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Naturopathic Medicine


Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine


Lab services


Fascial Stretch Therapy

Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is an assisted stretching technique that focuses on the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.


Aesthetics

Dr. Boughton has been practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since 2003. She has been a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (FABORM) since 2012. She is excited to work with other skilled practitioners who specialize in acupuncture, massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, osteopathy, Pilates, Chinese medicine, shockwave therapy and holistic nutrition.

Her areas of expertise include:

Gynecology Fertility Menopause Pregnancy Thyroid Imbalance Auto immune and endocrine disorders Dermatology Digestion Sports injuries & Pain

Dr. Boughton has been practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since 2003. ... Read More

Dr. Lauren Browne is a Naturopathic Physician with a practice focused on stress, women’s health and regenerative injection therapies. Dr. Browne’s athletic experience and studies in Kinesiology and Naturopathic Medicine strengthened her admiration for the body and it’s ability to work, perform, and recover when given the optimal environment to do so. Recognizing the unique needs at all levels of fitness and sport, Dr. Crape is able to provide supportive care to achieve your best health and peak performance.

Dr. Lauren Browne is a Naturopathic Physician with a practice focused on stress, women’s health a... Read More

Maryam received both her PhD and Master degrees in Anatomy Sciences and a Bachelor degree in Medical Radiation Technology in Iran. She studied acupuncture at the Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where she also teaches anatomy.

Maryam received both her PhD and Master degrees in Anatomy Sciences and a Bachelor degree in Medi... Read More

Dr. Danzhu (Danica) Mowat is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor, a Registered Acupuncturist and TCM Herbalist in BC Canada. She believes that despite natural processes of aging, genetic disposition, as well as various social and environmental stressors, our body and mind possess an innate potential to heal. Acupuncture can help stimulate this healing potential.

Danzhu uses various treatment techniques and methods including acupuncture, Tuina, Cupping, Guasha, and TCM herbal medicine prescription. She has been practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for over 30 years and has been teaching for over 20 years, and believes in whole-body homeostasis and energy medicine.

Dr. Danzhu (Danica) Mowat is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor, a Registered Acupu... Read More

Dr. Simone enjoys helping her patients look and feel their best. She has a keen eye for aesthetics and offers several sought-after treatments at Friday Health including neuromodulators (Dysport/Botox) and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) for skin rejuvenation and Hair restoration.

Dr. Simone recognizes that successful aging begins on the inside. She is passionate about helping women balance their hormones and address their skin concerns. She particularly enjoys helping those struggling with acne to address the root cause and achieve clear skin, and in doing so manages a variety of conditions including PCOS, peri-menopause, thyroid conditions, digestive disturbances, nutritional deficiencies, and hormonal disturbances related to “the pill”

In a naturopathic consultation with Dr. Simone, she will consider your unique medical history, digestive health, nutrient status, hormones, diet and lifestyle in her recommendations.

Dr. Simone enjoys helping her patients look and feel their best. She has a keen eye for aesthetic... Read More

Deeply passionate about holistic wellness, Dr. Shannon specializes in regenerative injection therapy, digestive issues and fatigue. Known for simplifying the process of finding medical solutions, Dr. Shannon serves as a multi-faceted, highly knowledgeable and singular resource for those in her care. Compassionate and supportive, Dr. Shannon’s diligent approach to wellness is backed by her expansive education and extensive clinical experience.

Filling her cup looks like time spent with friends and family, getting powder laps in on her snowboard, and her annual non-profit trips to bring medical care to the remote communities of Haida Gwaii.

Deeply passionate about holistic wellness, Dr. Shannon specializes in regenerative injection ther... Read More

Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is an assisted stretching technique that focuses on the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is an assisted stretching technique that focuses on the muscles, jo... Read More

Vanessa Tam is a graduate of the 5 year Doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, BC. After graduating, she pursued further studies at two renowned teaching hospitals in China, deepening her experience and enhancing her knowledge of Chinese Medicine.

Vanessa Tam is a graduate of the 5 year Doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine program at the Int... Read More

Dr. Westgard’s interest in Naturopathic Medicine stems from an interest in all things optimal health. She believes that Naturopathic Medicine provides expansive treatment modalities that can be integrated to enhance performance and longevity. Dr. Westgard continues to focus on the importance of learning through different methods of continued education.

Dr. Westgard began her journey in health care at Queen’s University where she completed her Bachelor of Science Honours. Upon completion, she returned home to BC to start a career in Naturopathic Medicine at The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.

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Arica grew up in a typical Chinese-Hakka-Cantonese family and came to Canada after high school. She was naturally exposed to Traditional Chinese Medicine remedies at a young age. Kitchen cabinets stocked with various dried herbs, daily food cure dishes, chilled (in a well!) herbal jelly in the damp hot summer, and fire cupping or scraping modalities, all are fundamentals in her upbringing and wellbeing.

Arica was trained in Vancouver, Canada, graduated from the Registered TCM Practitioner program at the Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2023, she obtained her Doctorate title, in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, from the renowned Five Branches University in California, USA.

Arica is keen to recreate the most authentic TCM healing journey, custom-tailored for every case, using various schools of Acupuncture applications, prescribing herbal compounds, performing adjunct therapies such as fire cupping or mobility cupping, using Sound and Vibrational systems such as the Tibetan singing bowls and Acutonic® forks. She is passionate about treating emotional imbalances, assisting life transitions and adaptation to grief or loss, treating sports and chronic injuries, various internal conditions, gynecological and fertility support, pre and post-surgery care, as well as general optimization of health.

Arica holds a B.A. from the University of British Columbia, and a Post-graduate diploma (P.G.D. in Advanced Translation) from the Simon Fraser University. Therefore, her second greatest passion lies in translation of classical texts, be it medical, spiritual or poetic literature. She’s fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

For more information about Arica and her modalities, please check out her website: www.aricahealer.com.

Arica grew up in a typical Chinese-Hakka-Cantonese family and came to Canada after high school. S... Read More

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