COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Here is a sample of the kinds of complemetary therapies available in Newfoundland and Labrador. This list is intended for information purposes only and inclusion in this list does not imply that the service is endorsed by the Purple Lupin Project.

Corner Brook

Newfoundland Centre for Alternative & Complementary Health Care

50 Main Street Suite 11
Corner Brook, NL  A2H 1C9
tel: (709) 634-1711 fax: (709) 634-1711
contact: Dr. K.J. McLaughlin, BPE, B.Sc, DC, MA.Sc, CSCS, RNC
email: alt.med.doc@nf.sympatico.ca

Chiropractic, orthomolecular nutrition, herbal medicine, naturopathy.

St. John's

Back To Health Inc.

47 Leslie Street
St. John's, NL  A1E 2V7
tel: (709) 738-0158 fax: (709) 722-5527
contact: Ethne Munden, RN, D.I.Hom, Dr.Ac
website: backtohealthinc.com

Ethne Munden holds a doctorate in traditional Chinese medical acupuncture. She complements her practice with iridology, homeopathy & yoga therapy. Her preferred areas of practice: functional back problem assessment and management; and alternative complementary general health care using traditional Chinese medical acupuncture, homeopathy & yoga.

Bonaventure Wellness Centre

98 Bonaventure Avenue
St. John's, NL  A1B 2X4
tel: (709) 753-8883 fax: (709) 753-8020
web site: www.vitality.nf.ca

A multidisciplinary clinic providing access to both conventional and complementary/alternative medicine practitioners. Services include acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy, massage, acupressure, chelation therapy and mental health counselling (individual, couple and family).

Cancer Coalition for Alternative Medicines (C-CAM)

9 LaManche Place
St. John's, NL  A1E 4P6
tel: (709) 364-7277 fax: (709) 364-7277
contact: Jeff Blackwood

Public meeting held the 4th Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm, Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge, 105 Torbay Rd., St. John's (December and May meetings are socials that may be on a different evening). Meetings provide information to the public about alternative medicines and nutrition from guest speakers and local retailers. The newsletter HOPE is available at the meetings and by subscription from the address listed above.

The Chinese Alternative Medicare Centre

56 Robert's Lane (456 Kenmount Road)
St. John's, NL  A1B 3R2
tel:  (709) 739-6055 or 754-8745 fax:  (709) 754-8745
contact: John Shieh, Doctor of  Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine. Also offers Qigong and self-massage courses.

The Chinese Therapy Centre

102 LeMarchant Road Suite 200
St. John's, NL  A1C 2H2
tel & fax: (709) 753-1150
contact: Dr. X. Hong Liu, MD (China), R.Ac., CAFC, ND
email: xhliu@nfld.net

Acupuncture, acupressure, and Chinese herbal medicine.

Healing Passage

10 Clancy Road, 2nd Floor Boat House
St. John's, NL  A1A 5P5
tel:  (709) 754-7585
contact: Anne Marie Duff, CHTP, certified Healing Touch practitioner

The Human Touch Inc. Centre for Therapeutic Massage, Breath, Sound and Movement

1 Howley Avenue
St. John's, NL  A1C 2T1
tel: (709) 738-4325 fax: (709) 738-4326
contact: Janine Clancy RMT
email: jmclancy@nf.sympatico.ca

Therapeutic massage, breath, sound and movement therapy, chronic pain and stress management, and postural/body awareness. Lending library for clients.

Light Touch - Holistic Nursing Services

6 Parliament Place
St. John's, NL   A1A 2Z6
tel:  (709) 579-4673
contact:  Barbara A. Sidel, R.N., CHTP
email:  bsidel@firstcity.net

Pain and stress management through Healing Touch, guided imagery, meditation and lifestyle counselling.

Natural Healing Centre

200-232 Newfoundland Drive Suite 206
St. John's, NL  A1A 3R5
tel & fax: (709) 722-7009 
contact: Dr. Shengli Wang, MD (China), N.D., Dr. Ac.

Herbal therapies used in conjunction with acupuncture, reflexology, cupping, energy field work and nutritional counselling to strengthen immune function, prevent disease and maintain good health.

Naturopathic Doctor

Kathleen Mercer, ND
25 Allandale Rd St. Johns, NL A1B 2Z6
tel: (709) 722-4232 fax: (709) 726-8900
email: natpathkat@yahoo.ca
website: The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors www.cand.ca