Suzanne Williams, BA, APMCP, MBA, R.TCM.P, is a Registered Acupuncturist, Registered TCM Practitioner and certified Tui Na practitioner. She is a graduate of ICTCMV and the Tan Academy of Balance's first cohort of the Certified Balance System Acupuncture Practitioner program hosted at Langara College. Suzanne is a Certified Instructor for Balance System Acupuncture and the Head Teaching Assistant for the Tan Academy of Balance, working under Dr. Sonia F. Tan, DAOM.

As a proponent of lifelong learning, Suzanne is committed to keeping pace with evidence-based research on acupuncture, while respecting the heritage of TCM and its founding doctors.

In her youth, Suzanne was drawn to healing professions, yet her passion for languages, culture and travel led her over 12 years of study and work in Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China. While living there, she was exposed to Traditional Chinese Medicine formally, as a patient receiving Tui Na, cupping and Acupuncture, and informally as a recipient of OTC herbal at-home remedies. Suzanne ultimately cultivated a career in research and consulting in China and Canada, and finds that her ability to solve problems for businesses in need of “therapy” translates well into healthcare. The holistic approach of TCM suits her love of thorough investigation, communication and resolution of health issues.

Suzanne approaches her TCM practice as a partnership and works with patients to develop lifestyle habits that support long term health and prevention of disease or injuries. This, in tandem with the appropriate dosage of acupuncture treatments, are at the centre of optimal health and healing.

Suzanne studied external martial arts while living in Asia, and has long since been a student of Qi Gong, Tai Ji and other internal martial arts. She is fluent in English and Mandarin. Suzanne now spends much of her time volunteering with community organizations, and can often be found enjoying Vancouver’s water in all its forms, whether racing dragon boats in False Creek, or teaching adaptive skiing on the North Shore mountains.

Dr. Kathy Dang is a dually board-certified, licensed Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist in BC. She has been practicing since 2008. She is US trained and practices in Vancouver, British Columbia. She maintains NCCAOM diplomate status in both Herbology & Acupuncture and is a national exam writer for the Traditional Chinese Medicine boards in the US. She is also certified in providing Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. Her undergraduate training in Microbiology and Psychology influenced her views on the gut/brain connection, and it’s importance in inflammation and disease processes, as well as mental health and general well being.

Dr. Dang dedicated her career towards advancing natural medicine and therapies with a scientific background while also maintaining the vital energetics of Eastern medicine. She is a key health investigator and designs individual health plans through the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, acupuncture, vitamin/supplement/herbal therapies and nutritional/diet guidelines.

Dr. Dang recognizes the complexities and challenges of maintaining health and balance in today’s world. She has clinical interests in family medicine, gastro-intestinal health, autoimmune/dermatologic disorders, endocrine/metabolic/cardiovascular disorders, trauma & addiction, mental health & stress disorders, pain disorders as well as anti-aging/longevity and natural aesthetics.

She is a guide in navigating natural health by blending the wisdom of ancient and modern medicine.

Dr. Sonia F. Tan, BA, BA(H), DAOM, RAc, RTCMP, is the Founder & Clinic Director of the award-winning Red Tree Wellness Inc., a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM degree), a Registered Acupuncturist, and a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner. Sonia obtained her clinical research Doctorate degree from Yo San University of TCM in Los Angeles, California, and was the recipient of the DAOM Distinction Award (for excellence in clinical research and clinical didactic work). This doctorate specialized in Integrative Medicine in Healthy Aging and Longevity. Her research was on “A novel approach to treating Allergic Rhinitis and its efficacy results.” She is also a graduate of the five year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver. As part of the program, Sonia interned at a hospital in China: Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine – The Second Affiliate Hospital, in Hefei, Anhui, China. Sonia is one of few Certified Gold Level practitioners of the late Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan and Balance Method Acupuncture. She is also the founder of the Tan Academy of Balance Inc, and author of The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture: A Clinical Reference Manual, available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Eastern Currents Distributing. She has spoken at various speaking engagements, and has been a guest on numerous media shows. Dr. Sonia F. Tan is grateful to her patients, practice, and clinic honours in receiving the Consumer Choice Award for Best Acupuncture in Vancouver, BC, Canada from 2019 to 2023.

Dr. Sonia Tan began her career in health with a Bachelor’s degree in Honors Kinesiology, with a specialization in Athletic Injuries, from the University of Western Ontario. After her degree, Sonia worked as a Physiotherapy Assistant & Clinical Trial Coordinator at a sports medicine clinic. Prior to entering health care, Sonia worked in banking as a Commercial Account Officer, after receiving her double-major Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. Sonia has also completed many adjunct and advanced therapy courses, such as Acutonics® Sound Healing, TCM Essential Oils, and Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan's Gold level Balance Method (one of few Certified Gold-Level practitioners), that she continually uses in her practice. Sonia is also an ongoing student of a variety of Martial Arts since 1995, and is grateful to her Shifu the late Dale Johns for her foundation, and to Shifu Matthew Dyck for continuing to guide her along this path. Sonia was also honoured to be named and be a part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Medical Team, as an On-Call Specialist (Registered Acupuncturist), and was the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the BC Sport Acupuncture Association (BCSAA). Sonia teaches both privately and publicly, nationally and internationally. She thoroughly enjoys educating and inspiring about all things Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine!

*NOTE: Telemedicine is available for Chinese herbal or medicine consultations without Acupuncture.