Our Practitioners
Dr. Melissa Carr, Registered Dr. of TCM, Registered Acupuncturist
Scott Livingstone, Facial Rejuvenation practitioner
Helene Decarie, Registered Reflexologist
Sean Wilkinson, Registered Counsellor, NLP practitioner
Mandy Cohen, Reiki and Therapeutic Touch practitioner
ABOUT DR. MELISSA CARR, Dr.TCM, R.Ac.,B.Sc.
Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
 Dr.
Carr is a registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She
began her career in health with a Bachelors degree in Human Kinetics
from the University of Guelph in Ontario. After two years in Japan, one
of which was spent doing research at Ehime Medical University, she
returned to Canada to complete the 4-year training for Doctor of
Traditional Chinese Medicine at the International College of TCM in
Vancouver. As part of the program, she interned at two hospitals in
China: Acupuncture Hospital in Hefei, Anhui province and Jiang Yin TCM
Hospital in Jiangyin, Jiangsu province. During her schooling in
Vancouver she worked as a nutritional consultant where she advised
people on the use of western herbs and supplements. She also taught
nutrition at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.
In addition to running her clinic, Dr. Carr also acts as a natural health and nutrition consultant for:
"Melissa is a valued member of the SkillSets team. Her
presentations are very organized and detailed, benefiting all our
athletes regardless of their previous exposure to nutrition
counselling. She is committed to delivering exactly what the group
needs and is open to feedback and modifying her presentations to suit
the participants. Her wide range of experiences contributes to a very
balanced approach and will be an asset to any group."
Robin D'Abreo, Director
SkillSets Athlete Development Services
RADIO AND TELEVISION
CFUN 1410 AM Radio: Shannon Nelson interviews Dr. Carr,
April 2, 2008 about acupuncture, Chinese medicine and the new supplementary
benefit status of acupuncture for patients who receive MSP premium assistance.
OTHER ENGAGEMENTS AND APPEARANCES
VOLUNTEER WORK
PUBLICATIONS
Alive Magazine
Vista Magazine
The Bulletin
(a publication for the Japanese-Canadian Citizens Association)
Canadian Healthy Living Guide
Public Presentations
Online Articles
"Melissa presented at our Oct. 2006 workshop and
was such a pleasant surprise! She was a great blend of knowledge,
compassion and energy. The nurse's response to her was overwhelmingly
positive, with a good number of requests since, wanting further
information about Traditional Chinese Medicine - theories, role in
caring for persons with chronic pain, and as an adjunct to current
western medicine. Thanks, Melissa!"
— Joyce Kunzelman, RN, BScN, Clinical Nurse Educator, Interior Health Authority.
"In the fall of 2004, Melissa was invited to present on Traditional
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at an interdisciplinary pain
management conference held in the Lower Mainland. Her knowledgeable
presentation focused on the key indications and clinical applications
of acupuncture for acute and chronic pain management. This presentation
was of profound benefit to all the healthcare professionals who
attended."
— Kim Macfarlane RN, BSN, MA(Ed. Psych.)
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Care Burnaby Hospital, Fraser Health
"The participants in our group really enjoyed
your
presentation. Thank you."
—Anna Kahill, MSW, RSW
Counsellor, Registered Social Worker
604-723-9772
Therapeutic Group for Nurses on Long-Term Disability
"Thank you very much for
your contribution to the
Complementary Therapies Panel
at our Education is
the Best Medicine Conference in Surrey."
"Your presentation on TCM and particularly
acupuncture for the treatment of arthritis
was very
informative and well received by
the audience as reflected in the evaluations. You have a great
speaking style!"
—Jan Blades,
Program Coordinator
The Arthritis Society, BC and Yukon Division
"Dr. Carr provided a “Lunch and Learn” seminar to our employees, on the topic of
“Stressing out About Stress”. Approximately 10% of our Head Office
employees attended the seminar. Their written evaluations indicated that:
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The seminar met or exceeded their expectations
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The seminar was useful
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They learned something new
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They would recommend Dr. Carr and the seminar to others
Dr. Carr was
organized, punctual, and easy to relate to and very animated about this
topic. We will be inviting Dr. Carr to present seminars on other
topics, to our employees, in the near future."
—Carolynne Mahood, Manager Human Resources, IA Pacific
If you would like to arrange a presentation or would like to acquire
a health article for publication, please call 604-783-2846 or email drcarr@activetcm.com.
ABOUT SCOTT LIVINGSTONE
Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation Pracitioner
 Scott
is in his final year of completing the Doctoral program of Traditional
Chinese Medicine at the International College of TCM in Vancouver,
British Columbia.
Originally a native of Western Australia, Scott moved to the west coast
over four years ago to continue his journey in holistic medicine.
In 2003, while living in Washington DC, Scott shifted from a career in
commerce to alternative fitness therapies where he helped clients
rehabilitate from injuries and encouraged them to reach beyond their
physical limitations through personal fitness training. Upon
moving to Vancouver in 2005, his enthusiasm for health and wellness
continued with schooling to become a Doctor of alternative medicine
and learning the healing art of acupuncture.
Scott has been volunteering at the clinic since the beginning of his
TCM studies and he is clearly passionate about inspiring other to live
life well!
If you would like to book a Bonsai Facial Rejuvenation appointment with Scott, please email Scott or call 604-783-2846.
ABOUT HELENE DECARIE, CRR
Certified, Registered Reflexologist
Helene
Decarie has been a certified reflexologist since 2003. A graduate from
the International Academy of Natural Health Science in Ottawa, Helene
believes that reflexology is an insight to what your feet and hands
reveal about you and your health.
Reflexology is based on the
premise that there are reflex points in the hands, feet and ears
corresponding via nerve pathways of the nervous system (Western
Medicine) and/or meridians (Eastern Medicine) to every part, organ and
gland of the body.
Helene's compassionnate personality and skilled treatment will leave
you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Helene is registered with the
Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC).
You can email us
for more information or to book a consultation with Helene. She is
avaible both in our office or for a mobile visit at your home or
workplace.
ABOUT SEAN WILKINSON, MA, RPCC, NLP
Registered Practitioner of Clinical Counselling, NLP Master Practitioner
 Sean is the clinic's resident counsellor. As part of the
recognition that health involves mind and spirit as well as body,
he helps the clinic and our patients achieve true holistic health. Sean
has a passion for communicating with and helping people. He has an
M.A. in Counselling from Stratford University where he completed his
thesis on PNI, or psychoneuroimmunology (how the mind affects the
immune system via the nervous system). Previous to that Sean
graduated as a Registered Practitioner of Clinical Counselling from the
Counsellor Training Institute of Canada and he is also a Master
Practitioner in Neurolinguistic Programming through Erickson College.
To learn more about Sean's counselling services, visit www.activetcm.com/counselling.htm
ABOUT MANDY COHEN, BA, Ch.H
Reiki Master, Medical Intuitive and Life Coach
 Mandy’s
interest in holistic healing began with massage and yoga following an automobile
injury 20 years ago. Continuing her training with yoga and adding reiki,
therapeutic touch, meditation, qi qong and expressive art/energy therapies,
Mandy incorporates learnings from these disciplines into the healing she does
with others.
Mandy combines her expansive knowledge of the energetic healing system, a
passion for health and wellness, and an ability to listen to help guide you in
your personal healing journey.
To learn more about reiki and reflexology, visit
http://www.activetcm.com/treatments.htm#Reiki&TT
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