Eastern Lotus - Ottawa

The Therapist

Yu Jang-Deng (Dengyu), R. Ac, RMT

Registered Acupuncturist (ON, Canada)
Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (USA)
Registered Massage Therapist (ON, Canada)
Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist (USA)

"I believe that your body, mind and spirit as a whole possesses the ultimate power for health and healing. I am grateful and honoured to be your therapist." ~Dengyu

Dengyu graduated with Honours from the International Academy of Massage (2012), and the International Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2016), in Ottawa, Canada. She was the recipient of both the Excellence in Clinical Care Award and the Executive Director’s Award in Academic Excellence (2012), and the Personal Commitment, Participation and Proficiency in the Acupuncture Program Award (2016). (Photo source: International Academy of Massage)

Executive Director's Award for Academic Excellence, 2012

Excellence in Clinical Technique Award, 2012

Dengyu was a competitive runner and swimmer, swimming instructor, and a primary school teacher in Taiwan. In clinical application, she combines her knowledge, skills and passion in Kinesiology, sports, Massage Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Education. Dengyu is dedicated to working with her clients in injury recovery, optimal health, and healing journeys.

Languages of Care
English
Mandarin Chinese 華語

Professional Affiliations:
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (since July, 2012)
Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (since July, 2012)
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (since June, 2017)

Award for Personal Commitment, Participation & Proficiency in the Acupuncture Program, 2016

Post-Secondary Education:
Acupuncture Practitioner Diploma (Honours), Canada
Contemporary Acupuncture for the Healthcare Professionals Certificate (Honours), Canada
Massage Therapy Diploma, International Academy of Massage (Honours), Canada
Master in Education, University of Ottawa, Canada
Bachelor of Education (Physical Education), National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Post-Graduate Training

Auricular Medicine (uses the outer portion of the ear for diagnosis and treatment of disharmony/injury)

Program of Auricular Medicine Diagnosis Techniques
Specific Forum on Health Care, Beauty, and Anti-aging of Auricular Medicine

Photo with Dr. Li-Chun Huang,
President of Auricular Medicine Research and Training Center

Traditional Medicine & Acupuncture

Maternal/Obstetric Acupuncture
Fundamentals of Oncology Acupuncture (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)
The Complete Course of Tung's Acupuncture (Dr. Wei Chieh Young)
Clinical training at National Hospital of Traditional Medicine (Vietnam)
Acupressure 1 & 2
Acupuncture Detoxification (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, USA)
Herbal Balms Making
Treatment of MS with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Modern and Classical Chinese Medicine Approach to Depression

Massage Therapy

Thai Massage Level 1-3 (Thailand)
Myofascial Release Level 1 (John F. Barnes)
Laser and LED Light Therapy
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Ankle & Foot Dysfunctions
Lumbopelvic Muscle Imbalances
Shoulder Mobilizations
Shoulder Dysfunction
Whiplash Injury Assessment and Treatment
New Approaches in Medical Laser Therapy
Hot Stone Therapy
Electrotherapy: TENS & IFC
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Massage Doula
Prenatal Massage Techniques
Prenatal Massage Fundamentals

Client Care

Infection Prevention and Control Core Competencies Modules
COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control for Regulated Healthcare Professionals
Mental Health First Aid (Mental Health Commission of Canada)
Accessible Customer Service Standards
Standard First Aid (St. John Ambulance)
Level C CPR (St. John Ambulance)
AED (St. John Ambulance)