Xue He

Victor's practice at Gold Medal is situated in the Guildford, Fraser Heights neighborhood of Surrey. The clinic is conveniently located near the Commercial Corridor and is easily accessible via TransLink, including the SkyTrain Expo Line and local bus routes. Our clinic provides a serene environment for healing, designed to promote relaxation and comfort during your visit. Street parking is often available nearby, making it easy to access your appointments.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Electroacupuncture: A form of acupuncture where a small, gentle, and continuous electrical current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles to enhance stimulation of acupoints and therapeutic effects, particularly effective for chronic pain, neurological conditions, and muscle spasm.
• Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture / Acupressure / Ear Seeds: Stimulation of specific reflex points on the ear (auricle) using fine needles, small seeds (e.g., vaccaria seeds), or beads affixed with tape to treat various health conditions throughout the body, based on the principle that the ear is a microsystem reflecting the entire body.

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

• Many find that TCM with Victor not only helps with wanting to improve my overall energy, focus, and vitality naturally but also brings about clearer breathing, reduced sinus congestion, and improved respiratory function, allowing for a more fulfilling engagement in participating in hobbies and social events without pain, anxiety, or fatigue holding them back.
• For those whose feeling stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, or panicky most of the time has made enjoying meals without digestive discomfort, bloating, or subsequent fatigue seem difficult, Victor's acupuncture and TCM care offers a path toward effective alleviation of some common side effects associated with conventional medical treatments like chemotherapy. These time-tested therapies can be instrumental in helping you get back to enjoying meals without digestive discomfort, bloating, or subsequent fatigue with greater comfort.
• Patients struggling with frequent headaches or intense migraines disrupting my life can find dedicated support from Victor. The therapeutic focus is on achieving improved circulation, often described as a feeling of warmth or better flow in extremities, using a range of TCM modalities to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as returning to a specific physical hobby they had to give up due to pain.
• When that nagging back pain that just won't go away is limiting your lifestyle, acupuncture and TCM with Victor can help you work towards a noticeable reduction in muscle tension, tightness, and related discomfort or stiffness, aiming to restore harmony and optimal function so you can comfortably and safely enjoy reducing reliance on pain, sleep, or anxiety medications (always under medical guidance).

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

Victor's practice at Gold Medal is situated in the Guildford, Fraser Heights neighborhood of Surrey. The clinic is conveniently located near the Commercial Corridor and is easily accessible via TransLink, including the SkyTrain Expo Line and local bus routes. Our clinic provides a serene environment for healing, designed to promote relaxation and comfort during your visit. Street parking is often available nearby, making it easy to access your appointments.

What is Acupuncture and how can it help me?

Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body called acupoints. According to TCM theory, this helps to stimulate and balance the flow of Qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. Acupuncture can help by reducing pain, alleviating stress and anxiety, improving sleep, regulating bodily functions (like digestion and hormones), boosting the immune system, and promoting overall well-being by encouraging the body's natural healing abilities.

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 Medical Services Plan (MSP) in BC. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket for these services. It is advisable to check with individual private or extended health insurance plans, as many offer varying levels of coverage for treatments provided by registered practitioners.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system that has been used for thousands of years to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. It includes therapies such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na (therapeutic massage), cupping, moxibustion, and dietary/lifestyle advice. A Registered TCM Practitioner uses these modalities to address the root causes of health issues by balancing the body's Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, supporting long-term health and harmony.

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 the fundamental energy that flows throughout the body, responsible for physiological processes, movement, warmth, and immune defense. Meridians are specific pathways through which Qi and Blood circulate, connecting internal organs with external body parts. Acupuncture points along these meridians are accessed to restore and balance the flow of Qi, promoting health and well-being.

Does acupuncture hurt? Are the needles safe?

Most people find acupuncture to be comfortable and not painful. The needles are extremely thin, and many individuals feel only a slight prick or tingling sensation upon insertion. Some may experience a sensation of warmth or heaviness, which indicates effective stimulation. Practitioners use sterile, single-use needles to ensure safety and prevent infection. Many patients report feeling very relaxed and may even fall asleep during treatment. If any discomfort occurs, patients should inform their practitioner immediately.

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

In BC, patients can typically access a Registered TCM Practitioner directly without a referral from a doctor (known as direct access). However, some private health insurance plans may require a physician’s referral for coverage purposes. It is recommended to check with your insurance provider regarding specific requirements for reimbursement.

Gold Medal
13637 100 Ave
Surrey, BC, V3T 1H9

Phone: (604) 589-8889

Xue He 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.