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Meet our devoted award-winning team, with pride.

Dr. Benny Xu
Dr. Benny Xu
Founder, Executive Director, Acupuncturist

Dr. Benny Xu is a third-generation Acupuncture Doctor, a recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal, who has been practicing acupuncture in Calgary since 1992.

Director’s Message

Dr. Dennis Lee
Dr. Dennis Lee
President, Acupuncturist

Dr. Dennis Lee, R.Ac, HBSc, M.Sc, is a highly sought-after lecturer in Acupuncture and has been inspiring students and professionals around the world for almost two decades.

President’s Message

Dr. Lynda Smith
Vice President, Acupuncturist

Dr. Lynda Smith, R.Ac, is a highly regarded and accomplished Acupuncturist. Dr. Smith is well respected for her professionalism among students and staff.

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Dr. Wanda Duong
Clinical Director, Acupuncturist

Specializing in sports medicine acupuncture, Dr. Wanda applies an integrated western and traditional Chinese medicine approach to her treatments. Trained in many modalities, she brings to her practice the best care possible to promote and encourage overall healing and health.

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Dr. Kyle Picard
Research Associate, Clinical Director, Acupuncturist

Dr. Kyle Picard is a rising star in the field of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. A life-long student, Dr. Picard has expanded his knowledge above and beyond the excellent education, he received from the ACATCM.

Dr. Amanda Xia
Senior Faculty, Acupuncturist

Dr. Amanda Xia completed a bachelor’s and master’s program in acupuncture at the Tian Jin University of TCM in China. She is a compassionate registered acupuncturist with more than 10 years of study and work experience, mainly in Gynecological Diseases, Post-Stroke Recovery, and Pain Management.

Dr. Colton Oswald
Dr. Colton Oswald
Professor Emeritus, Acupuncturist

Dr. Colton Oswald was an integral part of ACATCM’s success for more than 20 years. Dr. Oswald is maintaining his faculty position and his advisory duty.

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Neo Wang
Vice President, Operations

Neo is a Senior Administrative Officer at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Yang Li, Registered Acupuncturist
Dr. Yang Li
Senior Faculty, Research Associate, Acupuncturist

Dr. Yang Li, MD(CHN), Ph.D. (HK.U), Post-Doctor (UofC, CAN) is an integrated Eastern and Western Medicine doctor. He is educated academically and through his father, a well-known TCM doctor in China.

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Dr. Yingying Cong
Senior Faculty, Acupuncturist

Dr. Yingying Cong is a registered acupuncturist in Alberta. She is a patient-centered acupuncturist and has good experience in Pain Syndromes, Gynecological Diseases, Digestive Diseases, Mental Health Issues, and Insomnia.

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Dr. Michael Lind
Clinical Director, Acupuncturist

Dr. Lind is the Director of Clinical Supervision, an enthusiastic and dedicated acupuncturist who has the approach and philosophy that are suitable for many manners of clinical conditions.

Dr. Eman Yaqoub
MD of Internal Medicine, Senior Faculty

Dr. Eman Yaqoub draws from her history as an internal medicine specialist to deliver classes that are both informative and important to any aspiring acupuncturist.

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Dr. Cathy Li
Senior Faculty, Research Associate, Acupuncturist

Dr. Cathy Li is a Second generation Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor. Dr. Li has been serving Calgarians over two decades.

Dr. Ning Xu
Dr. Ning Xu
Senior Faculty, Acupuncturist

Dr. Ning Xu, R.Ac. is highly interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine, enlightened point massage, cupping, and moxibustion in China. As an outstanding graduate of ACATCM in TCM, he is experienced in acupuncture, herb formula, and food therapy.

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Dr. Lindsay Mah
Research Associate, Acupuncturist

Dr. Lindsay Mah is not only skilled in acupuncture but also has a special interest in the Heat Sensitive Moxibustion technique. Before graduating from ACATCM, Lindsay has always been an advocate for holistic health.

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Dr. Esther Hyun
Research Associate, Acupuncturist

Dr. Esther Hyun, R.Ac. is a second-generation Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor. Having a high interest in the field of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from a young age, Dr. Hyun is constantly expanding her expertise and practice.

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