Dr. Travis McIndoe, Dr. TCM
Acupuncture in Kelowna | Balance Point Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
Acupuncture in Kelowna is provided by Dr. Travis McIndoe, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and founder of Balance Point Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine. With more than two decades of clinical experience, Dr. McIndoe has built one of the most established and respected acupuncture clinics in the Interior of British Columbia. He is widely known for achieving rapid pain relief and for his advanced skill in pulse diagnosis.
Since opening Balance Point in 2009, Dr. McIndoe has helped thousands of patients restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life through precise, results-driven acupuncture care.
Advanced Training in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Dr. McIndoe holds diplomas in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism from the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, which served as the Canadian branch of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He also earned a Master’s degree in Acupuncture from Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of China’s largest and most respected TCM universities.
Conversationally fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Dr. McIndoe spent over a decade living and working in Taiwan. During this time, he gained advanced clinical training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrated medical systems. He immersed himself in both classical and modern approaches to Chinese medicine, developing a deep cross-cultural understanding of patient care.
His postgraduate studies include advanced certifications from Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing, and the Taiwan International Medical Training Center in Taipei. Providing acupuncture in Kelowna for more than twenty years has been one of his greatest professional honors.
International Clinical Experience and Ongoing Study
Dr. McIndoe completed clinical internships at Taipei Hospital, Nanjing University Hospital, and Zhejiang University Hospital, as well as several leading private clinics in Taiwan. In addition, his ongoing pursuit of clinical mastery has taken him across Asia, Europe, North America, Sri Lanka, and Costa Rica.
Through continued study with top acupuncturists and herbalists worldwide, Dr. McIndoe refines his diagnostic precision and treatment outcomes. Patients often seek out his Kelowna acupuncture care for complex neurological conditions and pain-management concerns.
Mentorship by World-Renowned Masters
Dr. McIndoe’s clinical approach has been shaped by direct training with several internationally respected masters of acupuncture and Chinese medicine:
Professor Ai Bing-Wei (Nanjing University) — a leading authority in acupuncture and moxibustion for internal and metabolic disorders, whose structured and results-focused methods refined Dr. McIndoe’s clinical precision.
Dr. Hsu Zhong-Hua (Taiwan) — former head of Taiwan’s national TCM task force during the SARS outbreak, demonstrating the effective integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern healthcare systems.
Dr. Yang Wei-Chieh — direct disciple of Master Tung Ching-Chang, whose teachings deepened Dr. McIndoe’s understanding of Tung-style acupuncture and its clinical power.
Pulse Master Zhang Wei Yen — internationally recognized for extraordinary diagnostic sensitivity through pulse reading; Dr. McIndoe trained directly under him in Taiwan.
Dr. Richard Tan Teh Fu (Balance Method) — founder of one of the world’s most influential acupuncture systems; Dr. McIndoe studied with Dr. Tan both clinically and privately.
Expertise in Pulse Diagnosis
Pulse diagnosis is one of the most advanced diagnostic skills in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Mastery requires years of focused study and refined sensitivity. Through decades of clinical practice and mentorship under world-renowned pulse masters, Dr. McIndoe has developed a highly refined diagnostic style.
Pulse reading forms the foundation of his acupuncture in Kelowna. He uses it as real-time feedback during treatment, allowing him to adjust techniques instantly and guide precise, effective care. This approach turns diagnosis into a continuous dialogue with the body and supports both immediate and lasting results.
Specialized Acupuncture for Degenerative Eye Diseases
MicroAcupuncture
Dr. McIndoe completed the highest level of advanced certification in MicroAcupuncture under Dr. Andy Rosenfarb, a world-recognized leader in ophthalmic acupuncture and integrative eye care. This specialized system supports conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa.
Through this training, Dr. McIndoe introduced MicroAcupuncture to the Interior of British Columbia, offering patients advanced options for vision preservation and improvement through acupuncture in Kelowna.
AcuNova
Dr. McIndoe also traveled to Denmark to study the AcuNova system directly with its founder, Dr. John Boel. AcuNova integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern neuro-acupuncture techniques to support degenerative eye conditions.
This training expanded access to highly specialized eye-care acupuncture in Kelowna and established Balance Point as a regional leader in integrative vision support.
Trusted Acupuncture in Kelowna Since 2009
As one of the Okanagan’s most experienced and internationally trained Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. McIndoe focuses on treating the root cause of illness, not just symptoms. His approach unites classical Chinese medicine, modern clinical insight, and decades of global training.
Since 2009, his acupuncture in Kelowna has earned a strong reputation for excellence. Patients travel from across British Columbia to seek care from one of the region’s most established acupuncturists.
