Archive for March 2024
Member of College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia
Dr. Karen Lam is an integrative healer who graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ICTCM), a member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA), and a member of The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). As a TCM doctor, Dr. Lam is trained to identify any disruption…
Read MoreLicensed and Registered Acupuncturist
An acupuncture treatment can be used to address both acute and chronic problems. Additionally, your acupuncturist is trained to recognize disease before it manifests as a serious illness; thus you benefit from receiving preventative medicine. Did you know? The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as a treatment that can help with many conditions including: Stainless steel…
Read MoreFertility, Conception Certified Doula Pre & Post-Pregnancy Care
Regulating menses and supporting your health before conception is a sure way to have a happy healthy pregnancy. Most healthcare providers recommend beginning your conception journey up to 12 months prior to conceiving as to promote the best chances of conception. Regardless of whether it’s your first or third planned child, studies show that acupuncture…
Read MoreCosmetic Acupuncture
Chinese medicine and acupuncture has long promoted longevity and vitality by observing the “shen”, or inner reflection as seen on the face. Our outer beauty mirrors out internal health and factors such as stress, diet, lifestyle, concurrent health concerns, emotional balance, age and genetic predispositions are all considered in your treatment plan for Cosmetic Acupuncture…
Read MoreModern diagnostic testing for allergies, stress, biological & hormones
In order to achieve meridian balance, factors such as age, diet, personal habits, physical and emotional traits must be accounted for in addition to your symptoms and complaints. Diagnosis involves understanding patterns of sickness and health. In consultation, I use a variety of methods including: This gives me a bigger picture as to what is…
Read MoreHerbs, supplements, homeopathic remedies & aromatherapy
Chinese herbs make up one of two pillars of TCM treatment. Herbs are primarily composed of natural ingredients; as such their use does not create the toxicity and side effects associated with prescribed pharmaceutical products. Did you know? Herbs, supplements, homeopathic remedies are available in easy to use tablet or liquid form? Chinese herbal formulas…
Read MoreAcupoint Injection Therapy (AIT)
What is AIT? Acupuncture Point Injection/Acupoint Injection Therapy (AIT), is a complementary injective therapy that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with physical medicine. AIT certified acupuncturists and doctors have specific training to inject medical grade therapeutic substances, saline solution, and vitamins like B-12, into acupuncture points specific to your healing. Administered in areas just under the…
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