ABOUT DR. MELISSA CARR, Dr.TCM, R.Ac.,B.Sc.
Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Melissa CarrDr. Carr is a registered Doctor of  Traditional Chinese Medicine. She began her career in health with a Bachelors degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph in Ontario. After two years in Japan, one of which was spent doing research at Ehime Medical University, she returned to Canada to complete the 4-year training for Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the International College of TCM in Vancouver. As part of the program, she interned at two hospitals in China: Acupuncture Hospital in Hefei, Anhui province and Jiang Yin TCM Hospital in Jiangyin, Jiangsu province. During her schooling in Vancouver she worked as a nutritional consultant where she advised people on the use of western herbs and supplements. She also taught nutrition at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.

In addition to running her clinic, Dr. Carr also acts as a natural health and nutrition consultant for:

  • Macdonald's Prescriptions #3 pharmacy 
  • Westcoast Women's Clinic for Midlife Health
  • Skill Sets Athlete Development Services
  • Alive Magazine (Advisory Board)

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    "Melissa is a valued member of the SkillSets team. Her presentations are very organized and detailed, benefiting all our athletes regardless of their previous exposure to nutrition counselling. She is committed to delivering exactly what the group needs and is open to feedback and modifying her presentations to suit the participants. Her wide range of experiences contributes to a very balanced approach and will be an asset to any group."

    Robin D'Abreo, Director
    SkillSets Athlete Development Services

    RADIO AND TELEVISION

    CFUN 1410 AM Radio: Shannon Nelson interviews Dr. Carr, April 2, 2008 about acupuncture, Chinese medicine and the new supplementary benefit status of acupuncture for patients who receive MSP premium assistance.

    OTHER ENGAGEMENTS AND APPEARANCES


    PUBLICATIONS

    Alive Magazine

    Vista Magazine

    The Bulletin
    (a publication for the Japanese-Canadian Citizens Association)

    Canadian Healthy Living Guide

    Public Presentations

    Online Articles

    "Melissa presented at our Oct. 2006 workshop and was such a pleasant surprise! She was a great blend of knowledge, compassion and energy. The nurse's response to her was overwhelmingly positive, with a good number of requests since, wanting further information about Traditional Chinese Medicine - theories, role in caring for persons with chronic pain, and as an adjunct to current western medicine. Thanks, Melissa!" 

    -- Joyce Kunzelman, RN, BScN, Clinical Nurse Educator, Interior Health Authority.

    "In the fall of 2004, Melissa was invited to present on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at an interdisciplinary pain management conference held in the Lower Mainland. Her knowledgeable presentation focused on the key indications and clinical applications of acupuncture for acute and chronic pain management. This presentation was of profound benefit to all the healthcare professionals who attended."

    -- Kim Macfarlane RN, BSN, MA(Ed. Psych.) Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Care Burnaby Hospital, Fraser Health

    "The participants in our group really enjoyed your presentation. Thank you."

    --Anna Kahill, MSW, RSW
    Counsellor, Registered Social Worker 604-723-9772
    Therapeutic Group for Nurses on Long-Term Disability

    "Thank you very much for your contribution to the Complementary Therapies Panel at our Education is the Best Medicine Conference in Surrey."
    "Your presentation on TCM and particularly  acupuncture for the treatment of arthritis was very  informative and well received by the audience as reflected in the evaluations. You have a great  speaking style!"

    --Jan Blades, Program Coordinator
    The Arthritis Society, BC and Yukon Division

    "Dr. Carr provided a “Lunch and Learn” seminar to our employees, on the topic of “Stressing out About Stress”.  Approximately 10% of our Head Office employees attended the seminar. Their written evaluations indicated that:
    ·    The seminar met or exceeded their expectations
    ·    The seminar was  useful
    ·    They learned something new.
    ·    They would recommend Dr. Carr and the seminar to others
    Dr. Carr was organized, punctual, and easy to relate to and very animated about this topic. We will be inviting Dr. Carr to present seminars on other topics, to our employees, in the near future."

    --Carolynne Mahood, Manager Human Resources, IA Pacific


    If you would like to arrange a presentation or would like to acquire a health article for publication, please call 604-783-2846 or email drcarr@activetcm.com.


    ABOUT SEAN WILKINSON, MA, RPCC, NLP
    Registered Practitioner of Clinical Counselling, NLP Master Practitioner

    sean.JPGSean is the clinic's resident counsellor.  As part of the recognition that health involves mind and spirit as well as body, he helps the clinic and our patients achieve true holistic health. Sean has a passion for communicating with and helping people.  He has an M.A. in Counselling from Stratford University where he completed his thesis on PNI, or psychoneuroimmunology (how the mind affects the immune system via the nervous system).  Previous to that Sean graduated as a Registered Practitioner of Clinical Counselling from the Counsellor Training Institute of Canada and he is also a Master Practitioner in Neurolinguistic Programming through Erickson College.

    To learn more about Sean's counselling services, visit www.activetcm.com/counselling.htm