Our story

Family practice — Therapy.

Our journey started three generations ago when our beloved Grandmother decided to take up Traditional Chinese Medicine, flourishing into a well-known Acupuncturist and Herbalist (Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dr.TCMD) in both Japan and Taiwan; and soon known as a Traditional herbalist.

Dr. Sherena Lu, Dr. TCMD | Dr. Ac Doctor of Acupuncture | R.MT.

Sherena followed suit shortly after to take up the family mantle. Practiced as a General Physician and spent a lot of time in Cardiology, Japan and Taiwan’s healthcare system combines both internal and external components, Western and Eastern Medicine combined for the best - most efficient results. The Central Tokyo General was where Sherena was able to practice both Western and Eastern - Oriental Medicine together in a professional practice. Shortly after moving to Canada, she focused on the holistic approach, sticking to her roots, practicing Acupuncture (TCMD/R.Ac) and Massage Therapy (R.MT). With decades of experience, she shares plenty of enthusiasm in hopes that she can still practice till she’s 75!

Dr. Richard Shimada, Dr. TCMD | Dr. Ac Doctor of Acupuncture |

I first experienced my fun healing journey at the tender age of 3, with a combined interest in Martial Arts Yang), and the Balance of Yin/Yang sought interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Yin). Soon after I’ve also followed suit in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine in hopes to carry the mantle moving forward. First practiced Traditional Medicine in Japan and Taiwan, before moving to the UK/North America/Canada to complete his studies in Western Medicine. While in North America, found that the medical system lacking in certain areas - not being able to provide patients who are in desperate need of help - an alternative to Western Medicine in contrast to Invasive Surgeries, or resorting to Pharmaceutical medications to cover up symptoms. Practicing in tandem with the Healthcare system while providing a middle ground seemingly merges the best results that in all areas of Medicine can provide.

Together —

We aim to work together, providing patients the option to get treatment in all aspects of holistic care - TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) based Acupuncture/Herbal formulas and Therapeutic Massage Therapy - and working along with Western medicine to give you the best results.

We have a philosophy of balance—a balance of old techniques and new ones, it’s about taking what’s useful and applying it for the most efficient and practical results, and being able to give hope to those who have exhausted all their resources.