Dr. Michelle is away on holidays from May 8th - June 9th.
Dr. Barb Cook will be in the clinic taking patients on Mondays and Tuesdays while Michelle is away. Barb is fully registered but is not doing any direct billing to insurance companies. Payment will be made at the clinic and you will be emailed a receipt for you to submit for reimbursement.
Michelle Hughes Dr. TCM is in the clinic Monday - Friday. Dr. Michelle is a Senior member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association as well as a Fellow of the Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board of Reproductive Medicine. Both of these boards require advanced training in the field of fertility, women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum care, all of which are Michelle’s passion. Michelle most recently completed her certification as a registered Menopause Coach. Michelle has a gentle needle style.
We are strongly enforcing our cancellation policy. We understand that things come up however the high volume of late cancellations and no shows has made a significant impact on each practitioners livelihood. If you do not show up for your reserved appointment time, or cancel within 24 hours your practitioner does not get paid for this time. We require a credit card on file to use our online booking system. When booking, you acknowledge that your card will be charged for the full amount of your appointment in the event of a no show or late cancellation. Thank you for your understanding.
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Barb completed the Doctoral Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2004. Her prior careers were
in kinesiology and prosthetics. All aspects of her life have revolved around health, fitness, and nature.
Mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and yoga are her main passions.
Being drawn to Traditional Chinese Medicine was based on personal health issues that western
medicine was only able to put a band aid on. TCM treats the root cause and underlying issues of the
body, mind, and environment. The medicine is based on TCM organ patterns and diagnosis. Everyone is
unique. Any condition from anxiety, insomnia, hormones, or pain can be treated using therapies such as
acupuncture, custom herbal formulas, tui na (Chinese massage), cupping, and/or gua sha (skin scraping).
Barb completed the Doctoral Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2004. Her prior careers we...
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Dr. Michelle Hughes
DrTCM, R.Ac., FABORM, OBAA
Dr. Michelle Hughes has been practicing Traditional Chinese medicine for 26 years. Michelle graduated from the International College of TCM in Vancouver and furthered her schooling in China.
Michelle has a special interest in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, sport’s injuries and pain, training with some of North America’s foremost health experts in these fields. Michelle is honored to be a Fellow of the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine, an international group of practitioners who have advanced training in fertility and a Senior Member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association. Michelle is also a trained doula. Michelle most recently became certified as a Menopause Coach.
Michelle believes in a complimentary approach to healthcare and is excited to help you achieve your wellness goals.
Michelle has a gentle needle style.
Dr. Michelle Hughes has been practicing Traditional Chinese medicine for 26 years. Michelle gradu...
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