Traditional Chinese Medicine Vancouver, Chinese Herbal Medicine Kitsilano

Mission Statement - To provide service excellence, unsurpassed professionalism, and the depth of knowledge fundamental to being a team that can learn, practice, and progress together. - To build a work environment where each person is valued, respected, and has the opportunity for personal and professional growth. - To commit to the health, well-being, and success of our staff, physicians, patients, community partners, and friends - To maintain a respected presence of quality service, as well as a tradition of caring. These are the hallmarks of Qi Integrated Health.

Kiem Schutter, Clinical Director, R.Ac. A graduate of the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences doctorate program, Kiem Schutter has extensive experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, with a specialization in pediatrics and skin disease. He has also used a holistic healing approach to successfully treat sports-related conditions, soft tissue damage, stress-related syndromes and fatigue. In practice, Kiem uses all aspects of TCM including Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, dietary therapy, cupping and Chinese massage (tui na). His extensive post-graduate studies have included pediatric health, dermatology, sinusitis and facial rejuvenation. In 2004, his clinical experience was strengthened by a visit to China to study with a doctor of Chinese medicine in the Tong Ren Hospital of Beijing. In addition, he has studied with Dr.David Lam, Lorne Brown, Robert Helmer and Mary Elizabeth Wakefeild. After an initial assessment, Kiem will develop a clear and flexible treatment strategy designed specifically for you. Your treatments may include herbal prescriptions, Chinese therapeutic cupping and acupuncture; ultimately leading you on a path to greater well being.

Dr. Kelly Cmolik, DTCM, R.Ac. Dr. Kelly Cmolik graduated from the Doctorate program at Vancouver’s International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a Registered Acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA). Her post-graduate studies include training in diagnostics, pregnancy and childbirth, infertility, women's health, endocrinology, dermatology, allergic and autoimmune conditions including asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, psoriasis and Crohn's disease. She also completed the Constitutional Facial Renewal course with Mary Elizabeth Wakefield. Dr. Cmolik has a special interest in treating chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, using a combination of internal therapy and all natural skin care products. Respiratory health is another area of clinical focus, and she has enjoyed success in the treatment of asthma and other chronic conditions affecting the lungs. She is currently accepting new clients. For more information visit www.drcmolik.com

Dr. Tesnim Adatya Dr. Adatya is a general practitioner and primary care physician. She completed her B.Sc. in Speech Pathology and spent a year abroad involved in humanitarian work before entering medical school at age 20. She has always recognized the importance of prevention in health care and continuing medical education. Dr. Adatya holds a Doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the nationally accredited National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Oregon, has post-graduate certification as a Menopause Clinician through the National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric & Gynecological Specialties, and is further certified in Clinical Breast Examinations for Breast Cancer Risk and Assessment through the Oregon Cancer Center in association with Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Adatya also has advanced accreditation in Obstetrics, Intravenous Therapeutic Injections, NAET, Clinical Homeopathy and is licensed in Acupuncture. Dr. Adatya has lectured nationwide in over 300 cities to both the general public and health care professionals on topics related to reproductive health and cancer. Her lecturing circuit has included Scripps Medical Center, Arthur Ashe Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Columbia University, Harvard School of Public Health and Oregon Health Sciences University, to name a few. She is a respected authority on women’s health issues and has been interviewed nationally in print, television and radio, including NPR and CBC. Dr. Adatya has published numerous articles and is a contributing author of the book, A Woman’s Health Resource, 2nd edition. For more information, see www.dradatya.com.

Dr. Peter Wood, DTCM, R.Ac., BPE Dr. Peter Wood's clinical experience and focus are on the Atopic conditions of Asthma, Allergies, and Eczema. Currently, Peter serves as the President of the board of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of British Columbia (www.tcmabc.org). Participation in a Qi Gong class ignited Peter’s fascination with the idea of Qi. His curiosity led him to the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, where he completed five years of rigorous training. Peter has since achieved the highest level of certification available in the profession (Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine) which incorporates the licenses of Registered Acupuncturist, and Registered TCM Herbalist. In the process, he also completed a two-month residency at the Anhui hospital in Hefei, China. Peter has a Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) from the University of Manitoba. He is inspired by the belief that Qi is the missing link between the etiology (the cause of disease), and pathogenesis (the development of disease) in Western medicine. His goal is to bridge the gap between these medicines, the merging of which will create the most effective medical system in history. For more information, please visit www.woodway.ca

Dr. Robin Armstrong, BA, DC Dr. Robin Armstrong has been involved in the health and wellness industry for over 10 years. After seeing the success her mother, a highly competitive runner, achieved through chiropractic care, and experiencing the effects herself as a varsity volleyball player, she was inspired to pursue a career in chiropractic. Following a degree in kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario, she completed a further four years of chiropractic training at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Dr. Armstrong takes a strong interest in helping people get active and stay active to enjoy a long, healthy life. Combining traditional chiropractic care with advanced soft tissue therapy (Active Release Technique), she designs individualized treatment programs to get her patients pain free, more mobile, and back enjoying life. She enjoys watching people achieve their goals because of chiropractic. Whether it is picking up their granddaughter, getting through the workday without a headache, or finishing their first 5km race. Dr. Armstrong is also a certified yoga instructor and enjoys teaching Ashtanga, Power, and Vinyasa yoga classes where she can continue to help people achieve their goals in health and in life. She was pleased to be chosen by Lululemon Athletica as an Ambassador of health, fitness, and community values. To learn more visit www.stayactive.ca

Kelsey Armstrong , RMT Kelsey Armstrong is a graduate of the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. A strong passion for sport related injuries and rehabilitation is what drove her into this field. Throughout the past three years, Kelsey has had the opportunity to work with varsity athletes at UBC and train with members of the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club. She often treats chronic and acute conditions using a combination of modalities such as myofacial release, joint mobilization, muscle energy and deep tissue massage to achieve specific goals, ultimately leading you to a more comfortable state of body and mind.

Helena Friesen, B.Kin, CBT, RK Helena Friesen is a Registered Kinesiologist with BCAK and a Certified Bowen Therapist. Towards the end of her first degree in Kinesiology, she began specializing in chronic pain and inflammation through the independent study of Bowen Therapy. In order to further understand the nervous system's connection with pain, she is currently attending UBC to complete her second Degree in Psychology. With her background in rehabilitation, following each Bowen Therapy treatment you will be provided with recommendations for stretching and strengthening specific to your condition and if appropriate sports taping will also be provided. Helena is also available for 1 hr individual exercise therapy sessions that focus on: injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, core strength and overall strength and conditioning. Helena has worked with athletes, children, pregnant women and the general public with injuries and illnesses such as: jaw pain/clicking, pelvic misalignments, frozen shoulder, arthritis, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and chronic back and neck pain. She also treats symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety such as, chest tightness, shallow breathing, restlessness and sleeplessness. Please visit our FAQ section for further information regarding Bowen Therapy.

Lisa Schneider, RMT In April of 2007, Lisa Schneider graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College in Ottawa, ON. She also studied two levels of craniosacral therapy with the Upledger Institute which helped her develop further insight to the complexities of trauma on the human body. Originally registered in Ontario, Lisa spent two years in the nation’s capital developing her skills as a Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist in both an integrative medicine clinic and a registered massage therapy clinic. Now in Vancouver, Lisa is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC and a member of the Massage Therapists Association of BC. Armed with the most current health and massage information and a genuine thirst for knowledge, Lisa enjoys applying her skills and experience at Qi Integrated Health. With a focus on pain management and rehabilitation, she ultimately hopes to show that with accurate treatment, education and balance, pain can be managed alternatively and should not prevent people from living the best life possible.

Antony Fentiman, Dip.Nsp.H, BA(Hons) Dip.Arch. In 1997, while working in the Far East, Antony began a deep interest in meditation and the spiritual aspects of life. His search led him to a healing and meditation practice that are now fundamental parts of his life. After practicing as an Architect for many years, he trained as a Natural Spiritual Healer over a two year period at the SRMHC's Mother Centre in the UK, under the guidance of his Guru Mata Yogananda. He is a co-director and Healer at the Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre on the Sunshine Coast. An Incorporated Society, dedicated to nurturing a Spiritual environment for people of all walks of life to come and retreat. www.selfrealizationcentrecanada.com He offers a weekly clinic at Qi Integrated Health in Natural Spiritual Healing. Progressive Counselling, Yoga Therapy and a Meditation Foundation class can also be offered. As a Healer, he works from a depth of intuition to establish the needs of each patient. Working with the specific physical, mental, emotional or spiritual issues to allow balance to be restored on all levels. This is acheived through a combination of a consultation process, energy care techniques and the Healing itself.