Dr. Muriel Okubo, TCMD, RAc., MAOM, BSc.
Muriel Okubo is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and specializes in Acupuncture, Shiatsu, and Traditional Herbal Medicine. As a Registered Acupuncturist she practices both Japanese and Chinese Acupuncture styles. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Calgary, and a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in the United States. She is board certified with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in the United States, and is also a Certified Specialist with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA). Muriel has gained practical training in the treatment of drug and and alcohol addictions.
Muriel has had the fortunate opportunity to learn from Japanese Masters (both in Canada and Japan) and Masters in the United States, whom she has much gratitude and respect. Her clinical experience involves the treatment of a wide range of disorders including musculoskeletal pain, digestive, neurological, menstrual, fertility, and emotional disorders. Muriel has taken many specialty workshops and courses in advanced techniques, and in the treatment of disease.
Muriel has had the fortunate opportunity to learn from Japanese Masters (both in Canada and Japan) and Masters in the United States, whom she has much gratitude and respect. Her clinical experience involves the treatment of a wide range of disorders including musculoskeletal pain, digestive, neurological, menstrual, fertility, and emotional disorders. Muriel has taken many specialty workshops and courses in advanced techniques, and in the treatment of disease.
Philosophy
As a healthcare practitioner I am grateful because every day I am able to share this wonderful medicine with all my amazing patients. I am inspired by all the people that I have met in my life, that have strived for something more and made a commitment toward better living. Our body and mind have an innate wisdom that signals us when we are troubled or imbalanced. If we listen and allow ourselves to trust it, we can begin the journey toward realizing amazing health and healing.
At different times in our lives, we will experience pain or struggle and the way it manifests or challenges us will differ, but I believe that better health and healing belong to all of us. I appreciate the uniqueness of each patient and helping someone to regain hope and work toward health goals makes me very excited. In East Asian Medicine, it is a key concept to understand that everyone heals differently. I strive to approach my work with compassion, dedication, optimism, direction and education. My patients are my greatest teachers and I am honored to be a part of their journey toward a more vibrant life.
Be empowered.
