Our intention at Vital Point Acupuncture & Holistic Health is to provide holistic health care in a relaxed environment. Acupuncture, Massage, and Traditional Chinese Medicine have the ability to heal on many levels, and the journey towards health is unique for every individual. We address all levels of the body for a truly holistic approach to healing. Through education, a supportive environment, and collaboration, our goal as a healthcare team is to aid patients towards what optimal health means to them.
Our Team
Kristina Adams
Registered Acupuncturist
Kristina graduated from Pacific Rim College in April 2017 and became a Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMA of British Columbia shortly after. Her interest in alternative health care began at a young age when she experienced various health issues that western medicine didn't have the answers to.
She studied Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, BC, and later at Pacific Rim College in Victoria. Here she learned directly from Doctors of Chinese Medicine, studying gynaecology, dermatology, internal medicine, paediatrics, tuina massage, and advanced orthopaedic acupuncture.
After graduating from Pacific Rim, Kristina travelled to Japan where she had the amazing opportunity to train in Shiatsu massage, enjoy plenty of powder skiing, and immerse herself in Japanese culture and customs. From Japan she moved to Australia, where she mentored for one year at a fertility acupuncture clinic on the Gold Coast.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and holistic healthcare has truly grown into a passion for her. She is continually learning, growing, and finding ways to better assist people on their healing journeys. She is currently studying to become a registered herbalist and is very happy to be serving the community of Kamloops.
Yanna Hall
Registered Massage Therapist
Yanna graduated from the esteemed Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, 3 year diploma program, as a professional Registered Massage Therapist certified in BC in 2009. She is also a certified spin instructor (stationary bike-cardio/endurance training) and group fitness instructor.
Yanna has always had a passion for health, healing and an interest in the human body, cultivated while growing up in the beautiful Shuswap lake area. Her parents and peers taught her the importance of looking at the body as a whole with every element being connected. At the age of 12, Yanna completed her Level 1 Touch for Health course, she later went on to study massage therapy in Edmonton while working as a full time fitness consultant. While she enjoyed a couple years in Edmonton, in 2006, she came back to BC where she completed her professional studies and graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, 3000 hour program.
Since moving to Kamloops in January of 2010, Yanna has had the pleasure of working in a couple different clinics which has allowed her tremendous opportunity to grow and thrive in her practice. Yanna is currently booking registered massage therapy in Kamloops
Natalie McLennan
Registered Massage Therapist
Natalie graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy program at Vancouver Career College in August of 2022 and is thrilled to begin sharing her passion for massage therapy with others.
Natalie has always had an adventurous lifestyle which included many sports and outdoor hobbies. This led her to pursue environmental sciences at Douglas College. Over time, she noticed that the drive to help others with a more direct and hands on approach had a stronger calling. From personally experiencing the benefits of massage therapy in her own injury rehabilitation, she decided to switch career paths and pursue the RMT program. She loves sharing what she has learned with others in order for them to live a healthier, happier lifestyle.
Natalie recently moved to Kamloops from the lower mainland and is excited to explore the area around her new home. When not in clinic, you can find her hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, and 4x4ing. She is thrilled to be a part of the Vital Point team where she hopes to grow as an RMT and help others on their journey to better health. Natalie is offering registered massage therapy in Kamloops
Jessica Lavelle
Registered Holistic Nutritionist
Jessica is passionate about educating her clients in order to empower them to make lifestyle changes that bring balance into their lives for long lasting results. She believes in addressing the root cause and simplifying the process so healthy eating feels more intuitive. Her priority is to help her clients heal and achieve their health goals.
Having developed hormonal and digestive issues in her early twenties, Jessica was called to deepen her knowledge of nutrition and seek further education. Through her own experience, she has an understanding of the difficulties of implementing those changes to your lifestyle and believes in the value of having the proper guidance.
Jessica completed a 3 year diploma from Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, which is the most comprehensive on-site program in North America. She studied both Western and Eastern food philosophies and resonated with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic diet therapy due to their recognition of everyone's unique constitution.
Alec Antulov
Registered Massage Therapist
Alec was born and raised in Kamloops, British Columbia. From an early age he grew a passion for sports, playing soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming and golf. From this passion for physical activity, he grew his interest in the human body. Before his journey into massage therapy, Alec worked in the construction industry for most of his young adulthood. He understands the struggle of aches and pains after a hard day’s work.
Alec graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, BC in 2020. His treatment style includes Swedish massage, Myofasical Release, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular therapy, Trigger Point Release, Joint Mobilization’s and Active/Passive stretching. He believes that everyone deserves to live a pain free life, and with a proper therapeutic approach and self care, anyone can achieve this goal.
Outside of work you can find Alec spending time with friends and family, playing a round of golf or enjoying the lakes and mountains.
Dakota Heise
Registered Acupuncturist
Dakota graduated from Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in July 2025 and became a registered acupuncturist shortly after. For nearly a decade she worked as a paramedic with the BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) where she developed a deep understanding of acute care and the critical moments that shape a person’s health journey. Through this hands-on frontline experience, she was called to support people in a more preventative and sustainable way.
She approaches care through both an Eastern and Western lens, integrating her biomedical background with the holistic principles of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her own experience with acupuncture profoundly transformed her health by regulating her nervous system, sparking a passion for helping others reconnect with theirs.
Her clinical focus includes orthopedic acupuncture to support individuals navigating chronic pain, while also addressing the underlying stress patterns, muscular tension, and systemic imbalances that contribute to persistent discomfort. She recognizes that pain is often multifactorial and works to treat both the symptoms and the root causes, supporting physical recovery alongside mental and emotional well-being.
Samantha Leung
Registered Acupuncturist (locum)
Samantha grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. Shortly after obtaining a degree in Commerce from the University of Alberta, she became a certified yoga instructor. Through years of exploration in her yoga practice, she became inspired to further her understanding in the relationship between the mind, body and health.
As a natural progression, Samantha completed the Acupuncture diploma program with Kootenay Columbia College in Nelson, B.C. She is a registrant in good standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC). She is passionate about holistic healing and helping patients optimize their health. She is committed to providing a safe and natural relief for pain and stress.
A variety of modalities are used to effectively help her patients. Treatments may include body acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, gua sha, cupping, moxibustion and tuina (Chinese massage).
When she isn’t poking people, Samantha can be found adventuring outdoors with her husband and three kids.
As a natural progression, Samantha completed the Acupuncture diploma program with Kootenay Columbia College in Nelson, B.C. She is a registrant in good standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC). She is passionate about holistic healing and helping patients optimize their health. She is committed to providing a safe and natural relief for pain and stress.
A variety of modalities are used to effectively help her patients. Treatments may include body acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, gua sha, cupping, moxibustion and tuina (Chinese massage).
When she isn’t poking people, Samantha can be found adventuring outdoors with her husband and three kids.
Ryan Churchill
Registered Massage Therapist
Ryan graduated with honours in 2024 from the Southern Alberta Institute of Massage and is a compassionate, client-focused Registered Massage Therapist. Originally from the East Kootenays, he developed a strong appreciation for Kamloops through its active lifestyle, hiking trails, and welcoming community.
Before becoming an RMT, Ryan spent 15 years working in the trades and understands firsthand how physically demanding work can affect the body. He also recognizes that long hours working at a desk, repetitive postures, and daily stress can contribute to tension, pain, fatigue, and reduced mobility. Combined with his background in strength sports, including strongman and professional arm wrestling, he brings practical insight into injury recovery, movement, and physical performance.
Ryan’s approach is centered around trust, safety, and recovery. Using his education and understanding of human biomechanics, he tailors each treatment to the individual needs of the client and uses firm, effective pressure when needed to help reduce tension and support recovery. Whether clients are recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, improving athletic recovery, or simply looking to reduce stress, his goal is to help them move better and return to their daily activities with greater comfort and confidence.
Before becoming an RMT, Ryan spent 15 years working in the trades and understands firsthand how physically demanding work can affect the body. He also recognizes that long hours working at a desk, repetitive postures, and daily stress can contribute to tension, pain, fatigue, and reduced mobility. Combined with his background in strength sports, including strongman and professional arm wrestling, he brings practical insight into injury recovery, movement, and physical performance.
Ryan’s approach is centered around trust, safety, and recovery. Using his education and understanding of human biomechanics, he tailors each treatment to the individual needs of the client and uses firm, effective pressure when needed to help reduce tension and support recovery. Whether clients are recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, improving athletic recovery, or simply looking to reduce stress, his goal is to help them move better and return to their daily activities with greater comfort and confidence.
