What Our Clients Are Saying

At the heart of my practice is a deep commitment to listening, understanding, and walking alongside each person on their unique journey to wellness. These stories are more than just kind words—they are testaments to the power of functional medicine, root-cause healing, and the transformative results that come from being truly heard and supported.

Whether you’re here looking for answers, hope, or simply a sign that healing is possible, I invite you to read the experiences shared by those who’ve trusted me with their care. Their journeys speak to the possibility of a healthier, more vibrant life—and they might just inspire your own.

Acne & Infertility to Clear Glowing Skin and Motherhood

"Sugandhi is a true healer. She has helped me immensely - I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. Sugandhi helped clear my acne and balance my skin, she helped regulate my periods and helped me get pregnant. Sugandhi is helping my body reach optimal health, and most importantly she is helping me to understand, respect and love my body and myself. Not only is she talented but she is such a warm, kind, thoughtful, lovely, knowledgeable and professional individual. I highly recommend seeing her if you are looking to improve your health and wellness in any way!"

-Vanessa L. Nanaimo, BC

Shedding Excess Pounds and Defeating Brain Fog and PCOS

"Sugandhi is an amazing practitioner. I have had amazing results under her treatment. She has helped me to significantly reduce chronic pain, increase my mobility, and has helped me to stop taking several prescription medications, including regular anti-histamine use, and birth control for hormone regulation. Her approach regarding what needs to be tested and how to proceed based on results are rigorous, thoughtful, and reasonable. She is incredibly knowledgeable and insightful, and she is also delightful as a person. I highly recommend her."

Christie, Iowa

Transforming fatigue and dull skin to energy for a master's and skin compliments

"Working with Sugandhi has been one of the most transformative experiences of my healing journey. I came to her with cystic acne, gut issues, fatigue, and a deep need for personalized care. Her holistic approach—rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and functional medicine—combined with her genuine compassion, completely changed my relationship with my body. She listened deeply, created thoughtful protocols, and supported me every step of the way with structure, wisdom, and heart. My skin has significantly cleared, my energy is back, and I finally feel in balance. Sugandhi is a true healer—and I’m so grateful our paths crossed."

Moyra, BC

"Sugandhi is a great practitioner! Her attuned listening skills allow her to understand the underlying causes and issues. She’s helped me to improve my health and well-being. I highly recommend her!♥️"

Addie

"Sugandhi’s ability to both hold space and discern the necessary treatment method through careful examination and direct yet gentle questioning is unparalleled in my experience with both acupuncturists and healing practitioners. Throughout the course of many sessions with her, I have been able to regain a foundation of stability and self-regulation. Sugandhi’s keen sense of holistic medicine and her intuitive approach have illuminated the aspects of mind, body, and spirit which call to be integrated for my overall well-being. By working with her the path to initiating and realizing my own healing process has become abundantly clear. Thank you Sugandhi."

Sean

"Sugandhi is one of the loveliest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I had never done acupuncture before and was a bit nervous at the idea of needles but thanks to Sugandhi's gentle hand, professionalism, and wonderful personality it quickly became the most relaxing part of my week. I cannot express how highly I recommend working with her."

Kristen

"I have been receiving support from Sugandhi over the last two years for a number of chronic ailments. Every one of Sugandhi's treatments have brought significant relief and on-going healing benefits. Her method is gentle, highly skilled and effective, and her compassionate manner facilities the deeper layers of the healing process. She treats the system as a whole, and helped me see the connection between physical and muscular pain, emotional holding patterns and underlying deficiencies and imbalances with the organs. She recommends herbal, diet, stretching and other lifestyle advice that was extremely helpful. Sugandhi is a knowledgeable and gifted healer and I would highly recommend her to anyone."

Grace

"I’ve been seeing Sugandhi over the last two years for cosmetic acupuncture and support for fatigue and low energy. After just a few treatments, I noticed significant improvements in my skin’s appearance. I had a more youthful glow and decreased lines around the mouth, jawline and forehead. My complexion also cleared! I’m very impressed how Sugandhi treated my whole body, not just the face, how she listened to all of my health concerns and how she balanced my request for cosmetic acupuncture with what my body needed health-wise. After each treatment, I felt re-energized, balanced and relaxed. I whole-heartedly recommend Sugandhi. You won’t be disappointed!"

Susanna

"Sugandhi has helped me enormously with Parkinson's disease. I don’t know what I would do without her treatments! She has treated me with both general and scalp acupuncture. I have received acupuncture since I was 10 years old. Sugandhi stands out in so many ways. Her needle technique is flawless. She listens deeply to my concerns and addresses my immediate symptoms as well as overall health. Sugandhi always wants to learn so she has even pursued more specialized training to help me with the Parkinson’s. I could not ask for more in a doctor."

Prana

"Sugandhi is a wizard. After fighting a tenacious cold that refused to budge for 2 weeks I received an acupuncture treatment. Afterwards, Sugandhi predicted the cold would get worse for a day and then recede. Right on cue the symptoms increased the next day but then quickly moved through my system. One day later the cold was almost completely gone. After one more treatment there was no trace of the cold whatsoever. The diet and lifestyle suggestions she gave after reading my pulse were spot on. There’s been an obvious increase in my energy levels after following her advice. This was my first experience with acupuncture but by no means will it be my last. Sugandhi is gentle and compassionate while also being very confident and efficient in her craft. If you get the opportunity for a treatment from her then I suggest you jump at the chance!"

Chris

"I have been seeing Sugandhi for the last few years for various complaints and her treatments have helped me so much – both physically and emotionally. I have had lots of acupuncture in my life and I have to say that the results from Sugandhi’s treatments are really the best! She has a very special gift as a practitioner of Chinese Medicine.

During stressful times, sessions with Sugandhi were truly a lifeline to keep me centered and afloat! Her skill and compassionate approach allow my nervous system to relax on a deep level. Truly a gift!"

Felicia

"Sugandhi's work has helped me so much. Among other health issues, I have severe digestive problems that my MD said most likely won't change. After a series of treatments with Sugandhi my digestion has improved! Not only that, i am more peaceful and overall, my body is getting stronger. Sugandhi's loving and intuitive nature enhances her comprehensive knowledge and acupuncture skills. This synchronicity brings her treatments "out of the box" to attune to the varying needs of my body. No 2 treatments are the same! Her loving heart comes thru every single time and i love being in her capable hands."

Melanie

"Recently my back spasmed really badly and I was stuck in bed for about 10 days. My wife forced me to go and see Sugandhi - which I semi-reluctantly did. Not because I thought she wouldn't be good, but because I thought "I don't need that stuff, I'll be fine." Anyways long story short, I went in semi-limping being unable to carry a small bag and came out walking! Sugandhi is really amazing, she is kind, precise, smart, and very caring. She made me feel totally comfortable getting needles and cupping - I felt WONDERFUL afterwards. I have kept going regularly every since then, even when I'm feeling good, because each treatment is like a wonderful tune up. Don't hesitate, just go see her."

Gilad

A Functional Medicine Journey

From acne and fatigue, to glowing skin and even energy...A 5-month Journey with Moyra

Before I met Sugandhi, I was deep into my own healing journey—one that had spanned years of research, diets, books, and podcasts. I was dealing with painful, cystic, hormonal acne, persistent food allergies, painful periods, brain fog, fatigue that required daily naps, and frustrating gut issues like constipation. I had made some progress on my own, but I could tell I was missing a key piece—a personalized approach that could address the unique imbalances in my body, mind, and lifestyle.

Then, through what I can only describe as divine timing (and a lucky Google search), I found Sugandhi.

From our very first interaction, she created a digital space that felt safe, warm, and deeply supportive. Even though we met online, her presence was immediately felt. I was late to our first session, and she was gracious, kind, and completely present. She listened—truly listened—to my story with a calm, non-judgmental demeanor that immediately put me at ease. I knew then that I had found someone special.

Sugandhi’s approach is unlike anything I’ve experienced. She brings together the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the science of functional medicine, and the presence of a true healer. Beyond her credentials, she has the rare gift of deep, compassionate listening. She takes a whole-person approach—considering my emotional landscape, lifestyle, history, and evolving needs, not just my symptoms. Each protocol she has created has been tailored specifically to me, informed not only by my intake forms, but by everything I’d shared through our unfolding conversations on Zoom and WhatsApp. She has an incredible ability to remember and reference past details with ease, integrating my story into our sessions and her recommendations. Her depth of attentiveness has made me feel profoundly cared for and seen.

We meet bi-monthly for 45-minute Zoom calls, but her support extends far beyond that. She welcomes updates and questions via WhatsApp, often responding quickly and always with care. Her support hasn’t stopped at addressing physical symptoms—she celebrates my wins (big and small), validates my emotional experience, and gently guides and reassures me through the hard days (which have been many). Her level of consistent, whole-hearted support is rare and invaluable.

Her encouragement, her joy in my progress, her belief in my body’s ability to heal—it has all given me the confidence and structure I have needed to make meaningful, lasting changes. No one could do the work for me, but my progress wouldn’t have happened without her.

Working with Sugandhi, I’ve experienced transformational shifts in both my body and mindset. My chronic symptoms—brain fog, fatigue, constipation—are for the most part gone. I have steady energy, daily and healthy digestion, and my skin has cleared up significantly. My periods are far more manageable. I've made great strides toward healing my gut dysbiosis (which I now understand was central to many of my symptoms), and I’ve reintroduced foods I once couldn’t tolerate. I’ve even experienced some weight loss—not a goal, but a welcome sign of my body returning to balance.

One of the biggest mindset shifts has been learning to view symptoms—especially acne—not as something to fight, but as messages from my body. Sugandhi helped me understand how to listen to these messages, respond with love, and offer myself care rather than criticism.

This journey hasn’t been easy—but it has been empowering. Sugandhi gave me the roadmap, and I committed to walking it. I’ve changed how I eat, how I talk to and view my body, and how I move through each day. Her protocols gave me the structure I needed; her care gave me the courage to follow through.

One thing I deeply appreciate is how she brings not only knowledge and presence but also practicality and compassion to every aspect of healing—including finances. Healing can be costly, especially after years of trial and error, but Sugandhi has worked with me to reduce unnecessary supplement costs and avoid waste. She only recommends what’s truly needed and finds ways to use up what I already have. After years of spending on generalized approaches that didn’t work, it’s a relief to invest in support that’s tailored and effective.

Sugandhi embodies so many qualities of a great practitioner: calm, warm, deeply present, intuitive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She holds safe space while also holding the full picture of my healing story—always integrating it back into our sessions with clarity and care. Her strength lies not only in what she knows, but in how she listens, how she shows up, and how she partners with you on the path to wellness.

I’m still on my healing journey, and I know I’ll stay committed because of the wisdom, structure, and genuine celebration Sugandhi brings to our work.

If you are searching for someone to walk beside you in your healing—someone who blends science and soul, precision and heart—Sugandhi is that person. She is a shining light, just as her business name suggests. Working with her has been one of the greatest gifts of my life, and I hope you give yourself the same.

Teaching

“Sugandhi was an incredible blessing to my studies at PRC. There was something about her energy that was perfect as an educator. I loved that she practices majority of the time not in Canada, built genuine connections with the students, and was supportive to our learning. It was a variety to the clinical team we needed. I'm very proud to have learned under her and look forward to seeing how I develop my practice with her influences. If she comes back to town, she is a must have addition to the team! ”

"I love Sugandhi! I knew from the first class that she was going to be a very well rounded comprehensive teacher. Our class is at 3:45-7 on a Friday but its still so worth it to attend because she's such a great teacher. "

"Sugandhi has an ability to present the class material in a way that is approachable to everyone's level. I am happy to be in this course."

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