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 Michael Côté - Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

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     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

Conditions treatable by acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine

NEUROLOGICAL 
Headache/Migraine
Neuralgia
Post-operation pain
Stroke Recovery
Parkinson’s disease
Facial pain (Trigeminal-Neuralgia, etc)

MUSCULO-SKELETAL
Pain and weakness in: Neck, shoulder, arms,
hands, fingers, knees, legs, and feet
Sciatica and Back Pain
Muscle cramps
Traumatic injuries
Sprains, strains
Sports injuries
Arthritis
Disc problems
DIGESTIVE
Abdominal pain
Ulcer, G.E.R.D., Acidity
Chronic diarrhea 
Indigestion
Constipation

EYE, EAR, NOSE, DENTAL
Eye Diseases
Micro Acupuncture
Macular Degeneration
Tinnitus

Toothache
 Deafness
Post extraction pain
Gum problems


INFECTIONS
Lyme Disease
Hepatitis
Viruses/Bacterial
Candida
RESPIRATORY
Sinusitis/

Allergies
Common cold and Flu
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Chronic Cough
Asthma

GYNECOLOGICAL AND SEXUAL HEALTH
Impotence
PMS, Cramps
Fertility
Obstetrics

EMOTIONAL
Traumas
Insomnia
Depression and Anxiety
Nervousness
Neurosis
OTHER BENEFITS
Hypertension

Increases vitality and energy
Stress reduction
Deep relaxation
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Weight Loss
Quitting Smoking 
alcohol, drug & other addictions
Anti-aging
Pain control
Regulates heart rate, blood pressure & chemistry

"INCURABLE" DISEASES
Chronic Diseases
Multiple Sclerosis
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Autoimmune Disease
and many others...

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  • TEAM
    • Travis McIndoe - TCMP, Acupuncturist
    • Yin-Wei (Vivi) McIndoe - Registered Acupuncturist
    • Olga Brine - Registered Massage Therapist
    • Janine Thompson, MSW, RSW, Counselling & Psychotherapy
    • Brendan Harry - Manual Osteopathy
    • Travis Irmen - Registered Massage Therapist
    • Michael Côté - Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
  • Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Micro Acupuncture
    • Herbal Medicine
    • Massage Therapy
    • Counselling and Psychotherapy
    • Osteopathy
  • Resources
    • Chinese Medicine Diets >
      • Yin Deficiency Diet
      • Spleen Qi Deficiency Diet
      • Liver Qi Stagnation Diet
      • Blood Stasis Diet
      • Damp-Phlegm Diet
      • Kidney Yin Deficiency Diet
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  • Contact
  • COVID-19