Meet Stephen!

Growing up in a family with two doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Taiwan, Stephen grew up in the midst of Chinese herbs, acupuncture needles, Tui-Na therapy and herbal patches. It was this approach his uncle used to treat him with when he fractured his collarbone at the age of 7.

Stephen is a Taiwanese Canadian who moved with his family to Canada when he was in junior high. After high school, he studied 2 years of civil engineering before pursuing a major in biochemistry.

Stephen then went on to finish a double degree in Doctor of Chiropractic and Master’s Degree of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles, California. He stayed in LA for 7 years then moved back home to start his practice in Greater Vancouver.

What to expect during your session

Stephen treats the body with "wholistic and holistic" approaches at both external and internal ends. Cases such as sports or work related injuries can be coming from either physical trauma or imbalance of bodily energy. So treatments at muscles and joints are equally important as the internal balance of energy.

Certifications

• Doctor of Chiropractic in USA

Specialties and areas of interest

• Specialties: Meridian Acupunture, Trigger Point Acupuncture (aka Dry Needling or IMS), Tuina (Chinese therapeautic massage with muscular release technique and joint manipulation), Fire Cupping (muscular and meridian base), Guasha (myofascial release smusclecraping), Auricular acupuncture and seeds.
  
• Area of interest: Sports injuries, work related injuries, pain syndromes, joint pain (neck, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, foot). Gynecological and menstrual difficulties/irregularities, and menopausal conditions. Allergies, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, stress/anxiety/depression, headaches and migraines, and insomnia.

Outside of the clinic

Spending time with family on day offs, Golf in some mornings, biking in some afternoons and evenings.