Harris Fisher

Harris began his academic journey at the University of Calgary, earning a degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy with a strong focus on East Asian traditions and the Chinese language. His interest in Chinese medicine led him to Victoria, British Columbia, where he immersed himself in the five-year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Fuelled by curiosity and a deep respect for the tradition, Harris continued his studies in China, completing advanced clinical training and internships at the Anhui University of Chinese Medicine and the affiliated hospitals of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. These formative experiences grounded his understanding in the classical theories and holistic principles that continue to guide his practice.

With a passion that grows year after year, Harris stays actively engaged in learning from respected teachers and colleagues around the world. His approach blends technical skill with genuine compassion. Each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to meet the individual needs of his patients, fostering a therapeutic environment that encourages meaningful clinical progress and allows healing and transformation to unfold naturally.

Since first joining the Elements of Health Centre in 2007, Harris has developed a clinical focus in reproductive and hormonal health, while also working extensively with complex and chronic conditions. His practice supports patients navigating fertility and assisted reproductive treatments (IVF, IUI), pelvic pain, vulvodynia and vestibulitis, PCOS, endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, menstrual irregularities, menopause, and autoimmune thyroid disorders. He also works with digestive concerns, prostatitis, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and stress-related conditions. Some of the individuals Harris treats are managing difficult-to-diagnose conditions or persistent patterns that haven’t responded to other forms of care. Drawing on the rich heritage of Classical Chinese medicine, Harris offers an holistic and individualized approach, providing new insights and therapeutic pathways that support lasting change.

In addition to his clinical work, Harris is deeply committed to the preservation and development of Chinese medicine. He has contributed extensively to the College of Chinese Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC), including work on national licensing exams, school program audits, and regulatory initiatives. His research experience includes a pilot study on acupuncture for vulvar pain (_Journal of Sexual Medicine_), a trial on acupuncture’s stress-reducing effects during IVF (_Fertility and Sterility_), and consultation on a randomized controlled study exploring acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Outside the clinic, Harris enjoys life on the West Coast with his wife and son. Whether on a bike, board, boat, or trail, they take every opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature together.

_I love what I do and I look forward to the opportunity to share it with you_