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Sungwoon (Shawn) Tjen, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.
- Acupuncturist
- Man
- More than $105 per visit
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
2:00 pm
Wednesday
2:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
Thursday
2:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
9:00 am
-
1:00 pm
Description
Sungwoon (Shawn) is a registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CTCMA) of British Columbia. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Simon Fraser University and completed a 4-year Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver (ICTCMV). Treatments may include Tuina massage, acupressure, cupping electro-stimulation and ear-seed therapy to give each individual the best opportunities for quick recovery.
Conditions
- Acute bronchitis
- Acute rhinitis
- Acute sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Bladder dysfunction
- Blood pressure
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic fatigue
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Facial palsy
- Gastritis
- Gastro-intestinal Disorders
- Gastroptosis
- Headaches
- Hiccough
- Indigestion
- Infertility
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Joint pain
- Leg pain
- Migraines
- Nausea & vomiting
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Sexual dysfunction
- Shoulder pain
- Spasms
- Sports injuries
- Sprains
- Stress
- Stroke
- Wrist pain
Services
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Cupping therapy
- Electro-acupuncture
- Scalp acupuncture
- Traditional chinese medicine
- Tuina massage
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.)
- Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.)
Education
- Registered Acupuncturist
- Registered Chinese Medicine Herbalist in B.C Canada
- Proficients in TCM and Orthopedic Acupuncture
- Proficients in Tuina/Acupressure/Sports Massages
Professional associations
- Registered Chinese Medicine Herbalist in B.C Canada
Facility Information
Backs In Action Rehab & Wellness Centre
Summary
Backs In Action is a multidisciplinary clinic located in East Vancouver across from the Renfrew Skytrain. Our unique customized programs help our patients on their journey to health and wellness. Our team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, RMTs, Acupuncturists, Kinesiologists and Counsellors aim to eliminate pain while maximizing your health and physical performance. We offer same day appointments, online booking and direct billing to most insurance companies. We accept ICBC, WorkSafe and MSP claims.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Services & supplies
- Active release massage
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Art therapy
- Arthritis treatment
- Bracing and splinting
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Concussion therapy
- Cupping therapy
- Custom Orthotics
- Deep tissue massage
- Drop table technique
- Electro-acupuncture
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Ergonomics
- Ergonomics and workplace safety
- Expressive arts therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Fitness and athletics
- Foot reflexology
- Functional restoration
- Health promotion
- Home Visits
- Injury rehabilitation
- Joint manipulation
- Joint mobilization
- Laser therapy
- Manual and manipulative therapy
- Massage and soft tissue mobilization
- Pain and chronic disease management
- Pelvic health therapy
- Post operative care
- Pre/post-natal massage
- Pre/Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Progressive goal attainment program
- Public health
- Scalp acupuncture
- Skin and wound care
- Soft tissue therapy
- Spinal decompression
- Spinal manipulation
- Sport therapy
- Sports massage
- Swedish massage
- Teen mental health
- Temporo-Mandibular joint (TMJ) pain treatment
- TMJ massage
- Traditional chinese medicine
- Tuina massage
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Wellness massage
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible
2917 Hebb Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 0C4