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Sometimes parents struggle with the thought of bringing their children in for acupuncture treatments.  That’s because most people envision needles, and we all know how most kids feel about needles. But in reality, acupuncture and kids go together beautifully, without the adverse reactions that can occur with other treatments. (more…)

In Traditional Oriental Medicine, we consider lack of restful sleep to be a priority symptom. If someone isn’t sleeping well, then it is a priority to help them get the good quality sleep that they need, because getting enough sleep, in turn, is going to help resolve some of their other health complaints.  (more…)

When it comes to vaccinations, parents seem to fall into three different camps, and when I look at my friends, I see examples of all three. (more…)

I am now in my 11^th year of practice and have never been so satisfied in my work environment. I am focusing on an area of medicine I find very rewarding, the patients I work with are amazing, my colleagues are top notch and my place of work is about 1 km from my home, so it is with great sadness that I announce my upcoming move back to BC at the end of July. (more…)

We offer women a holistic, natural, and alternative way to live a healthier life. By specializing in pregnancy health, we ensure women have access to pro-active healthcare options and choices they didn’t have access to before. (more…)

In anything we do, if we want to get better, we have to be consistent. “Practice makes perfect”, so they say. This saying holds true in healthcare as well. When you have a goal in mind for your wellness, you need to work hard at it. (more…)

What is cupping and how does it work?

Cupping therapy uses cups to create suction on the skin to promote healing. When glass cups are used, a flame is briefly introduced into the cup to heat the air; the cup is quickly placed onto the skin and as the air cools, suction is created. (more…)

During the beginning of the New Year, resolutions are made. Most of these resolutions contain some sort of health goal, and a good majority of them incorporate weight loss or maintenance into these aspirations. (more…)

Tis the season, cold and flu season that is. Usually the winter months is when our immune system is put into overdrive constantly trying to fight of one infection after another and it doesn’t help that it seems as if everyone we know has some sort of cough, sore throat, (more…)

A miscarriage is a devastating event. It often creates feelings of grief, depression, and guilt, in addition to causing physical stress. Once your doctor has established that you are on the road to recovery, traditional Chinese medicine can help speed your path (more…)