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Personalized Acupuncture Care to Support Your Health & Wellness
Acupuncture is a foundational practice within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body. At our clinic in Richmond, BC, these points are selected to support the body’s natural healing processes, promote balance, and help regulate various physiological systems.
At Magnus Health & Wellness, acupuncture is commonly used to support concerns such as:
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Arthritis and joint discomfort
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Sciatica and back pain
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Digestive concerns
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Sleep challenges, including insomnia
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Hormonal health and menstrual cycle support
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Stress, tension, and nervous system regulation
Treatment involves placing fine, sterile, single-use needles at points chosen based on your needs. Your acupuncturist may also recommend techniques such as moxibustion, gua sha, Tuina, or cupping when appropriate. They’ll explain the proposed treatment and discuss any additional time or fees with you beforehand. Many people find acupuncture relaxing, though you may feel a brief prick or mild aching sensation when a needle is placed.
Our Approach to Acupuncture at Magnus Health & Wellness
At Magnus Health & Wellness, acupuncture care is thoughtful, individualized, and grounded in both Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and modern clinical understanding. Treatments are guided by your health history, current concerns, and long-term goals, allowing care to be adapted to your changing needs over time.
Our acupuncturists take a holistic view of health, considering the physical, emotional, and nervous-system influences that can contribute to discomfort or imbalance. This approach allows us to support a wide range of concerns while ensuring each session remains responsive and client-centred.
Acupuncture may be used on its own or as part of an integrated care plan, working alongside services such as Massage Therapy, Thai Massage, TMJ Massage, or Yoga Therapy to support your overall well-being.
Facial Acupuncture
Therapeutic and Cosmetic Care
Available with Lo Yi Shum & Danlan (Diane) Chen
Facial acupuncture can be used for different reasons. Some people ask about it as part of care for jaw pain or muscle tension associated with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD, sometimes called TMJD). Others are interested in its cosmetic use. Your acupuncturist will talk with you about your concerns and recommend an approach suited to your needs.
Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture
Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture adds carefully selected points on the face and head to a regular acupuncture treatment. Your acupuncturist uses fine, sterile, single-use needles and tailors the treatment to your facial muscles, skin, and personal goals.
People may choose it because they would like their face to look more relaxed or refreshed, or because they are concerned about the appearance of fine lines, unevenness, or areas that seem to be pulled downward by muscle tension. These are goals rather than promised results; visible changes vary from person to person.
Before treatment, your acupuncturist will ask which areas you would like to focus on. You’ll lie comfortably on your back during treatment, and you may notice a brief prick, aching sensation, or tightness as the needles are placed.
Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture is offered by both Lo Yi Shum and Danlan (Diane) Chen.
Signature Facial Lifting Acupuncture
For those who would like more focused attention on facial contours, Lo Yi’s Signature Facial Lifting Acupuncture includes Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture followed by her lifting technique. She uses longer, fine, sterile, single-use needles at selected areas and adjusts her approach to your facial structure and muscle tension.
People may choose this option when the appearance of the cheeks, mid-face, or jawline is their main concern. It involves more focused work and a longer appointment than Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture. It is not a thread lift, filler, or surgical procedure, and all needles are removed at the end of treatment. Cosmetic results vary.
Signature Facial Lifting Acupuncture is offered by Lo Yi Shum.
Facial Gua Sha
Facial Gua Sha offers a gentler option for people who would prefer not to have needles placed in their face. A smooth tool is used with light, gliding strokes over selected areas of the face, jawline, and neck. The pressure is adjusted to your comfort and is not intended to leave noticeable gua sha marks.
People may choose it for facial tension, puffiness, or a tired-looking complexion. No needles are used on the face during this add-on, although the appointment still includes regular acupuncture elsewhere on the body.
Facial Gua Sha is offered by both Lo Yi Shum and Danlan (Diane) Chen.
Before and After Your Appointment
You’re welcome to arrive without makeup. If you are wearing makeup, please remove it and cleanse your face before the facial portion of your treatment.
Before treatment, please tell your acupuncturist if you bruise easily; take blood thinners; have a bleeding or clotting condition; have an infection, wound, rash, or active inflammation on your face; are pregnant or may be pregnant; or have recently had Botox, fillers, a chemical peel, laser treatment, thread lifting, or facial surgery. For Facial Gua Sha, please also mention any allergies to facial oils or skincare products. If you have fainted with needles before or feel uneasy about them, let your acupuncturist know.
Temporary redness, tenderness, or minor bruising can occur after a facial treatment. For the rest of the day, avoid strong facial massage, additional gua sha, and irritating skincare products. Please contact the clinic if you have an unusual reaction or discomfort that continues to worsen.
Explore Your Treatment Options
Your acupuncturist may suggest one of these techniques as part of your care, depending on your goals and what is appropriate for you.
Cupping
Cups create gentle suction on the skin and are often used when muscle tension or body aches are a concern. Temporary circular marks are common.
Body Contouring Acupuncture
This treatment focuses on areas of the body you would like to address for cosmetic reasons. Your acupuncturist can explain the approach and discuss realistic expectations before you begin.
Sliding Cupping
With a little oil on the skin, your acupuncturist moves a suction cup across an area of the body. It offers a different experience from cups that stay in one place.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion uses warmth from a burning herb, called moxa, near selected acupuncture points. Your acupuncturist will recommend it only when it suits your treatment plan.
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Meet Diane (Danlan) Chen
Registered Acupuncturist
Languages: English • Mandarin
Diane (Danlan) grew up in a medical family in China and has been immersed in medicine from an early age, developing a lifelong dedication to healing and patient care. She later graduated with an Acupuncture Diploma from the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TSTCM) and has extensive clinical experience in both China and Canada.
Her practice integrates traditional and modern acupuncture to deliver precise, individualized, and results-focused treatments. Diane has advanced training in Wang Ju Yi’s Applied Channel Theory, Balance Acupuncture, Dong Shi Qi Xue, ear acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, as well as integrative approaches in gynecology and cancer care.
She treats a wide range of conditions including pain, stress, emotional imbalance, digestive disorders, fertility support, women’s health concerns, and supportive care in oncology.
Fluent in both Mandarin and English, Diane provides clear communication and culturally sensitive care for a diverse community.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her cat, Pepper.
Diane（丹兰）出生于中国的医学世家，自幼耳濡目染医学环境，培养了对医疗与患者照护的长期热忱与使命感。她随后毕业于多伦多传统中医学院（TSTCM）针灸文凭课程，并在中国和加拿大积累了丰富的临床经验。
她的临床实践融合传统与现代针灸方法，注重精准化、个体化与疗效导向的治疗方案。Diane接受过王居易经络医学、平衡针灸、董氏奇穴、耳穴疗法、电针、头针等进阶培训，同时也在妇科与肿瘤支持治疗方面具备整合性临床经验。
她擅长治疗多种疾病，包括疼痛、压力与情绪失衡、消化系统问题、生育支持、女性健康问题以及肿瘤辅助调理等。
Diane流利使用普通话和英语，能够为多元文化背景的患者提供清晰沟通与具有文化敏感性的医疗服务。
在工作之余，她喜欢与她的猫Pepper共度时光。
Meet Lo Yi Shum
Registered Acupuncturist
Languages: English • Mandarin and Cantonese
Lo Yi is a Registered Acupuncturist in British Columbia and also holds a licence to practise Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. A graduate of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she brings approximately seven years of clinical experience to her practice. Her background includes four years in a public hospital in Shanghai, two years in an outpatient Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic, and more recent clinical experience in Greater Vancouver.
While practising in China, Lo Yi provided both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In British Columbia, her practice focuses on acupuncture and related treatments, which may include cupping, sliding cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and Tuina, depending on each patient’s individual needs.
Lo Yi has a particular interest in helping patients manage pain and physical discomfort, including concerns affecting the neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees, arms, and legs. She also works with muscle tension, fatigue, and strains related to work, exercise, or repetitive use. Her other clinical interests include headaches, digestive concerns, menstrual pain, facial paralysis, post-stroke recovery support, and scalp acupuncture.
She is also especially interested in facial and cosmetic acupuncture. Based on each patient’s needs and goals, treatments may incorporate facial acupuncture, facial gua sha, and specialized facial lifting techniques. Her approach is gentle and personalized, with an emphasis on helping the face appear refreshed, relaxed, and naturally balanced.
Lo Yi believes that patients should feel heard, informed, and comfortable throughout their care. She takes time to listen carefully, conduct a thorough assessment, and create an individualized treatment plan. She also explains each step of the treatment clearly so patients know what to expect and can feel at ease during their visit.
沈璐兒，註冊針灸師
Loyi 是卑詩省註冊針灸師，亦持有中國中醫執業資格。她畢業於上海中醫藥大學，擁有約七年的臨床經驗，包括在上海公立醫院工作四年、中醫門診工作兩年，以及在大溫地區從事相關臨床工作。
在中國執業期間，Loyi 的臨床工作包括針灸及中藥治療。在卑詩省，她主要提供針灸及相關治療，並會按病人的實際情況配合拔罐、走罐、刮痧、艾灸及推拿。
她特別關注各類痛症，包括頸、肩、背、髖、膝、手臂及腿部疼痛，以及肌肉繃緊、疲勞和過度使用造成的勞損。其他臨床範疇包括頭痛、消化問題、經痛、面癱、中風後康復支援及頭針。
Loyi 亦特別重視面部及美容針灸。她會根據每位病人的面部狀況和期望制定個人化方案，治療可包括面部針灸、面部刮痧及特色面部提拉手法。她的治療方式溫和細緻，著重自然、精神及平衡的整體效果。
Loyi 會細心聆聽每位病人的情況，進行評估並制定個人化的治療方案。她會清楚說明每個治療步驟，讓病人在治療過程中感到安心和舒適。
可使用粵語、普通話及英語溝通。
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