Marcie (Marzieh) Shirdelan

I am an international graduate medical doctor with a specialization board in pediatrics. I worked for over fifteen years as a pediatrician in Iran. After my family and I immigrated to Canada in 2008, I obtained a diploma in osteopathic manual practice from the National College of Osteopathy in Toronto. After a few years of work as an osteopath, as the Western world became more accepting of holistic healing alternatives, I decided to study acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to gain further knowledge in treating my patients. I returned to school for three years at PCU College to become a Registered Acupuncturist. After two years of working as an acupuncturist at Gathered Roots, I realized I had finally found my home. In May 2020, I took over the business from the previous owner and made Gathered Roots my final destination in this long journey. Through these years of study and work, I have gained an in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and psychology. I have learned how the human body works according to both Western and Eastern medicine philosophies. Combining these two systems has given me the best tool to provide an individually customized treatment for my patients which goes beyond treating symptoms in order to address the root cause of the disease. Techniques I am using to help patients include acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, tuina massage, manual osteopathy therapy, stretching and strengthening exercises, and dietary advice.