TCM Nanaimo: Your Trusted Health Guardian & Acupuncture Clinic
Discover natural, holistic healing rooted in 2,500 years of Traditional Chinese Medicine wisdom. We help Nanaimo residents find lasting relief from pain, restore balance, and achieve vibrant health—without relying solely on medications.
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778-347-8155 — we serve Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville & surrounding areas.
Why Choose Our TCM Clinic in Nanaimo?
✅ 2,500+ Years of Wisdom
Time-tested TCM principles adapted for modern health challenges
✅ Personalized Care
Every treatment plan is tailored to your unique constitution & needs
✅ Natural & Holistic
Address root causes, not just symptoms, for lasting results
✅ Local Nanaimo Focus
Understanding our island’s unique climate & lifestyle factors
How We Can Help Nanaimo Residents
Digestion & Gut Health
Think of your digestion as your body’s “central processing plant.” We help with bloating, IBS, and food sensitivities by optimizing how your body transforms food into energy.
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Immunity & Natural Defenses
Your immune system is like a well-trained security team. We help strengthen your body’s natural defenses against seasonal bugs and environmental stressors common in Nanaimo.
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Cold/Flu & Seasonal Balance
Your body reacts to colds in different ways—some feel chilled, others feel feverish. We help identify your reaction pattern and support your natural defenses for faster, more comfortable recovery.
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Sleep & Circadian Rhythm
When your “sleep switch” isn’t working, it affects everything. We help identify why you can’t sleep and support your body’s natural ability to rest and recharge.
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Our Specialized Services
Moxibustion Therapy
Warming therapy that boosts circulation, relieves cold patterns, and combats winter fatigue and joint stiffness.
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Acupuncture for Pain
Effective relief for chronic pain, arthritis, migraines, and sports injuries.
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Cosmetic Acupuncture
Natural facial rejuvenation that boosts collagen, reduces wrinkles, and restores a healthy glow.
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Herbal Medicine
Custom formulations for digestion, sleep, stress, and immune support.
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Additional therapies: Depending on your needs, we may also incorporate cupping, Tui Na massage, Gua Sha, or five-element music therapy into your treatment plan.
Common Health Patterns on Vancouver Island
Living here comes with its own health patterns. Based on what we see most often in our clinic:
- “Island Dampness”: Joint pain and stiffness worsened by coastal humidity
- “Winter Chill”: Cold intolerance and fatigue during rainy seasons
- “Active Lifestyle Injuries”: Support for hikers, kayakers, and outdoor enthusiasts
- “Desk Job Strain”: Back and neck pain from remote work or office jobs
- “Stress & Burnout”: Holistic approaches to mental and emotional wellbeing
🌿 Clinic-Recommended Herbal Formulas
Based on the patterns above, here are the formulas Shirley Liang Brown, R.TCM.P uses most often in clinical practice. These are custom-prepared to match your unique constitution during an in-clinic consultation.
| Health Pattern |
Recommended Formula |
Key Benefits |
“Island Dampness”
Joint pain, stiffness worsened by coastal humidity |
Coix & Poria Formula |
Drains dampness, eases joints, lightens the body |
“Winter Chill”
Cold intolerance, fatigue during rainy seasons |
Ginger & Jujube Formula |
Warms the body, boosts energy, supports circulation |
“Active Lifestyle Injuries”
Support for hikers, kayakers, outdoor enthusiasts |
Citrus & Tangerine Peel Formula |
Supports muscle recovery, aids digestion after activity |
“Desk Job Strain”
Back and neck pain from remote work |
Zizyphus & Calm Formula |
Relaxes tension, calms the mind, eases stress-related tightness |
“Stress & Burnout”
Mental and emotional wellbeing |
Rose Beauty Formula |
Lifts mood, nourishes skin, gently supports emotional balance |
📍 Important Note: These are custom herbal formulas prescribed based on your individual pattern after a full assessment. They are not pre-packaged tea bags.
To receive a formula tailored specifically to your unique constitution — including pulse and tongue diagnosis — please Book an in-clinic consultation →
Meet Your Trusted Practitioner
Shirley Liang Brown
Your Trusted Registered TCM Practitioner & Acupuncturist in Nanaimo.
“True health is a state of harmony between body, mind, and spirit.”
This belief guides every treatment plan I create for my clients in Nanaimo of Vancouver Island.
SLB TCM Acupuncture Clinic
📍 2B, 2220 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, V9S 1H9, BC
✨ What Our Clients Say
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Shirley has helped me a great deal in improving my health. Being a Chinese from Hong Kong, I always trust TCM. Although I knew about moxa since I was a kid, I had never tried moxibustion before, until I met Shirley. I had encountered a medical issue in the past few years that none of my doctors and specialists could explain (or in their words "never heard of"). I had also tried cupping, Chinese massage and acupuncture. However, only after I started to have moxibustion and Shirley's five elements tea and herbal teas, I have experienced a huge improvement. As a matter of fact, many of the herbal teas that Shirley prescribes are actually very traditional recipes from the ancient Chinese medical records since thousands of years ago, which are commonly accessible online or on hard copies. However, to feel the pulse, check the body condition and then apply the right recipe for the treatment is utmost crucial and Shirley is proved to be able to do so.
And I was told today that the official name of the clinic of "One More Cup of Tea" is "SLB Traditional Chinese Therapies" and there are a lot of information under that page. I am going to leave the exact same review under that name so nobody should miss it.
Thank you Shirley.
Vickie
July 25, 2023
I would highly recommend booking a consultation with Shirley. I met with Shirley in September and on that day she was able to assess my pulse with precision and identify where improvements could be made to support balancing my body. During my initial consultation, Shirley designed a three month treatment plan for me. At each appointment Shirley thoroughly assessed my progress as we worked in partnership to bring my body into balance. Shirley excels at Moxibustion and Tui Na, two therapies that I experienced during my treatment plan and I also followed all of the “homework” that she assigned me. I am very happy with the positive results that I experienced and again I would highly recommended booking a consultation with Shirley.
Glynnis Schwan
December 11, 2024
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