Acuity Acupuncture

Acuity Acupuncture Owen Parnell is an Acupuncturist and Visual Artist from Victoria, BC. I love the purposefulness and the creativity of this work.

I grew up in Victoria, and have had lived experience of eastern healing arts since childhood. In my early 20’s, fresh out of art school, I enrolled to study acupuncture, as I figured it would be good to know and apply to the rest of my life. Near the end of my studies, my daughter was born, and I began the hustle of a budding clinician and entrepreneur. Six years later I feel confident to meet wha

t comes, and help a broad spectrum of people in reaching their health goals. I view patient comfort and trust as an essential element of a good treatment, and modify my approach to suit the unique physiology, temperament and circumstances of each patient. I can be gentle or strong in my methods depending on what suits you best. My ultimate goal is to improve my patients quality of life as much as possible. I want you to be liberated in a sense, from physical pain, restricted movement, self imposed limitations, or whatever it is that ails you. If you tell me you hate your job, I will encourage you to consider your options. I employ the classical approaches of acupuncture, massage, cupping, guasha, conversation and counsel, lifestyle recommendations. I also use some tools not so common to acupuncturists, Laser therapy AKA PBMT (photobiomodulation therapy), and toksen (thai hammer massage). Outside of the clinic, I am blessed to co-parent my young daughter. I have a background in visual arts, and maintain a slow but steady visual art and martial arts practice. It’s an honour and privilege to be of service in this way. Thank you for considering me as a helper on your path.

10,000 ish needles later. :)
08/27/2026

10,000 ish needles later. :)

Come and see me at the moss street paint in tomorrow! (SAT JULY 18TH 11-4)I'm set up art booth #132Between May street a...
07/18/2026

Come and see me at the moss street paint in tomorrow! (SAT JULY 18TH 11-4)
I'm set up art booth #132
Between May street and George, just infront of 107 Moss Street!

I've got some artworks never before seem by human eyes! 👁!

It ended up being "bring your dad and daughter to work day"I'm so fortunate to call these two my family! Thank Poppy (AK...
07/16/2026

It ended up being "bring your dad and daughter to work day"
I'm so fortunate to call these two my family! Thank Poppy (AKA Anthony) for the weird and sincere roots, not to mention all the love kindness and support he consistently gives. Thank Mana for the delight, the play, and purpose you give my life. ❤️

05/12/2026

Communities Acu/ NADA FUNdraiser tonight! 7pm Empire Herbal
💯% proceeds to Umbrella Society!

8 years of acupunking today!Thank you everyone who has recieved treatment, and helped me learn ongoingly. It's an honou...
05/02/2026

8 years of acupunking today!

Thank you everyone who has recieved treatment, and helped me learn ongoingly. It's an honour and privilege to be trusted with your care!

I'm grateful for all of these exchanges where hopefully we both come out ahead and feel good about it. I hope in the next 8 years that I will continue to hone the craft, with the help of each willing patient, to learn to listen deeper, and help as many as I can as much as I can while having a good time! We'll see what that looks like bit I'm leaning more into Laser and photobiomodulation therapy, low barrier care such as community acu and NADA, and finding ways to see that treatment is accessible to those who need it.

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In retrospect, I realize I neglected to mention some very important influences. My colleagues, teachers, mentors, and friends, not to mention everyone over the millennia who have contributed this medicine. We are standing on the shoulders of giants, and may the gift of this medicine continue to expand and reach all who may benefit from it. I've been priveleged to learn from many who've studied longer, harder, and differently from me. They've inspired me to continue to learn and grow. To ground and expand the horizons of what is possible and what healing really is.

Special mentions to Nikki Manzie, Aaron Banfield, Jonah Chin, Lina Kim, Dr. Ganglin Yin, Dr. Jing Zhang, Dr. Zhiguang Hu, Dr. Carly Youlton, Feo Mongin, Neil Anderson, Otis Bell, Dr. Jess Millman, David Arnold, David Shaw, Michael Hall, Mak Washizu, Allan Shoen, and many many more!*
More to come!
Thank you!

Now offering Laser eye therapy. Triggering a biological response in the optic nerve by cooking it with specialized near ...
04/01/2026

Now offering Laser eye therapy.
Triggering a biological response in the optic nerve by cooking it with specialized near infrared frequencies, so as not too trigger a blink response. Come see what's possible!
Blinding deals on treatment packages!
100% off your vision!
Guaranteed results!


Address

1AB/1258 Esquimalt Road
Victoria, BC
V9A3P3

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30pm - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 11:30am
Saturday 11am - 3:30pm

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