We believe in the therapeutic power of light.

Sasha Zhang
Clinical Director and Founder

The founder of RegenClinic, Sasha Zhang has been a visionary entrepreneur for more than 30 years. She was born and raised in China, arriving in the United States in 1988 to complete a second Master of Arts degree. While studying in the US, she earned a full academic scholarship from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, V.A.

Her first successful enterprise was established in Richmond in 1991, providing therapeutic homecare medical devices. When she discovered the power of healing offered by “energy medicine” developed by companies like THOR and QRS, she decisively invested in them to bring these cutting-edge technologies to Victoria, B.C.

Canada has been Sasha’s home since 2006, when she and her two children migrated from Atlanta, G.A. to Victoria, BC, which she has proudly called home ever since.

Active in the community, Sasha is a past committee member of the Cridge Centre for the Family and has generously sponsored local youth arts and Ballet Victoria. In her spare time, she is an avid tennis player and loves culinary arts.

Her adopted home may be far from her birthplace, but Sasha still treasures her heritage and family traditions. Sasha’s grandfather was a Gong Fu Master and an energy healer. Although her memories of him are a compilation of legendary stories told by family members and townspeople, Sasha carries her grandfather’s spirit as his favourite grandchild and is honoured to follow in his footsteps of helping others.

Dr. Bernard Bild
BSc (Pharm), DMD, MSc
Laser Medical Consultant

For forty years, Dr. Bernard Bild has led a thriving dental practice, operating to the highest professional standard and with the most cutting-edge technology. Dr. Bild is known and respected by both patients and colleagues as a thorough, gentle, and compassionate dental practitioner specializing in family and cosmetic dentistry.  Dr. Bild completed his Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 1979 and DMD in 1983, both at UBC.  More recently, Dr. Bild obtained a Mastership in Laser Dentistry in 2016 and Master of Science degree in Lasers in Dentistry in 2018 from Aachen University in Germany.  Dr. Bild makes use of his professional experience and post-graduate education in Germany to introduce laser dentistry to Canadian schools and private dental practice.  He is currently pursuing research in the field of water quantum electrodynamics and fluid dynamics related to the field of endodontics. 

In addition to his professional and educational careers, Dr. Bild is heavily involved in the dental community.  With a passion for learning, teaching and helping others, Dr. Bild has mentored students in the Camosun College Certified Dental Assisting Programme and presented on-line Zoom lectures in the field of dental lasers to the Latin American Odontological Society.  Since 1983, Dr. Bild has been a member of the Victoria and District and dental Society and in 2007, a member of the Executive of the same Society. Dr. Bild served as Provincial Component Dental Society Liaison, a position that promotes relations between component societies to encourage inter-societal communication and between both the British Columbia Dental Association. Dr. Bild is a former Board member of the British Columbia Dental Association Vancouver Island, Southern District Representative, completing his 4 year tenure in 2023.

Dr. Bild is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.  As an avid hobbyist in many arts and scientific disciplines, Dr. Bild has a keen interest in technology, painting, photography, astrophotography, microphotography, and model ship building. He is a classical guitarist for almost fifty years and composer.

Dr. Mario Hernando Tobia
Retired M.D.
Medical Consultant

A retired physician and practicing Adjunct Professor and Affiliate Faculty Lecturer with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Medical Undergraduate Program, and the University of Victoria’s Island Medical Program, Dr. Mario Hernando Tobia now also serves as RegenClinic’s Medical Consultant.

With specialty training earned in Canada and the U.S. in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Biochemical & Rare diseases, Dr. Tobia is particularly passionate about helping patients, and in particular seniors, live well and with vitality and purpose.

Beyond his decades practicing traditional North American medicine, Dr. Tobia has extensive experience with the benefits of functional medicine and other alternative and complementary therapies to reduce the indiscriminate use of medications, surgeries and resulting side effects.

This includes his strong belief in the efficacy of modalities including PBM technologies, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Massage, Qi gong, Physical therapy and Rehabilitation.

Beyond his consulting work, Dr. Tobia is an enthusiastic lecturer, teacher and health advocate, and also volunteers his time helping others develop musical, dance and singing skills.

Patrick Gibson
Registered acupuncturist

An acupuncturist dedicated to health preservation and enhancing quality of life. With a deep fascination for supporting the body’s natural healing abilities, Patrick is committed to helping individuals reclaim their vitality and agency. 

Patrick holds a Diploma of Acupuncture from Oshio College of Acupuncture and Herbology, where he gained comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in traditional Chinese medicine. He is registered with the College of Complementary Health Practitioners of British Columbia (CCHPBC). Additionally, Patrick has completed a 200-hour practitioner level training in medical Qigong, further enhancing his ability to support his clients’ health and well-being through holistic approaches.

Patrick believes that acupuncture is not just a treatment but a pathway to empowerment, enabling clients to feel better and work toward their goals. By addressing physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances, he will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fosters holistic health and resilience. 

Through compassion and experience, Patrick aims to inspire clients to take charge of their health and unlock their full potential. 

Dr. David Liu
Registered acupuncturist,
Certified ThorLaser technician

Born and raised in China, Zhi (David) Qin grew up in a family of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors. As a youth, David apprenticed with his father, studying herbalism and acupuncture techniques. 

After immigrating to Canada in 2001, David began formal TCM training in 2012. Building on TCM concepts and methodology, he undertook four years of study to become a Registered Acupuncturist, attaining certification in 2016. Since then, David has employed TCM and acupuncture to treat countless patients for ailments that include chronic conditions and degenerative mental health disorders.

At RegenClinic, David brings together his well-honed TCM and acupuncture skills with his newest skillset as a Certified ThorLaser therapist, employing technology that is painless, highly effective and approachable, especially among clients who may otherwise prefer to avoid traditional acupuncture needles.

Vessie Ivanova
MSc, RN, BSN
Medical Consultant

Vessie Ivanova is a dedicated healthcare professional with a unique blend of expertise in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and nursing. She holds a Master of Science from Iowa State University and spent over a decade in biomedical research in the U.S. before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Washington.

With extensive experience as a critical care nurse (ICU, CVU, PACU), Vessie now serves as sessional faculty at Camosun College in Victoria, BC, where she mentors the next generation of nurses. Her research interests include photobiomodulation therapy (LLLT), particularly for wound healing, pain management, and inflammation. She has received specialized training in Thor Laser (UK) and BioFlex (Canada) systems and attended a 2024 Weber Medical (ISLA) Photobiomodulation Therapy Conference in San Diego, where leading physicians shared promising clinical outcomes.

At RegenClinic, Vessie brings both professional expertise and personal experience from her work and research in Europe, the States and Canada. She is passionate about bridging science and patient care and remains at the forefront of innovative, evidence-based therapies.

Dr. Oliver Wu
Therapist

Oliver Wu is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a trained acupuncturist. Born and raised in China, Oliver, his wife and his baby daughter immigrated to Canada in 1999.  

Oliver’s training in TCM and experience as an acupuncturist enhances his therapeutic approach as he guides and treats our patients undergoing focused treatments with THOR laser/light instruments.

Compassionate and humble, Oliver is passionate about using the Chinese healing arts as a complement to today’s precision medicine, giving patients the best of ancient wisdom and modern science.