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Sonia F. Tan, BA, BA(Hons), DAOM, RAc, RTCMP is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Registered Acupuncturist and Registered TCM Practitioner, with degrees in Kinesiology (with a specialization in Athletic Injuries), and Economics & Psychology. As an athlete, Sonia was a national Elite Group Rhythmic gymnast and has represented Canada twice in her career. In addition, Sonia has been a member of the Women’s Varsity Rugby team at Western University and was also the Western Mustangs Wrestling team student athletic trainer. Sonia’s athletic background coupled with her education in both Eastern medicine and Western sport medicine, makes her practice unique as it fuses a modern approach in conjunction with Traditional & Classical Chinese Medicine. Sonia practices a unique style of Acupuncture still based and documented in the Classics over 2,000 years ago called Balance System Acupuncture, known for quick results without local irritation. Licensed since 2006, she works out of Red Tree Wellness Inc., a natural health practice that uses the holistic and time-tested approach of Classical Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture to help you feel healthier, happier, and improve your quality of life. Located in Vancouver, our modalities of treatment include numerous modern and adjunct therapies
