We now have 3 practitioners in the office to help you.

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 member 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 has a gentle needle style.

Kassandra Davis, R.Ac, is in the clinic on Thursdays. Kassandra has a special interest in treating stress and the effects it has on your body, incorporating a needle style that is gentle but aims to achieve a sensation at each point. Kassandra uses a combination of acupuncture, cupping, gua sha and tuina in her treatments depending on the situation.

Chen-yu Hung, R.TCMP, is in the clinic on Tuesdays and Fridays, and can also be reached at hoberthcj@gmail.com. Chen-yu leans toward a Japanese style of needling. In this method the abdomen is palpated to locate areas of discomfort and determine an acupuncture point formula with very gentle needing performed. Typically patients experience immediate relief in the discomfort area. This style treats various internal medicine conditions such as digestion issues and immune system disorders as well as headaches, migraines and shoulder and neck tension.

*Please note that if you do need a time sensitive appointment, for example during pregnancy or for a scheduled fertility treatment , and are not able to find a time online please give the clinic a call or put yourself on our waitlist with a note describing the reason for the appointment and we will try our best to get you in.

At this time, Kassandra and Chen-yu are unable to accept appointment bookings for ICBC or Medavie Blue Cross, which includes Canadian Airforce, RCMP and Veteran Affairs bookings. Please book these appointments with Dr. Michelle Hughes only.

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Since a young age, the central theme in my life has been health, healing & wellness. Being confronted with health complications as a young child motivated a deep exploration of health & healing and directed me to a lifetime of traveling to the corners of the earth to experience different healing modalities - and eventually, to train in the one I found most profound. Along the way I developed an interest in meditation, holistic health, organic farming and various healing arts such as sound healing, breath work, meditation, awareness practices, movement therapy, energy healing, nature-based shamanic practices, and most importantly healthy lifestyle. In this pursuit of wellness, I studied Herbal medicine at Pacific Rim College and spent time with spiritual masters in India & Peru to deepen my knowledge and understanding. In the end, I chose Acupuncture. Acupuncture is a healing technology that has proven effective for thousands of years, more recently it has been shown to stimulate physiological, neurological, biochemical and psychological responses. It is based on the observation of the natural world - which we are very much part of despite the complexity of our modern day world. Finding activation through Acupuncture has been the most rewarding experience as I am constantly astounded by the results it brings. My intention is to create the space to allow the body to actively or passively facilitate healing. When developing treatments, I consider the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual components involved. I utilize traditional systems and various modalities to clearly define protocols that produce measurable results. Once we have removed physical dis-ease, intentional manifestations have a supportive foundation to bud out of. I use my training in classical acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, cupping, Tuina, Gua Sha and advising on food, herbal & lifestyle cures to facilitate balance in my patients and find the most direct route back to their most optimal health. My areas of special interest include gut health, trauma, reproductive issues, mental health, chronic injuries, physical or emotional pain, vitality & inflammatory conditions. I incorporate a lifetime of health and wellness inspired learning, and training in TCM modalities, to understand and interpret the body and encourage my patient to metabolize any past or present obstacles that reside in the body, mind or spirit so we might illuminate their journey back to their most potent self. Together, we create a clear vessel so people may reunite with their health in a way that empowers and inspires them to live their fullest potential.

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Dr. Michelle Hughes has been practicing Traditional Chinese medicine for over 24years. 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 believes in a complimentary approach to healthcare and is excited to help you achieve your wellness goals. Michelle has a gentle needle style.

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Hello! My name is Chen-yu. I came to the Valley from Taiwan with my wife in 2015.

As a registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioner I am passionate about helping people relieve pains, regain balance of movement and achieve physical alignment. I also use a certain set of manual adjustment techniques to release tension between skin, tissues, muscle and bones.

On the herbal medicine side, I am particularly passionate about learning from ancient clinical books such as the Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders) and Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet ). Which which benefit a lot of internal medicine condition for example like insomnia, digestion system issue, hypertension, autoimmune disease.

Combining various diagnostic methods to understand an individual’s unique constitution, i will be able to formulate the most suitable treatment plan to address the patient’s specific needs and guide them towards healing and wellness.

It is my pleasure and honor to serve the people in Comox Valley. Please come try a session with me!

For the same day appointment please call 2506507259

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