Cowichan Valley Acupuncture

About Denise

Denise graduated from Queen’s University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences.

In 2001, Denise graduated from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Victoria, British Columbia with a four-year diploma program in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2002 Denise became a registrant of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists, and obtained her Registered Acupuncturist status in British Columbia.

Since 2002, Denise has received additional training and education in Acupuncture Pain Management, Gastrointestinal/Digestive conditions, Women’s Health and Obstetrics, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Food Therapy.

In 2012 Denise trained with Dr. Richard Tan, founder of The Balance Method in San Diego, California. This “distal acupuncture” technique has significantly influenced Denise’s practice by allowing her to effectively treat many pain and internal medical conditions that are too sensitive or painful to be directly touched or needled. Denise has discovered that this technique can be beneficial for acute and painful sports injuries, chronic degenerative conditions, any pain condition that is too tender to touch, fibromyalgia,  obstetrics, and some internal medical conditions.

Denise also provides acupuncture treatments designed to release acute or chronic tight muscles and corresponding mobility challenges by deeply needling into trigger points and other tight muscle tissue. This type of technique can provide deep relief for chronic and stagnant conditions.

Denise offers detailed Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluation and diagnosis, and corresponding acupuncture treatments and food therapy recommendations if indicated.

Denise compliments acupuncture treatments with Traditional Chinese Massage (Tui na), Acupressure, and Cupping (non-fire type) when indicated. Every customized acupuncture treatment Denise administers is based on symptom presentation and a thorough and detailed evaluation.

Denise offers practical and simple advice to her patients, including dietary and lifestyle recommendations if indicated.