About Dr. Melissa Carr

Dr. Melissa Carr, B.Sc., Dr.TCM has the highest standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of British Columbia as a registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She began her career in health with a Bachelors degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph in Ontario. After two years in Japan, one of which was spent doing research at Ehime Medical University, she returned to Canada to complete the 4-year training for Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. As part of the program, she interned at two hospitals in China. During her schooling in Vancouver she worked as a nutritional consultant where she advised people on the use of western herbs and supplements. She also taught nutrition at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. In addition to running her own health practice in Vancouver, Dr. Carr also loves writing and offering health seminars—anything to help people help themselves be healthy. She is an Advisory Board member for Alive Magazine has lectured for the The Arthritis Society, Fraser Health Authority, and Women’s Enterprise Society of B.C.

Health Matters: September’s a good time to start something new

Health Matters September's a good time to start something new

What new thing have you tried this week? This month? This year? Are you drawing a blank? Do the things that you recall as new make you smile or feel inspired? As you may have heard, I have had one big “something new” that I started 2 months ago. I joined a new clinic. An… [Read Full Story]

World Renowned Medical Expert Dr. Andrew Weil to join the Launch of Connect Health

World Renowned Medical Expert Dr. Andrew Weil to join the Launch of Connect Health

World Renowned Medical Expert, Dr. Andrew Weil, to join the Launch of Connect Health, Vancouver’s New Integrative Medicine Centre. VANCOUVER, BC, SEPT 12, 2011 – Dr. Andrew Weil, best-selling author, physician, and the world’s leading expert in integrative medicine, will be a guest speaker at the launch of Connect Health, an integrative medicine centre in… [Read Full Story]

Multitasking: A Four Letter Word?

Multitasking A Four Letter Word

How do you feel when I say the word “multitasking”? Do you feel overwhelmed? Or do you proudly say that you’re a good multitasker? Does it stress you out? Or do you feel efficient? As a health professional, I’m supposed to tell you that multitasking may be bad for your health. After all, your focus… [Read Full Story]

Planning for the Worst: Facing Your Fear of Acupunture Needles

Planning for the Worst Facing Your Fear of Acupunture Needles

Planning for the worst as a way to move forward? This is a change for me. It’s not that I don’t sometimes find my thoughts spinning me around in worst case scenarios. I do worry sometimes, though it seems less and less over time. However, I have never recommended actually trying to imagine and think… [Read Full Story]

Understanding Acupuncture: “Happy Sticks”, Not Needles

Understanding Acupuncture Happy Sticks, Not Needles

I was asked how to convince someone who’s afraid of needles to give acupuncture a try. My usual answer is that acupuncture is not painful as that’s what most fear. I call it ahhhhhcupuncture, said with a sigh, because most fall asleep during their treatments. But, if saying that doesn’t help, I suggest to have… [Read Full Story]