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
Kiem Schutter, Vice-President
bio to come. He can be emailed at
Avery Yackel, Website/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
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.
Fion Chou, Membership/Communications
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.
Hiroko Aiba, Bookkeeper
Bio coming soon. She can be emailed at
Brigid Ting, Secretary
Bio coming soon. She can be emailed at
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