Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete system of medicine that is customized for each patient. It considers the whole person – mind, body and spirit, as well as lifestyle and environmental factors.

It is an effective system of diagnosis and treatment therapies that can also be used with other standard medical therapies.

Kurt Jurek, R Ac, R.TCM.P, Dr. TCM Dipl., B.A.Sc		Cheri Naslund, R Ac
Kurt Jurek is a registered acupuncturist and herbalist. He completed his five-year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program at the prestigious Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences. While at the Academy, Kurt earned the Dean’s award for top academic achievement. Kurt appreciates balance, he is trained in the rigours of western science and the insightful wisdom of Eastern Medicine. He takes a patient-centered approach to his practice, believing that the role of the practitioner is to act as a guide and facilitate healing that comes from within. In addition, Kurt is a long-time practitioner of Tai Qi and Qi Gong (Chinese movement & energy exercises). He is also trained in Shiatsu, Cranio-sacral therapy and Facial acupuncture which he often incorporates into his treatments. For Kurt, the practice of medicine is the evolution of a life-long passion – an interplay of competency, artistry and compassion. kurtjurek@thrivewellness.ca Acupuncture Vancouver		Cheri Naslund is a Registered Acupuncturist and a member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners of B.C. She completed a program created specifically for health practitioners at Langara College in Vancouver. Cheri is also a current member of the Registered Nursing Association of BC, and uses her advanced assessment skills to incorporate the best of Eastern and Western medicine theory. She uses a variety of associated methods of healing, including tuina, shiatsu, therapeutic touch and qi gong therapies to incorporate both physical touch and energetic healing modalities. Cheri completed an internship at the Tsu Chi Institute for Health, caring for clients with cancer, HIV and other serious diseases. Her experience also includes pre & postnatal support and work as a labour coach. Her clients describe her as a breath of fresh air and a very compassionate practitioner. cherinaslund@thrivewellness.ca Acupuncture Vancouver

Conditions Treated

Acupuncture has been shown to help with the following conditions:

Stress related problems such as insomnia, nervousness and depression
Chronic and acute pain management from physical injuries, chronic illness, back, limb or joint pain and arthritis
Digestive disorders
Musculo-skeletal disorders such as frozen shoulder or postural problems
Pre-natal care, post-natal care and labour pain management
Gynecological disorders such as painful or absent menstruation
Weight loss, detoxification and improvement of general health
Constitutional facial acupuncture and renewal

Kurt understands the needs of and enjoys treating our elders. He has also done work with:

Stroke related injuries and rehabilitation
Neurological disorders with Parkinson's-like symptoms

Consult our Acupuncture Vancouver fee schedule for more information.

Acupuncture

Kurt Jurek, R Ac, R.TCM.P, Dr. TCM Dipl., B.A.Sc

Cheri Naslund, R Ac