Dr Melissa Carr, Dr Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dr Melissa Carr, Dr Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture, herbs, supplements, nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine

I'm passionate about TCM. It's not just a job. It's a way of living, a way of thinking, a way of being. I walk, talk, ea...
01/17/2026

I'm passionate about TCM. It's not just a job. It's a way of living, a way of thinking, a way of being. I walk, talk, eat, and breathe TCM. So getting to go back to the school (different location, different teachers--of course, as I graduated 25 years ago!) where I began this journey to be invited to talk to our Minister of Health about Chinese Medicine, and to get to advocate on behalf of the profession through the ATCMA is truly an honour. A sometimes unhealthy task, with long hours and sometimes lost sleep and eating on the run (all the things I tell my patients not to do! Haha!), but tonight I'll get enough sleep, tomorrow I'll take a healthy lunch to clinic, and Sunday I'll go to yoga as usual. So, all 4 legs of my health foundations (good food, regular exercise, restful sleep, and joyful activities) will be met.

See you in 2026! Happy New Year!
01/01/2026

See you in 2026! Happy New Year!

No filter or editing done. This is because of greenhouse LED lights. Wild!
12/31/2025

No filter or editing done. This is because of greenhouse LED lights. Wild!

It's been a tough year for TCM in BC. As a result, it's meant a TON of work, with just as much expected for next year. S...
12/03/2025

It's been a tough year for TCM in BC. As a result, it's meant a TON of work, with just as much expected for next year. So receiving this appreciation award feels extra special. ✨️ I'm grateful for those who are doing this work alongside me!

My book is now being sold at my fave yoga studio  ! I'll also be at their Makers Market Sunday December 14 from 12-4.
11/29/2025

My book is now being sold at my fave yoga studio ! I'll also be at their Makers Market Sunday December 14 from 12-4.

It's more than a pet peeve for me when people say that acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have no studies to b...
11/21/2025

It's more than a pet peeve for me when people say that acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have no studies to back them. I was once (briefly--and I have my name on a study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology to prove it) a research assistant, and I learned through that that I much prefer working with people than reading through or doing research, but I have saved some studies on my website so I can have a quick response when people ask me, "Does acupuncture actually work or is it just a placebo?" Here I share just a few of the studies on pain relief.

Happy Halloween 👻! My family's carved pumpkins 🎃 and some random Halloween and nature's decorations on my walk home from...
11/01/2025

Happy Halloween 👻! My family's carved pumpkins 🎃 and some random Halloween and nature's decorations on my walk home from yoga the other day (too bad it's raining 🌧 today!).

I'm so thankful for so many aspects of my life. Happy Thanksgiving!
10/13/2025

I'm so thankful for so many aspects of my life. Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, I went to my TCM alma mater, Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (used to be ICTCM), to...
09/18/2025

Today, I went to my TCM alma mater, Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (used to be ICTCM), to speak to students and instructors in my role of Executive Director of the ATCMA. Lucky me that I was also there on one of the twice monthly days that they cater a vegetarian lunch for their students and staff!!! Thank you to Dr. Situ and for being wonderful hosts!

This week, I was invited to KPU's launch of the first TCM Bachelor's degree in Canada to speak on behalf of the ATCMA. I...
09/06/2025

This week, I was invited to KPU's launch of the first TCM Bachelor's degree in Canada to speak on behalf of the ATCMA. It's wonderful to get to share in the excitement of students on their career path, and it made me reminisce about my TCM student days--a quarter century + ago!!! One student remarked about how it has changed her for the better to study this powerful medical system. It's true. It happened for me too!

Can you see the little handmade veggies and fruits on top of my book? Swipe left to see them more clearly. These adorabl...
08/28/2025

Can you see the little handmade veggies and fruits on top of my book? Swipe left to see them more clearly. These adorable little foods were given to me by a patient who was gifted them long ago, and she thought I'd love them. I do!

Health lessons from dogs:1. Share love ❤️ and joy 😊 2. Be in the moment3. Rest up4. Be silly sometimes5. Go for it!Happy...
08/26/2025

Health lessons from dogs:
1. Share love ❤️ and joy 😊
2. Be in the moment
3. Rest up
4. Be silly sometimes
5. Go for it!
Happy International Dog Day! What lessons do you learn from dogs?

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Tuesday 12pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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