Bara Hladik,
Registered Acupuncturist
I am passionate about accessible health education and trauma-informed care. My treatments support recovery from pain, injury, chronic illness, mental health and more. I have experience treating spinal conditions, pelvic health, auto-immune disease, digestion, mental health and women’s and LGBTQ health.
Bara Hladik, R.Ac is a Registered Acupuncturist with a neuroscience informed approach focusing on rapid pain relief, injury and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as chronic illness management and mental health. She is also passionate about women’s health, fertility and pregnancy support.
Bara completed her Diploma of Acupuncture at Royal Pacific Institute, studying closely under the well respected Doctor and author Dr. Ganglin Yin. She is currently pursuing her Neuropuncture Certificate in advanced neuroscience informed acupuncture techniques with ongoing mentorship at a PHD level. She has completed advanced studies in Facial/Cosmetic Acupuncture, Scalp Acupuncture and Sports Medicine Acupuncture. She is one of the first 17 practitioners trained in Sujok Therapy in North America. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and has a background in Women’s health and disability research. She continues to write on health research topics and has advocated for the rights of women and gender-diverse people with disabilities at the United Nations in Geneva.
Bara brings a holistic, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach to her practice, meeting you where you are at to support you on your personalized health journey to reach your health goals. Her clinical specializations include sports medicine, spinal health, arthritis, chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, women’s health, mental health and facial / cosmetic acupuncture.
Formal Training:
R.Ac Diploma of Acupuncture, Royal Pacific Institute
BA Bachelor of Arts, University of British Columbia
Advanced Training & Certificates:
Certificate in SuJok Therapy, SuJok Canada
Chuang Scalp Acupuncture Foundation Training
Advanced Neuropuncture Training, Gold Member
Balance Acupuncture, Level 2, Tan Academy of Balance
Certificate of Microneedling, BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics and Skin Care
Certificate in Yoga Nidra, Shiva Shakti Yoga School
Certificate in Acupressure & Reflexology, Reflexology Association of Canada