Kevin Chang — Registered Acupuncturist Languages: English, Mandarin, Taiwanese Kevin Chang is a graduate of the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr. TCM) program at Tzu Chi International College of TCM in Canada and is currently a Registered Acupuncturist in British Columbia. From early on in his studies, he demonstrated a strong passion for medicine and actively participated in clinical internships and academic seminars. He is dedicated to integrating the wisdom of traditional medicine with modern therapeutic approaches to provide patients with safe and effective holistic care.

Kevin specializes in using acupuncture to regulate the flow of Qi and blood through the meridians, helping to relieve pain and unblock stagnation. His clinical practice frequently addresses issues such as neck and shoulder stiffness, lower back pain, sciatica, and joint discomfort. He also offers individualized syndrome-based treatments for common gynecological conditions, including menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, and menopause-related symptoms. In addition, he is trained in Zhuang-style Scalp Acupuncture (CSSA), which he applies effectively in post-stroke rehabilitation, chronic fatigue, internal disorders, and conditions affecting the head and face.

Education & Training: Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.), British Columbia Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma, Tzu Chi International College of TCM TCM Practitioner Diploma, Tzu Chi International College of TCM Acupuncturist Diploma, Tzu Chi International College of TCM Clinical Internship in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan Certified Training in Zhuang-style Scalp Acupuncture (CSSA)

張愷紋—註冊針灸師

（語言：英語、中文、台語)

張愷紋畢業於加拿大慈濟國際中醫學院中醫博士班，現為卑詩省註冊針灸師。自學生時期即展現對醫學的強烈熱忱，並積極參與臨床實習與醫療研討活動，致力於融合傳統醫學智慧與現代療法，為患者提供安全而有效的整體治療。

張醫師擅長運用針灸調理經絡氣血，疏通經脈，常見應用於頸肩僵硬、下背痛、坐骨神經痛、關節疼痛等，並針對月經失調、痛經、更年期等女性常見症狀。並以頭皮針（CSSA）靈活應用於中風後遺症、慢性疲勞、內科雜病與頭面部症狀之調理。

教育與培訓： - BC省註冊針灸師 - 慈濟國際中醫學院中醫博士文憑 - 慈濟國際中醫學院中醫師文憑 - 慈濟國際中醫學院針灸師文憑 - 花蓮慈濟醫院中醫部針灸及草藥實習 - 莊式頭皮針（CSSA）培訓

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Jennifer Chiang, R.TCMP, PhD, Instructor

Li-Hua earned her Ph. D Degree of Acupuncture and Massage Therapy from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in 2018 in China, and has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine for thirty-five years since the age of fifteen. Li Hua is the 4th generation of practicing in TCM and she shows the great passion on it. Her goal is to introduce TCM to western world and make more options on treatments and medicines.

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Calvin Crichton, Dr. TCM, Instructor

Dr. Calvin Crichton first became involved in Traditional Asian medicine through his life long study of Japanese and Chinese martial arts. Many of the martial arts systems he has studied over the past 40 years incorporate varying degrees of alternative medicine into their curriculum. As a result, it was only natural that Calvin begin to pursue a more formalized training in this field.

His background includes over 2000 hours of acupressure training, one diploma from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese medicine, two Dr. TCM diplomas from both the Canadian College of Acupuncture and TCM in Bedford, Nova Scotia and the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver. Further to this Calvin received a Traditional Japanese medicine Menkyo Kaiden (PHD equivalent) diploma from the Nippon Isshinho Nokkan Igakube in Toyama, Japan after several years undertaking a mentorship program.

Finally, Calvin has also had advanced training in Auricular Medicine under the direct tutelage of Dr. Li Chun Huang receiving a Master of Auricular Medicine diploma in that discipline.

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Stella Hu, Dr.TCM, Instructor

Stella Hu obtained her bachelor degree in Spacecraft Design from Beijing University of Aeronautic and Astronautic in 1998. Stella Hu later apprenticed Acupuncture, Moxibustion, He Style San Tong Acupuncture therapy and medical Qigong to Master Jia Shusen who is the inner circle disciple of Professor He Puren as well as the president of the Beijing Ba Gua Zhang Research Institute. Stella even majored in acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese Massage in Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine for further study, and became registered TCM doctor in 2007. Stella came to Canada in 2009 and passed TCM DoctorExams held by CTCMA British Columbia Canada in 2013. Now she practices at Acu-bridge Clinic, and specializes in pain syndrome, sports injury, and gynecological diseases. Stella loves Chinese Martial Arts since her childhood. Through years of hard training and practice, she won many first prizes in Chinese Martial Arts Competitions home and abroad. Since 2004 till now, Stella has been teaching TaiChi, BaGuaZhang and medical Qigong.

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Dr.TCM MSc Instructor

Dr. Kim has been dedicated to serving patients for over 20 years in clinical practice.

He is a Registered Doctor of TCM (Dr.TCM) in British Columbia (BC) and a Registered Chinese Medical Doctor in China. Following his graduation from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and a decade of clinical practice, he obtained a Master of Science in Natural Health, further deepening his academic foundation for comprehensive patient care. He also holds a notable history as one of the team doctor staff for the Korean Women’s football team at the 2001 Beijing Games.

Dr. Kim’s expertise focuses on improving the quality of life for those suffering from chronic Gastroenterological and Immune diseases such as GERD, IBS, Crohn’s disease, Allergies, and Asthma. He successfully treats joint and muscular conditions—including Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Tear—and is also dedicated to the alleviation of cancer pain.

Through a personalized, integrated approach that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Health principles, Dr. Kim helps his patients achieve lasting relief and return to their daily lives.

CTCMA Registered Doctor of TCM

Certified Point Injection Therapist

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Ling Li, R.TCM.P, Instructor

Ling has been in the field of acupuncture and oriental medicine since 2012. She graduated from UBC with Bachelor of Science in Physics, then she studied the 5 years doctor of TCM program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ICTCM). During her studies Ling also had the opportunity to intern at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital in Taiwan.

Where she learned from various doctors such as special Tuina techniques in traumatology, herbal prescriptions for chronic skin disease, and allergic rhinitis. She also had the privilege to observe more severe cases in CVA where they perform acupuncture for post stroke recovery, and use Chinese medicine as a supplement to chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer patients.

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May Li, R.TCM.P, Instructor

Dr Li’s lifelong goal is to provide patients with the best integrated and personalized medical treatments.

Dr. Li gained her M.D. degree from the medical school of Peking University and worked as a physician at the People’s Hospital in Beijing. After coming to Canada, she focused her studies on the human immune system and received her Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia. During her pursuit of broader and deeper study of the human body, the profound understanding of human energy networks and the amazing healing power offered by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) deeply impressed her. In 2012, Dr. Li gained her acupuncture license and herbal license later.

Combined with her knowledge and training in western medicine and TCM, Dr. Li accumulated successful experiences in treating not only specific conditions like injury, pain, motor impairments but also the more severe health issues such as cancer, stroke, cardiovascular disease, digestive conditions and autoimmune diseases. She is always optimistic while facing challenging cases and maintains an open mind to better treatment techniques. Dr. Li is currently practicing TCM in Vancouver and is an instructor at the Tzu Chi International college of TCM.

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Athena Nyiam, Dr. TCM, PhD, Instructor

Athena, Li Yi Nyiam is an ethnic Chinese born in Malaysia. She obtained her Doctoral degree in Clinical Foundation of Chinese Medicine from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and benefited from the dedicated mentorship of several distinguished professors. She previously provided professional clinical services at the Preventive Treatment of Disease Department of Beijing Gulou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

She is currently based in Vancouver, Canada, where she practices as a Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. She is engaged in both teaching and clinical practice at the Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada.

Dr. Nyiam holds licensure to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine in Malaysia, China, and Canada, and is an experienced cross-national practitioner in the field of Chinese medicine. She is fluent in Mandarin, English, Malay, Cantonese, and Hakka.

She was honored with the Fourth “Top 100 High-Impact Academic Papers Award” by the Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and received a Nomination Award in the Second “Looking to the Future · Benevolent Craftsmanship” Top Ten Award for Excellence in Traditional Chinese Medicine Research.

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Shang Wang is a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with nearly 8 years of clinical experience. A graduate of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a classical consultant for the Young American Acupuncturists Association (YAAA), she integrates classical TCM wisdom with modern biomedical knowledge.

Her practice emphasizes harmony between the individual and nature, treating both acute and chronic conditions, including complex cases such as cancer and post-stroke recovery. Her scope of treatment includes internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, men’s health, cardiovascular, respiratory, urological, neurological, endocrine and mental disorders, using both herbal medicine and acupuncture.

Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

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Grace Weng, Dr.TCM

Instructor

Dr. Grace Weng graduated from Beijing University of TCM in 1999, became doctor of TCM since 2002 and had been dealing with pain management and various internal diseases with acupuncture and herbal medicine. She gave special interest in fertility treatment , gynaecological problems and emotional disorders .

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