Are you struggling with your child? Is your child defiant, moody or grappling with anxiety?  Imagine acquiring the tools needed to support you with your child.  And imagine your child engaging with paint, puppets or the drum. The expressive therapies offer a safe and supportive setting for children to explore and transform their inner world through the arts and play. Give your family an opportunity to strengthen relationships and to create a sense of peace in your world at home today. Reaching out to a professional can be the first step in bringing some ease into your life with your child.

Sophie von Herrmann, B.Ed. M.A., VictoriaExpressiveTherapies.ca

Current shortages of dermatologists on the island often put acne patients at the back of the queue, which can lead to acne scarring due to lack of early treatment. The new Victoria Acne Clinic at Fairfield Skin Clinic plans to correct this by offering fast-track access to dermatologist Dr. Julian Hancock, FRCPC Dermatology. Appointments are available with or without referral, usually on a Thursday or Friday. Rosacea and acne scar treatment is also available for those who are already experiencing scarring from acne. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 778-433-3333, or go to DrSkinlaser.com

Sudden hearing loss and vision changes due to retinal occlusion are life changing conditions. Though uncommon they are misdiagnosed and conventional treatments offer limited therapeutic effects. Both conditions have been studied and have had promising results when combining hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) to standard treatments. Both the eye and ear require high volumes of oxygen to remain functioning at a high level. Both have been recently approved by the UHMS to be treated by hyperbaric oxygen and will see the best results when addressed early. The first 72 hours after experiencing these changes is a critical window where HBOT is very effective.