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Carla Playford

Carla Playford, Registered Acupuncturist at Solluna Collective in Fort McMurray
Registered Acupuncturist / Doctor of Acupuncture

Carla was born and raised in Fort McMurray and has always been passionate about bringing natural sources of healing to her community.

From a young age, she knew she belonged in the world of alternative healing. Right out of high school, she moved to Edmonton and graduated from Grant MacEwan University in 2009 with a diploma in holistic health — learning herbal medicine, reflexology, and acupressure, and knowing it was only the beginning.

From there, she completed 700 hours of training in yoga and yoga therapy, going on to lead local classes and yoga retreats across Canada and in Costa Rica. Her teaching focused on self-love, self-awareness, and reconnecting body, mind, and soul.

After seven years of leading yoga practice, she was ready for a new adventure and enrolled at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. That same passion was ignited again as she watched people heal from chronic pain, insomnia, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, and so much more. She's grateful every day to practice and keep learning a craft that supports people on their healing journey.

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