Clinic Staff

Lorraine McGinnis

Lorraine received her BScPT from University of Alberta in 1987, with specialty training in Sports Physiotherapy. She has been practising Cranial Sacral Therapy since 1989 and completed Certification in Medical Acupuncture from University of Alberta in 1997. She gained extensive clinical experience working in the hospitals of Victoria and New Westminster. Her exploration of chronic pain management through alternative therapies and stress reduction lead to two years of meditation practice in South East Asia. She was given permission to teach simple meditation in 1998.

Lorraine joined the Yarrow team in 2005 and became the owner in 2007. Since this time she has endeavoured to nurture a calm and caring place of health and recovery in the heart of downtown Victoria.

"It is most important to us that our patients feel they are in good hands and can enjoy the whole healing process. We are blest with a wealth of diverse expertise and share our knowledge with each other freely. Our patients have told us they feel well cared for from the moment they enter our door. That is very satisfying."

Cheryl Murphy

Cheryl received her BSc from Biology University of Manitoba 1991. She completed BScPT at University of British Columbia 1996. Cheryl worked in a variety of clinical settings including a pioneering Pre & Post natal program in Vancouver. Since joining the Yarrow team in 2004, she has built her name as a leading sports physiotherapist.

Cheryl is renowned in the local running community for being a top contender at every distance (5km to marathon, triathlon to Ironman), posting her personal bests within the last year. She will represent Canada in IAAF World Marathon Championships in Berlin later this year.

Chelsea Gimby

Chelsea's education in Traditional Chinese Medicine spans 5 years. Her schooling included: Western Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology as well as Chinese Diet Therapy, Qi Gong, Chinese Therapeutic Massage (Twina), Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. During her studies she had over 1000 hours of supervised clinical Acupuncture experience.

Chelsea graduated from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2006. Traveling to China, she interned at a hospital that combined Acupuncture with Western Medicine and specialized in Neurological Rehabilitation.

Chelsea has also been practicing Reflexology for the past 8 years, and has extensive training in Chinese Therapeutic Massage (Twina).

Twina is used as a treatment in hospitals all over China. By massaging along the Meridians and using Acupressure it is a specific treatment. Not only does it relax and invigorate the muscles, it treats the whole body.

Wendy Gott

Wendy received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia in 1971. She completed her training in Medical Acupuncture from the CAFCI in 2005.

Along with a wealth of experience she gained in varied therapeutic settings in the Western US and BC, she has extensive training from leading experts in Musculo-skeletal injuries. She joined our team part time in 2007 and quickly developed a faithful following.

Never resting on her laurels and hungry for greater knowledge, this year she is dedicating herself to studies to become a TCM Practitioner. We look forward to her return to our clinic in the new year of 2010.