Noli Catapang

Noli is committed to providing his patients with health care that is not only safe but also effective. He believes in tailored treatment programs that best address the unique concerns of each individual. Furthermore, Noli recognizes wellness is most readily achieved by working in partnership with his clients. These partnerships are built on compassion, education, understanding and choice. Noli became aware of the above values in his mid-twenties when his own health became compromised. Shortly after obtaining his Honours B.Sc. in Biological Science from the University of Guelph Ontario, Noli's chronic back pain had become so problematic that he was often bed ridden, in need of a cane, and visibly limping. Like most Canadians, Noli availed himself of every therapy available through our current health care system. Unfortunately, none of these provided any solutions or relief. Out of desperation, Noli tried acupuncture and finally discovered a therapy that had a direct effect on his condition. He was so impressed by the results he had experienced that he decided he had to find out how and why it worked so well. This prompted him to study Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He completed an extensive 5 year Doctor of Traditional Medicine (DTCM) program and is now a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) in BC. In addition to the standard 5 year program, Noli also completed a 2 month practicum at the Second Affiliated Hospital of An Hui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in He Fei city, An Hui province, China. The bulk of his rotation at this hospital was spent in the Orthopaedics Ward. It was here that Noli honed his pain management skills. Noli has completed additional training for detoxification methods: North American Detox Association (NADA) protocol and Dr. Peter Holmes' Detoxification as a Treatment Strategy course. He found these skills to be invaluable during his employment with Princess Cruises while he worked as an on-board acupuncturist in their beautiful, 5-star rated, Lotus Spa. Currently, Noli can be found working as an acupuncturist for the BC Compassion Club Society Wellness Centre as well as at his private practice The Catapang Clinic.