Registered Acupuncturist Calgary

The founder of Total Acupuncture Clinic, Dr. Liu is a registered acupuncturist and doctor of TCM in Calgary, Alberta.

She was trained in both western and traditional Chinese medicine in China.

She graduated from the medical school of the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China in 1995 with a major in clinical medicine. She worked in China in her chosen medical field as a physician for 5 years before she immigrated to Canada.

She received her diploma in acupuncture from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in the year 2000.

Dr. Liu receives regular advanced training every year.

With her strong background in the conventional medical field and traditional Chinese medicine, she dedicates her knowledge and passion to help her patients restore their physical health and emotional balance.

Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Dr. Li's journey of traditional Chinese medicine started in the 1990's. Working alongside with her mother, the renowned Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist Dr. Ruan Li Xiang in Calgary, she built her solid foundation of knowledge of TCM and acupuncture. To further her study, Dr. Li attended the Alberta College of Acupuncture and TCM and became a registered acupuncturist in 2005. To advance her skill, Dr. Cathy Li received 6 months advanced training at the Xia Men Hospital of TCM and Acupuncture in China in 2006. Dr. Li receives regular advanced training every year.

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Available on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Dr. Lew studied acupuncture at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine in Calgary. She has been practicing since 2008 and has taken many workshops to further her education. Some of her favorite pursuits include: sports injuries women's health, stress and anxiety and balancing the flow of energy through the teaching of Master Tung and Dr. Richard Tan.
In addition to using various needling techniques, she likes to incorporate soft tissue manipulations ( such as Gua Sha or cupping ) at the end of her treatments as she deems necessary.
Dr. Lew is available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the morning, and on Thursday evening.

Dr. Lam began her post-secondary studies in 2009 at Mount Royal University - first studying communications and then social work. Hoping to help others through connection, she found herself returning to the medicine of her childhood and roots. She then moved to BC in 2018, where she began her TCM training. With over 550 hours of supervised clinical acupuncture experience, she completed her studies at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC - receiving her diploma of Acupuncture.

Dr. Lam approaches each treatment with gentle care, active listening and an open mind & heart.

​She employs traditional needling techniques, auriculotherapy, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, food as medicine ( Shi Liao ) and self-care recommendations.

She has a special interest in: digestive health, emotional/mental well-being, addiction, anxiety, insomnia, cosmetic acupuncture and facial rejuvenation & women's health. She continues to further her knowledge with self-study, seminars, conferences and workshops. Her current studies of interest include topics on cancer & pain management.

Available on Fridays and Sundays.

You are welcome to call us at 403-452-3688 or contact Christina through email: christina.acu.kin@gmail.com for appointments if you can't find the available time with her on our online booking website.