Our Acupuncture & TCM Services
Holy Family Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine provides individualized
Traditional Chinese Medicine care in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver.
Recommendations are made following an assessment of your health history,
current concerns, and treatment goals.
Care is provided by
Sunghyun Jason Tjen, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.,
who has been serving North Vancouver since 2009.
Complete Acupuncture Treatment
electroacupuncture, infrared heat therapy, cupping, or auricular
acupuncture when appropriate.
$110 / approximately 40 minutes
$35 Initial diagnostic consultation / approximately 10 minutes
Electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture applies a controlled electrical current between
selected acupuncture needles. Its use is discussed before treatment
and depends on your assessment, preferences, and suitability.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses controlled negative pressure on selected areas of the
body. Dry cupping, sliding cupping, fire cupping, or gua sha may be
incorporated into an appointment following assessment and consent.
Usually included as part of an acupuncture or no-needle appointment
when appropriate.
No-needle Treatment
ear seeds, cupping, or pediatric Shonishin. This option may be suitable
for younger patients or people who prefer not to receive acupuncture
needles.
$110 / 30 approximately minutes
Auricular Acupuncture & Ear Seeds
Selected points on the outer ear may be stimulated using acupuncture
needles, magnetic seeds, or other appropriate techniques. Instructions
for any take-home ear seeds will be explained during the appointment.
Pediatric Shonishin
Shonishin is a gentle, needle-free approach that uses specialized tools
to stimulate the skin and selected areas. Treatment is adapted to the
child’s age, comfort, and individual presentation.
Herbal Medicine Treatment
Medicine assessment. The clinic dispenses GMP-manufactured
concentrated granules, with pill or capsule preparation available
in some cases.
Diagnostic consultation: $35 per approximately 10 minutes
Herbal Medicine: $93.12/ 100g + GST
Additional preparation charges may apply to pills or capsules.
Herbal costs vary according to the formula and quantity prescribed.
Moxibustion Treatment
selected acupuncture points. It is considered only when appropriate
following assessment and informed consent.
Currently not offered as a stand-alone service.
Our Treatment Approach
Your first visit includes a review of your symptoms, medical history,
medications, relevant health information, and goals for care. A treatment
plan is then discussed with you before treatment begins.
Depending on the assessment, recommendations may include one or more of
the services listed above. Treatment frequency and response vary between
individuals, and no particular outcome can be guaranteed.
Referral to a physician or another regulated health professional may be
recommended when a concern requires assessment or care outside the
clinic’s scope of practice.
Common Reasons Patients Seek Care
- Muscle and joint discomfort
- Neck, shoulder, back, hip, or knee concerns
- Headaches and muscle tension
- Motor vehicle accident–related concerns
- Stress, fatigue, or sleep concerns
- Digestive concerns
- Menstrual and menopausal concerns
- General wellness and TCM consultation
This list describes common reasons patients contact the clinic and is not
a promise that acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine will treat,
cure, or resolve a particular medical condition.
Direct Billing & Coverage
The clinic can submit claims directly to ICBC for eligible claims and to
many participating extended health insurance providers when permitted by
the patient’s plan.
We also accept eligible claims involving Veterans Affairs Canada,
Canadian Armed Forces, and RCMP programs, subject to the applicable
authorization and billing requirements.
Patients who qualify for
MSP Supplementary Benefits
may receive an MSP contribution of $23 per eligible visit. The program
has a combined annual maximum of 10 visits across eligible supplementary
services, not 10 acupuncture visits in addition to every other service.
Any amount above the MSP contribution remains the patient’s responsibility.
Insurance coverage, annual limits, deductibles, authorization requirements,
and patient portions vary by plan. Patients are responsible for confirming
their individual coverage.