•"For 20 years I have suffered with psoriasis. In 2003 I was diagnosed with psoriatic anthropy (arthritis) in my feet. Last fall (2008) it ballooned out of control. I had been prescribed every medication available and had been taking light treatment 2-3 times a week, which just seemed to be making it worse. It was red, hot, sore and embarrassing. My dermatologist recommended a very potent oral medication that, although may have worked, would also have significantly compromised my liver.
I had the pleasure of meeting and being trained by Rebekah McPhee when I first trained for my Occupational First Aid certification. I felt an immediate connection with her and was delighted when she was also my trainer for recertification two years later. At that time Rebekah was in the midst of completing her education in Chinese medicine and acupuncture. It was something I have always been intrigued with and when I ran into her one day she gave me her card. I kept that card in my wallet for a long time.
At the end of my rope emotionally and exhausted with coping with my worsening psoriasis, I called Rebekah. April 30 2009 was my first treatment. Six weeks later my arms were %95 clear and my legs 95% clear. My nails and scalp continue to improve. The constant ache in my feet is virtually gone.
I cannot express my appreciation enough. Rebekah has a calming spirit and gentle soul."
-Theresa Cownden-George
• "I went to see Rebekah for the intense burning pain in my back that had plagued me for a year. After going to a few doctors without relief, one doctor suggested acupuncture. Thank heavens I found Rebekah! Besides benefiting from her caring and calming energy, the acupuncture relieved the burning pain after only two treatments! And three weeks later, still very minimal pain and some days - No pain at all. I am so excited and grateful.
-Amazed and Happy, Diane Nissen
• I cannot say enough about Rebekah and the healing she has helped facilitate in my body. When I first began receiving treatment from her, I was 9 months clean and sober from 28 years of drug and alcohol abuse. My body was out of balance, my nervous system was still learning how to regulate and run smoothly and I needed help going deeper into the areas of my body that were holding blocked/stuck energy. I knew that Rebekah had experience working with others who had a past similar to mine, and I was both eager and excited to discover what Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture could do for me. Rebekah far exceeded my expectations.......
She takes the time to ask questions that play an important role in why one is seeking treatment....always listening and never rushing the process, she creates a loving and comfortable environment in which she gets to know the whole of the person of whom she is treating. Through her compassionate and wholehearted approach to her practice, Rebekah makes it possible for a space to open in which an individual can heal on all levels......mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Receiving regular acupuncture treatments from Rebekah is a mainstay in my repertoire of Self-Care. It has made a tremendous difference in how I feel....I literally float out of the room after a session-my mind and body are relaxed and at ease. She is a gifted healer and I am so grateful to have met her. -Jenny Campbell
•Gus is 21 years old and a little more than a year ago he suffered a traumatic brain injury in an auto accident. He had been in a coma for some time and when he woke up, the long road to recovery began. I treated Gus with specific acupuncture protocols for brain injury and post traumatic stress and did Feldenkrais awareness movement exercises with him twice a week for nine months. While he was at the rehabilitation facility Gus exceeded everyone's expectations on a daily basis and stole our hearts. Gus has now been transferred to another special rehabilitation unit at an acute care hospital for several weeks, after which, he will be going home to live with his family. Seeing him walking one day soon will be a truly great day for many people, myself included. His parents kindly wrote a few words about my work with Gus, for which I will always be grateful:
"Rebekah's work with Gus has not only been helpful, it has been instrumental in facilitating Gus's progressive recovery. Gus would not be even close to where he is today without both the acupuncture and the Feldenkais treatments that Rebekah has provided. Gus looks forward to the sessions. Rebekah is one of the first people that Gus has been able to remember on a consistent basis. He associates her with acupuncture, music and recovery. He has added her to the family drawer in his memory files. We feel extremely fortunate that she was recommended to us and that she agreed to commute to Gus as he was unable to commute to her. "
- Steve & Barb Koerber
•"It's such an incredible gift to know and be working with someone of your depth and skill, but I feel especially lucky to be honored by your generosity of heart and spirit. Thank you for all of your healing help and restoration. Your tremendous care and heart mean so much to me and are helping to restore a very weary traveler. "
-Claire Lebeau
•“Rebekah is in tune with her clients' needs and utilizes assessment skills to expertly determine the best course of treatment for the prevention of illness and relief from physical ailments. I personally appreciate Rebekah's approach in educating me on the aspects of the concepts of self-health and self-healing which in turn has given me a deep respect for the value of consistent acupuncture treatments. I highly recommend Rebekah Demirel for anyone who is interested in self-health and self-healing via acupuncture treatments.”
-Joni Sharrah (owner USA Karate Academy)
•"Rebekah is a very special person. I started seeing her after I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, she has helped me immeasurably. She is so calming and thoughtful. Rebekah is a professional, she is very knowledgeable about acupuncture, chinese medicine, nutrition, meditation technique's, how to have good qi and so much more. I always feel better after I have seen her." - Colleen
• Rebekah is a warm empathetic practitioner and her Facial Rejuvenation sessions are pure bliss that leave you absolutely glowing! ... looking forward to my next appt! - CG, Victoria, BC
•I came to Rebekah when I was feeling that I would never feel healthy and happy again. I was anxious, stressed, dizzy and was tired of living with psoriasis. Rebekah immediately put me at ease with her calm and warm disposition. We connected right away, probably because being English I understood her Canadianisms! She is a healer and after only a couple of months of care I feel on the way to being alive and healthy again. She is also a counselor by training which has helped me tremendously and I found the combination of acupuncture and talk therapy has helped me so much. I feel so blessed to have found Rebekah and would not hesitate to refer her to my friends and family. -Sally
• As a first-time acupuncture patient, I was initially impressed by the care and concern demonstrated by Rebekah as she administered my first few treatments. From the beginning she made me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the process.
Moving forward with my acupuncture care (for TMJ), Rebekah continues to show that same level of respect and compassion. I feel that she is able to analyze my health in a holistic and detail oriented manner, and has provided me with beneficial acupuncture treatments, as well healing herbs and relaxation techniques. I have noticed a measurable improvement in my TMJ condition which I directly attribute to her care. My jaw has never felt better!
Rebekah is very professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to her practice. I enthusiastically recommend her to anyone seeking Acupuncture or East Asian Medicine.
- Natalie B.
•" In the past three months of acupuncture treatments with Rebekah, I have seen my blood pressure consistently reduce and as a result I have reduced my medications . In addition , a 35 year old injury on my neck, where the muscles were knotted have loosened up resulting in much less pain and more mobility. Thanks Rebekah."
- James Smith
•"The decision to stop smoking, after 35 years, was not an easy one. However, it was a necessary one at this point in my life. The motivation was there! The next step was to find the tools to help in my journey. In a caring, peaceful and respectful environment, Rebekah helped me to find those tools. The depth of her knowledge of how the human body and psyche work is evident. Following each acupuncture session, I felt my resolve strengthen and energy renewed; the lasting effect increasing with each visit. Rebekah opened the way to allow me to become "a better me". Rebekah's generosity in her healing approach made a HUGE difference in my ongoing success."
- Denis Huet
•"I have completed the 12 session facial rejuvenation acupuncture with Rebekah, feeling very pleased with the results. My eyes are lifted, jaw line tighter, neck and cheeks smoother and lifted. My appearance is fresher and brighter and more youthful. I would recommend this."
- Shirley McLeod
• "I recently saw Rebekah for a facial rejuvenation treatment. I found her to be friendly, compassionate and very professional. The acupuncture session left me feeling invigorated and more energized. My face was glowing. I am very much looking forward to my next treatment with Rebekah."
-Dr. Angela Burns, MD.
•" Rebekah is gentle, skilled and knowledgeable in so many areas of healing. Her treatments have made a clear and positive difference to my energy levels and sleep patterns. She is a true healer."
-Eileen McGann, musician & painter
•"I had an old knee injury that was bothering me more and more. It had gotten to the point where I could no longer squat down to look at my putt while playing golf, working on the boat was excruciating and I had a large cyst of fluid behind my left knee. I had the cyst drained a couple of times by the doctor but it didn’t help much and within a week or two it was back to the same old pain.
•"Rebekah did an acupuncture treatment on my knee and the next day I was stunned to see that the cyst was gone and so was my pain! I went back for a few more treatments and now my knee doesn’t hurt any more. My back was painful too and now it feels good for the first time in years thanks to acupuncture and Rebekah’s great sport massage. Now if I have a twinge I go right in to get Rebekah to work her magic. Thank You Rebekah!"
-Steve Ling, Captain Leisure Sport Fishing Adventures
• "It's a crazy world out there.
Rebekah offers an welcoming and relaxing, professional atmosphere in the heart of Oak Bay. I always leave her office feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to finish my day. Rebekah is skilled in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, massage therapy and talking therapy - for what ails your emotions. A one stop shop for your total well being. " -Victor J. Crapnell, Art Department Design
•"I had heard a lot of positive things about the effects of acupuncture, but I was still quite skeptical. After my first session with Rebekah, I felt like a new women. I have had trouble with sleeping and problems with anxiety for years, but after going to Rebekah about twice I started to have regular sleeping patterns and was able to handle stressful situations in a much more effective matter. My friends noticed a positive difference in my demeanor, some of them even started to see her after they saw my results!
I am a believer in acupuncture and Rebekah."
- Tanya Peacock, The Aesthetic Edge
I had the pleasure of meeting and being trained by Rebekah McPhee when I first trained for my Occupational First Aid certification. I felt an immediate connection with her and was delighted when she was also my trainer for recertification two years later. At that time Rebekah was in the midst of completing her education in Chinese medicine and acupuncture. It was something I have always been intrigued with and when I ran into her one day she gave me her card. I kept that card in my wallet for a long time.
At the end of my rope emotionally and exhausted with coping with my worsening psoriasis, I called Rebekah. April 30 2009 was my first treatment. Six weeks later my arms were %95 clear and my legs 95% clear. My nails and scalp continue to improve. The constant ache in my feet is virtually gone.
I cannot express my appreciation enough. Rebekah has a calming spirit and gentle soul."
-Theresa Cownden-George
• "I went to see Rebekah for the intense burning pain in my back that had plagued me for a year. After going to a few doctors without relief, one doctor suggested acupuncture. Thank heavens I found Rebekah! Besides benefiting from her caring and calming energy, the acupuncture relieved the burning pain after only two treatments! And three weeks later, still very minimal pain and some days - No pain at all. I am so excited and grateful.
-Amazed and Happy, Diane Nissen
• I cannot say enough about Rebekah and the healing she has helped facilitate in my body. When I first began receiving treatment from her, I was 9 months clean and sober from 28 years of drug and alcohol abuse. My body was out of balance, my nervous system was still learning how to regulate and run smoothly and I needed help going deeper into the areas of my body that were holding blocked/stuck energy. I knew that Rebekah had experience working with others who had a past similar to mine, and I was both eager and excited to discover what Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture could do for me. Rebekah far exceeded my expectations.......
She takes the time to ask questions that play an important role in why one is seeking treatment....always listening and never rushing the process, she creates a loving and comfortable environment in which she gets to know the whole of the person of whom she is treating. Through her compassionate and wholehearted approach to her practice, Rebekah makes it possible for a space to open in which an individual can heal on all levels......mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Receiving regular acupuncture treatments from Rebekah is a mainstay in my repertoire of Self-Care. It has made a tremendous difference in how I feel....I literally float out of the room after a session-my mind and body are relaxed and at ease. She is a gifted healer and I am so grateful to have met her. -Jenny Campbell
•Gus is 21 years old and a little more than a year ago he suffered a traumatic brain injury in an auto accident. He had been in a coma for some time and when he woke up, the long road to recovery began. I treated Gus with specific acupuncture protocols for brain injury and post traumatic stress and did Feldenkrais awareness movement exercises with him twice a week for nine months. While he was at the rehabilitation facility Gus exceeded everyone's expectations on a daily basis and stole our hearts. Gus has now been transferred to another special rehabilitation unit at an acute care hospital for several weeks, after which, he will be going home to live with his family. Seeing him walking one day soon will be a truly great day for many people, myself included. His parents kindly wrote a few words about my work with Gus, for which I will always be grateful:
"Rebekah's work with Gus has not only been helpful, it has been instrumental in facilitating Gus's progressive recovery. Gus would not be even close to where he is today without both the acupuncture and the Feldenkais treatments that Rebekah has provided. Gus looks forward to the sessions. Rebekah is one of the first people that Gus has been able to remember on a consistent basis. He associates her with acupuncture, music and recovery. He has added her to the family drawer in his memory files. We feel extremely fortunate that she was recommended to us and that she agreed to commute to Gus as he was unable to commute to her. "
- Steve & Barb Koerber
•"It's such an incredible gift to know and be working with someone of your depth and skill, but I feel especially lucky to be honored by your generosity of heart and spirit. Thank you for all of your healing help and restoration. Your tremendous care and heart mean so much to me and are helping to restore a very weary traveler. "
-Claire Lebeau
•“Rebekah is in tune with her clients' needs and utilizes assessment skills to expertly determine the best course of treatment for the prevention of illness and relief from physical ailments. I personally appreciate Rebekah's approach in educating me on the aspects of the concepts of self-health and self-healing which in turn has given me a deep respect for the value of consistent acupuncture treatments. I highly recommend Rebekah Demirel for anyone who is interested in self-health and self-healing via acupuncture treatments.”
-Joni Sharrah (owner USA Karate Academy)
•"Rebekah is a very special person. I started seeing her after I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, she has helped me immeasurably. She is so calming and thoughtful. Rebekah is a professional, she is very knowledgeable about acupuncture, chinese medicine, nutrition, meditation technique's, how to have good qi and so much more. I always feel better after I have seen her." - Colleen
• Rebekah is a warm empathetic practitioner and her Facial Rejuvenation sessions are pure bliss that leave you absolutely glowing! ... looking forward to my next appt! - CG, Victoria, BC
•I came to Rebekah when I was feeling that I would never feel healthy and happy again. I was anxious, stressed, dizzy and was tired of living with psoriasis. Rebekah immediately put me at ease with her calm and warm disposition. We connected right away, probably because being English I understood her Canadianisms! She is a healer and after only a couple of months of care I feel on the way to being alive and healthy again. She is also a counselor by training which has helped me tremendously and I found the combination of acupuncture and talk therapy has helped me so much. I feel so blessed to have found Rebekah and would not hesitate to refer her to my friends and family. -Sally
• As a first-time acupuncture patient, I was initially impressed by the care and concern demonstrated by Rebekah as she administered my first few treatments. From the beginning she made me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the process.
Moving forward with my acupuncture care (for TMJ), Rebekah continues to show that same level of respect and compassion. I feel that she is able to analyze my health in a holistic and detail oriented manner, and has provided me with beneficial acupuncture treatments, as well healing herbs and relaxation techniques. I have noticed a measurable improvement in my TMJ condition which I directly attribute to her care. My jaw has never felt better!
Rebekah is very professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to her practice. I enthusiastically recommend her to anyone seeking Acupuncture or East Asian Medicine.
- Natalie B.
•" In the past three months of acupuncture treatments with Rebekah, I have seen my blood pressure consistently reduce and as a result I have reduced my medications . In addition , a 35 year old injury on my neck, where the muscles were knotted have loosened up resulting in much less pain and more mobility. Thanks Rebekah."
- James Smith
•"The decision to stop smoking, after 35 years, was not an easy one. However, it was a necessary one at this point in my life. The motivation was there! The next step was to find the tools to help in my journey. In a caring, peaceful and respectful environment, Rebekah helped me to find those tools. The depth of her knowledge of how the human body and psyche work is evident. Following each acupuncture session, I felt my resolve strengthen and energy renewed; the lasting effect increasing with each visit. Rebekah opened the way to allow me to become "a better me". Rebekah's generosity in her healing approach made a HUGE difference in my ongoing success."
- Denis Huet
•"I have completed the 12 session facial rejuvenation acupuncture with Rebekah, feeling very pleased with the results. My eyes are lifted, jaw line tighter, neck and cheeks smoother and lifted. My appearance is fresher and brighter and more youthful. I would recommend this."
- Shirley McLeod
• "I recently saw Rebekah for a facial rejuvenation treatment. I found her to be friendly, compassionate and very professional. The acupuncture session left me feeling invigorated and more energized. My face was glowing. I am very much looking forward to my next treatment with Rebekah."
-Dr. Angela Burns, MD.
•" Rebekah is gentle, skilled and knowledgeable in so many areas of healing. Her treatments have made a clear and positive difference to my energy levels and sleep patterns. She is a true healer."
-Eileen McGann, musician & painter
•"I had an old knee injury that was bothering me more and more. It had gotten to the point where I could no longer squat down to look at my putt while playing golf, working on the boat was excruciating and I had a large cyst of fluid behind my left knee. I had the cyst drained a couple of times by the doctor but it didn’t help much and within a week or two it was back to the same old pain.
•"Rebekah did an acupuncture treatment on my knee and the next day I was stunned to see that the cyst was gone and so was my pain! I went back for a few more treatments and now my knee doesn’t hurt any more. My back was painful too and now it feels good for the first time in years thanks to acupuncture and Rebekah’s great sport massage. Now if I have a twinge I go right in to get Rebekah to work her magic. Thank You Rebekah!"
-Steve Ling, Captain Leisure Sport Fishing Adventures
• "It's a crazy world out there.
Rebekah offers an welcoming and relaxing, professional atmosphere in the heart of Oak Bay. I always leave her office feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to finish my day. Rebekah is skilled in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, massage therapy and talking therapy - for what ails your emotions. A one stop shop for your total well being. " -Victor J. Crapnell, Art Department Design
•"I had heard a lot of positive things about the effects of acupuncture, but I was still quite skeptical. After my first session with Rebekah, I felt like a new women. I have had trouble with sleeping and problems with anxiety for years, but after going to Rebekah about twice I started to have regular sleeping patterns and was able to handle stressful situations in a much more effective matter. My friends noticed a positive difference in my demeanor, some of them even started to see her after they saw my results!
I am a believer in acupuncture and Rebekah."
- Tanya Peacock, The Aesthetic Edge
