Dr. Spence Pentland
Vancouver BC
Mission & Vision: ‘optimize the health of my clients, increase peoples chances of healthy conception, build happy families, and help cultivate a healthy fertile world.’
“Since 2004 I have seen the profound effect that infertility has on women and couples. It touches on something so fundamental to our being human that the emotional depths experienced are unlike any other – studies showing psychological impact comparable to the diagnosis and struggle with cancer. Looking through the lens of infertility I have gained intimate insights into the functioning of the body and human spirit. I feel blessed to have been a part of so many journeys toward the creation of family and feel the world needs to know more of these struggles so that we can all better support those who are hurting beyond comprehension.”
Dr. Ryan Funk
Vancouver BC
Dr. Ryan Funk graduated as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, BC. He then pursued postgraduate studies, completing 500 hours in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at the Anhui Hospital of TCM, Hefei City, China.
Ryan is a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) and believes that true healthcare is a partnership. He is dedicated to working with clients to help them develop their lifestyle, diet and mind-body practices that will optimize their fertility and increase their overall well-being.
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Suka Lang
Vancouver BC
Especially passionate about treating pain conditions and sports injuries, Suka’s treatments tend toward a modern style that connects tangibly to the physical body. While she draws on traditional approaches where appropriate, Suka educates her clients with relatable, clearly communicated insights about their bodies.
Dr. May Wang
Vancouver BC
Dr. Wang is a registered doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a registered acupuncturist in BC, an instructor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a member of the BC Qualified Acupuncturist & Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. After attaining her M.D. from Chongqing University of Medical Sciences, China, she worked as M.D. in a hospital. During her 15 years of practicing Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she developed effective treatment therapies. She was not only dedicated to clinic practice, but also to clinic research and instructing students of medical schools. Coming to Canada in 1997, she began to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver. With her extensive experience, and professional moral and enthusiasm for patient’s benefit, she earned her recognition with her patients. Meanwhile, she has also been an instructor of clinic practice in Vancouver. During her practices, she observed that many of her patients were suffering from allergies. She felt it was her duty to battle this disorder. She has successfully used her knowledge and experience of practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine and the allergy elimination technique of NAET to help her patients.
Azadeh Baradaran
Vancouver BC
Having a combined background of Western and Alternative medicines makes Azadeh to understand patients’ needs in depth. Azadeh strongly believes that no two patients are alike, therefore her treatment plans are customized to achieve patients’ optimal health.
Her goal is to help her patients achieve their optimal health, by educating her patients about their treatment plan.
Ryan Jaw
Vancouver BC
Ryan has always had a passion for helping others; from teaching young children to volunteering at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. He graduated from York University in Toronto with a Specialized Honors Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science. Since a young age Ryan has always been involved in many sports but mainly hockey and baseball. He has seen various types of injuries (soft tissue: muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc.) that have affected many athletes at different stages in their career and life after. Many injuries he had seen were treated with only Western medicine/therapies with little or no help and others with a combination of Western and/or Traditional Chinese Medicine which had great results. How could some tiny little needles and some glass cups help someone in pain? Ryan’s fascination with Chinese Medicine grew from there as he continued his education at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver.
Ryan have many great teachers along his journey to becoming an acupuncturist and Dr. May Wang is clearly one of them. Dr. May Wang was his clinical instructor and helped him to where he is today. With pain and stress being one of the biggest problems in our society today he has seen and assisted Dr. Wang treat countless patients using acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, ear seeds, bleeding therapy and more.