Christopher Buller, R.Ac., DTCM, graduated from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences (ACOS) with a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture in 2000. Following a year of mentored private practice with Dr. Warren Fischer, DTCM, and Dr. David Li Lam, MD, DTCM, Chris returned to Winnipeg to start his own practice. In 2001, Chris briefly revisited British Columbia to challenge and successfully pass the new examinations set by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture (CTCMA). These new exams set the modern standard for regulating the acupuncture profession in Canada.

Chris has been practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine since the spring of 2000. Over the last 17 years, Chris has continued his studies in the area of joint pain, chronic inflammation, headaches, and pain management. He has also worked with digestive, sinus, and women’s issues including fertility. Of course, Chris’s experience extends beyond this list, and we suggest you book a visit to determine a suitable course of treatment or call the clinic if you have any questions.

Treatment with acupuncture involves the insertion of particularly fine needles into specific points of the body located at delineated depths from the body surface. These spots are identified by the surrounding tissues and spaces beneath the skin in that location. Each acupuncture point has a unique physiological effect on the body. The points manipulated during treatment may be both local and distal to the site of injury.

Treatment with acupuncture can involve anywhere from one to three closely spaced treatments in acute cases. In chronic cases, less frequent treatment for longer periods are typically required. A course of treatment is typically developed at the beginning of treatment.