A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner practices a form of traditional complementary medicine. They are trained to diagnose and treat a range of conditions. Treatments may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage (tui na), exercise (including Qi Gong and Tai Chi etc.), moxibustion, gua sha, and diet and lifestyle advice. A R.TCM.P is a CTCMA registrant authorized to practise acupuncture, and prescribe, compound or dispense Chinese herbal medicine.

An acupuncturist is a health professional who applies theories of traditional Chinese medicine in the form of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a procedure in which thin needles are inserted into specific parts of the body, called acupuncture points. Additional Chinese medicine tools such as Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Tui Na, Ear Seeds, and Cupping may be utilized to support a patient. Diet and lifestyle advice may be included for a more holistic treatment.

This unique style of yoga is rooted in the foundations of Vinyasa and Yin yoga interwoven with the teachings of Chinese medicine’s channel and organ theory. A balancing sequence of fluid and active (yang) postures with subtle longer held (yin) postures are within each practice. Each class facilitates movement, breath awareness and intention to unwind blockages of tension from the muscles, fascia, organs, and energy channels. This practice offers space for the mind and an opportunity to get a felt sense experience the movement of Qi (energy) flowing harmoniously within. Intuitive movements are encouraged to honour the wisdom of the inner physician (or inner knowing) as well as one’s stage of life, female menstrual phase, and present moment state. Classes are seasonally aligned to harmonize with nature.