
Xiuyan (Susan) Shang
About
Susan is a registered member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. She graduated from the International Academy of Applied Health in Ottawa with the Academic Excellence Award in May 2023. She is also a current lecturer of the Acupuncture program at TriOS College.
Susan is dedicated to providing professional and holistic care and treatment to help people in the Barrhaven region live healthier and feel better. She provides a wide range of Traditional Chinese Medicine services including acupuncture, cupping, Guasha, moxibustion and Chinese Tuina massage, catering to a variety of the needs of her patients, especially pain and stress relief, assistance in recovery from trauma and surgeries, as well as reducing symptoms of acute and chronic diseases, and improvement of the quality of life.
Prior to entering the field of TCM and acupuncture, Susan worked as an immigrant service officer and high school teacher in Ottawa. She has post-graduate education in both Canada and China and possesses good communication skills in English and Mandarin Chinese. She is very familiar with both the Canadian and Chinese cultures and puts her focus on improving patients’ experience and satisfaction, giving each client the full attention they deserve.
Specializations
- Acupuncture
Languages
- English
- Mandarin
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