Michael Côté - Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

     Michael Côté was born in Alberta and raised on Vancouver Island, He received his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma after 5 years of full-time study at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Victoria, BC. As part of this program, he attended a post-graduate internship for advanced studies in China at the Chéng dū University of Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital. 
     Michael received his acupuncturist licence in 2009 and became a licenced practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine in 2011. From 2012 to 2015 Micheal worked on renowned cruise lines like Cunard providing educational seminars on acupuncture and Chinese medicine and treating people from all over the world. Michael moved to Kelowna from Victoria with his wife in 2015.
     Michael uses his acupuncture and herbal treatment skills and experience to treat all types of pain conditions, like arthritis and sciatica, and other health concerns like digestive issues, insomnia, and menopausal symptoms. Using several aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine including acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, and lifestyle recommendations, Michael is able to start addressing your health concerns today.  Rest assured that you will be in safe and knowledgeable hands in Michael’s care!

Trained In:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis & treatment principles
Acupuncture channel theory & point selection
Chinese herbal medicine
TCM nutrition therapy
TCM therapeutic massage (Tui Na)
Cupping
Gua Sha
Preying Mantis Kung Fu
Healing qi gong
Tai chi

Experience In:
Acute and chronic pain conditions
Gastro-intestinal disorders and digestive issues
Hormonal Imbalances, including menstrual disorders and menopause
Mood disorders, including anxiety and depression
Postural and musculo-skeletal conditions
Sports injuries
Arthritis
Motor vehicle accidents & whiplash
Headaches & migraines
Insomnia & sleeping problems
Seasonal allergies