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RESOURCES

BOOKS, DVDs, and CDs
My favourite books and DVDs for health, wellness, environment, and happiness

Healthy, holistic, relaxing, invigorating, and inspiring CDs on meditation, mind-body healing, self-improvement, and more

RECIPES
Click here for a selection of delicious soups and stews, medicinal recipes, vegetarian dishes and treats.


RESEARCH & ARTICLES
Click here for links to research and articles

LINKS

ASSOCIATIONS

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College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (CTCMA)
The CTCMA is an official professional licensing authority established in 1996 by the Government of British Columbia, Canada to regulate the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture in the Province. All practitioners of TCM or acupuncture must be licensed by the CTCMA.
www.ctcma.bc.ca
604-638-3108

Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of British Columbia (TCMABC)
The TCMABC was founded in 1992 to serve the practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine in B.C. It was one of the first associations to petition the B.C. government to regulate (professionalize) the practice of TCM.  Check out their website for current information on TCM and natural health issues in British Columbia.
www.tcmabc.org

QATCMA
The QATCMA is the abbreviated form of our association with the full name of “British Columbia Qualified Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association”.
www.qatcma.org

MIND

Alive Magazine
Just as IQ (intelligence quotient) and more recently EQ (emotional quotient) tests have become popular; also important is our HQ (health quotient). Take this test to find out what areas of your health and well-being you can improve upon.  Dr. Melissa Carr is a of the member of the Advisory Board and guest writer.
Click here...

Vista Magazine
Vista Magazine is a Canadian publication dedicated to the health and fitness of all.  It is published bi-monthly and Dr. Melissa Carr writes occasionally for them.
www.vistamagonline.com

BODY

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Offering a flexible and adaptable problem-based approach, their educational approach to rehabilitation delivers the knowledge and techniques you require to reduce pain and restore standard of living by increasing joint range of motion and functional strength. 
www.kinesiologists.ca

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My Adventure Boot Camp
Come train with the most sought after fitness trainer in Vancouver with the Boot Camp that has everyone talking! If you want Boot Camp, if you want RESULTS, if you want the best…My Adventure Boot Camp is where you will be!
www.myadventurebootcamp.com


Erin Guppy--Personal Trainer
All I have to say is, she knows what she's talking about and it shows!
www.eringuppy.com


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Pure Yoga
Pure Yoga is a mobile yoga studio, serving Vancouver & the Lower Mainland area.  All of their classes are offered on-site - in the workplace, at your home, conference, special event or other location.
http://www.pureyoga.ca
778-668-5954 

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SkillSets
The company was founded by three current members of the Canadian Men's National Field Hockey team in 2004 because of a shared objective: "To promote and develop the sport of Field Hockey". We see ourselves as a resource for individual athletes and coaches, teams, clubs, and associations.
www.skillsets.ca
604-340-1580

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Naturally Savvy
www.naturallysavvy.com is an excellent resource for natural health. Sign up for their newsletters and regularly receive health info tidbits, or peruse through their info-filled site for specific information.
www.naturallysavvy.com

SPIRIT

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Tchi Consulting--Feng Shui
Want to live in a harmonious home, work in a successful business, buy or sell a house, increase your well-being, and bring balance into your environment?  Talk to Rodika Tchi about feng shui.
www.tchiconsulting.com
604-685-0529

ENVIRONMENT

David Suzuki Foundation
Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, forests and wild lands, climate change and clean energy, and the web of life - the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature.   Find out what you can do to make a difference.

www.davidsuzuki.org/WOL/Challenge/


FAVOURITE PRODUCTS

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Smell This! Aromatherapy -- Arline Trividic, R.A.H.P.
Every product is formulated by our Certified Aromatherapist who uses pure essential therapeutic grade oils as well as pure and natural base oils. No chemicals or harmful preservatives are used.  I carry this line in my clinic on also sell it in the products page.
www.smellthis.ca

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Hot Scarves -- Trilby Jeeves
Stylish fleece scarves with pockets that can hold up to four environmentally-friendly disposable heat pads which last up to seven hours. Whether just to warm you up or to help relieve pain, these comforting scarves are great! Made in Vancouver, B.C.  I carry this line in my clinic on also sell it in the products page.
www.hotscarves.com
604-922-3744

OTHER

As listed on VanStart--listing for Vancouver services and products
www.vanstart.com

Acupuncture listing site--acupuncturists listed by postal code
www.gancao.net

Vancouver Links
www.downtownvancouver.com

Listing of private clinics across Canada


"Great thanks are due to Nature for putting into the life of each being so much healing power."
--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [1749-1832]