Kate is a graduate of the 5-year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, BC. She is currently licensed as a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P) and offers acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, tuina massage, herbal medicine prescriptions, and counsel for diet, lifestyle, spiritual and emotional well-being.
Kate treats all health concerns and holds a special interest in gynecological and obstetric care. She also has years of experience and interest in treating injuries (sports and otherwise) and supporting rehabilitation. Kate has a great interest in participating in community support using acupuncture and has done volunteer acupuncture treatment for addictions for several years at Nelson Mental Health and Addictions Services.
Before attending the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences, Kate obtained an Honors Degree in the Health Sciences at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
During the Doctor of TCM diploma program she traveled to China where she undertook internships in three different hospitals. In Beijing, she worked at Fengsheng hospital where her focus was on acupuncture, cupping, orthopedics and orthopedic surgery.Also in Beijing, she worked at Renmin Hospital (Peking University People’s Hospital) where she focused on herbal prescription, tongue and pulse diagnosis. The bulk of her time in China was spent studying and practicing gynecology and obstetrics at Shaanxi TCM hospital in Shaanxi province where she also worked in cardiology before traveling to Tibet. In Tibet, Kate performed several ‘koras’ (meditative pilgrimages), and studied Tibetan herbal medicine.
Since graduating from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences Kate has continued her education by attending advanced trainings such as: Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth with Debra Betts, Treating Infertility with Yvonne Farrell & Laura Erlich, Japanese Acupuncture with Brenda Leow, Addictions Acupuncture with Les Montcrief, Treating and diagnosing Trauma in Children with Yair Maimon, Qi Gong for Cancer with Ken Cohen, Somatic Trauma Resolution with Sharon Porter, Tuina (massage) and Moxibustion for menstrual problems and fertility issues with Sarah Pritchard, Key Concepts in Facilitating Embryo Implantation with Brandon Horn, Wu Wei: A Counter Intuitive Approach to Uterine Receptivity and Treating Infertility with Randine Lewis PhD, The Remarkable Wen Jing Tang for Treating Infertility with Sharon Weizenbaum, Immunological Infertility: Effectively Treating Complex Cases with Fiona McCullough, ND, The Fertile Angst – 5 Element Treatment Strategies for Calming Fertility Tensions with Jani White, Treating Advanced Maternal Age and Egg Quality with the 8 Extraordinary Vessels with Brandon Horn, Chinese Medicine’s View of Immunological Infertility with Randine Lewis PhD, along with many others to date.
Kate has been practicing privately for 20 years. She dreams of a future in which the medical system is less fractured but rather more integrative and communicative thus offering the most optimal healthcare support possible to people in need of care. Kate believes that the human body, mind and spirit compose a system with an unbelievable capability to heal and transcend. She is grateful to have the honour of working with you to achieve optimal health and she looks forward to supporting you and your unique self with compassion, respect and attention.
Sign in and tell us your plan to see what a visit would cost you. Sign in
Please book this session if you are seeking acupuncture treatment for fertility support, first and second trimester pregnancy concerns, stress management, musculoskeletal pain and general wellness. This session includes an in-depth consultation, followed by an initial acupuncture treatment. Please note: If you are currently pregnant and in your third trimester and are seeking support for labour preparation, please book a Cervical Ripening Initial Visit instead.
Please book this session if you have already completed an initial consultation. During your follow-up visit, we will review your progress and provide a customized acupuncture treatment tailored to your ongoing needs, whether for fertility support, first and second trimester pregnancy concerns, stress management, musculoskeletal pain and general wellness. Note: If you are pregnant and in your third trimester seeking labour preparation support, please book a Cervical Ripening Follow-Up Visit instead.
Please book an Initial Cervical Ripening Visit if you are in your third trimester (starting at 36 weeks) and looking for labour preparation support. Pre-birth acupuncture consists of a series of weekly Acupuncture sessions beginning at 36-weeks until the spontaneous onset of labor. During these treatments, we address both your pregnancy complaints, treat baby’s positioning and help prepare for a smooth and efficient labor.
Acupuncture with Naturopathic Doctor (please see Fiona for naturopathic Initial consult prior to appointment)
Please book this session if you are seeking acupuncture support for a breech presentation in the third trimester. We recommend beginning this treatment as soon as the breech presentation is discovered — ideally between 34th - 35th week of pregnancy. At this stage, there is still enough time for the baby to turn and early intervention offers the best chances of success. Breech support focuses on acupuncture points that help create more relaxed uterine environment and encourage optimal fetal positioning. This appointment is intended for your first visit related to breech support. Any follow-up treatments can be booked as standard Acupuncture Subsequent Visits unless your practitioner suggests otherwise.
This follow-up session continues to focus on promoting cervical ripening and optimal labour conditions. Pre-birth acupuncture consists of a series of weekly Acupuncture sessions beginning at 36-weeks until the spontaneous onset of labor. During these treatments, we can address both your pregnancy complaints, treat baby’s positioning as well as to help prepared for a smooth and efficient labour.
This is a general wellness hour for general concerns. This is not for pregnant patients, please book an initial appointment first.
Please book this session if you have already completed your initial consultation and are continuing with your treatment series. During your follow-up visit, we’ll do a brief check-in on changes since your last session, then provide a focused treatment that builds on your progress. These visits are designed to be cumulative, with treatment adjusted week to week based on how you’re responding and what you want to prioritize.
Please book this session if you are starting Mei Zen Facial Acupuncture and want an initial assessment plus your first treatment. This visit includes an in-depth consultation to understand your goals, skin concerns, and overall health patterns, followed by an initial treatment that typically includes both facial and body acupuncture to support circulation, tone, and whole-body regulation. We’ll also review what to expect from the program, including typical pacing and aftercare.
Initial Consultation for Chinese medicine Herbs.
Follow up TCM Herbal consultation. Excludes cost of herbs and medicinals.
This clinic hasn’t published which insurers it bills directly.
Openings checked 10 min ago
Ailio never charges you a booking fee.
No openings
We list what this clinic publishes for online booking. Some appointments are bookable only by phone, or through the clinic’s own waiting list.
Save