Vancouver Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Yaletown
Lisa BIO:
Dr. Lisa Skerritt has many years of education in Chinese Medicine, Herbology, Shiatsu and Acupuncture from around the world including the US and the UK.
She has been practicing Chinese medicine for over 19 years, and has worked in many areas of B.C. including Whistler, North Vancouver, the West End, and 5 years treating addictions in the Downtown East Side. Lisa has much experience treating a variety of ailments, including muscular-skeletal disorders, infertility, addiction, anxiety and insomnia, stress-related illness, digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, and many types of pain including migraines and arthritis.
Originally from St. Kitts in the Caribbean, Lisa was brought up by parents with pharmaceutical training. In addition to traditional Western medicine, Lisa’s parents had a wide knowledge and interest in folk medicine that was brought to the island by the native South Americans and Africans. Growing up and seeing first hand the healing powers of herbs inspired Lisa’s interest in Chinese Medicine.
Treatment prices with Lisa
$95 for 1 hour appointment, includes acupuncture and massage
Common issues which may arise with long term stress.
- High blood-pressure
- Heart disorders
- Insomnia and sleep disorders
- Anxiety and depression
- Digestive problems
- Chronic headaches
Musculoskeletal problems
Men's Health
Gynecology and common topics addressed with TCM Acupuncture and herbal remedies
- Menstrual irregularities
- Cervical softening
- Pregnancy related issues
- Post Partum Depression
- Breastfeeding
- Menopause
High blood-pressure:
Many factors including, cholesterol, diet, sleep, family history, and stress increase chances of developing high blood pressure. Chinese Medicine is able to treat multiple factors by working on stress management, diet and lifestyle coaching, effectively reducing cholesterol levels, decreasing arterial pressure and addressing the pathology of any organs affected by the disease itself, leading to a lasting and effective reduction in blood pressure.
Heart disorders:
Long-term stress can put you at risk for heart disease. With ever increasing work demands, reducing stress can be a difficult and tricky balancing act. Although reducing workload is one of the major keys to reducing the strain, it isn’t the only option. Sometimes the management of stress is more important than the amount of stress itself. Chinese Medicine provides treatment and offers immediate stress reduction, while restoring optimal health. So whether you have recently suffered from a heart attack or angina, or you have just been warned by your doctor to be cautious about your heart health, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are here to help.
Insomnia and sleep disorders:
Recent studies have shown that sleep deprivation has a direct correlation to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, mental function and emotional stability. Insomnia can be considered as; trouble falling asleep, waking early, or waking multiple times throughout the night. There are many root cases for insomnia, by discovering, addressing and treating these causes; the insomnia dissipates with lasting effects and no need for long-term use of possibly addictive sedatives.
Anxiety/Depression:
Click the link to read an in-depth article on this topic. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine to Manage Depression
Also, please read the following article that discusses how traditional Chinese medicine has treated mental health disorders for over two thousands years: Mental Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Digestive problems:
Most people experience a form of stress induced digestive irregularity some time in their lifetime. Whether it is bloating, acid reflux, or bowel irregularities like chronic constipation, diarrhea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, digestive problems are inconvenient and uncomfortable. Stress has a big impact on the digestive system; a simple example is the butterflies and nausea that occur in a stressful, nerve-racking situation like public speaking. Chinese Medicine not only helps in balancing and rectifying the digestive imbalance, it can also help the body manage stress more effectively.
Chronic headaches:
Information coming soon.
Musculoskeletal issues
Office chair related back pain:
With most chronic pain/discomfort issues, the key to successful, long term relief is finding the root cause of pain.
However in the case of office ergonomics, it is not always possible to change the set up. Luckily Acupuncture can relieve the discomfort, whether you are able to adjust your work layout or not.
Men’s Disorders
Aging and colon health:
Information coming soon.
Impotence and optimal sexual health:
As we age, sexual performance begins to wane. Although this is a natural reality, we are able to slow down the process therefore extending our sexual vigor for years. A treatment strategy customized to the individual is created based on lifestyle, diet, constitution and general internal organ health. Similar treatment plans can be designed in order to treat fertility problems.
Gynecology and common topics addressed with TCM Acupuncture and herbal remedies
With 3000 years of experience, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has the longest documented clinical history of treating gynecological and obstetric disorders. From irregular menstruation, to morning sickness, to menopause, every stage of a woman’s reproductive cycle and the problems that may arise with each stage is well understood in Chinese Medicine.
Below is a list of some common topics addressed with TCM Acupuncture and herbal remedies.
Menstrual irregularities
Including: Irregular periods, amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), dysmenorrhea (cramping and pain during menses), Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and PMS.
Cervical softening
Performed between 36 and 40 weeks, cervical ripening has proven to shorten the first stage of labor up to 4 hours in first time mothers.
Pregnancy related issues
Including: morning sickness, threatened miscarriage, pregnancy related anxiety, pregnancy related headaches, constipation, dizziness, lower back pain, heart burn and acid reflux.
Post Partum Depression
Including: depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood swings and PPD related chronic fatigue.
Breastfeeding
Including: limited milk supply, uneven flow of milk, and mastitis.
Menopause
Including: night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, depression, anxiety, spotting and irregular menstruation and constipation.
