Get to know Our Acupuncturists

Dr. Anna Zhao brings strong skills for both acupuncture and massage. She is a graduate of ACATCM with a formal education in integrated Chinese and Western medicine. Specializing in acupuncture, Dr. Zhao has in-depth knowledge of meridian pathways, acupoint combinations and zang-fu pattern differentiation.

 

She is gentle and precise in practive, her therapies are tailored to each client's constitution, strain and health condition. She focuses on managingement of chronic pain including neck, shoulder, low back pain and headaches, as well as common sub-health issues such as insomnia, anxiety, depressin and gastrointestinal concerns. 

 

Additionally, she is completing her training as a Registered Massage Therapist, supported by her background and training in Chinese and Western medicine. She combines Western myofascial release with traditional meridian acupressure to help unblock meridians and release tight muscles. 

 

The combination of acupuncture and massage balances relaxation and therapeutic rehabilitation to ease office strain, chronic fascial tightness, muscle stiffness and general fatigue. 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Jonathan Yu  is a Doctor of Acupuncture, accredited by the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta and member of the Alberta Association of Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

 

Dr. Yu studied diabetes, immunology, endocriology and pharmacology at the University of Calgary then completed a four year doctoral program at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

 

Dr. Yu is passionate about helping people recover and improve well-being through safe, natural and effective methods. 

He combines Eastern and Western medical knowledge with personalized treatments to target the root causes. 

Dr. Yu uses the following techniques: 

 

• Motion Acupuncture, especially effective for soft tissue injuries, improved joint mobility and restoring muscle function

• Herbal Medicine Formulation 

• TCM Cupping, Guasha & Bloodletting: Promotes circulation, detoxification, relaxing muscle tension and pain 

• Moxibustion & Accupressure: Enhancing energy flow and alleviating cold or stagnant conditions

Dr. Yu's specialties include treatments for head, neck, neurological conditions, tinnitus, dizziness and TMJ 

He also treats sleep disorders as well as stress and anxiety management