Melissa Hawboldt

Melissa graduated from the five-year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) program with honors, from Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC. She began her Chinese Medicine studies at The Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training included over 1050 hours of supervised clinical acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine experience. After graduating Melissa passed the BC registration exams for acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine exam. She has since practiced in collaborative multidisciplinary health clinics both in British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Melissa has a special interest in women's health, mental health and digestion, but enjoys treating a range of health issues. She is passionate about the holistic approach of TCM and takes pride in customizing each unique treatment, employing acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine and food therapy. Melissa has a gentle, effective treatment style and strives to create a safe space where you can relax and heal.