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“I went to see Sally almost weekly in my third trimester of pregnancy, and only wish I found her sooner. I was feeling extremely anxious during that time in my pregnancy, both birth related and in general. Through acupressure and massage therapy, as well as yoga and thoughtful advice, she managed to decrease my anxiety significantly, relieve some physical discomfort and help me sleep better. To top it all off, I ask to see her the day after my due date to help induce labour through acupressure and I went into labour at 4am the next morning. Sally is amazing at what she does and an incredibly kind human being.” ~ Kathryne LeBlanc

“I went to Sally for 4 prenatal massages and each one was fantastic. She always took the time to see how I was feeling physically and emotionally before the massage to make sure she could address my specific needs. She even offered TCM nutritional tips for my pregnancy that were total life-savers – especially in my first trimester! I have already recommended Sally to family and friends and will continue to do so. Her blend of acupressure and Swedish will leave you totally relaxed.” ~ Melanie Richards

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“I had a car accident almost two years ago. I did physiotherapy, acupuncture, chinese herbs…but nothing truly ‘touched’ the spots/knots that were really bothering me. I went to see Sally for a month. Her magical hands found them, treated them, and fixed those discomforting sensations that i can’t even describe in words. Thank you Sally!! ” ~ Paulie

“I cannot recommend Sally Lee and her holistic therapy practice highly enough. I have been fortunate to be a client of Sally’s for about six months, and in that time, she has treated me so well, so generously, and so effectively. From chronic pain to injury and stress, Sally has used a wonderful combination of massage, acupressure, yoga, diet, and herbs to treat me and bring me closer to wellness than I have been in a long time.” ~ Jennifer Stroude

“Sally makes you feel comfortable, listens pretty carefully and gives advice based on several approaches. I’m very stoked about working with them !” ~ AC Rizn

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“I felt connected to Sally instantly. After having a massage with Sally I not only felt rejuvenated but I became more aware and in touch with the inner workings of my body through her insightful visual techniques. Thank you Sally!” ~ katherine dube

“I’ve worked with Sally for over a year now. She has helped my heal from a serious chronic back injury which was causing me daily pain. Her massage is amazing and has helped me to get in touch with my body and what I need to heal. She is professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She always gives me information beyond the massage to help me understand the body as well as stretches and ideas to help me outside of her work with me. I have so much gratitude for Sally and her wonderful work!” ~ Estraven

“J’ai adoré mon expérience de massage à b-ê::well avec Sally. Elle est une passionnée du corps humain et le connaît dans ces moindres détails grâce à des savoirs approfondis dans plusieurs disciplines, notamment en réflexologie et en médecine orientale. Sally sait exactement ce qu’elle fait et pourquoi elle le fait et vous en ressentirez les bienfaits presque instantanément. Au sortir de votre massage vous serez mieux, vous serez même énergisé. ” ~ Tony Patoine

“I got a really great massage from Sally the other day. Really relaxing and helped me with some back/shoulder pain issues from working a desk job. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a massage!” ~ Savannah Goyette

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Published by sallylee b-ê :: well

Acupressure and yoga therapy have introduced me to the intricacy of the human bodies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been known to have over 3500 years in medical history, including acupressure, acupuncture, cupping, dietetics/food therapy, herbology, massage (tui na), moxibustion, and scrapping (guasha). There are many TCM schools and clans of studies, and the most common ground of practice is the fundamental meridian philosophy and theory. Meridians are known as energy channels that connect energies (internal organs, hormones, functions, etc.) throughout the body. In an acupressure session, gentle to deep pressure is applied to the pressure point on the meridian as a form of stimulation in place of needles, in order to tonify/ disperse/ strengthen the energy flow of the meridians, allowing the body to attune itself and find its own balance in its own terms. Yoga Therapy is an amalgamation of scientific and traditional medicines into a healing practice based on the innate wisdom of the body and its energies. Through scientific studies in anatomy, physiology and psychology together with the traditional yogic values of asanas, chakras, breathing techniques, diet, yoga practices, and meditation, yoga therapy allows the trainer and trainee to align the structural as well as emotional bodies, so that the individual can attune, connect, aware of the patterns accumulated between the body and mind. The goal is to bring consciousness to these patterns and eventually creating perspectives to encounters difficulties. It has been fifteen years of artmaking at the time when I encounter acupressure study, meanwhile cultural and gender politics and community building have always been my point of reference. In 2011, I graduated in Masters of Fine Arts in Montreal. My thesis was a research and attempt to explore the relationship between pleasure and pressure in public spaces. I learned how to make inflatable art from a local inflatable artist, Ana Rewakowicz. I made from scratch with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) a transparent inflatable suit for a public intervention. The public can wear the inflatable suit and inflate it with a foot pump. From then on, it was clear to me that I needed to make a direct connection to my cultural roots, encountering acupressure study and TCM became a pivotal moment for me where the notions of art and the publics, healing and medicine collided and was set as the next goal. It is through my passion in art-making and process-oriented projects that has led me to acupressure. Since then, I work with folx of all genders and cultures, and continue to work with different groups of community clinics and organizations to bring acupressure and yoga therapy accessible to a greater public. I also offer new parents, caregivers and health professionals baby massage course, integrative birthing workshop for couples, and TCM workshops to continue to share my passion on integrative health approach. My intention is to restore and realign the body, mind and spirit, sharing my knowledge and passion on how the microbiome as a mirroring system to the external world that we live in, and understanding the internal eco-system where bacteria and antibodies find their ways to co-exist and build a healthy environment as a mirror to reflect the importance of (bio)diversity and acknowledgement of difference in a healthy society.