Dr. Christianne Parrott is a conscientious Doctor of Acupuncture in Calgary, who truly cares about her patients. She takes the time needed to understand them and their health issues fully. She is very passionate about giving you the best treatment according to your individual needs; focusing on the root cause of the problem, and thus ensuring a more effective treatment.
With her extensive training in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Tui Na Massage and other traditional and modern healing techniques Dr. Christianne can help you with a wide range of health concerns from pain, injuries, sport's injuries and conditioning, digestive problems, women’s health, emotional and psychological issues, stress, headaches, respiratory issues, urogenital disorders and chronic illness to name a few.
In 2006 she graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor’s degree in Science, majoring in both Biological Sciences and Psychology (science). Upon completion of her bachelors degree she moved to Calgary to continue her education in Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Completing her Diplomas of Tui Na Massage Therapy, then Acupuncture and finally completing her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a 3 month internship in China in 2010. Since then she has not stopped learning and has sought out some of the best teachers in the fields of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in order to continue learning and improving her skills in this vast and intricate medicine.
Dr. Parrott taught at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary for 5 years. In 2016 she founded the Apple Blossom Wellness Center so that she could serve a wider community and offer other health and wellness services. As a result of the Covid 19 pandemic Apple Blossom Welness Center was closed and she is now working from her home until further notice.
She practices Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Southwest Calgary Alberta, bringing her passion for helping others to her local community.
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Dr. Christianne Parrott
BSc. RAc. DTCM
Courses that focus on the diagnosis, care and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and pain using Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Extensive curriculum for the examination, diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic problems.
Completed Levels 1 - 3 with Matt Callison in 2010
- Neck and Shoulder, Upper Extremities, Low Back and Hip
Completed Level 4 with Ian Dunsmuir in 2016
- Lower Extremities
The use of Japanese style acupuncture and the Meridian Test developed by Dr. Mukaino to treat pain and sports injuries as well as to optimize physical performance. An extremely gentle approach using Japanese style non-invasive needles and techniques.
Advanced integration of anatomy and biomechanics in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries and performance enhancement.
A specialized and ancient acupuncture system for the immediate relief of moderate to severe pain and restricted movement.
The use of distal acupuncture protocols from Dr. Tan's Balance Method and Master Tung style acupuncture for the treatment of internal disorders as well as pain and movement disorders.
Scalp acupuncture protocols to treat various neurological, physical, and mental-emotional disorders, post-stroke therapy and post concussion syndrome.
Courses with a focus on the treatment of imbalances in the internal zhang fu organs, yin and yang, and mental-emotional disorders.
The treatment of chronic conditions that stem from a lingering pathogen, or an irregular immune response. The presenting symptoms of a lingering pathogen can be things like chronic fatigue, frequent colds and flus, chronic digestive complaints, abnormal sweating, headaches, fibromyalgia and hormonal imbalances and more.
The Chinese Medicine diagnosis and Chinese Herbal treatment of common and difficult to treat dermatological problems such as eczema, psoriasis, hives and acne.
Scalp acupuncture protocols to treat various neurological, physical, and mental-emotional disorders, post-stroke therapy and post concussion syndrome.
Jing Fang Classical Chinese Medicine
- Hu Xi Shu lineage, taught by Dr. Suzanne Robidoux.
Advanced internal medicine using the classical formulas from the Shang Hang Lun and Jing Gui Yao Lue. For the treatment of all types of health concerns from muscle pain to complex and chronic internal disorders.
Extensive two year program over 144 hours, with two week internship and mentorship.
I have continued my education in Jing Fang with yearly ongoing classes offered on various topics.
This knowledge ha
Courses focusing on the care and treatment of fertilty issues, healthy pregnancy and problems during pregnancy.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Pregnancy.
Caring for and nurturing a healthy pregnancy from conception to post-partum.
Care and Treatment of the High Risk Pregnancy.
Using acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine to treat common fertility problems.
Treating common issues with fertility and frequent miscarriage with Dr. Jill Blakeway.
Other courses focusing on techniques, research or other modalities.
Learning to feel the flow of Qi through the meridians and detect where there may be an aberrant pattern. Also learning Yin Tui Na techniques to resolve biological dissociation, fascial tension, restrictions and pain.
The use of Gua Sha (scraping therapy) for various musculoskeletal disorders and internal problems. Focus on technique and modern research.
Practice opening the heart and experiencing true heart to heart connection with others.
With Dr. Suzanne Robidoux, learning the intricacies of reading the BaZi as well as how to use it to improve your life.
The application of sacred geometry to the body via acupuncture to align the body, soul and the universe. This powerful treatent system is deeply relaxing and can trasform how you live your life.
Focus on modern research and specialized techniques in areas of longevity, well-being and facial rejuvenation.
Certification as a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field practitioner. PEMF therapy can be used to enhance the natural healing process, provide anti-inflammatory benefits, increase circulation and reduce pain. Can be seamlessly combined with your acupuncture treatment in her Calgary acupuncture clinic.
A series of lectures over 3 days covering multiple topics including fertility, detecting channel qi in complicated lung disorders, Qi Gong, dreams and patient narratives in relation to their health among others.
A series of lectures over 2 days focusing on TCM, Acupuncture, and Qi Gong for Pain, Depression, and Metabolic and Immune Disorders. Chinese Herbal Medicine formulas and strategies, the successful case study, unique insights and expertise from TCM experts around the world.
Dedicated to Excellence in Alternative Medicine
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