Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine at Timber Massage and Wellness
Welcome
Welcome to Courtenay Traditional Chinese Medicine at Timber Massage and Wellness. My philosophy for patient care values the importance of the patient / practitioner relationship.
I focus on the whole person and am informed by evidence. I integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine healthcare and disciplines with lifestyle and nutritional advice.
RTCMP, RAc, BA
Barb Cook
Barbara Cook graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver’s Doctorate Program in 2004. She also has a degree in kinesiology ( 1997) and a post graduate diploma in orthotics and prosthetics (2000). Barbara’s further training has focused on laser, perineural and acupoint injection therapies as well as hormone health and fertility.
Barbara’s passions revolve around fitness and the outdoors: mountain biking, kayaking, and yoga are a central focus.
Why Acupuncture and TCM
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practiced for thousands of years. It views the body as a whole and focuses on balancing the organ systems. Each treatment aims to treat the root cause of disease for each individual rather than taking a general approach to treating the disease itself.
Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat a broad range of conditions that include but are not limited to:
- musculoskeletal issues
- nerve pain
- arthritis
- migraines
- digestion
- stress
- insomnia
- pain
- physical and emotional trauma
- fertility
- pregnancy
- women’s health
- hormone imbalances
- fibromyalgia
- strokes
The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as an effective form of treatment. Most extended benefits, health plans, and ICBC also offer coverage for this modality.