Vivian Lau is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner at Arc Therapy in Richmond, BC, dedicated to helping patients reduce pain, restore balance, and improve overall health through evidence-informed acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She combines classical TCM principles with modern clinical reasoning to provide comprehensive, individualized care for both acute and chronic conditions.

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Vivian graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) with a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture. She is a recipient of the Shen Nong Scholarship, Chan Sisters Foundation Award, and the KPU President’s Outstanding Graduate Award in recognition of her academic excellence. With a strong scientific foundation, holding both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Science, Vivian integrates evidence-based thinking with Traditional Chinese Medicine to support safe, effective, and results-oriented treatment.

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Conditions Treated

Vivian provides acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:

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Pain & Musculoskeletal Conditions:
Neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, TMJ pain, headaches, migraines, sports injuries, chronic pain, and postural dysfunction.

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Neurological Conditions & Rehabilitation:
Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, post-shingles nerve pain (post-herpetic neuralgia), post-stroke rehabilitation, loss of taste, loss of smell, insomnia, and select neurological disorders.

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Pain Management:
Acute injury recovery, chronic pain conditions, nerve pain, and musculoskeletal dysfunction.

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Women’s Health & Fertility:
Menstrual irregularities, menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), amenorrhea, hormonal imbalance, menopause symptoms, and fertility support.

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Stress & Mental Wellness:
Stress, anxiety, depression, emotional imbalance, burnout, and sleep disorders such as insomnia.

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Digestive & Internal Health:
Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, digestive imbalance, common cold, cough, and immune system support.

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Treatment Focus

Vivian’s clinical focus includes pain management, neurological rehabilitation, women’s health and fertility, stress and mental wellness, and digestive health. She is particularly interested in treating complex and chronic conditions by addressing both local symptoms and systemic imbalance through Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.

She also has a strong focus on facial acupuncture and scalp acupuncture for neurological and aesthetic applications, supporting both functional recovery and overall well-being.

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Treatment Modalities

Vivian integrates a wide range of Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, including:

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• Acupuncture

• Electroacupuncture

• Scalp Acupuncture

• Facial Acupuncture (Cosmetic Acupuncture)

• Cupping Therapy

• Gua Sha

• Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage)

• Auricular Therapy (Ear Seeds)

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These modalities work together to improve circulation, relieve pain, regulate the nervous system, support neurological recovery, balance hormones, enhance digestion, and promote overall physical and emotional well-being.

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Treatment Benefits

Patients seek Vivian’s care for support in:

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• Pain relief and injury recovery

• Neurological rehabilitation and nerve pain

• Women’s health and fertility support

• Stress reduction and emotional balance

• Digestive health and immune support

• Sleep improvement and insomnia management

• Facial rejuvenation and scalp acupuncture therapy

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Vivian believes in a patient-centered and integrative approach, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual’s unique health needs, constitution, and long-term wellness goals.

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Outside the clinic, Vivian is committed to continued learning and providing compassionate, high-quality care to her patients.

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Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.