Amber Kinrade, RAc RTCMP
Practitioner: Amber Kinrade, RAc, R.TCMP in Toronto
Number of years in practice: 7
Number of years as a TCMO member: 3-5 years
Why you are a member of TCMO:
As a relatively new profession here in the West, our success relies heavily on public education and advocacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The TCMO is a powerhouse for advocacy and a driving force pushing for policy and insurance coverage, and promoting TCM at all levels of government here in Ontario and beyond.
They are a small but mighty group of volunteers collaborating to engineer opportunities to promote TCM, giving us all a stronger voice and broader platform from which to practice the medicine we love. Supporting the work of the TCMO is a direct investment in the future of TCM in Ontario, and for myself as a clinic owner and practitioner, this is truly one of the most worthwhile investments I can make.
Type of practice:
Multi-disciplinary clinic; Clinic owner
Special focus areas:
Fertility Acupuncture
Women’s Health
Mental Health
Conditions you love to treat:
Dysregulated nervous systems, overwork/burnout, mental-emotional disorders, fertility and reproductive health, pain and tension.
Looking back on your career, what is is something you’ve learned that shapes how you practice:
The kind of presence we bring to the treatment room is half of the medicine – how we listen and hold space, the pace at which we move and speak, the kindness, compassion and empathy we embody and share. These are all Medicine in their own right and can be felt deeply by those we welcome into our treatment rooms.
I’ve learned that these skills are not to be underestimated in their power and healing, and should be as much of one’s practice as our manual skills. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
One thing you always tell patients:
Go slow. There is a real frenetic feeling of manufactured urgency here in Toronto. It’s okay to slow down, move at your own pace, take time for reflection and simple pleasures. Dwell a little longer, stroll a little slower.
The last CEU course you signed up for was:
The Pelvic Acu – Spring 2027 @ TAO!
Any updates to share:
We have many exciting offerings at TAO. We hold a monthly Sound Healing x Acupuncture x Yin Yoga ritual, weekly Tai Chi/Qi Gong in the beautiful park outside our clinic, and regular educational workshops.
Registration is now open for our 2-day Pelvic Acupuncture Practicum with The Pelvic Acu, next April 10+11, 2027! We would love to see you there.
Sign up here: https://drkrystal.podia.com/pelvic-care-toronto-on-april-10-11-2027-2-day-live-practical/7uh7o
Clinic details:
The Acupuncture Oasis (TAO) 20 Maud Street, Toronto
Instagram: @theacupunctureoasis Website: theacuoasis.ca