OTTAWA'S TOP ACUPUNCTURE TEAM
Our western-trained Chinese Medicine Practitioners surpass Ontario's educational requirements and exceed all standards of safety and ethics.
They specialize in natural anti-aging, cosmetic acupuncture, health acupuncture, herbal & nutritional prescriptions, lifestyle coaching and supplementation.
Dr. Allan Fradsham, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dr. Allan Fradsham's practise specialises in sports medicine, injury recovery and pain management. He also teaches at the International Academy of TCM in Ottawa. He is an excellent spokesperson for the advancement of Traditional Chinese Medicine in our health care system and has offered dozens of public lectures to various groups including the medical students at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. Fradsham represents the perfect balance between expertise and humanity.
After high school Dr.Fradsham traveled to Australia and was introduced to the concept of natural medicine. He began researching everything he could about health and personal performance. He began working at a natural health store selling botanicals and vitamins, while spending his evenings in community college to learn more about natural medicine.
Soon he began to explore the link between quantum energetics and healing botanicals. This led him to the ancient art of traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Fradsham became fascinated with the logical and pragmatic way with which the Chinese saw the world and the human body.
In his earnest desire to further his knowledge, he was drawn to one of North America’s most renowned Chinese medical universities; the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences, in Nelson B.C. Nelson became his mountain retreat as he immersed himself to complete his five year doctorate.
Dr. Fradsham’s professional mission is to help each individual discover within themselves the path to complete and perfect wellness.
Roxanne Chabidon, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
If you are looking for a trusted advisor when it comes to natural health, holistic lifestyle, beauty and vitality, Dr. Chabidon will help you reach your health and beauty goals - whatever they may be.
Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dr. Roxanne Chabidon started her natural health career working as a herbal and dietary consultant at a health clinic called The Herbal Market. Where she consulted for five years. That is what spawned her love and passion for the healing and restorative power of herbs and botanicals.
Dr. Chabidon was the first herbalist in Winnipeg to work together with pharmacists in 6 of Winnipeg's pharmacies. She was also a critical component of a special team initiative of nurses and microbiologists in one of Winnipeg's best Health Clinics.
Her passion for the Chinese herbs propelled her to undertake the intense journey of becoming a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. But before she jumped into that four-year commitment. She travelled to Asia to get a pulse on the cultural roots of the medicine she was going study.
Dr. Chabidon spent a year travelling through Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Signapore & Thailand) before returning to commence her four year degree at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, British Colombia. One of North America’s most prestigious Chinese medical academies.
Dr. Chabidon's goal is to make health and beauty as accessible to everybody as the air we breathe. Her passion and wisdom are her most powerful tools to help you on your journey.
When asked why she does what she does… Her response says it all “I’ve always been interested in helping people feel good. I feel good when I make others feel good.” It is always a difficult thing for health practitioners to describe the motivation that makes them do what they do. Because for Dr. Chabidon, her role as a doctor is not a job. She enjoys the challenge of connecting with each client and working with your individual needs.
If you are searching for a natural anti-aging expert, a herbalist, acupuncturist, or accurate health guidance that you can trust and follow, then Dr. Roxanne Chabidon is your best choice.
Edelaine Piol, Certified Aesthetician, Body Sugaring technician and Make-up artist
After high school Edelaine took the Developmental Services Worker Program at Algonquin College, when she completed a semester she realized that it just wasn’t for her and not knowing what to do, she took General Arts and Sciences for the rest of the year.
Having the summer to think things through and a love for make-up and nail polish that started as young girl she decided to join the Ottawa Academy of Hairstyling, Aesthetics & Beauty where she took the Advanced Aesthetics and Cosmetology Program . During her time there Edelaine learned manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, body treatments, relaxation massage and make-up artistry. With the motivation of her instructors she helped represent Ottawa Academy at various events, joined a few of the school’s makeup competitions and was sent out when someone called the school asking for a make-up artist.
She managed to get work very soon after graduation at a spa where she got her certification as a Qualified Body Sugaring Practitioner and occasionally does freelance make-up jobs. But after a few years Edelaine began to have doubts about her career with its false promises, shallowness and developed eczema from the irritating chemicals. So she decided to take some time off and eventually got a job at a nail salon with milder products as a manicurist.
Nail art wasn’t something taught in school and she didn’t know anyone who did it so she never thought about purchasing her own materials. One day they were sent to the salon, the staff was encouraged to practice and she discovered that she was quite good at it. But after a couple of years the nail salon started to get boring and she didn’t want to lose the other skills that she was certified for, that is what lead Edelaine to Lumina Health and Rejuvenation Clinic. And she is looking forward to upgrading her skills and learning about natural alternatives.