ABOUT THE ARTIST

ASHLEY ABBS

The philosophy of the 5 Elements of Chinese Medicine is a thread that is interwoven In every form of my work, whether it be working with clients in my acupuncture practice, creating original artwork or writing. The Elements provide me a foundation and perspective that evokes healing and expansion. Thus offering you an opportunity to come home to yourself. Revealing a steady place to rest and fully acknowledge your unique gifts and wholeness

My work is comprised of almost 20 years of experience in healing and client work. Centred on the foundations of 5 Element Philosophy, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, mentorship & embodiment practices combined with my own transformational healing journey to support my clients to remember their innate worthiness and navigate their next evolution with ease, grace and flow.

I believe in small devotional practices performed on a regular basis combined with curiosity and a willingness to engage with our emotional landscape will create profound transformative healing that ripples outward to enhance not only our personal well-being and life’s trajectory but also the wider world.

JOIN ME AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART & HEALING

ACUPUNCTURIST

If you live in Calgary or surrounding area, I would love to invite you to work with me in a 1-1 capacity at my studio, TerraSana Health. It is here that I am dedicated to the education and empowerment of every one of my clients to engage their body’s innate healing ability and create a life of their desires.

ARTIST

Creating art is an extension of my soul. I have sketched and drawn my whole life. My preferred form of medium is conte and Nupastel. Though I also work with acrylic and fine liner from time to time.

I create landscape and floral works informed by the 5 Elements and my written work, providing an additional layer of creative expression that awakens your senses to invite introspection. Every piece that you welcome into your home creates an opportunity of inviting reverence and beauty that speaks directly to your soul.

AUTHOR

The birth of my son was a catalyst that ignited my relationship to writing. Prior to then, I would have never considered myself a writer, however it was the salve that brought about immense solace and inspiration.

I released my debut book 5 Element Alchemy: Use Your 5 Element Type to Embrace Your Gifts to Create A Life You Love in the spring of 2021.

WRITING MENTOR

The process of writing a book is an undertaking that will change you in ways you can’t even fathom. Having the experience of writing my own book and learning the ins and outs of the publishing both traditional & independent. I have had the privilege of mentoring aspiring authors develop and complete their first drafts.

A FEW FACTS

I’m a former competitive top 10 Canadian national ice dancer. I married my husband Sheldon in 2011, we welcomed our son (nicknamed E) in 2013. When I’m not hanging out with my two favourite men, you will usually find me painting in my studio, however I also can be found skiing, dancing, reading, writing, & travelling