David Arnold began, almost 20 years ago, with the five year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) program at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Victoria, BC. Since then, he has also had the privilege of an intensive internship in China at the renowned Cheng Du University TCM Hospital, working in Pediatrics, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Diabetes, Gastroenterology and Respiratory, in both Internal Medicine and Acupuncture Departments. Further professional studies include graduating from the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine in Portland, OR and having been designated a Diplomate in Canonical Chinese Medicine. David is a currently a Registered Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (R.TCM.P) and therefore licensed in the province of BC to use Acupuncture and prescribe Herbal Medicine.
Prior to his studies in Chinese Medicine David graduated from the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine and has concurrently been running a successful practice as a Classical Homeopath. He has also completed the 3 year post-graduate Luminos Master Clinician Course.
David remains very active within the both the TCM and Homeopathic communities. He is dedicated to elevating the standard of medicine within the TCM profession and early in his career had pioneered the use and supply of organic and lab-tested herbs. He is a Registered Member in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC, the British Columbia Association of TCM & Acupuncture Practitioners, as well as both the Canadian Society of Homeopaths and the BC Society of Homeopaths.
Before his studies in Medicine, David had a career as a Mechanical Engineer. After receiving an honors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario, he travelled the world for almost three years. He learned about the healing modalities and medicines of many other cultures. He was inspired to take various courses in Massage, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Iridology, Reiki, and had also become a Certified Reflexologist.
David’s passion for promoting good health and helping the well being of others has always been paramount. He is dedicated to a life-long of learning in his field and continues to expand his knowledge and skills through various courses, seminars and conferences.