Illya Borreson has over 20 years of experience in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is passionate about taking exceptional care of his clients & teaching the art of acupuncture.

Illya obtained his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Victoria, B.C. (2002). He concluded his studies with an internship at Tianjing Second University Hospital in Tianjing, China. His intensive experience there sparked a profound appreciation for Chinese culture, philosophy and tradition. Illya’s residency in China also fostered a strong commitment to Chinese Medicine and he has been devoted to his practice ever since.

Upon Illya’s second trip to China in 2006, he worked at the reputable Shanghai East International Medical Hospital. After a year and a half of observing a wide variety of health modalities there - including physiotherapy and chiropractic medicine - he then moved to southeast Thailand where he joined the team at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa Resort.

Recognized for its outstanding Traditional Chinese Medicine department and signature health retreats, Kamalaya is one of the leading holistic medical spas in Asia. While practicing there, Illya worked together with doctors from Naturopathic, Ayurvedic and Western medical backgrounds to achieve the health goals of his clients. He learned specialized techniques for cosmetic acupuncture under the mentorship of esteemed Chinese Medicine Doctor, Bruce Song.

Upon returning to Canada in late 2008, Illya brought his unique experience to Victoria. He founded Victoria Community Acupuncture + Spa in 2011, and dedicated five years to building a multi-disciplinary clinic.

Illya has spent the past eight years developing Acusculpting R - a cosmetic acupuncture protocol to treat the whole body.

Illya has joined the faculty at Pacific Rim College, and has launched his private practice at Aculoft. He looks forward to growing with his clients and students alike.

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Isabelle Weyler, R.TCM.P., is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner currently pursuing her Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She completed her foundational training at both the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto and Pacific Rim College in Victoria, British Columbia. Her treatments may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, abdominal massage, and other manual therapies, all thoughtfully tailored to address both physical and emotional patterns of imbalance. Isabelle is dedicated to providing precise, attentive care that empowers patients to reconnect with their innate capacity to heal when harmonized. She is also committed to offering gender-affirming care and creating an inclusive, respectful treatment environment.

Isabelle’s path into medicine has been shaped by immersive cross-cultural study and hands-on experience in traditional healing systems. After high school, she travelled to the Peruvian Andes, where she lived among Quechuan farming families and witnessed a deeply integrated relationship between land, ceremony, and human health. Years later, her studies brought her to Yunnan, China, where she trained in Shaolin martial arts and experienced Traditional Chinese medical treatment firsthand. With a deep passion for activism and direct influence from many wise masters and matriarchal elders, these formative experiences led her to what she considers the most substantial form of activism: medicine.

Her clinical approach is rooted in the classical principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and informed by Taoist movement practice, structural awareness, and community-based care. Isabelle has a special interest in whole-body fascial work, abdominal massage, supporting each person’s unique structural alignment, investigating the triggers of disease, and harmonizing with medicinals.

With a background in dance, yoga, and martial arts, Isabelle brings a refined understanding of the body in motion. She works closely with patients to support their unique lifestyles, physical demands, and long-term vitality. In addition to her clinical training, she has provided palliative and end-of-life care within her community—experiences that inform her practice with steadiness, compassion, and a deep respect for the pulse of life itself.

Isabelle Weyler, R.TCM.P., is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner currently p... Read More