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James Li performing navel acupuncture treatment for pain relief in Vancouver clinic

Me & My Approach

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What Kind of Acupuncturist Am I?

I am a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) in British Columbia, Canada, an acupuncturist who focuses on using fine needles with precision to treat illness, practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine from a holistic view of life.

My journey in medicine began in 2017, when my father passed away from lung cancer. That experience deeply impressed upon me the fragility of life and ignited my determination to seek more effective ways to relieve suffering. Since then, I have devoted myself to continuous study and clinical practice, never allowing myself to become complacent.

In today’s healthcare environment, I see two particularly prominent issues:

First, skilled therapist are rare.
Acupuncturists who truly focus on treating illness with needles are already few, and those who can use acupuncture skillfully to achieve fast, effective, and precise treatment across a wide range of conditions are even rarer.

Second, skilled therapist are difficult to find.
Many patients have shared with me their frustration: although clinics and advertisements are everywhere, it is often hard to find a practitioner who can truly understand their condition and provide effective, targeted treatment.

Through years of repeated clinical exploration, I have been deeply moved by the profound vitality of Traditional Chinese Medicine and am willing to dedicate my life to it.


I also hope that more people who are truly in need may know that there is a practitioner named James, quietly exploring and practicing the medical path in his own way.

What Is Unique About My Treatment?

My navel acupuncture practice is based on Yi Medicine and traditional Chinese pattern differentiation.It is safe, simple, gentle, precise, and highly effective.

After studying and practicing various acupuncture schools over the years, I ultimately chose to focus on navel acupuncture because it is both gentle and powerful. By using the navel—the body’s Taiji point—this method can rapidly mobilize the body’s overall Qi circulation and restore yin–yang balance.

This approach uses fewer needles and lighter stimulation, yet often achieves deep systemic balance through simple means. The results frequently come as a surprise to patients. In almost every session, patients experience symptom relief, deep relaxation, and a sense of renewed energy.

In diagnosis, I integrate inquiry, tongue diagnosis, pulse diagnosis, navel diagnosis, and palpation, guided by the principles of Yi Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This allows me to design individualized navel acupuncture treatment plans that aim for precision, effectiveness, and consistency.

How Do I Care for My Patients?

I treat every patient with attention, equality, and sincerity, practicing medicine with mindfulness and full presence.

I believe that the practitioner’s state of mind itself is a powerful healing force.


When the mind is upright, the outcome is upright. Maintaining mindfulness, a gentle presence, and full attention to each individual and each treatment moment is, in my view, the best way to allow healing to unfold naturally.

Regardless of who you are or where you come from, I treat every patient with equal care and without discrimination. I listen carefully to your concerns and provide individualized treatment plans. From diagnosis to post-treatment guidance, my focus remains on your health, allowing you to feel genuinely cared for in a calm and supportive environment.

My Experience and Integrity

All conditions listed on my website as areas of expertise are based solely on my own clinical work:

  • over three years of exclusive navel acupuncture practice,

  • more than 2,500 documented clinical treatments,

  • and over 600 patients who have benefited in real practice.

 

I never exaggerate outcomes and never make false promises.

“My skill where others have none; refinement where others do” has always been a standard I strive to uphold. In the majority of cases, noticeable improvement occurs within three sessions. If results are not achieved, I will openly acknowledge my limitations and recommend that the patient seek a more suitable approach elsewhere.

I firmly believe that through the profound vitality of Traditional Chinese Medicine and navel acupuncture—combined with mindfulness and sustained effort—there will be continued expansion into treating a broader range of conditions in the future.

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