When Artemis Wellness Clinic in Richmond BC set out to add osteopathy to its services, the challenge was not deciding that osteopathy was valuable — it was finding the right practitioner. Trained osteopaths are scarce across Metro Vancouver, and a practitioner who combines osteopathy with regulated acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine credentials is rarer still.
Ethan Choi is that practitioner. Joining Artemis in June 2026, Ethan brings a genuinely uncommon combination of qualifications and a treatment philosophy that fits the clinic’s whole-body, multidisciplinary model precisely.
Ethan Choi’s Title and Credentials
Ethan Choi, R.Ac, R.TCMP, DOMP, DO(Spain)
Ethan is a Registered Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner, and an Osteopath, specializing in acupuncture, osteopathic manual therapy, and sports rehabilitation — combining clinical expertise, research, and education to deliver precise, patient-centered care.
His credentials break down as:
- R.Ac — Registered Acupuncturist. A regulated health profession in British Columbia, overseen by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
- R.TCMP — Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Also a regulated profession in BC — this qualifies Ethan in both acupuncture and the broader TCM scope, including the diagnostic framework of Chinese medicine (中醫).
- DOMP — Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice. Ethan’s qualification in osteopathic manual therapy.
- DO(Spain) — a Doctor of Osteopathy qualification earned in Spain. Osteopathy is a well-established discipline across Europe, and Ethan’s training reflects that European osteopathic tradition.
Why This Combination Is Rare
It is worth being specific about why Ethan’s profile is unusual.
Most manual-therapy practitioners hold a single primary credential. An RMT is an RMT; a physiotherapist is a physiotherapist. Practitioners who bridge two or more disciplines at a fully qualified level are uncommon.
Ethan bridges three: regulated acupuncture, regulated Traditional Chinese Medicine, and osteopathic manual therapy — the last of which is itself scarce, with only an estimated few dozen trained osteopaths across all of Metro Vancouver. Add a European DO qualification and a focus on sports rehabilitation, and the result is a practitioner profile that very few clinics in the Lower Mainland can offer.
For patients, this matters in a practical way. A practitioner trained across acupuncture, TCM, and osteopathy does not see your body through only one lens. He can assess a persistent problem from multiple frameworks at once and choose the approach — or combination of approaches — that genuinely fits your case.
Ethan’s Clinical Approach
Ethan’s work is unified by a single idea that runs through both osteopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine: the body functions as one connected system, and lasting results come from addressing the root cause rather than chasing symptoms.
In practice, that means an Ethan Choi treatment begins with a genuine assessment — how you move, how you hold yourself, where mobility has been lost, and what in your history and lifestyle is driving the pattern. From there he draws on whichever tools fit: osteopathic manual techniques, acupuncture, and sports-rehabilitation principles.
His emphasis on clinical expertise, research, and education means treatment is precise and reasoned, not formulaic. Patients are treated as individuals, and the “why” behind each technique is explained.
What Ethan Treats
Ethan sees patients for the conditions osteopathy and acupuncture address best:
- Chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Headaches, migraines, and jaw/TMJ tension
- Posture-related strain from desk work and screens
- Sports injuries and athletic rehabilitation
- Stress, fatigue, and a nervous system that will not settle
- Repetitive strain and lingering old injuries
To understand the treatments themselves, see What Is Osteopathy? A Complete Guide and Osteopathy for Back Pain, Neck Pain, Headaches & TMJ.
Languages: English and Korean
Ethan practises fluently in English and Korean. Richmond and the wider Lower Mainland have a substantial Korean-speaking community, and Korean-language osteopathic and acupuncture care is something very few clinics can offer. For Korean-speaking patients, being able to discuss symptoms, history, and treatment in their first language removes a real barrier to good care.
This fits the Artemis approach. The clinic already serves patients in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and — through translated materials — Punjabi. Ethan adds Korean to that range.
Part of a Multidisciplinary Team
Ethan joins a clinic built around coordinated, whole-person care. Artemis brings together registered massage therapy, acupuncture and TCM, physiotherapy, chiropractic, and kinesiology under one roof — and with Ethan, osteopathy.
He works alongside founder and lead acupuncturist Mandy Tam, R.Ac and RMT Director Dave Tam, within a team that shares patient charts and coordinates treatment plans. For a patient, that means Ethan’s osteopathic assessment can connect directly with massage therapy, physiotherapy, or acupuncture care — without starting over at a separate clinic. Read more about the clinic in our complete clinic guide.
Booking with Ethan Choi
Ethan Choi joins Artemis Wellness Clinic in June 2026. Osteopathy, acupuncture, and TCM appointments with Ethan can be booked at artemis.janeapp.com or by calling 604-242-2233.
The clinic is at 5911 No. 3 Rd #130, Richmond, BC V6X 0K9 — three minutes’ walk from Brighouse SkyTrain, directly across from Pricesmart Ackroyd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does R.Ac, R.TCMP, DOMP, DO(Spain) mean?
R.Ac is Registered Acupuncturist and R.TCMP is Registered TCM Practitioner — both regulated health professions in BC. DOMP is a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice, and DO(Spain) is a Doctor of Osteopathy qualification earned in Spain. Together they reflect training across acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and osteopathy.
Does Ethan Choi speak Korean?
Yes. Ethan practises fluently in English and Korean, offering Korean-speaking patients osteopathy and acupuncture care in their first language — something very few Lower Mainland clinics provide.
What does Ethan Choi specialize in?
Acupuncture, osteopathic manual therapy, and sports rehabilitation — within a whole-body, root-cause treatment philosophy.
Is Ethan Choi a regulated health professional?
Ethan holds regulated registration as a Registered Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Osteopathic manual practice itself is not college-regulated in BC, so Ethan’s regulated R.Ac/R.TCMP standing provides an additional accountability layer alongside his osteopathic training.
When can I book with Ethan?
Ethan joins Artemis in June 2026. Appointments can be booked at artemis.janeapp.com or by calling 604-242-2233.
Do I need a referral to see Ethan Choi?
No referral is required to book. Some extended-health plans may require one for reimbursement of osteopathy or acupuncture — check your specific plan.
Meet Ethan at Artemis Wellness Clinic
Osteopathy has been one of Richmond’s hardest-to-find therapies. With Ethan Choi joining the team, Artemis Wellness Clinic brings genuinely qualified osteopathic care — combined with regulated acupuncture and TCM — to 5911 No. 3 Rd #130, Richmond BC, three minutes from Brighouse SkyTrain. Book at artemis.janeapp.com or call 604-242-2233.
To learn more, see Osteopathy in Richmond BC: Finding a Qualified Osteopath.
Ethan Choi joins Artemis Wellness Clinic in June 2026. This profile is published with his authorization. Credentials and qualifications are as provided by the practitioner. Osteopathic manual practice is not a college-regulated profession in British Columbia; Ethan holds regulated registration as a Registered Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner.
