ACUPUNCTURE, TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE, OWNER, she/her

Lindsay Peterson, R.Ac., DTCM

About: Lindsay completed a 4-year double diploma program at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and holds diplomas in both Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (herbal medicine). She moved to Edmonton to start her practice in 2018, the city where Lindsay has always felt at home. Lindsay has a deep understanding and passion for Chinese Medicine that permeates her life and practice. This is evident in her success with client treatment goals and her loyal following. Although Lindsay loves to focus on hormone and fertility health as well as MSK (Muscle/skeletal health), she is the “Lindsay of all trades” and is well trained and attuned to nurture clients’ needs in all areas of their health goals.

“I love incorporating acupuncture into many different areas of my life. It’s not just for athletes; it’s for everyone. I never stop being amazed at what acupuncture can do.”

Notable: Upon finishing her formal education Lindsay traveled to Sichuan, China and interned at the MianYang Hospital of TCM, the homeland and birthplace of acupuncture.

Known for: Her savage cupping skills

Fav thing to treat: Fertility health, Sciatica, and anti-aging/facial skin juvenation through cosmetic acupuncture

Find her: At the gym, at her favourite local restaurant Pip, or hitting the textbooks learning more about TCM.

Fun Facts: Lindsay is a retired figure skater. She plays the piano, has accepted the role of “the fun aunt” to Jillian’s daughters and dog Bowie, and is a caffeine junky… just feed her coffee and she is happy.

Personal Hell: Exposed cords and lukewarm drinking water.

Don’t be embarrassed if: “You are afraid of needles. I used to be too”. **Visit our FAQ section for more info on needle phobia.