Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.)
Lo Yi Shum
Location
Victoria Dr.
Bio
Lo Yi is a Registered Acupuncturist in British Columbia and holds a licence to practise Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. She graduated from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has approximately seven years of clinical experience. Her background includes four years in a public hospital in Shanghai, two years in an outpatient TCM clinic, and recent clinical experience in Greater Vancouver.
In China, her clinical work included acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In BC, her practice focuses on acupuncture and cupping. She has a special interest in pain management, including pain affecting the neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees, arms, and legs, as well as muscle tension, muscle fatigue, and overuse strain. Her clinical experience also includes digestive concerns, headaches, facial paralysis, menstrual pain, and supporting patients during post-stroke recovery. She has experience with scalp and facial acupuncture and also provides cupping and sliding cupping when appropriate.
Lo Yi takes time to listen to each patient’s concerns, complete an assessment, and create an individualized treatment plan. She explains the treatment clearly and helps patients feel safe and comfortable throughout their visit. She speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently and English at a conversational level.
Something you might be surprised to know about me
- I enjoy solving Sudoku puzzles, drawing, and making things by hand.
Clinical special interests
- Post-stroke recovery support
- Pain management, including neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, arm, and leg pain
- Muscle tension, muscle fatigue, and overuse strain
- Digestive concerns and menstrual pain
- Headaches and facial paralysis
- Scalp and facial acupuncture, cupping, and sliding cupping