Faculty – Xiaoyan Chen

Xiaoyan Chen was born into a TCM family in China, where her father has practiced Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 50 years.

Inspired by this heritage, she pursued dual academic pathways in both Eastern and Western medicine. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Western Medicine from Chongqing Medical University and her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Chengdu University of TCM.

She received comprehensive clinical training in both systems of medicine, building a solid foundation for integrative healthcare.

Professional Experience

Xiaoyan Chen has over 15 years of clinical experience in China, where she served as a Resident Physician, Attending Physician, and later Associate Chief Physician in internal medicine and rehabilitation.

She practiced at the Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Health Center Hospital, with a focus on pediatric and general medical care.

She later served as a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital in the United States, further expanding her global medical insights and cross-cultural clinical understanding.

After immigrating to Canada, Xiaoyan Chen became a licensed Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P).

She currently serves as a TCM and biomedical sciences instructor at Oshio College of Acupuncture and Herbology, while maintaining clinical practice at the college’s affiliated clinic and Spring Wellness Clinic.

She is also a contributing translator of the Chinese edition of Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children, a leading textbook in pediatric rehabilitation.

Xiaoyan Chen is a founding member of the Pediatric Development and Behavior Committee under the Chinese Medical Association, a Standing Council Member of the Pediatrics Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, and a member of BCTCM.

Areas of Specialization

• Pain management for adults and children (neck, shoulder, back, and joint conditions)
• Emotional and psychological regulation (anxiety, depression, emotional imbalance)
• Sleep disorders and insomnia
• Digestive and diet-related disorders (poor appetite, gastrointestinal dysfunction)
• Pediatric developmental and behavioral rehabilitation
• Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern rehabilitation techniques

Teaching Philosophy

Xiaoyan Chen believes that the art of healing lies not only in clinical techniques, but in the ability to understand the whole person — mind and body.

With deep respect for both traditional Chinese wisdom and modern scientific evidence, she encourages students to approach medicine with empathy, critical thinking, and an interdisciplinary mindset.

She lives by the principle: “With a compassionate heart, the healer cultivates themselves first. Technique builds the bridge, but true medicine walks among people.”