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James Wang
Education
Licensed Naturotherapist, Natural Health Consultant School, Montreal, 09/2004 ~06/2007
International MBA, Schulich School of business in York University, Toronto, 09/1995 ~07/1997
Bachler of Science, Dalin Marine College, 09/1981 ~07/1985
Working Experience
Co-founder and General Manager, Clinique Sinocare Inc., Montreal, 07/2002 ~ present
Supply Chain Consultant, PriceWaterhouseCopper LLP., Montreal, 05/2000 ~ 06/2002
Logistics Analysist, Abitibi Consulidated Inc., Montreal, 01/1997 ~ 11/1999
Languages Spoken
English, French, Chinese Mandarin, Shanghainess, Hangzhouness, Cantoness.
Aina Zhang
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Clinic, Office details
Address
4177 Decarie Blvd., Montreal, QC Canada H4A 3J8
Sinocare is conveniently located close to all six infertility clinics in Montreal. See Map for details. In addition, Sinocare is only 100m south of Villa-Maria Metro Station and is near exit Cote St-Luc (exit 65 northbound) and Sherbrooke (exit 64 southbound) of Highway 15. Free parking is relatively easy to find around the clinic, because this section of Decarie Blvd is a semi-commercial street.
Hours
Regular hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 to 18:30
Saturday: 08:30 to 15:30
Sunday and statutory holidays: by appointment only and with a 10$ surcharge
Home, hospital, or fertility clinic on-site treatment is available with reservation and surcharge, see Fees for more details.
Contact
Mail: 4177 Decarie Blvd. Montreal, QC, Canada H4A 3J8
E-mail: ainazhang@sinocare.ca
Website: www.sinocare.ca
Phone: 514 483-6669
Cellular phone: 514 816-0892 (For emergency only)
Fax: 514 317-6502
David Labbé, Team
Education
Licensed acupuncturist, Rosemont College 2006
Several post-graduate training in Chinese medicine gynecology and infertility, 2008 ~ present
Chinese herbal medicine training, 2011 ~ present
Clinical Experience
Licensed Acupuncturist, Clinique Sinocare Inc. Montreal, 02/2012 ~ present
Pravite practice, 06/2006~09/2008; 10/2009 ~ 01/2012
Clinique Sinocare Inc. Montreal, 09/2008 ~ 09/2009
Languages Spoken
English, French
Jun Hu, Team
Education
Medical Doctor degree, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, 07/1978 ~ 07/1982
Clinical Experience
Licensed Acupuncturist, Clinique Sinocare Inc. Montreal, 05/2010 ~ present
Institut de la recherché d’acupuncture, Paris, 2007 ~ 2010
Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor (主治医师),
Shanghai XuHui district hospital, 1996 ~ 2006
Languages Spoken
English, French, Chinese Mandarin and Shanghainess
Massotherapy
Chinese Massotherapy, also known as Tuina, is another important therapeutic tool of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tuina practitioners use a wide range of hand techniques to massage the soft tissue (muscles and tendons) of the body along meridians to directly affect the flow of Qi, and to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous relationships (bone-setting). In Sinocare, we often use Tuina alone or together with acupuncture to treat various pain cases or relax patients.
Sinocare Advantage
When you have difficulties of conceiving and are looking for an acupuncturist with expertise to help, your choice of acupuncturist may influence the final result of your infertility treatment. Therefore, it should be done prudently and should not be based on someone’s claim or a cheaper price.
There are hundreds of acupuncturists in Quebec and about more than one dozen of them claim to offer infertility treatment. Why should you come to Sinocare for infertility treatment? The reason is simple: Led by renowned acupuncturist Aina Zhang (“an important member of Celine Dion’s Dream Team”, le Journal de Montreal, 01/06/2010), Sinocare is possibly the best and biggest infertility acupuncture clinic in Quebec.
Gynecology and infertility is an incredibly complex and delicate specialty in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It takes years of studying, working under the guidance of a master, and clinical practice to be proficiency. In other words, taking a weekend course or reading a few books or clinical studies on that subject doesn’t turn someone into an “expert”.
Before choosing an acupuncturist for infertility treatment, you should ask some questions and compare the answers what Sinocare offers, and only then, you could make an informed decision about your infertility acupuncture treatment.
Questions specific to infertility acupuncture | Aina Zhang / Sinocare |
What is the qualification of acupuncturist? | Aina is the only acupuncturist with a master’s degree in gynecology in Quebec. |
What is his/her educational background? | 5 years for medical doctor’s degree and 2 years for master’s degree in Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. |
How many years of clinical experience does she/he have? | Over 30 years in Chinese and Western medicine. |
When did she/he start to treat infertility patients? | Full-time since 2005. |
How many pregnancies did she/he help to achieve in recent years? | Aina has successfully treated Celine Dion, Julie Snyder, and over 500 other infertility patients between 2010 and 2012. |
How many full-time acupuncturists work in the clinic? | 4 or more full-time experienced acupuncturists. |
What is their working schedule? Are they available on weekends and public holidays? | We are available every day of the year. |
Do they offer on-site acupuncture in infertility clinics? | Yes. |
Do they offer personalized herbal medicine? | Yes. In practice, herbal medicine is an equally, if not more, versatile and powerful therapy as acupuncture in the treatment of infertility. |
In addition to her busy practice, Aina has been a major driving force behind the rapid growth of the popularity of infertility acupuncture in Quebec. Here are some important milestones:
- 2002 – Incorporated Quebec’s first gynecology- and infertility-focused acupuncture clinic.
- 2005 – Started to perform acupuncture in McGill Reproductive Centre.
- 2005 – Lectured in The 10th McGill International Symposium on Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility and Women’s Health.
- 2010 – Featured on CBC Radio, TVA, Le Journal de Montreal, Hello! Magazine, Luby News (路比周刊), Fortune China (华夏财富), and numerous other news outlets worldwide for Aina’s contribution to Celine Dion’s pregnancy.
- 2011 – Taught Quebec’s first infertility acupuncture training program.
- 2011 – Created the world’s first infertility acupuncture DVD training program.
- 2011 – Lectured in the Jewish General Hospital on the subject of acupuncture in gynecology and oncology.
In May 2010, Celine Dion announced to the world she was pregnant with twins on her 6th IVF + acupuncture. Due to the significant contribution of Aina’s acupuncture to Celine’s pregnancy, countless infertility patients worldwide were encouraged to use acupuncture as an alternative or complementary therapy to IVF and other Western medicine infertility treatments.
These are the reasons that Sinocare is worth your extra effort, time, and money. In fact, numerous patients routinely travel from Ottawa, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, New York, and Vermont to see Aina at Sinocare. Some patients come from as far as Western Canada, Iqaluit, or even Tahiti.
Other Treatables
It is a fact that Sinocare is well-known for its capacity to treat infertility patients. However, that is not to say that Sinocare can only treat gynecology and infertility patients. Aina and several full-time, well-educated, and experienced acupuncturists provide effective treatment for a large variety of illnesses that include oncology, cosmetology, musculoskeletology, and depression for patients in Sinocare. See Treatables for details.
From its humble genesis in 1995, Sinocare has evolved into possibly the biggest acupuncture clinic in Quebec today. Its steady growth, especially in the beginning, has been based on a solid foundation with effective treatment for non-gynecology and non-infertility patients.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture – we use authentic Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture to treat our patients. For certain conditions, ear acupuncture, stomach acupuncture and electrical acupunctrue are also used when approperiate.
Infertility acupuncture – after years of exploration, Aina has formulated her unique diagnose and treatment techniques, which have been proven to be very effective in the treatment of male and female infertility.
Meridian Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture – Facial skin is delicate, so special needling technique is developed to minimize potential under skin bleeding and to improve results.
Tele-consultation
Tele-consultation (via Video, phone, email) – Using Video (Skype or Facetime), telephone or email, we provide support for patients who are unable to come to Sinocare for treatment, subject to surcharge (see Fees). We can provide TCM evaluation, acupuncture points and herbal medicine.
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Patient Forms
Our forms are available in French and English.
Please select one of the language options of our form to begin downloading.
Sinocare Pamphlets
Feel free to download some of the educational materials below:
Jacky Chen
Education
Medical Doctor degree, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, 07/1987 ~07/1992
Rosemont College, Montreal, 01/2007 ~ 12/2007
Clinical Experience
Licensed Acupuncturist, Clinique Sinocare Inc. Montreal, 05/2009 ~ present
Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor (中医师), Acupuncture department of Shanghai Luwan district Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 07/1992 ~ 07/2003
Languages Spoken
English, French and Chinese Mandarin
Services
Historically, Traditional Chinese Medicine has five healing technicques: acupuncture (针灸), herbal medicine (中药), massothreapy(按摩), dietary regulations (食疗) and therapeutical exercises, such as T’ai Chi (太极), Kong Fu (功夫) and Qi Gong (meditation, 气功).
Like any other tool, the treatment efficacy of acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment really depends on the practitioner who use it. Don’t despair, even you had disapointing result elsewhere.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
We carry over 200 single herbs in powder form and are able to provide infinite numbers of formulas to fulfill the needs of our patients. Used expertly, herbal medicine is equally, if not more, potent and versatile than acupuncture. Majority of patients in Sinocare use herbal medicine daily and we can achieve much better therapeutic results when acupuncture treatment is integrated with herbal medicine treatment.
On-site Acupuncture
On-site acupuncture – We Provide acupuncture in home, hospital and infertility clinics in Montreal, subject to surcharge (see Fees). Please contact Sinocare for availability and other detailed information.
Founder
In 1995, after obtaining her license to practice acupuncture in Quebec, Aina immediately started her practice in three different subleased offices in Montreal. As her practice grew, she consolidated her practice and moved to the current location on 4177 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, in March of 2002. Her clinic was renamed as Clinique Sinocare.
As her list of patients continued to expand rapidly, James Wang (王恽), her husband officially joined her practice and soon took over all non-treatment responsibilities in the clinic, so Aina could concentrate on patient care. In March of 2007, Aina and James incorporated their business together and the Clinique Sinocare Inc. was born.
Other than her unique educational and clinical experience in both Chinese and Western medicine, there are several important personal characteristics that contributed to her success as an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine doctor. She is calm, caring, sympathetic, meticulous, dedicated, professional, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in both Chinese and Western medicine, especially in the treatment of infertility and gynecologic disorders.
Aina’s credentials include:
1. Licensed acupuncturist, Quebec, 1995
2. Master’s degree in gynecology, China, 1989
3. MD degree of Chinese & Western medicine, China, 1982
4. Apprentice to one of the best TCM gynecology masters – Professor Luo Yuan Kai (罗元恺教授)
5. 30 years of experience in Chinese & Western medicine
Education
In 1977, after a grueling nation-wide examination in China, Aina was admitted into one of the five most prestigious Traditional Chinese Medicine universities in China – Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. On average, less than 1 % of total applicants were admitted into universities in that year, because it was the first year Chinese universities opened to applicants after 10 years of the Great Culture Revolution in China.
In comparison, Harvard University accepts about 7% to 10% of applicants in recent years.
In the summer of 1982, she graduated from the university and obtained her medical doctor’s degree in both Chinese and Western medicine. During her five years of full-time study in the university, Aina was a “straight-A” student, and that earned her the honor to choose her favorite gynecology department in the hospital to start her career, as the vast majority of jobs were dictated to each university graduate in China at that period.
After five years of practicing both Chinese and Western medicine, she went through another round of even more grueling examinations and was admitted to a master’s degree program in gynecology in the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Only 1% to 2% of university graduates were admitted to post-graduate programs in China during that period. As always, Aina was again an “straight-A” student among a group of the most elite students. In 1989, Aina received her master’s degree in gynecology.
Clinical Experience
In the summer of 1983, after doing her residency in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, and pediatric departments for one year, she started to work as a medical doctor in the gynecology department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With some luck and exceptional ability, she was chosen to be one of the last two apprentices to one of the most celebrated contemporary TCM gynecology master – Professor Luo Yuan Kai (罗元恺教授).
In the following years, under the guidance of professor Luo, she had treated thousands and thousands of gynecology patients with a large variety of illnesses, using acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, pharmaceutical drugs, and surgery. In her daily practice, she often used acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to treat her patients, but if needed, she prescribed medication or performed surgery.
Due to her outstanding ability to perform complex surgeries, she soon earned the honor to be the “first knife” to perform the largest and most difficult surgery in the gynecology department – hysterectomy. Those were the years that she built a solid foundation for her future career development in Montreal.
Since 2002, she gradually focused her practice to treat infertility and gynecology patients. Over the years, her professionalism and treatment efficacy have earned the admiration of countless infertility patients and impressed numerous fertility doctors in Quebec
Personal Life
With such high academic and professional achievement and long clinical experience, you may think that Aina is a nerd with thick glasses and gray hair. Well, you will be surprised when you meet her in person. She is a vibrant young-looking woman with full black hair. She was a natural athlete who frequently excelled in discus (铁饼), javelin (标枪), and shot-put (铅球) competitions in university, and some of her university records were held for many years.
After settling down in Montreal, she has always been physically active and loves the great outdoors. Her favorite sports include: cross-country skiing, long-distance cycling, hiking, aerobic and weight training and Tai Chi.
Here is an excerpt of her recent achievements:
1. In November 2011, she climbed Jade Mountain(玉山, 4000 m above sea level and the highest peak in Taiwan)in a single day. She and her husband covered 28 km of treacherous mountain road in 11 hours.
2. In July 2012, she completed an 800 km bike journey in Belgium and the Netherlands.
3. In Feb 9th and 10th of 2013, she participated Canadian Ski Marathon and completed 84 km of cross country ski trails in 2 days.
Personal Life
With such high academic and professional achievement and long clinical experience, you may think that Aina is a nerd with thick glasses and gray hair. Well, you will be surprised when you meet her in person. She is a vibrant young-looking woman with full black hair. She was a natural athlete who frequently excelled in discus (铁饼), javelin (标枪), and shot-put (铅球) competitions in university, and some of her university records were held for many years.
After settling down in Montreal, she has always been physically active and loves the great outdoors. Her favorite sports include: cross-country skiing, long-distance cycling, hiking, aerobic and weight training and Tai Chi.
Here is an excerpt of her recent achievements:
1. In November 2011, she climbed Jade Mountain(玉山, 4000 m above sea level and the highest peak in Taiwan)in a single day. She and her husband covered 28 km of treacherous mountain road in 11 hours.
2. In July 2012, she completed an 800 km bike journey in Belgium and the Netherlands.
3. In Feb 9th and 10th of 2013, she participated Canadian Ski Marathon and completed 84 km of cross country ski trails in 2 days.
Clinical Experience
In the summer of 1983, after doing her residency in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, and pediatric departments for one year, she started to work as a medical doctor in the gynecology department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With some luck and exceptional ability, she was chosen to be one of the last two apprentices to one of the most celebrated contemporary TCM gynecology master – Professor Luo Yuan Kai (罗元恺教授).
In the following years, under the guidance of professor Luo, she had treated thousands and thousands of gynecology patients with a large variety of illnesses, using acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, pharmaceutical drugs, and surgery. In her daily practice, she often used acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to treat her patients, but if needed, she prescribed medication or performed surgery.
Due to her outstanding ability to perform complex surgeries, she soon earned the honor to be the “first knife” to perform the largest and most difficult surgery in the gynecology department – hysterectomy. Those were the years that she built a solid foundation for her future career development in Montreal.
Since 2002, she gradually focused her practice to treat infertility and gynecology patients. Over the years, her professionalism and treatment efficacy have earned the admiration of countless infertility patients and impressed numerous fertility doctors in Quebec
Education
In 1977, after a grueling nation-wide examination in China, Aina was admitted into one of the five most prestigious Traditional Chinese Medicine universities in China – Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. On average, less than 1 % of total applicants were admitted into universities in that year, because it was the first year Chinese universities opened to applicants after 10 years of the Great Culture Revolution in China.
In comparison, Harvard University accepts about 7% to 10% of applicants in recent years.
In the summer of 1982, she graduated from the university and obtained her medical doctor’s degree in both Chinese and Western medicine. During her five years of full-time study in the university, Aina was a “straight-A” student, and that earned her the honor to choose her favorite gynecology department in the hospital to start her career, as the vast majority of jobs were dictated to each university graduate in China at that period.
After five years of practicing both Chinese and Western medicine, she went through another round of even more grueling examinations and was admitted to a master’s degree program in gynecology in the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Only 1% to 2% of university graduates were admitted to post-graduate programs in China during that period. As always, Aina was again an “straight-A” student among a group of the most elite students. In 1989, Aina received her master’s degree in gynecology.