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Drift Acupuncture & Wellness offers clinical acupuncture in Britannia focused on measurable improvements in pain, sleep, hormone health, and nervous system regulation.
We specialize in TMJ and jaw disorders, headaches, migraines, stress-related conditions, burnout, and hormone health.
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Nicolas DeGirolamo
Nicolas is a Registered Massage Therapist with over four years of experience helping clients reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term wellness.
He works with a wide range of clients, including athletes, active individuals, youth, and desk workers experiencing muscular tension, postural strain, or movement restrictions. Nicolas specializes in treating the neck, shoulders, chest, hips, and posture-related dysfunction.
Each treatment is tailored to the individual’s goals, drawing from a variety of techniques including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, Swedish massage, hot stone therapy, and dynamic cupping. He believes that effective treatment starts with listening, clear communication, and building trust, creating personalized treatment plans designed to deliver lasting results.
Nicolas’ goal is simple: to help people move better, feel stronger, and return to the activities they enjoy with greater comfort and confidence.
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Dr. Kennedy English Dr. Ac, RMT + TCM
Dr. English graduated from The Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, completing a double major in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also a Registered Massage Therapist, having completed 2200 hours in an orthopaedic-focused massage therapy program.
Before entering Chinese Medicine, Dr. English spent years immersed in movement. She taught dance and worked as a personal trainer, building a strong foundation in biomechanics, joint mechanics, strength training, and movement pattern assessment , these skills shape how she evaluates and treats patients.
Her clinical focus is on head, neck, and jaw conditions, including TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction, migraines, headaches, and whiplash injuries. She also treats anxiety, depression, and digestive concerns. Treatment may include acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, ear seeds, and Chinese medicine diet therapy.
Dr. English approaches care through a structural lens, assessing how posture, muscle imbalance, movement compensation, and nervous system load contribute to pain and dysfunction. Her combined training in massage therapy, strength training, movement education, and acupuncture allows her to integrate manual therapy with needling strategies for comprehensive treatment planning.
Outside the clinic, you can find her cooking, spending time in nature, longboarding, biking, surfing whenever she can get near water, and walking dogs. Despite living on the prairies, she’ll take any opportunity to put her feet in the ocean.
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Kenzie Latham
(She/Her/Hers)
Kenzie is a student at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy (ACMT) in Calgary. Since moving to Calgary in 2018 to explore a new path in the healthcare field, she has developed a deep passion for understanding the human body and the healing potential of Massage Therapy. Currently, Kenzie is focusing on relaxation and Swedish massage techniques, using these modalities to help clients reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Her mission is to support individuals on their wellness journeys through a client-centered approach grounded in empathy, education, and evidence-based practice. Outside of her studies, Kenzie enjoys staying active through biking, walking, and spending time in nature—activities that help her stay grounded and energized, and that reflect her commitment to a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
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Dr. Ly Su-Hackett
Ly graduated from the College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2005, studied medical acupuncture at McMaster University in 2008; her thirst for traditional Chinese medicine grew, drawing her to pursue further studies at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2011 in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Program. She has experience in but not limited to, working with children as young as 9 months old to geriatric age groups in care of post-surgical, fertility/prenatal/gynecological, Sports injury, anxiety/depression disorders, post stroke, cancer, and digestive issues. Integrating her combined work experience and education permits her to share her knowledge of self-care, self-nurturing, educational workshops through webinars, teaching in clinical settings and one on one tailored instructional nutritional and remedial exercise regimes.
Ly incorporates multifaceted modalities to enhance the longevity of her treatments. A session with her will transcend your health to an optimizing level of function.
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Dr. Stephanie Yip Dr.Ac + TCM
Dr. Stephanie Yip is a licensed Doctor Acupuncture who practices Traditional Chinese Medicine with over a decade of clinical experience. She graduated from the four-year Doctorate program at the Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in 2012 and passed the Alberta Acupuncture Registration Exams (AARE) in 2011. Since then, she has mentored under several respected local doctors and pursued advanced study across a wide range of health conditions. Dr. Yip specializes in Balance Method acupuncture, a lineage-based system passed down from master to student. This channel-based approach is best known for delivering fast, reliable relief from conditions such as musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, inflammation, and internal imbalances like hormonal issues, digestive disorders, and emotional distress. In addition to acupuncture, Dr. Yip draws from a broad toolkit to support her patients—using electroacupuncture, fire cupping, auricular therapy, gua sha, Chinese herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and tuning forks. She selects the modalities that best suit your unique presentation and health goals, ensuring each treatment is personalized and effective. She treats a full spectrum of conditions including women’s health, postpartum recovery, neuropathy, emotional and psychological health, stress management, and long-term wellness and longevity. Known for her grounded presence, strong clinical intuition, and clear communication, Dr. Yip creates a collaborative and supportive space where patients feel heard and cared for throughout their healing journey.
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