gellis, L.Ac.
Acupuncture Spa Facial Protocols with Sasha Ormiston
Acuregen Advanced Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture Core 1 & 2 with Amanda Shayle
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Psycho-Emotional Disorders and The Eight Extraordinary Vessels with Yvonne Farrell
The Disease of Our Time: Emotional Disorders with Heiner Fruehauf
Alchemical Acupuncture Mentorship with Lorie Eve Dechar
TCM Herbal Dermatology Course with Mazin Al-Khafaji
Get to know me
Authenticity and Values
Ideal Day:
A morning workout, a walk on the Gorge with my dog (coffee in hand), a morning shift at Opal with patients, an afternoon at the spa, and a dinner date with friends.
Dream Holiday:
Living my best life on the Mediterranean in Southern Spain or a Grecian island with great food and sea-side accommodations.
Where I See Myself in 5 Years:
I see myself healthy, active, well-travelled, and continuing to help patients live their best life.
Guiding Values:
Wellness, Community, Beauty, Peace
Wellness and Self-Care
Favourite Self-Care Habit:
The self-care habit I can’t live without is batch cooking because it saves me lots of time and ensures I eat healthy meals all week.Best Self-Care Expenditure:
My best self-care expenditures are the ones I use my healthcare benefits for - acupuncture, therapy, naturopathy, and chiropractic care.Best Wellness Buddy: My rescue dog Archer! We get our steps in together and meeting his needs meets my needs, too.
Best Way to Unwind:
My favourite way to unwind is walking my dog, watercolour painting, or immersing myself in water (the bath, the sea/ocean, a sauna, etc).
crafting beautiful, intentional experiences to enhance your wellness journey
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