Jane Cheung, R.TCMP & Associates

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your continued support and belief in us and our Traditional Chinese Medicine practice. As you are aware, both Frederic and I grew up in this practice when our parents established their practice in London, Ontario, back in the 1970's. It was a trying time as they, and other colleagues like them who have immigrated to Canada for 'a better life', had to overcome language and cultural barrier to establish their practice. There was no fancy marketing, internet, or social media, when we grew up, so the practice grew solely on word of mouth from our patients. Chinese medicine that time has naturally grown to be part of community care. I always say this is a medicine endorsed by people and community.

Over the years in Oshawa, we have gotten to know much of our patients as beyond 'just a patient-practitioner' relationship ....about their families, the celebrations, the worries, the adventures ...it was nice to share each other a few stories, and usually with some light-hearted laughs. As regulated health practitioners, we try to be mindful of our professional boundaries and to our patients' priorities, but connecting beyond that practitioner mentality really reminds us how connected we are as a community. Even though you come to us to help you, you have helped us understand more about our community, and remind us that we're part of it. We learned so much from our patients. A true duality that comes with trust and respect.

Often our conversations gets overlapped with each other’s families. So we thought we include some photos of our families to put a face on our conversations: our father, our mother, my husband, my three kids, and, of course, Frederic. (See if you can spot Frederic in a couple of those photos). We hope you have a joyful happy holiday season...and laugh as much as you can! To live is to be at the present moment. We’re breathing and surrounded by alot of great people - like you.

Safe travels!

With gratitude, 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️
Jane and Frederic, R.TCMPs

Pictures: (Top left) Fred, my family, and my parents in London (2012), (Top right) My three kids at front of the Pointsetta Tree in the Floral Shop, Niagara Falls (2023)
(Middle) My husband and I under Sukara trees in High Park (as you can see, my husband is not comfortable showing lovey dovey emotions in public...but I have no problem with it!! haha)
(Bottom) Probably the most iconic picture for Fred and I: our family braving the snowstorm last year for the Harry Potter show. Yes, the show was worth it. Ah, the laughs we had thinking back of that crazy day.

The International Self-Care Day, 24 July recognizes that improving our literacy is essential to improving our health and well-being.

Below is a poem that we recently shared with our patients that shows how we often imitate nature in so many ways. However, we sometimes tend to forget how connected we are so we hope this poem serves a friendly reminder!

Advice From a Tree
By Ilian Shamir

Dear Friend,

Stand Tall and Proud
Sink your roots deeply into the Earth
Reflect the light of a greater source
Think long term
Go out on a limb
Remember your place among all living beings
Embrace with joy the changing seasons
For each yields its own abundance
The Energy and Birth of Spring
The Growth and Contentment of Summer
The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the Fall
The Rest and Quiet Renewal of Winter
Feel the wind and the sun
And delight in their presence
Look up at the moon that shines down upon you
And the mystery of the stars at night.
Seek nourishment from the good things in life
Simple pleasures
Earth, fresh air, light
Be content with your natural beauty
Drink plenty of water
Let your limbs sway and dance in the breezes
Be flexible
Remember your roots
Enjoy the view!

We will reflect on acupuncture point Bl-62 申脈(Shen Mai) as it represents a starting point of one of the constitutional channels, an extended path. Interesting that it translates to "Extending Vessel" in english. In the classics, the Bl-62 connects with the Du-Governing vessel (includes the spine and brain) which has often been conceptualized as the “tree of life”.

We are amazing! So take care of yourself. Not just for yourself but for others as well ❤️


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Under the TCM Act 2006, Traditional Chinese Medicine is a regulated practice in and our practitioners are registered members of good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO).

Frederic, R.TCMP will be here in Oshawa full time now (sorry, Toronto). Yay!

Jane, R.TCMP and Frederic, R.TCMP will be taking a few days off over the holidays. It is short but at least something. We promise to rest and enjoy our peaceful times with our families. It will be low key but that’s the way we like our times most. ❤️

On behalf of our clinic, we wish you a happy, peaceful, healthy and safe holidays! 🎄 🤶 🎅