Eyal Lebel – Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist | Vancouver, BC

Dr. Eyal Lebel is a dedicated Doctor of TCM (Dr.TCM) (Acupuncture Services). Practicing at Dr. Eyal Lebel Acupuncture and TCM in Vancouver, BC, Dr. Lebel is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, adhering to the standards set by The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

Dr. Lebel's role involves offering skilled acupuncture treatments for a wide variety of common health concerns, including pain management (such as musculoskeletal pain and headaches), stress reduction, sleep issues, and overall wellness support. His approach focuses on using acupuncture to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and restore energetic balance in accordance with TCM principles. He serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, ensuring personalized care for each individual.

Having completed their DRTCM, Dr. Lebel is dedicated to ongoing professional development and upholds the highest standards of practice in TCM. His clinical experience is complemented by a particular interest and further training in TCM dietary therapy, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine. His practice philosophy emphasizes identifying and treating the root cause of illness (Ben Qíu Bìng Gēn), promoting holistic health by viewing the body as an interconnected system where physical, mental, and emotional aspects are inseparable (Holism). Dr. Lebel offers consultations primarily in English, ensuring clear communication and understanding for his patients.

Dr. Eyal Lebel provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Dermatological Skin

• Psoriasis (Supportive TCM Care): A holistic approach to support skin health and manage the chronicity of psoriasis.
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) & Dermatitis: TCM approaches including acupuncture, internal herbal medicine, and topical herbal applications to alleviate itching, redness, and inflammation associated with eczema by clearing Heat, resolving Dampness, expelling Wind, and nourishing Blood or Yin depending on the specific TCM pattern.
• Urticaria (Hives) & Allergic Skin Reactions: Acupuncture and anti-allergic herbal formulas to reduce itching, redness, and welts associated with hives by expelling Wind, clearing Heat, and calming allergic responses in the skin.

Other Common

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) & Adrenal Fatigue Support (TCM): Natural and comprehensive solutions for combating persistent, debilitating tiredness, improving energy production, and enhancing overall resilience and quality of life.
• Dizziness & Vertigo (TCM Perspective): Natural relief from sensations of spinning, lightheadedness, or unsteadiness by addressing the root energetic imbalance.
• Support for Autoimmune Conditions (e.g., Hashimoto's, Lupus, MS - Adjunctive Care): Focusing on harmonizing Yin and Yang, clearing pathogenic factors (like Heat or Damp), nourishing deficient substances (Qi, Blood, Yin, Yang), and resolving stagnation to support overall systemic balance.
• Supportive Care During & After Cancer Treatments (Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects): Acupuncture, moxibustion, and gentle herbal therapies to help manage common side effects of conventional cancer treatments, such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, pain, neuropathy, dry mouth, insomnia, and anxiety, thereby improving quality of life and treatment tolerance. (Always in coordination with primary oncology care).

Womens Health Gynecological

• Fertility Enhancement & Infertility Support (For All Genders): Specialized Traditional Chinese Medicine protocols, including acupuncture and individually prescribed herbal medicine, to improve reproductive health, optimize fertility markers (e.g., egg quality, sperm parameters, uterine lining), regulate ovulation, and support natural conception or improve success rates for assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like IVF/IUI.
• Fibroids & Ovarian Cysts (Supportive TCM Management): TCM strategies, often involving acupuncture and herbal medicine, aimed at managing symptoms associated with uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, such as heavy bleeding, pain, or pressure, by promoting circulation, resolving Blood stasis and Phlegm accumulation. (As an adjunct to gynecological monitoring).
• Menopausal & Perimenopausal Symptom Management (TCM): Supporting a smoother and more comfortable transition through menopause by rebalancing hormones naturally and strengthening the body's vital energy and adaptive capacity.
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) & Endometriosis - TCM Supportive Care: Holistic support aimed at improving hormonal balance, reducing pain and other symptoms, enhancing fertility potential, and improving quality of life for women with PCOS or endometriosis.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. TCM diagnosis is based on individual patterns, so if your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Lebel can assess your needs.

• Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork): A comprehensive form of Chinese therapeutic massage and bodywork that utilizes a wide range of hand techniques (e.g., pushing, grasping, rolling, pressing, kneading) to manipulate soft tissues and joints, stimulate acupressure points, and promote the harmonious flow of Qi and Blood through the meridians, thereby relieving pain, correcting musculoskeletal imbalances, and treating various internal medicine conditions. (Typically offered by R.TCMP or specifically trained R.Ac).
• Acupressure & Meridian Therapy: Application of firm but gentle pressure to specific acupoints along the body's meridians using fingers, thumbs, or elbows to stimulate Qi flow, relieve pain, reduce tension, and promote relaxation and balance, similar to acupuncture but without needles.
• Motor Point Acupuncture / Dry Needling (TCM Context): Acupuncture techniques focused on deactivating muscle knots and relieving musculoskeletal pain by stimulating specific reactive points in muscles and fascia.
• Acupuncture Treatment (Body Acupuncture): Insertion of fine, sterile, single-use needles into specific acupoints on the body's meridians (energy pathways) to stimulate Qi (vital energy) flow, alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, regulate organ function, and promote natural healing.
• Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture / Acupressure / Ear Seeds: Ear acupuncture or acupressure (using seeds for prolonged stimulation) to address issues like pain, addiction (e.g., smoking cessation, NADA protocol), stress, anxiety, and internal disorders by targeting corresponding reflex points on the ear.
• Gua Sha (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization - TCM): Traditional East Asian healing technique, often used for musculoskeletal pain, common cold, fever, or heatstroke, to address pain by moving stagnant Qi and Blood, clear heat, and promote tissue recovery.
• Scalp Acupuncture (Neuroacupuncture): Specialized scalp needling techniques drawing from both traditional TCM and modern neurology to modulate brain activity and address challenging neurological and pain-related health issues.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Dr. Lebel, or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Doctor of TCMs in BC and the standards set by The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

At Dr. Eyal Lebel Acupuncture and TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Dr. Lebel frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Many individuals seek the expertise of Dr. Lebel, their Acupuncturist/TCM Practitioner, when frequent colds, feeling like my immune system is weak, or taking a long time to recover from illness impacts their daily life. Through personalized TCM treatments, they often achieve effective alleviation of some common side effects associated with conventional medical treatments like chemotherapy, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like reducing reliance on pain, sleep, or anxiety medications (always under medical guidance).
• Through personalized acupuncture and TCM with Dr. Lebel, common concerns like asthma or breathing difficulties needing supportive, natural care are assessed from a holistic perspective to achieve clearer breathing, reduced sinus congestion, and improved respiratory function, helping people to once again enjoy taking energetic, long walks with their dog every day and enjoying it.
• Patients struggling with feeling stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky most of the time can find dedicated support from Dr. Lebel. The therapeutic focus is on achieving enjoying consistently more restful, deeper, and restorative sleep patterns, waking up refreshed, using a range of TCM modalities to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as playing a few sets of tennis without shoulder or elbow pain.
• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of seasonal allergies (hay fever) making me sneeze, congested, and miserable? Dr. Lebel works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of improved mobility, flexibility, and range of motion in previously stiff or painful joints and muscles. This might involve specific acupuncture protocols, cupping, or moxibustion, all aimed at helping you confidently resume swimming laps at the pool for fitness and relaxation.

Your personalized TCM treatment plan, developed with Dr. Lebel, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives using a holistic and time-tested approach.

Dr. Lebel's practice at Dr. Eyal Lebel Acupuncture and TCM is situated in the Shaughnessy, Arbutus Ridge South neighbourhood of Vancouver. The clinic is conveniently located near Oakridge Centre, which is currently undergoing redevelopment, making it easily accessible for local residents. Patients can reach the clinic via TransLink, including SkyTrain lines (Expo, Millennium, Canada Lines), bus routes, SeaBus, and West Coast Express (Waterfront). The clinic offers a serene environment for healing, with accessible facilities and typically available parking options for patients' convenience.

Are Chinese Herbal Medicines safe? (If prescribed by an R.TCMP or Dr.TCM)

When prescribed by a qualified and Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) or Doctor of TCM (Dr.TCM), who has extensive training in herbal pharmacology, Chinese herbal formulas are generally safe and effective. R.TCMPs are trained to identify herb quality, potential herb-drug interactions, and contraindications for specific health conditions or during pregnancy. It is important to inform your practitioner about all medications (prescription and over-the-counter) and existing health issues. Self-prescribing herbs or purchasing from unreliable sources is strongly discouraged due to risks of incorrect diagnosis, improper formulation, contamination, or adverse interactions. Reputable R.TCMPs often source herbs from trusted suppliers who perform rigorous quality testing.

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how can a Doctor of TCM help?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system used for thousands of years to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. It includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, cupping, moxibustion, and dietary/lifestyle advice. A Doctor of TCM (e.g., Registered TCM Practitioner or Acupuncturist) uses these modalities to identify and correct imbalances in the body's Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, addressing the root causes of health issues. TCM aims to restore harmony and promote long-term wellness across a broad spectrum of conditions.

What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

**Qi** is the vital energy or life force that sustains the body's functions. When Qi flows smoothly and abundantly, health is maintained. **Meridians** are channels that carry Qi and Blood throughout the body, connecting organs and tissues. Blockages, deficiencies, or excess in these meridians can lead to illness or pain. Acupuncture and other TCM therapies aim to restore the proper flow of Qi within these channels to promote health.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Doctor of TCM in BC?

Patients in BC can typically consult a Doctor of TCM directly without a referral, as private clinics operate under direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for coverage reimbursement. It is advisable to check your insurance policy details beforehand.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

For most people, acupuncture is not painful. The needles are extremely thin, and many patients feel little to no sensation during insertion. Some may experience a slight pinch or a feeling of dull ache, warmth, or tingling, which indicates effective stimulation. Many patients report feeling relaxed or even falling asleep. Practitioners are highly trained to use sterile, single-use needles to ensure safety and prevent infection. If any discomfort or pain occurs, it should be communicated immediately to the practitioner.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture involves inserting fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to stimulate Qi flow, based on TCM principles. It can help manage pain, reduce stress, improve sleep, support digestion, and address various health concerns by activating your body's natural healing mechanisms.

Are Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP) in BC?

Services provided by licensed acupuncturists or TCM practitioners in private clinics are generally not covered by MSP in BC. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket. It is recommended to review your private or extended health insurance plans, as many do offer some coverage for these services, though the extent varies.

Dr. Eyal Lebel Acupuncture and TCM
302-1055 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC, V6H 1E2

Phone: (604) 761-9434

Dr. Eyal Lebel is regulated by the Health Professions Act (British Columbia) in BC and is a registered member of The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

Registration can typically be verified with The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are holistic therapies. It is recommended to also consult with your medical doctor for diagnosis of serious conditions and for emergency medical care. TCM can often complement conventional treatments effectively.