Vancouver Wellness Pop-Up: Candle-Lit Acupuncture & Queer Poetry Reading

Join ALIGN for a wellness pop-up event :) Get to know about ear seeds & acupuncture, enjoy herbal tea, and read some queer poetry!
About this Event

Hello friends and future friends:

ALIGN is so excited to invite you to this event to learn more about the health benefits of acupuncture with some queer poetry reading!

Upon your check-in, you can enjoy housemade herbal tea and snacks in a comfortable reception area.

The chat (~10 mins): You'll be guided into a room to have a chance to sit down briefly with our registered acupuncturist Golian, to go over what's bothering you and what you want to focus on.

The treatment (~25 mins): Your event ticket ($25) already includes a relaxing ear seed treatment. *If you'd like to include acupuncture needles, you can opt in for an extra $25.

The mingling (anytime by 8 pm): grab a queer poetry book, read and relax, and chat with the group if you feel like it. If you are an introvert or just don't feel the energy of socializing, we can set up a private room for you upon request :)

*If you have insurance, the $25 ticket and the optional needles (extra $25) are both fully insurance-billable, so it’s a great way to get the full treatment with essentially no extra out-of-pocket cost. (You will be provided with a receipt, or we can do direct billing for you on the spot).

Afterward: We’re heading down to Sunset Beach at 8:00 PM for a casual hangout. You're more than welcome to join or call it a night!

This is a recurring monthly event for people who are: 1) curious about how acupuncture can help improve your health and looking for an easy start; 2) health-conscious and love to connect with other like-minded people to build a community together; 3) experiencing financial hardship and looking for additional medical attention; 4) want wellness with a focus on QTBIPOC inclusiveness and gender-affirming care.

Please note: ALIGN requires your consent to provide you with any treatment, which means an appointment with a consent form you will need to sign before your treatment starts. You can also just come in to chill with us and ask questions before committing!

Spaces are limited so everyone gets enough 1-on-1 time for their consultation. Save your spot by RSVPing! Drop-in is also welcome, but please come before 6:30 pm to ensure we have enough space for you. We strongly recommend booking ahead, though!

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
stack appointments and indoor socials
🕑: 08:00 PM
beach hang in Sunset Beach