Melva Chen, R.Ac

Melva is a Registered Acupuncturist and graduate of MacEwan University, where she completed comprehensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, and clinical practice. Before she got into acupuncture, she graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Alberta in 2018. This program anchored her belief that patient care was not only treating the physical aspect but also the mental aspect, in order to increase the treatment effectiveness. Melva continues her professional development in acupuncture and integrative medicine, with a focus on neurological health, pain science, and holistic wellness. She is committed to supporting her patients with safe, effective, and individualized care that restores balance, alleviates symptoms, and promotes long-term health.

Melva has provided treatments with different modalities, which include cupping, guasha, ear seeds, and moxibustion for both internal and external conditions. For examples, Melva used acupuncture and moxibustion for maintaining the quality of life of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, sliding cupping for edema reduction, and she has also combined acupuncture with electric stimulation and also moxibustion for digestive issues, fatigue and mental stress etc.

Her clinical expertise covers a wide range of conditions, which include:

Pain Management: Relief for acute and chronic pain, including back and neck pain, arthritis, migraines, sciatica, muscle tension, sports injuries, and post-surgical recovery.

Neurological Disorders: Supportive care for Bell’s palsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, post-stroke recovery, and burning or shooting nerve pain.

Stress, Anxiety & Mental Health: Treatments to regulate stress, reduce anxiety and depression, improve focus, and restore emotional balance.

Sleep Disorders: Addressing insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep, and improving overall sleep quality.

Digestive Health: Helping with IBS, bloating, acid reflux, nausea, and other digestive disturbances.

Women’s Health & Fertility: Treatment for irregular or painful periods, PMS, fertility support, pregnancy care, and menopause-related symptoms.

Respiratory & Immune System Support: Relief for allergies, sinusitis, asthma, chronic cough, and strengthening immunity against frequent colds.

General Wellness & Preventive Care: Boosting energy, supporting recovery, and maintaining overall balance for long-term health.