
About
Breanna Johnston (Bre) is a soon-to-be registered acupuncture practitioner based in Victoria, BC—on the traditional, unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples, also known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. A recent graduate of Pacific Rim College’s Diploma of Acupuncture program, she graduated magna cum laude and is currently a student member of the CCHPBC. Bre will be writing her board exams in October 2025. As a student member, she is currently able to see patients at the Pacific Rim College clinic throughout the summer 2025 term.
With a lived understanding of chronic illness and care systems, Bre brings a unique perspective to her evolving practice. She is especially interested in supporting people with complex, chronic, and under-recognized conditions—such as ME/CFS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos/Hypermobility Syndromes, chronic pain, Lyme disease, and Long COVID—through a trauma-informed and patient-centered lens.
Their approach draws from both Classical and Traditional Chinese Medicine, integrating diagnostic tools like pulse and tongue analysis with hands-on techniques such as cupping, gua sha, and tuina. Bre is currently developing skills in neuro-rehabilitative acupuncture and NADA-style auricular protocols for trauma and addiction support.
Having navigated the healthcare system from both sides—as a long-time patient and now a practitioner-in-training—Bre is passionate about reimagining what care can feel like: accessible, collaborative, and grounded in dignity. They welcome patients of all backgrounds—whether you're managing complex, chronic conditions or seeking support for acute pain or stress. She is also interested in future collaborations that center inclusive, justice-rooted models of care.
Bre’s practice strives to affirm and welcome LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, neurodivergent folks, and people living with disabilities. They are committed to practicing care that is rooted in respect, consent, and collaboration—and are continually learning how to make their work more accessible and inclusive. While the student clinic setting has accessibility limitations, Bre works to meet each person with presence and care.
She acknowledges the responsibilities that come with offering care on Indigenous land and is committed to learning how to do so in ways that honour Indigenous sovereignty and healing traditions. In alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, Bre is dedicated to practicing in ways that respect Indigenous healing knowledges, support cultural safety, and recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization on health outcomes. This includes a commitment to self-education, humility, and listening—within and beyond the treatment space.
Outside the clinic, they write about chronic illness, pain, and the ethics of care. Bre finds inspiration in the forests of Vancouver Island, the quiet magic of Miyazaki films, and the experimental music scene—spaces that nourish her commitment to creative expression and community-rooted healing.
Recent Training
Diploma of Acupuncture - Pacific Rim College 2025 [including 525+ hours of clinical training]
Additional Workshops taken in 2024-2025:
Ethics in the Treatment of Trauma Survivors – with Acupuncturists Without Borders
Master Tung's Points (beginner series) – with Susan Johnson
Applied Channel Theory – with Jason Robertson
Focused on classical physiology, palpation-based diagnosis, and channel differentiation
Scalp Acupuncture for Neurological & Psychosomatic Disorders – with Suzanne Robidoux
Orthopedic Acupuncture: Upper and Lower Extremities – with Rory Sandstone (Flying Crane Institute)
Emphasis on integrating modern fascial research with classical Chinese medicine
Stroke Treatment with Tung Acupuncture (webinar)– with Ivan Zavala
Chinese Medicine Dermatology – with Mazin Al-Khafaji
Upcoming training:
Level One Certification with the Neuroacupuncture Institute
Vikki Reynolds’ Workshop on Justice-Doing & Rhizomatic Care – Focus on ethics, care collectives, and non-hierarchical practice
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