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Robert Helmer, R.TCM.P.
- Acupuncturist
- More than $105 per visit
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Description
Robert Tristan Helmer RTCMP, R.Ac specializes in the treatment of chronic, difficult to treat medical conditions that other doctors and alternative medicine providers are unable to help. His primary form of treatment to achieve this is customized Chinese herbal medicine formulas and acupuncture protocols. Rob’s recent research and subsequent published articles have focused on the area of insomnia due to the increase in mental-emotional health problems since the beginning of the pandemic. Rob brings 25 years of clinical and instructional experience to the Lakeside Health team.
Conditions
- Acute rhinitis
- Acute sinusitis
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Back pain
- Constipation
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Gastro-intestinal Disorders
- Headaches
- Indigestion
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Migraines
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Stress
Services
- Acupuncture
- Traditional chinese medicine
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.)
Education
- Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Toronto, ON
- May 1997 to September 1999
Professional associations
- CTCMA
Facility Information
Lakeside Health
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Summary
Lakeside Health, near the waterfront in beautiful Salmon Arm, BC, offers Functional Medicine, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (Asian Medicine), Registered Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Laser Therapy. We care deeply about supporting our community through health and wellness. We direct bill to most major insurers, have multiple payment options, online booking options and a herbal and supplement dispensary. Practitioner hours vary from the listed reception hours- some start earlier or go later. Please call reception for schedule details Growing health, naturally. Since 2005.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am
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5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Services & supplies
- Active release massage
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Cupping therapy
- Deep tissue massage
- Dry needling
- Electro-acupuncture
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Moxibustion
- Oncology massage
- Pediatrics massage
- Post operative care
- Pre/post-natal massage
- Scalp acupuncture
- Sports massage
- Swedish massage
- TMJ massage
- Traditional chinese medicine
- Tuina massage
Amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible
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