Dr. Cheng earned her Bachelor’s Degree in TCM and Western Medicine in 1983 from the Hunan College of TCM, China. She did further study at Tianjin College of TCM, China culminating in 1987 with a Master’s Degree in Medicine and Acupuncture. In 1990, she received her Ph.D in Medicine from the Chengdu College of TCM, China with a specialty in Acupuncture and Chronomedicine.

Dr. Cheng has over 20 years of clinical experience as a physician, herbalist and acupuncturist. She has been a professor at several colleges as well as instructing foreign students in China. She has translated several publications and is a published author of several TCM works. She is currently the Director of the BodyMind Synergy Health Centre, a member of several professional association boards and Vice-President for the Alberta Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors. Dr. Cheng is an active participant in the process of regulating TCM in Alberta. She also teaches courses on TCM to medical professionals and offers public education workshops on TCM. In September 2004 her long-time dream of opening a school of Acupuncture & TCM was realized with the opening of CITCM in Calgary, which she is proud to be the director of.

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Dr. Alex focuses on internal organ disorders and pain. He earned both his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in TCM from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

He started his work as an Acupuncturist and instructor for foreign students in Shanghai University and hospital of TCM since 2006. As one of the busiest hospitals in Shanghai, Dr. Alex was treating approximately 100 patients in a day and earned great experience there.

What he is treating with acupuncture: Symptoms management:

1. Internal organ disorder: cough, allergy, palpitation, vertigo, fever, heart burning, nausea, fatigue, edema, abdominal bloating, tinnitus, intermittent urine etc.

1. Emotion relief: depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue etc. 

2. Pain disorders: headache, migraine, joint & muscle pain, abdominal pain etc.

3. Gynecology: irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea etc.

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Dr. Henry Tarazona, one of the first Western doctors to earn a PhD in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from China, specializes in managing complex neurological and psychological conditions through a holistic approach that combines acupuncture, abdominal massage, and the brain-gut connection theory. With over 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. Henry is adept at Managing chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ADHD, depression, anxiety, stroke recovery, spasmodic torticollis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and cognitive dysfunction.

He also excels in advanced pain management, integrating acupuncture with deep Tuina orthopedic massage to address issues such as sciatica, herniated discs, sports injuries, and postpartum recovery-related pain.

Dr. Henry is equally dedicated to pediatric care, offering safe, medication-free treatments for children, from infancy to adolescence. His expertise includes addressing asthma, eczema, digestive issues, allergies, growth disorders, autism, ADHD, and other complex conditions. In addition to his work with children and pain management, Dr. Henry uses an integrative approach to manage chronic health challenges, including menopause, blood pressure regulation, diabetes, digestive disorders, and sexual health issues. His pioneering education and commitment to blending Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern insights enable him to deliver personalized, effective care that restores balance and enhances the quality of life for his patients.

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Dr. Wang is a gyneacology acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine specialist and a graduate of the Master’s degree program of TCM from the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. During Dr. Wang’s studies she was able to mentor with some very talented and well known traditional Chinese medicine doctors in China which allowed her to acquire unique acupuncture skills increasing the effectiveness of her treatments.

Her patients often have exceptional results because of this. It is also because of Dr. Wang’s skill that she was promoted from staff instructor to Dean of Academics at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine where her student’s consider themselves privileged to study under her both in the classroom and during her supervisory duties at the student clinic. In addition to her academic duties and her own clinical appointments Dr. Wang likes hiking and studying ancient Chinese philosophy.

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