Terri Ann Lukyn

Terri Ann Lukyn provides skilled Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Respiratory Allergy Immune

• Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis & Cough (Supportive TCM Care): Acupuncture and herbal medicine as a supportive and complementary approach to manage asthma and chronic bronchitis symptoms by strengthening Lung Qi and Wei Qi, resolving phlegm and dampness, descending rebellious Lung Qi to calm wheezing and cough, and tonifying Kidney Qi to grasp the Lung Qi.
• Common Cold, Flu & Viral Infections (Prevention & Accelerated Recovery): Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, including preventative acupuncture and immune-boosting herbs, to help strengthen the body's resistance to colds and flu. For active infections, TCM aims to accelerate recovery by expelling pathogens (Wind, Cold, Heat, Damp), relieving symptoms like fever, chills, sore throat, cough, body aches, and fatigue.

Digestive Gastrointestinal

• Chronic Constipation or Diarrhea (Non-infectious): Acupuncture and tailored herbal formulas to regulate bowel movements by addressing the specific TCM pattern causing chronic constipation (e.g., Qi stagnation, Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency with dryness, Heat accumulation) or persistent diarrhea (e.g., Spleen Qi deficiency, Kidney Yang deficiency, Damp-Heat in the intestines).
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bloating, Gas & Functional Digestive Upset: Holistic approach to calming an irritable gut and improving overall digestive health and comfort using personalized TCM treatments.

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. LARDEN can assess your needs.

• 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.
• Electroacupuncture: Utilizing precisely controlled electrical stimulation through acupuncture needles to provide stronger or more sustained activation of Qi and Blood flow in the meridians.
• Qigong & Tai Chi Exercise Recommendations: Guidance on or referral to Qigong or Tai Chi practices, which are gentle, mindful movement exercises combining breathwork and meditation to cultivate Qi, improve balance, reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and promote overall physical and mental health.
• TCM Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching (Yang Sheng): Practical strategies for living in harmony with nature, managing daily stressors effectively, conserving vital energy (Qi), and cultivating healthy habits from a TCM perspective to support overall resilience and a vibrant life.
• Motor Point Acupuncture / Dry Needling (TCM Context): Targeting specific motor points (areas where nerves enter muscles) or Ashi (tender) points with acupuncture needles to release muscle trigger points, alleviate myofascial pain, restore muscle function, and improve range of motion. (May be described as dry needling when performed by an acupuncturist within a TCM framework).
• 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.
• TCM Dietary Therapy & Nutritional Counseling (Shi Liao): Personalized dietary advice based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles (Shi Liao), considering the energetic properties of foods (e.g., warming/cooling, drying/moistening, Five Flavors) and their effects on specific organ systems to support your unique constitution, address health imbalances, and promote healing.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by LARDEN, 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 Jadescreen Clinic, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. LARDEN frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Let LARDEN help you navigate digestive issues like bloating, gas, cramps, constipation, or diarrhea (IBS-like symptoms) with targeted TCM care. The goal is experiencing more regular, balanced, and manageable menstrual cycles with substantially reduced PMS or PMDD symptoms, so you can fully enjoy playing a full game of recreational hockey with improved stamina and less post-game soreness and other life pleasures once more.
• LARDEN believes in a partnership with patients. When uncomfortable menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, or mood changes arises, a collaborative TCM plan targets a substantial increase in overall energy levels, vitality, and stamina throughout the day, enabling a more active lifestyle including getting in and out of the car smoothly and without wincing.
• The path to overcoming feeling tired all the time, experiencing chronic fatigue, or lacking vitality and achieving for children, experiencing fewer common ailments and demonstrating improved overall health and development is often clearer with TCM. LARDEN guides patients toward reclaiming activities such as managing the physical demands of their job without constant pain with improved health.
• Many find that TCM with LARDEN not only helps with seasonal allergies (hay fever) making me sneeze, congested, and miserable but also brings about feeling empowered with practical self-care techniques, such as acupressure, moxibustion for home use, or specific TCM dietary advice, allowing for a more fulfilling engagement in enjoying meals without digestive discomfort, bloating, or subsequent fatigue.

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

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What are Qi and Meridians in TCM?

**Qi** is a core concept in TCM, representing the vital energy or life force that animates the body and drives its functions. When Qi flows smoothly and abundantly, health is maintained. **Meridians** are like a network of rivers or channels that carry Qi and Blood throughout the body, connecting different organs and tissues. Illness or pain can arise if the flow of Qi in these meridians becomes blocked, deficient, or excessive. Acupuncture and other TCM therapies aim to restore the proper flow of Qi within these meridians.

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 services. It is advisable to check with private or extended health insurance providers, as many do offer partial or full coverage for registered practitioners' services, though coverage levels vary.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture, performed by a qualified Registered TCM Practitioner, involves inserting thin, sterile needles at specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow. This technique aims to restore balance within the body's systems and can assist with conditions such as pain, stress, digestive issues, menstrual discomfort, and more by activating the body's natural healing processes.

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 (including Registered Acupuncturists) directly without a physician's referral (direct access). However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement, so it is recommended to verify your insurance policy requirements before scheduling an appointment.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, sterile, and single-use, often thinner than a human hair. Insertion is usually painless or feels like a tiny prick. During treatment, some patients may experience sensations like dull ache, warmth, tingling, or heaviness, which are signs that Qi is being influenced. Most find acupuncture to be relaxing. Registered practitioners strictly use sterile, disposable needles to ensure safety. Always communicate any discomfort during treatment to your practitioner.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a holistic health system based on ancient principles that aim to restore balance and promote wellness. A Registered TCM Practitioner assesses your overall health using techniques like tongue and pulse diagnosis, then creates a personalized treatment plan that may include acupuncture, herbal formulas, cupping, moxibustion, and lifestyle recommendations to support your body's natural healing abilities.

Jadescreen Clinic
105-1909 Maple Dr
Squamish, BC, V8B 0N2

Phone: (604) 389-9975

Terri Ann Lukyn 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.