Kevin Scrimgeour
Q&A - Please describe your training and years of experience as a counsellor/therapist.
Kevin Scrimgeour, BA(Hon), R.Ac., is a dedicated acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience in community healthcare. He has provided acupuncture services in mental health drop-in centers, detox facilities, and community health clinics, including Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver Portland Hotel Society. Specializing in addiction treatment, pain management, and mental health, he integrates TCM, NADA protocols, and mindfulness to support underserved populations. Kevin also develops educational programs and facilitates community wellness initiatives, promoting health equity and holistic care.
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Q&A - Please describe your training and years of experience as a counsellor/therapist.
Kevin Scrimgeour, BA(Hon), R.Ac., is a dedicated acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience in community healthcare. He has provided acupuncture services in mental health drop-in centers, detox facilities, and community health clinics, including Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver Portland Hotel Society. Specializing in addiction treatment, pain management, and mental health, he integrates TCM, NADA protocols, and mindfulness to support underserved populations. Kevin also develops educational programs and facilitates community wellness initiatives, promoting health equity and holistic care.
See more below.
Q&A - Please describe your training and years of experience as a counsellor/therapist.
Kevin Scrimgeour, BA(Hon), R.Ac., is a dedicated acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience in community healthcare. He has provided acupuncture services in mental health drop-in centers, detox facilities, and community health clinics, including Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver Portland Hotel Society. Specializing in addiction treatment, pain management, and mental health, he integrates TCM, NADA protocols, and mindfulness to support underserved populations. Kevin also develops educational programs and facilitates community wellness initiatives, promoting health equity and holistic care.
See more below.
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Question & Answer:
Q: Describe briefly your training and experience around trauma-focused care specifically.
Extensive trauma-focused training in counseling, acupuncture, and addiction treatment integration.
Q: Please describe "cultural safety" training that you have.
Extensive cultural safety training through Indigenous and diverse community healthcare experience.
Q: Please describe any anti-violence or anti-oppression education or training you have.
N/A
Q: Do you have experience with clients impacted by climate grief or state-related violence? If so, please elaborate.
Dedicated to antiviolence through trauma-informed care, education, and conflict resolution.
Q: Do you have any other specific training that might be relevant to clients we are seeking to help with this community mental health program?
Your training related to community mental health includes a Masters of Counselling Psychology (Candidate) from Yorkville University, Mental Health First Aid certification, and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). You have extensive experience in trauma-informed care, addiction treatment, and mindfulness instruction, working with Vancouver Coastal Health, Coast Mental Health, and community health centers. Your role as a Community Wellness Counsellor/Acupuncturist in the Northwest Territories involved creating mental health programs, case management, and facilitating support groups. Additionally, your training in NADA protocols, TCM, and mindfulness equips you to address mental health challenges holistically in diverse community settings.
Q: Please describe your style, focus, and what you offer clients.
You offer clients a holistic, client-centered approach that integrates traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture, and mindfulness with evidence-based practices like trauma-informed care and addiction treatment. Your style is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, focusing on empowering clients to achieve mental, emotional, and physical well-being. You prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, addressing root causes of issues such as pain, addiction, and trauma. Your focus includes personalized care, skill-building (e.g., mindfulness, emotional regulation), and fostering resilience, ensuring clients feel supported in their journey toward lasting health and wellness.
Q: What identities are you (or have you been) a part of?
First Nations/Indigenous, BPOC, Insecurely or unhoused, Substance use/addiction
Q: Other (please elaborate): N/A
Q: Which groups have you worked with?
2SLGBTQ+, First Nations/Indigenous, BPOC, Insecurely or unhoused, Substance use/addiction
Q: Other (please elaborate): N/A
Q: What is your business name?
Wise Alternative Health Care
Q: If you have a website please provide the link here: https://ssiwellness.com/
Q: Please indicate the forms of service you provide:
In-person, via Zoom (or other online method), Phone, Text
Q: If you offer in-person services, please indicate where you are located on the island:
The Wellness Centre in Ganges
Q: Please describe how a person can book with you or reach you to ask for more info:
You can call me directly or call the wellness centre.