My journey as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner started in 1994 when I met a monk in Taiwan who taught me about meditation, cleansing, food healing, calligraphy and Chinese health practices. For 10 years, I travelled around the world studying natural healing and classical Asian martial arts from various masters, healers and schools.

I graduated from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in British Columbia with a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, modelled after the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine curriculum.

I’ve been in clinic practice for over 10 years in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. I am a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioners and Acupuncturists in Ontario under the following number: 2807. I currently see patients at The Village Clinic in Westboro.

I teach weekly Qigong and Chen Style Tai Chi classes at Aylmer Qigong and Tai Chi and I hold regular at workshops, lectures, webinars and events on health and well-being.

I also lecture and write on child developmental psychology and behaviour using traditional Chinese medicine. I am the author of the book Democratic Parenting and the creator of The ADHD Transformation Program.

I have advanced training in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Dietary Recommendations, Qigong/Tai Chi, and Traditional Chinese Medical Psychology.

Observing the principles of the EXSTORE system, our clinic is open and welcoming to all who want to strive for their physical best. Whether you are a track athlete struggling to bounce back from injury, or are a physical worker in need of pain management and relief, we will always be happy to welcome you to a consultation.

We not only practice acupuncture, but also the Graston Technique for sports and functional performance. we’re also pleased to provide services such as dry needling and cupping for various physical needs and complaints.

Through our extensive consultation process, we will guide you through what you can expect from our acupuncture and sports therapy services.

Our emphasis is always on helping our patients achieve their best possible health. Using a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle changes, we can often not only help with persistent conditions, but also improve a patient's general well being and happiness. We not only treat the current condition; we also focus on and address the underlying causes that prevent a patient from experiencing their full health and well being.

Specialization:

Leslie has a particular interest and passion for using her talent and knowledge in addressing womens health. She feels that many of the common problems faced by women today can be beneficially addressed by the time-honored methods of Oriental Medicine that she has spent so much time studying and practicing. From the issues involved in the changes a womans body undergoes during the processes of childbirth, to those experienced by older women in their golden years, and in all of the years between, Leslie feels that she has the empathy, knowledge, and understanding to help her clients live the happiest and most fulfilled life possible.

Our center is an authentic natural health clinic specialized in treating mind, body and spiritual problems through authentic Chinese acupuncture, customized herb formula, unique nutrition supplements and counseling.

At Life Essentials TCM Center, we combine the ancient wisdom and natural holistic approach of Chinese Medicine with the specialties of our practitioners to improve the quality of your life and help you live longer and better. If you or your family and friends have some health issues that has not responded to conventional medicine, you should consider TCM as a viable alternative.

LOULOU IS A LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST & LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST.

She has more than a decade of experience treating sports injuries, chronic pain, and stress related health issues. Her specialties include women's health, pain management, stress management, autoimmune disease, digestive disorders and more. Treatments focus on moving energy physically, emotionally and spiritually, and include a combination of Acupuncture, Massage, Essential oils, and Lifestyle Counseling.