Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach to depression that considers the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. TCM practitioners use a comprehensive assessment process including pulse diagnosis, tongue examination, and detailed health history to develop individualized treatment plans. This approach aims to identify and address the root patterns contributing to a patient's condition.
TCM practitioners may use several modalities to support depression, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping therapy, moxibustion, and tui na (therapeutic massage). Treatment plans are individualized based on a comprehensive assessment and may be adjusted over time. Many patients find that a combination of these approaches provides the most comprehensive support.
In British Columbia, 124 TCM practitioners list depression as an area of focus, practicing across 39 cities including Kelowna, West Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Vancouver, Burnaby. Initial assessments typically range from $60 to $1300. Browse the practitioners below to compare credentials, areas of focus, and pricing where available.
