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Known for its excellence in mental health, pain management, women’s health, and facial rejuvenation, Huatuo Clinic is the most advanced and largest holistic clinic in Canada. Since 1997, Huatuo Clinic has been the primary destination for Calgarians and Albertans seeking acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine healthcare.
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Ms. Aileen Alfonso
Dr. Mohamad Almaqtari TCMD, R.Ac
Mohamad Almaqtari is a graduate of ACATCM with a Doctorate of Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine. Mohamad practices a form of Acupuncture that is Gentle & Noninvasive, yet very effective and balanced. He is not a proponent of using pain to treat pain, his treatments are painless. All Mohamad does is help steer your body towards homeostasis. Mohamad is also a second-generation Acupuncturist and third-generation Prophetic Medicine Practitioner. Mohamad has a passion for solving health- related puzzles and getting to the root cause of ailments. Mohamad’s education in Chinese Medicine techniques Solidified his training in Hijama-Wet Cupping. When Mohamad isn’t working, you will find him out in nature contemplating god through his creations, writing his book or working on the family’s business. “Mohamad’s Goal Is To Help You Achieve Yours”
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Dr. Sue Chen
Dr. Yingying Cong
Dr. Yingying Cong, a registered acupuncturist in Alberta with a Ph.D., is a beloved practitioner at Huatuo Clinic. With her extensive background and experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Biomedicine, she excels in diagnosing illnesses and developing effective treatment plans for patients. Dr. Cong’s expertise, combined with her patient-centered approach, allows her to provide the best possible care to relieve patients’ suffering. She uses a variety of techniques, including acupuncture, acupressure, electronic needling, moxibustion, cupping, and scrapping therapy, to ensure that her patients receive the most appropriate and effective treatment. Patients love her warm and compassionate demeanor, and Dr. Cong is dedicated to helping each patient achieve optimal health and wellness.
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Laura Cowburn
- Years of thorough training in Chinese Medicine with great masters and at institutions
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- MBA from Queen’s University
- Understand Classic Chinese Medicine with traditional Chinese texts, modern knowledge, and Daoism practice
- Care for patients with a loving heart
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura19zh/
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Cameron Crompton-Nicholas
Dr. Wanda Duong DTCM, R.Ac., B.Sc.
Bella Fu
Esther Fu
Dr. Kyung Sun, Sunny Gym
Jit Kowpairot
Dr. Dennis Lee
Considered as one of the top acupuncture instructors in the country, Dr. Lee received his certificate of clinical training in acupuncture and Chinese herbs from the Zhe Jiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China in 2002. At the same year, Dr. Lee graduated from the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as the top student of his class and became a registered acupuncturist in Alberta.
Dr. Lee received a Master of Science degree from the University of Alberta, majoring in the field of Cell Biology in 2000. During his time in graduate school he was the first author on a publication in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Dr.Lee also holds an Honored Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Biology and Genetics from the University of Western Ontario (1996).
From 1993 to 1997, Dr.Lee was actively involved in Biomedical research projects at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica in Taiwan. Dr. Lee has been teaching both western science and acupuncture courses at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for nine years. He also has a private clinical practice at the Inner Balance Spa in Kensington. Dr.Lee has been an honorary guest speaker for the Medical School program at the University of Calgary, the Integrated Health Institute at Mount Royal University and the Alberta Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors (AATCMD). He has also made numerous appearances in televised news reports and printed media across Canada.
Dr.Lee is a strong proponent in preventative medicine and considers the mind to be the most powerful entity in the universe. He believes that Traditional Chinese Medicine theory combined with quantum science can unlock the mysteries of human bodies.
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Dr. Yiu Cheung (Jacky) Leung
Dr. Jacky Leung, a skilled acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner specializing in mental health, gynecological issues, digestive disorders, and chronic conditions. Combining evidence-based care with TCM therapies like acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and moxibustion, Dr. Leung offers holistic, personalized treatments to support your health and well-being. Book an appointment today!
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Dr. Mitchel Lewadny
Mitchel began his studies at ACATCM during which time he was awarded a scholarship for academic excellence by the Calgary Chinese Herbal Society. In 2018 he observed at several leading acupuncture hospitals around China. He has also assimilated a variety of disciplines into his practice such as Master Tung Acupuncture, Dr. Tan balance method and is a level 1 practitioner of HSM moxibustion therapy.
Mitchel has a personal passion for treating neurological conditions, nerve pain, migraine, adrenal fatigue, chronic pain and specializes in the neck and shoulder regions. He also has experience treating a variety of mental health issues, digestive issues and auto-immune disorders.
Mitchel is a co-owner and instructor at the Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy. He has 25+ years experience in Martial Arts and Ashtanga Yoga. Therefore with his history as an athlete (and a long list of personal injuries) he is able to draw from personal experience when treating musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. Mitchel also has a passion for teaching and is a clinic supervisor at ACATCM. He is a strong advocate for mindfulness and sits on the board of directors of Marpa Gompa Meditation Society.
Off the clock and when not devoting time to his developmental routines; Mitchel loves being outdoors, travelling, relaxing at a cafe or nerding out at home.
- I believe that Traditional Chinese Medicine’s greatest strength lies in its versatility and its ability to harness the incredible healing potential contained within us. I feel honoured to perform this discipline and support my patients on their journey towards wellness.
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Dr. Cathy Li DTCM, RAc
Dr. Cathy Li is a Registered Acupuncturist in Alberta and has been practicing Chinese Medicine in Calgary since 1997. Dr. Cathy Li followed her mother, Dr. Lai-Heung Yuen, a well-known TCMD in Hong Kong and Calgary, and began learning Chinese medicine and Acupuncture from a very young age.
After graduating from Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Li successfully combined her knowledge of theory with practice. In order to pursue the further knowledge and experience, Dr. Li traveled to China and Hong Kong to take more advanced training courses in various hospitals and clinics, such as Xiamen Chinese Medicine Hospital and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Hospital. During these training sessions, she had the opportunities to study with some well-known TCM experts and received intensive clinical training, so that further enriched and strengthened her professional skill.
Dr. Cathy Li has a well-developed practice in the treatment of common illnesses, chronic disorders, cancer patient care, and many difficult and complicated diseases. In addition to these, Dr. Li also has an expertise in treating women’s health, such as menopausal syndrome, dysmenorrhea, fertility issues, etc. Dr. Li has been practicing both acupuncture and Traditional Chinese herbal remedy at Great Wall Health Centre since 2010. Her professional work ethic and diverse experience has earned her a lot of respect and garnered many referrals from patients.
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Dr. Yang Li
Yang Liu
Mingshan Lu
Angela McKiernan
Tieying Muriyad Kalarikkal
Ms. Danielle Neilson
Alexandra Newman
Dr. Colton Oswald DTCM, RAc
Colton Oswald is the co-President of the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (www.acatcm.com), where he has been teaching a variety of classes since 2001. He fully enjoys the combination of teaching and practice. Instructing and researching sharpen his clinical skills, while his experience as a clinician informs his teaching.
Colton got into Chinese medicine through the martial arts. His first martial arts teacher treated anyone who was hurt in class with acupuncture and Colton recalls being terrified of the needles. He obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Calgary with a major in art history, but he credits Chinese medicine with “choosing him” rather than the other way around. He was always fascinated with Chinese culture, from tea to language and arts. “Chinese Medicine just seemed to come naturally to me,” Colton says, “that is probably why I stayed in it through the hard times starting out.”
Colton overcame his fear of needles by the time he graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Victoria, BC in 1999. Before starting his practice in 2000 he did a clinical internship at the World Health Organization’s International Acupuncture Training Centre in Nan Jing, China. He was drawn to Nan Jing as it was close to where “Dragon Well” tea grows and to his delight his arrival in the spring coincided with the harvest. During his internship in China, Colton saw the potential for the integration of Chinese Medicine into the mainstream healthcare system and was intrigued by the open-concept model of care he saw there.
Colton’s general practice includes a special interest in the areas of women’s health. He has considerable experience with pregnancy and fertility care and has taught these subjects for many years.
His passion for all facets of Chinese medicine keeps him studying and researching to improve his skills and knowledge. Outside of practicing and teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family, getting out into nature, gardening, and is a life-long practitioner of martial arts.
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Devon Peiffer
Dr. Kyle Picard
(He/Him/His)
R.A
A graduate of the ACATCM Doctor of Acupuncture program and experienced acupuncturist, Dr. Kyle Picard has recently made his return to the great City of Calgary and the ACATCM.
Including the excellent education from the ACATCM Dr. Kyle Picard has gone on to complete MacEwan Universities Holistic Health Diploma, where he developed skills in Reflexology and Acupressure. Kyle has also studied powerful acupuncture techniques such as Dr. Richard Tan’s Balance method and Dr Liu-Chun Huang’s Auricular Medicine techniques to develop a well rounded skill set. Dr. Kyle Picard has also had the opportunity to develop his skills by interning at the Yunnan University’s Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Kunming, China.
Dr. Kyle Picard focuses on comfortable and effective acupuncture and is happy to be a General Practitioner of Chinese medicine. Dr. Kyle is ready to help many conditions ranging from (but not limited to) pain, digestive troubles, hormone related issues, fertility, allergies, and circulation problems.
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Dr. Stella Pun
Aira Punyakaew
Kerry Rainsford
Kris Reidie
Matthew Rider
Mrs. Jacqueline Seffelaar
Jacqueline is fluent in Cantonese and French and able to understand and speak a little mandarin.
She has a Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science and worked as a registered nurse.
She is passionate about health care and using a holistic approach to help the body heal itself. She has a strong interest in helping with mental health, pain control and sleep issues.
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Dr. Lynda Smith C.H.,R.Ac.,TCMD.,ADS
Dr. Lynda Smith is an accomplished and highly regarded herbalist, acupuncturist, and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with over 27 years of experience treating patients in Calgary. She is widely recognized for her extensive knowledge in a variety of areas, including Herbology, Iridology, Homeopathics, Nutrition, sports medicine, acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is dedicated to providing her patients with the highest quality care.
Specializing in mental health, addictions, digestive care, and anti-aging, patients appreciate her compassionate and personalized approach to treatment, and many have reported significant improvements in their health and well-being after working with her.
Dr. Smith’s unwavering dedication to continuous self-improvement and professional development is evident in her extensive training and certifications. She has completed the first level of Auricular Medicine from the Auricular Medicine International Research and Training, instructed by distinguished experts Dr. Li-Chuan Huang and Dr. William S. Huang.
Furthermore, she has augmented her knowledge in Acupuncture Sports Medicine (with Whitfield Reaves), 5 Element Acupuncture (with Professor Neil Gumnick) and earned her first-level certification in heat-sensitive transmitting moxibustion under the guidance of the highly-regarded Dr. Chen Rixin.
Moreover, she is a recognized Acupuncture Detox Specialist (ADS) by the National Acupuncture and Detox Association. From 2021 to 2022, Dr. Lynda Smith assisted in the Complementary Health Integration Program (CHIP), a research program in collaboration between ACATCM and the University of Calgary, which studied the value complementary health practices can add to low-income and marginalized individuals in Calgary.
In addition to her private practice at the Integrative Health Centre in Inglewood, Dr. Smith is actively involved in numerous volunteer organizations, including the YYC Acupuncture Relief Project (YARP), which provided essential care to those affected by the floods in Calgary and surrounding areas.
She is also a member of several professional associations, including the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA), National Acupuncture Detox Association (NADA), and Acupuncture Without Borders (AWB). Dr. Smith currently serves as the President of the Committee of Licensed Acupuncture Practitioners of Alberta (CLAPA).
Dr. Smith’s commitment to continuing education and staying abreast of the latest advancements in her field is evident in her approach to patient care. She is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health and well-being and will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and concerns.
Contact her today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards better health!
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Shannon Smith
Sarah Stansbury-Howlett
Jukkie Suwanrot
Helen Tran
Dr. Haifeng Wang (Helen)
Laura Wiebe
(She/Her/Hers)
Emily Wilton
Emily is in her final year of study in the Acupuncture diploma program. Her interests lies in treating chronic pain and mental health disorders. In her free time, Emily enjoys exercise and spending time outdoors hiking, snowboarding and walking. When she isn’t studying at ACATCM, Emily practices massage therapy. This brings a depth to her treatments as she understands the kinetics of the body and movement patterns that create disfunction within people.
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Dr. Ue Ting (Heather) Wong
Dr. Amanda Xia R.Ac, TCMD, M.Sc
Dr. Amanda Xia is a highly skilled and experienced registered acupuncturist, with over 10 years of clinical experience in the field. She obtained her B.Sc. (Med) and M.Sc. (Med) degrees from the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in Acupuncture and Internal Medicine of TCM.
Dr. Xia completed her internships at the National Clinical Research Center of Acupuncture in China and the hospital affiliated with the Tianjin Academy of TCM. Prior to immigrating to Canada, Dr. Xia worked for several years at the hospital affiliated with the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where she honed her skills and gained valuable experience in treating a wide range of conditions.
Dr. Xia specializes in Facial rejuvenation, Pain management (including neck, shoulder, elbow, back, sciatic nerve, knee, menstrual pain, TMJ), Post-stroke recovery, Gynecology, Digestive disorders, Cough, Bell’s palsy, Rhinitis, Dry eye, Insomnia and Stress. She treated 30-40 patients a day when she worked in Shanghai, China. Patients speak highly of Dr. Xia’s compassionate and dedicated approach to their care, and many of them have experienced significant improvements in their health under her guidance.
In addition to her work as a registered acupuncturist at Huatuo Clinic, Dr. Xia is an esteemed instructor and clinic supervisor at the Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also one of the main researchers of the Society Health Integration Project (S.H.I.P.), which has helped numerous patients achieve improved health through providing complimentary acupuncture services.
Whether you are seeking relief from a specific condition or simply want to improve your overall health and wellness, Dr. Amanda Xia is the acupuncturist and TCM doctor you can trust. Her extensive clinical experience, research background, dedication to patient care and education make her one of the most sought-after practitioners in the field.
She is outgoing, energetic, compassionate, and loves outdoor activities such as hiking and canoeing.
Dr. Amanda Xia is a highly skilled and experienced registered acupuncturist, with over 10 years o... Read More
Dr. Xin Xia
Dr. Benny Xu
Meet Dr. Benny Xu, a distinguished third-generation Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Doctor and recipient of the prestigious Alberta Centennial Medal and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Xu has been practicing acupuncture and TCM in Calgary since 1992, helping thousands of patients improve their health and well-being.
As the founder and Executive Director of the Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Huatuo Clinic, Dr. Xu has dedicated his career to advancing the field of TCM and improving the quality of education and training for TCM practitioners in Alberta.
Whether you are seeking relief from chronic pain, stress, anxiety, or other health issues, Dr. Xu’s expertise in acupuncture and TCM can help you achieve optimal health and wellness. Book a consultation with Dr. Xu today and experience the transformative power of TCM in your life.
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Dr. Ning Xu
Elizabeth Yu
Allen (Yongbao) Zhang
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