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Toronto TCM Walk [Koreatown Edition] πΏ
βFriendly Note: This is part of the Toronto TCM Walk Series run in partnership with Aurum, here's the rest of the series.
βWhat is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
βTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a medical system that has been practiced for thousands of years and is built around the idea that health comes from balance and harmony within the body. Instead of just looking at isolated symptoms, TCM looks at the person as a whole from the body, mind to environment while identifying patterns and treating the internal root causes.
βTCM uses approaches such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and lifestyle guidance. All aimed at restoring harmony between the Yin Yang and supporting the body's natural ability to heal.
βThere's also a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) called ι€η (Yang Sheng) and it's essentially the practice of tending to your life through the basics. The foundational stuff that isn't another comprehensive health protocol but quietly keeps everything else running.
βThe TCM Walk series is built around that idea.
βEvent Overview π
βA good TCM practitioner can learn a lot about what's going on with you before you've said a single word. The colour of your face, the coating on your tongue, the quality of your pulse...your body is constantly leaving clues.
βThis TCM walk is about learning to read some of those clues yourself.
βSchedule:
βIntroductions from the Hosts
βHerbal Tea Tasting (one drink)
βTCM Knowledge Share from Melissa Ong R.TCMP R.Ac
βQ&A Time
βMix and Mingle at a Local Cafe
βπ What's included in your ticketπ
ββ A small pack of chrysanthemum tea to take home
β A complimentary 15-minute personalized TCM assessment and discovery call with Melissa Ong R.TCMP, R.Ac
β A full-size herbal blend curated to your self-diagnostic results that you'll receive after the 15-minute discovery call
β A $20 off voucher toward acupuncture services with Melissa Ong R.TCMP, R.Ac at Aurum Medicine & Wellness Clinic
βThis TCM walk is for you if...
βYou're a founder, solopreneur, creative, or executive who has been running on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or even burnout for longer than you'd like to admit.
βYou want a framework for understanding your body that doesn't require booking an appointment every time something feels out of balance.
βYou're a business owner who is tired of guessing and wants to start actually reading what your body is telling you.
βYou're curious about TCM but want a low-pressure entry point.
βWhat you'll walk away with...
ββ A real framework for reading your own body through the five pillars of TCM self-diagnosis
β A better understanding of your face map, body clock, and five elements personality type
β Small adjustments you can actually start making in your daily life
β A small group of people you genuinely enjoyed an afternoon with
βMeet Your Hosts
βHi, I'm Michelle ππ»
βI'm a former B2B SaaS marketer turned Intuitive Business Strategist and someone who has been quietly weaving TCM philosophy into how I work with people for a while now. The way a good TCM practitioner listens and understands before they prescribe anything, that's also how I approach my client sessions.
βThis new walk series is my way of bringing that same energy into a more relaxed setting for people who are ready to stop overcomplicating their health protocols and get back to building their internal foundations.
βγ° Connect with Michelle γ°
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βMelissa Ong is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP) and Acupuncturist (R.Ac) who provides acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments with a focus on individualized, patient-centred care.
βMelissa completed her training at the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she developed a strong foundation in TCM diagnosis, acupuncture and herbal medicine.
βShe is passionate and committed to helping patients better understand their health and works collaboratively with patients to create treatment plans that support long-term balance and wellness.