Meg has a particular interest in TMJ and jaw tension, headaches, and the connection between stress and persistent pain. She also offers facial acupuncture and buccal massage in Yaletown, incorporating these techniques into treatments when they are a good fit.
Meg also works with people navigating chronic or persistent health concerns, including digestive issues, hormonal changes, and stress-related symptoms.
Her approach is gentle, whole-person, and tailored to what each person needs that day.
Meg’s path to acupuncture was shaped by both movement and burnout. As a young dancer, she learned early how the body moves, how much it can do, and what happens when it is pushed too hard. Later, years working in the insurance industry exposed her to the other extreme: long hours, a sedentary career, and the kind of stress that slowly starts showing up in the body. Those experiences sparked her curiosity about the relationship between the nervous system, movement, and the whole person, ultimately leading her to acupuncture.
A Registered Acupuncturist with the CCHPBC and a UBC graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Meg has advanced training in Balance System acupuncture, facial acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, gua sha, cupping, and buccal massage.
Her approach is calm, collaborative, and practical. She believes treatment should help you feel more settled in your body, not like you’ve just added another thing to your to-do list.
About Me
Hi, I’m Saeedeh Shahbazi—though most know me as Nora. I’m a proud mom of two and a passionate Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with over a decade of hands-on experience. Balancing motherhood and running a wellness clinic isn’t always easy, but it’s deeply rewarding.
My path to manual therapy was personal. I originally studied French Translation and worked as a language instructor. But everything changed when I developed severe back pain while caring for my toddler. Conventional treatments offered little help, so I turned to manual therapy—and found lasting relief. That experience inspired me to pursue osteopathy and help others heal naturally.
I’ve since trained in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, earned my diploma from the National Academy of Osteopathy, and developed my own technique—Cranial Facial Osteopathy—to support clients with TMJ and headaches. I’ve also completed specialized training in infant care through Kindred Academy.
Today, I’m here to support your health journey—with a gentle, whole-body approach that not only relieves pain but helps prevent it.
