Skye Van Munster
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12427 Bovaventure Drive SE
Calgary, AB, Canada
T2J3N8
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Skye Van Munster's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Skye Van Munster is one of only a few university trained Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Calgary. She gained her degree in Applied Science majoring in Chinese Medicine from the University of Western Sydney, Australia. She then completed an advanced clinical internship in Nanjing, China at a leading Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital. Here she spent four months as a medical intern in the Gynecology, Rheumatology, Pediatrics and Gastroenterology departments. Skye has been practicing as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine for over eight years, effectively treating a wide range of health conditions and disorders. She utilizes all aspects of Chinese Medicine in her treatments including acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, acupressure, Qi Gong breathing instruction, Tuina Massage, Herbal Medicine and Chinese Nutrition. An avid learner, Skye continues to study classical acupuncture techniques while keeping up to date with western medical research. Over the years she has trained with many Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine including Dr Richard Tan, Dr. Wang Ju Yi, Jane Lyttleton, Debra Betts and Heiner Fruehauf. Skye recently became a member of The Institute for Functional Medicine and will be using her new knowledge in practice; she is on her way to becoming a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. As a Functional Medicine Practitioner she will be able to investigate further into the true cause of illness through lab work and scientific testing. She will also be taking a deeper look at nutrition and its role in chronic health issues and will be able to guide her patients through Functional Medicine comprehensive food plans to utilize food as medicine. Skye’s area’s of focus are Anxiety, Fertility and chronic headaches Skye has experience in treating / managing the following conditions with great success: Chronic pain: headaches, migraines, neck and back pain, TMJ, arthritis, tendonitis, Fertility and obstetrics: IVF and IUI support, natural fertility enhancement, pre-birth treatments Hormonal and thyroid imbalances: PMS, irregular cycles, amenorrhea, Hashimoto’s, acne, irritability, PCOS Stress and psycho-emotional disorders: insomnia, anxiety, depression and eating disorders Digestive imbalances: food sensitivities, diarrhea, constipation, IBS, chronic bloating and discomfort She also does support treatments for Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis patients to reduce pain, relieve anxiety and reduce any other symptoms.
Areas of Expertise
- Insomnia
- Migraine
- Anxiety
- Chronic daily headaches
- Infertility
Skye is just the best. Not only knowledgeable, but very caring. Whenever I’m in trouble, Skye knows just what to do!
Submitted April 27, 2020