becca thomas
registered acupuncturist
What is traditional chinese medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicince (TCM) is an ancient theory of medicine that developed in china thousands of years ago. Of course there were no modern technologies available to determine the cause of disease. As a result the theories represented within Chinese Medicine were developed with a reliance on an innate knowledge of health and the idea that disease is caused by a disruption to life’s vital energy or Qi.
A simplified explanation of acupuncture’s role in TCM theory is that Qi and blood flow through 12 meridian channels of the body. Disease and pain is a result of Qi stagnation. By using acupuncture to insert needles into strategic points along the 12 meridians, the Qi is encouraged to flow freely and the result is a reduction in pain and disease.
About BEcca Thomas R. AC
Becca moved to Fernie BC in 2014. In 2017 she began the pursuit of Acupuncture studies at the Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences in Nelson BC and the Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. She received her diploma to become a registered Acupuncturist in June 2020. She continues to build on her knowledge and techniques through continuing education courses.
From a young age, Becca was gifted with the ability to empathize with others. What she loves most about being an acupuncturist is the ability to bring people relief from their ailments. Becca likes the variety of treating a wide range of concerns, and she has a special interest in mental health. She noticed a pattern among patients that many of their symptoms were made worse by stress and anxiety. She acknowledges the importance of recognizing the nuance of connection between mental and physical health in order to improve on the overall wellbeing of a patient. Becca wholeheartedly believes in the efficacy of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine in improving the lives of her patients.