Acupuncture & TCM
Regulated by CCHPBC. Targeted treatments for pain, sports injuries, and internal ailments.
Acupuncture · Herbal medicine
Burrard & Nelson · Downtown Vancouver
Professional Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Tuina in Vancouver
30 Years of Oriental Medicine Excellence
Welcome to a practice where ancient wisdom meets modern clinical standards. Regulated by CCHPBC and led by a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner with over three decades of experience in China, the UK and Canada, we provide patient-centred care for spinal health, internal balance and emotional wellness.
Direct access — no referral required. Clinical care is provided under CCHPBC registration and BC practice standards.
- Registered with CCHPBC
- 30+ years of clinical & academic experience
- Founder of the Oriental Medicine Academy
Core services
Care grounded in three decades of practice.
Every course of care begins with a full assessment: your health history, current medications and what you are hoping to change. Treatment options are explained before anything begins.
Tuina Therapy
Professional TCM manual therapy for musculoskeletal recovery.
Manual therapy · Soft tissue
Women’s Health
Specialized support for prenatal, postnatal, and menopause wellness.
Prenatal · Postnatal · Menopause
Treatment recommendations are individualised and discussed with you in advance. No specific clinical outcome is guaranteed.
Our founder
A Lifelong Journey in Oriental Medicine
Wen Chen founded Vancouver TCM after three decades of clinical practice in China, licensed practice in the United Kingdom, and registration in British Columbia — bringing rigorous clinical care and academic leadership to downtown Vancouver.
Clinical Roots
Trained at a top-tier university in China and practiced in the Acupuncture and Internal Medicine departments of a Grade 3A Hospital.
Global Perspective
Since 2001, practiced and taught TCM in the UK and Canada — bridging Eastern healing arts with Western healthcare contexts.
Academic Leadership
Founded the Oriental Medicine Academy to provide continuing education for practitioners across North America. Has authored multiple textbooks and trained international students across the broad spectrum of Oriental traditions, including Taoist and Tibetan medicine.
“My mission is to make the profound benefits of traditional health systems accessible, safe, and effective for our community.”
The Oriental Medicine Academy provides continuing education and mentorship for practitioners in North America.
Our clinical practice
Regulated Services: Acupuncture & TCM
All clinical services are provided by practitioners registered with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC), and practised under the Health Professions and Occupations Act and the College’s standards.
We provide complementary care. For acute conditions such as stroke or TIA, we work in conjunction with your primary care physician.
Acupuncture
Evidence-informed treatment for pain management, stress reduction, and neurological support.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Comprehensive diagnosis using pulse and tongue analysis, followed by customized herbal formulations.
Tuina (TCM Massage)
Therapeutic manual techniques to restore mobility and relieve muscle tension.
Beyond clinical care
Taoist Wellness & Education
Taoist Classic Wellness
Non-regulatedA holistic coaching service focused on emotional balance （情志健康）, lifestyle guidance, and traditional health preservation (Yang Sheng 养生).
Wellness coaching only. This is not a regulated medical treatment and is not covered by MSP or CCHPBC oversight.
Oriental Medicine Academy
Professional educationA hub for continuing education and peer mentorship. We offer advanced training for practitioners and share knowledge through published textbooks and international workshops.
Continuing education · Textbooks · Workshops
Visit
Find us in the Electra building.
We are on Burrard Street at Nelson, in the lobby of the Electra building across from the YMCA — a short walk from Burrard Station and the West End.
M33-970 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
After-hours and weekend entry uses buzz code 033.
604-518-6455 · call or text
Email info@vancouvertcm.ca
Booking
The Burrard Street office books by phone and text.
604-518-6455West Vancouver — Bellevue Natural Health Clinic
604-913-2262 · online booking ↗
Before your first visit
- Bring a list of medications and supplements you take, including dosages.
- Bring any relevant imaging, lab results or reports from other providers.
- Arrive with the questions you want answered — we will make time for them.
Prefer to consult from home? Telemedicine ↗
Forms & payment
Print these before your first visit to save time:
Cash, cheque or e-transfer at the Burrard Street office. Please give 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule.
Questions
Practical details before you book.
How do I book an appointment?
Call or text 604-518-6455. The Burrard Street office takes appointments by phone and text message. Online booking is available for our West Vancouver office.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with the clinic. Some extended health plans require a physician referral before they will reimburse acupuncture or TCM services, so it is worth checking your plan before your appointment.
Is treatment covered by extended health benefits?
Many extended health plans in BC include acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. Coverage, annual limits and documentation requirements depend on your individual plan. Please confirm with your insurer, or call us and we can explain what your receipt will include.
What does treatment cost, and how do I pay?
Acupuncture, Tuina and cupping are $110 for 60 minutes, $85 for 40 minutes and $75 for 30 minutes. A TCM consultation without herbs is $70, and herbal prescriptions are $70 per visit. The Vancouver office accepts cash, cheque or e-transfer and provides receipts for extended health claims. Please give at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule.
How do I confirm that a practitioner is registered?
Every practitioner providing care here is registered with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC. You can verify any practitioner’s current registration and standing directly in the College’s public registry.
Appointments
Start with a conversation about what you need.
Call or text the clinic and we will confirm the right practitioner for your concerns.