Our logo incorporates two Chinese characters, meaning east and west, and represent our dual nature. We use ancient eastern treatments incorporated with modern western science to bring health and balance to your hectic workday.

  
 

 

  

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ASSOCIATIONS

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. 
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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.


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".

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WHAT CAN YOU DO YOURSELF?

  • Make sure that your chair and desk are the right height for you. Your legs should be bent at a 90 degree angle with your feet flat on the floor. If your desk is too high for your chair, look for an inclined foot rest.


  • Choose a chair with a good supportive back and arm rests that prop your arms when you type.


  • Place your monitor directly in front of you, arms length away from your face, and with the top of the monitor at or below eye level.


  • Select an ergonomic keyboard and wrist rest.


  • Opt for a mouse that fits your hand properly.


  • If you talk on the phone as you type or write, use a headset so you don't need to balance the phone between your shoulder and ear.


  • Make sure you have enough lighting.  See more detailed information.


  • Drink enough water. Keeping well-hydrated will help your body to detoxify from unhealthy re-circulated air, lubricate all of your joints, help prevent the discs in your back from compressing too much to leave you shorter and much less protected against injury at the end of the day, and help avoid fatigue and headaches.


  • Breathe! And not just any breathing, but deep, slow belly breaths.
  • Ssssstttttrrrrrrrreeeeecccccchhhhhh. Whether it's just a few moves while seated or a full on stretch in the bathroom with your foot on the sink counter, don't forget about your tired hands and fingers. Check out www.mydailyyoga.com for office-friendly moves.


  • Choose foods that nourish you, not simply fill a void. Eating the wrong foods (e.g. sugary or greasy ones) can leave you feeling lethargic and leave you with brain fog.


  • Sit up straight. Sitting and standing up straight improves your breathing and increases blood flow to the brain. Slouching does the opposite.