Jennifer Zea Friesen

Jennifer Zea Friesen provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Dermatological Skin

• 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: Natural relief from acute and chronic hives, aiming to reduce frequency and severity of episodes.
• Rosacea (Supportive TCM Care): Addressing underlying inflammation and vascular reactivity contributing to rosacea flare-ups.

Digestive Gastrointestinal

• Acid Reflux (GERD), Heartburn & Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments, including acupuncture and specific herbal formulas, to address symptoms of heartburn, acid regurgitation, belching, and indigestion by strengthening Spleen Qi, ensuring the proper downward flow of rebellious Stomach Qi, and clearing any Stomach Heat or Food Stagnation.
• Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis (IBD) - Supportive TCM Care: TCM strategies aimed at strengthening the Spleen, resolving Dampness and Heat, invigorating Blood, and regulating immune function to support gut healing and reduce flare-ups in IBD.

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. Jennifer Zea can assess your needs.

• TCM Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching (Yang Sheng): Comprehensive coaching to help you integrate TCM wisdom into your daily life for improved balance, vitality, mental clarity, and emotional well-being, fostering a proactive approach to health.
• TCM Dietary Therapy & Nutritional Counseling (Shi Liao): Using food as medicine according to traditional Chinese dietary wisdom to strengthen organ function (especially Spleen and Stomach), improve digestion, build Qi and Blood, clear pathogenic factors, and promote overall harmony and longevity.
• Qigong & Tai Chi Exercise Recommendations: Incorporating principles of mindful movement and breath to enhance the therapeutic effects of TCM treatments and empower self-healing.
• Acupuncture Treatment (Body Acupuncture): Customized acupuncture sessions designed to address your specific symptoms and underlying TCM pattern diagnosis, encouraging the body's powerful self-healing mechanisms and promoting overall well-being.
• 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.
• Electroacupuncture: Combining traditional acupuncture with modern microcurrent technology to amplify pain relief, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue healing and nerve regeneration.
• 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.

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

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

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

• Through personalized acupuncture and TCM with Jennifer Zea, common concerns like wanting to improve my overall energy, focus, and vitality naturally are assessed from a holistic perspective to achieve enjoying consistently more restful, deeper, and restorative sleep patterns, waking up refreshed, helping people to once again enjoy being able to kneel or squat down to play with pets or children comfortably.
• Experiencing general muscle tension, stiffness, and aches throughout my body can be draining. Jennifer Zea utilizes acupuncture and other TCM methods to aim for a stronger, more resilient immune system, leading to fewer colds, flu, or other infections, so patients can re-engage with attending their favorite yoga and pilates classes with better flexibility and focus feeling revitalized.
• The path to overcoming stiff and sore neck or shoulders from stress or computer work and achieving improved mobility, flexibility, and range of motion in previously stiff or painful joints and muscles is often clearer with TCM. Jennifer Zea guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as working at a desk or computer with reduced neck, shoulder, or back tension and clearer mental focus with improved health.
• Restoring harmony is key in TCM. For my child having frequent illnesses, digestive issues, or skin problems, Jennifer Zea crafts treatments to achieve reduced cravings and better management of withdrawal symptoms, aiding in addiction recovery (e.g., smoking cessation), supporting a return to activities like managing daily stress with a greater sense of calm, focus, and emotional resilience with comfort and confidence.

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

Zea Friesen Acupuncture is situated in the central neighborhood of Salmon arm, BC, within a dedicated acupuncture and TCM clinic. The location is convenient for residents and visitors alike, being close to local community centers and public parks, making it easy to incorporate your treatments into your daily routine. The clinic is accessible via multiple public transit routes, ensuring easy access for those relying on public transportation. Our clinic is accessible and offers a serene environment for healing. Metered and paid parking lots are usually found in the vicinity.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

For most people, acupuncture is not painful. The needles used are very thin, and many individuals feel little to no sensation upon insertion. Some common sensations include a slight initial pinch, followed by a dull ache, warmth, tingling, or a feeling of fullness around the needle site, which usually indicates the treatment is working effectively to stimulate your body's Qi. Many patients report feeling very relaxed and even fall asleep during the session. Practitioners are highly trained in safe needling techniques and exclusively use sterile, single-use needles to ensure your safety and prevent infection. If you ever feel any notable pain, inform your Registered TCM Practitioner immediately.

What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi (pronounced 'chee') is often translated as 'vital energy' or 'life force.' It is considered the fundamental energy that flows throughout the body, responsible for all physiological processes, movement, warmth, and protection against illness. Meridians (or channels) are specific pathways through which Qi and Blood circulate. These pathways connect the internal organs with the exterior parts of the body, including muscles, skin, and sensory organs. Acupuncture points are specific locations along these meridians where the flow of Qi can be accessed and influenced to restore balance and health.

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

Acupuncture and TCM services provided by a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) or Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) in a private clinic are generally NOT covered by provincial health plans like MSP in BC. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket for these treatments. However, many private and extended health insurance plans do offer coverage for services provided by registered practitioners. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider to understand your specific coverage levels.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points called acupoints to stimulate and balance the flow of Qi along meridians. It can help reduce pain, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve sleep, regulate bodily functions such as digestion and hormones, boost the immune system, and promote overall well-being by supporting the body's natural healing mechanisms.

Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a Registered TCM Practitioner in BC?

In BC, patients can typically see a Registered TCM Practitioner, such as a Registered Acupuncturist or Registered TCM Practitioner, directly without a referral from a physician. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a doctor's referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to verify your insurance policy requirements beforehand.

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how can a Registered TCM Practitioner help?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system used for thousands of years that includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, cupping, moxibustion, and dietary and lifestyle advice. A Registered TCM Practitioner diagnoses and treats health imbalances by addressing the root causes, such as Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang deficiencies, aiming to restore harmony and promote long-term health and vitality.

Zea Friesen Acupuncture
450 Lakeshore Dr NE
Salmon arm, BC, V1E 4N9

Phone: (250) 463-9085

Jennifer Zea Friesen 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.