Meet the TCMABC Board Members
Peter Wood, President
Peter acquired his Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) in 1996 at the University of Manitoba, giving him a solid foundation of knowledge in the area of musculoskeletal injury and rehabilitation. He received his Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) designation in 2005, and his Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P) designation in 2006. He completed the DTCM program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver in December of 2006. He recently completed a two-month internship at the Anhui Hospital in Hefei, China.
Peter is currently on the healing team based out of Qi Integrated Health (www.qiintegratedhealth.com) in Kitsilano, Vancouver. The clinic’s focus is the treatment of Asthma, and Peter’s particular interest lies in Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA). This focus has brought him experience in treating the related conditions of Allergies and Eczema. His business name is Wood Way Acupuncture and his website is www.woodway.ca. He can be emailed at
John Blazevic, Treasurer
John is a registered acupuncturist. He graduated as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999 and then traveled to China for intensive studies at the JiangYin TCM Hospital, studying acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tui na. John continued his classical Oriental medical studies in Japan, apprenticing there for 5 years under his teacher Edward Obaidey. John has been deeply influenced by the compassion and great work of Edward Sensei and Ikeda Masakazu Sensei.
John specializes in treating the individual by applying classical theories and using all types of needles, lots of moxa, and bodywork. Traditionally, the role of the doctor was that of healer and also teacher of health. John believes it is important to teach the community how to maintain their health and recover from disease more quickly. John is interested in bringing to life the classical theories and methods and studying under teachers who can revive this lost art. He also is very interested in Qi Gong, I Chuan, and Tai Chi
John’s clinic is on Main Street in Vancouver, www.johnsacupuncture.com. He can be emailed at
Erin Flynn, Secretary
Erin is a Registered Acupuncturist and a Registered TCM Practitioner. She has completed the five year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine diploma program from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver. In 2006, Erin travelled to HeFei, in the People's Republic of China, to complete an internship in a Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital.
Erin has a background in medical research, receiving a Master of Science degree from the University of Calgary’s department of Neuroscience in 2000. Erin would like to return to research someday, to explore the efficacy and safety of acupuncture & Chinese Medicine. It was during her time at Simon Fraser University that Erin was first inspired by the ideas of Eastern medicine.
Erin currently practices in the Dunbar area of Vancouver. For more information, please see www.erinflynnacupuncture.com. She can be emailed at
Brett Studer, Vancouver Island Liason
Brett Studer received his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine diploma at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As part of his studies, Brett finished his training as an Acupuncture Detox Specialist and completed two internships in China. The first was at Anhui University of TCM, specializing in Acupunture for pain and treatment of Post Stroke patients; the second with Dr. Liu Fang director of the Institute of Classical Studies in TCM at Guangxi University of TCM.
Brett currently works at an integrated medical clinic in Victoria and has recently opened a classical TCM clinic with Dr. Liu Fang called Tao Acupuncture and Herbs. As well as his current practice Brett also serves on the board of the East-West Medical Society, which oversees the functioning of the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
For more information, please visit Brett's website www.i3healingarts.com.
Avery Yackel, Membership/Newsletter
A long-time interest in natural health led Avery into Traditional
Oriental Medicine. He graduated from the International College of
Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver and is a Registered TCM
Practitioner (Acupuncturist & Herbalist). Avery's prior education
includes a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering from the
University of British Columbia.
With a focus on Traditional Japanese acupuncture, moxibustion, and
shiatsu massage, Avery practices in both White Rock & Vancouver, where
he continues his training in both the martial and the healing arts. For
more information, please visit www.ayacupuncture.com or email him at
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bio to come
Fion Chou
Fion grew up in a family in which both her father and brother practiced acupuncture. Traditional Chinese Medicine has been deeply ingrained in her and became her true calling after coming to a major career transition several years ago. Growing up Fion watched many people come and go to and from her house to receive acupuncture treatments from her father. When people would show up a few days later to offer home made food to her family she realized that these treatments had really made a difference, this had a profound effect on her. Later in life when a crossroad presented itself, Fion asked herself what she could do to make a difference in her community and in the lives of others. She decided to go back to school and chose the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver to study acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Since graduating Fion has and received additional trainings in China and continues to further her education by attending seminars whenever possible.
Fion believes Serving on the board of TCMABC is another great way of giving back to the community and to make acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine available and accessible to the public.
Fion’s clinic is in Mount Pleasant area, for more information please visit www.divinehealthclinic.com.
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