Karen Tsoi’s approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is holistic and collaborative. She listens attentively during consultations, considering symptoms alongside emotional and lifestyle factors. Patients find her warm and empathetic, which fosters trust in their healing journeys.
Her passion for TCM stems from a pivotal moment when she witnessed her friend almost drown before being saved by emergency acupuncture. This life-changing experience reignited her connection to the folk remedies of her youth and inspired her to pursue formal training at the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TSTCM), where she completed the Advanced TCM program and now serves as a faculty member.
Karen’s primary goal is to empower patients through educating people with TCM, and to help the modern world understand this ancient medical wisdom. She explains each condition in clear, relatable terms and ensuring that her patients feel involved in their treatment. This approach helps patients actively participate in their healing journey. Karen is also an avid cook, and since a healthy diet is a great compliment to TCM treatments, she loves to teach her patients about various food properties and help them fine-tune their diets and lifestyles.
Karen continuously refines her skills through specialty courses and daily Tai Chi practice, which not only enhances her personal health but enriches her treatment methods. As she collaborates with her fellow practitioners at Tzu Chi Clinic, Karen remains dedicated to offering compassionate, tailored care, ensuring that every patient feels heard, empowered, and actively engaged in their healing process.
