About Dr. Byoung-Jin Na, Dr. TCM, R.Ac
Goals and Dreams of Greenleaf Clinic
Since half of our patient populations are non-Asians, they have never experienced acupuncture treatments before and do not have proper knowledge of said treatment. Our patients sought out western doctors but getting unsatisfying results, they began looking for alternative therapies and finally knocked our clinic door.
I always wish I could have met them earlier. For many cases, they did not have to suffer for such a long time. Eastern medicine has own perspective of human body and disease, so Eastern medicine doctors can help patients in other ways in which Western doctors cannot. In Asia, You can see Western medicine doctors and Eastern medicine doctors work together, and try to find the best treatment for each patient. I hope someday we can also achieve this system in Canada.
Due to drastic westernization in Asia, even Asians do not know the basic background of acupuncture. During the consultation and treatment, I always try to explain how our body works and how acupuncture helps the body system. Once they understand what causes the disease, they can cure the disease easily and they can prevent other problems. The goal of Eastern medicine is to prevent the disease before it happens.
Communication between the patients and myself is my first priority. The more I understand not just about their health problem but also, their character and life style, I can better treat each patient accordingly.
Profiles
2007 – Present | Founder and Practitioner of Greenleaf Acupuncture and Herb Clinic |
2015 | Obtained Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner(Dr. TCM) in B.C |
2006 | Obtained Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner(R.TCM.P) and Registered Acupuncturist(R.Ac) in B.C. |
Educational Background
2011 – 2012 | Doctor of TCM Program at PCU college of Holistic Medicine, Canada |
2004 – 2006 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Program at Merinol TCM college, Canada |
2002 – 2003 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Program at PCU college of Holistic Medicine, Canada |
2001 | BA of Political Science, Sung Kyun Kwan University, Korea |
Major Workshop
2016 | 2nd Advanced workshop on Eastern Medicine Psychology through the classics – Shang Han Lun |
2015 | 1st Advanced workshop on Eastern Medicine Psychology through the classics – Shang Han Lun |
TCM Instructor History
2017 – Present | Preceptor at Department of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, Bastyr University |
2014 – Present | Instructor at PCU college of Holistic Medicine, Canada |
2009 – 2011 | Instructor at Golden Mountain College of TCM |
2006 – 2009 | Instructor at Merinol TCM college |
Professional Membership
Since 2015 | Member of Society for Acupuncture Injection Therapy (SAIT) |
Since 2013 | Member of Association of TCM and Acupuncture of BC |
Since 2012 | BC Eastern Medicine Society, Served as a chair in 2014 |
Since 2009 | Korean Oriental Medicine & Acupuncturist Association of BC, Served as an Education Coordinator from 2011 to 2013 |
Since 2006 | Registered Member of College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA) |
Community Volunteering
Since 2007, making a lecture related TCM at several non-profit organizations, varies English/non-English speaking ethnic communities and schools. Also, contributed a weekly medical column to Korean Newspaper in 2009.
Ph.D Hosung (Houston) Jang, Ph.D. TCM, R.Ac.
How would you describe your muscle pain? Burning, cramping, numbing, stabbing, tearing, tightening, twitching, and twisting. These complaints may not be life-threatening, but they are certainly life-sapping.
What about painkillers? Well, they definitely kill pain, but they can also end up killing you.
What are the alternatives? Acupuncture! It is one of the safest and most successful ways to relieve pain.
With a Ph.D. in acupuncture, and over 10 years of experience, I provide the best, safest, most cutting-edge treatments available: traditional acupoint/acupressure, trigger point, myofascial, point injection, and Electro Muscular Stimulation (EMS).
No matter the symptoms or conditions, your pain can be vanquished with nothing more than the tingle of a needle.
So, say “hello” to the Green Leaf Clinic and “goodbye” to pain forever.
Profiles
Present | Practitioner of Greenleaf Acupuncture and Herb Clinic |
2018 – 2019 | Founder and Practitioner of Wellness Keeper Clinic |
2016 | Obtained Ph.Degree of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina from Nanjing University in China |
2013 | Obtained Master Degree of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina from Anhui University in China |
2011 | Obtained Registered Acupuncturist of Traditional Chinese Medicine |
Educational Background
2013 – 2016 | Ph.Degree of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina from Nanjing University in China |
2011 – 2013 | Master Degree of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina from Anhui University in China |
2006 – 2010 | Doctor of TCM Program at International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada |
Major Workshop
2019 | Phlebotomy Course from Stenberg College |
2019 | Acupoint Injection Part 1 & 2 from ARIABC |
2016 | Principle & Practice of Acupoint Injection Therapy from SAIT |
2010 | Advanced Seminar of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina in Anhui University |
TCM Instructor History
2018 – 2019 | Instructor at Korean Oriental Medicine & Acupuncturists Association of BC (KOMAA) |
2017 – 2018 | Senior Education Administrator (SEA) in Central College |
2014 – 2017 | Full Time Instructor in Central College |
Professional Membership
Since 2019 | Member of Acupoint and Regeneration Injection Association of BC (ARIABC) |
Since 2016 | Member of Society for Acupoint Injection Therapy (SAIT) |
Since 2011 | Member of College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturist of British Columbia (CTCMA) |
Other Professional Experiences
2017 – 2018 | Committee Member at CTCMA – Quality Assurance Program Working Group |
2015 – 2016 | Committee Member at CTCMA – Point Injection Therapy Working Group |