MIYWASIN WELLNESS
A Family Acupuncture Clinic

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Hi, I’m Laci, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) and Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) practicing in Central Alberta. I am a member of the College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta.

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I am proudly Indigenous and my worldview and values are shaped by teachings that emphasize responsibility to one another, respect for the natural world, and the importance of reciprocity. These values guide how I show up for my patients and how I understand healing and healthcare. My practice focuses on primary prevention, health promotion, and compassionate, patient-centred treatment, particularly for individuals navigating complex or chronic health concerns.

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My interest in the medical sciences began in my late teenage years while supporting a father living with multiple cardiac conditions and a grandmother affected by early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. These experiences led me to pursue studies in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Red Deer College. While I valued the clinical foundation and communication skills I gained through nursing, I felt drawn to a more holistic understanding of health. Around this time, my own health challenges led me to explore alternative approaches to care, an experience that profoundly changed my relationship with healthcare and ultimately redirected the course of my life.

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I went on to study Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM), a period I consider one of the happiest and most fulfilling chapters of my life. My passion for learning has kept me closely connected to the academic world of TCM, and I continue to work as a Clinical Educator at ACATCM. Throughout my studies, I also worked in palliative and long-term care nursing, experiences that deeply shaped my understanding of vulnerability, dignity, and presence in healthcare.

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In 2016, I completed specialized training with Victoria Hospice, allowing me to focus my practice on end-of-life care by thoughtfully integrating my nursing background with my clinical practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This additional training supports my ability to provide gentle, supportive, and individualized care for patients and families during some of life’s most tender transitions.

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Outside of clinical practice, I am a lifelong learner and a wanderer at heart. When I am not reading, you will often find me hiking, climbing, or camping in the backcountry of Alberta or Saskatchewan. Whether through medicine, music, travel, or human connection, curiosity continues to guide my path. At its core, my work is rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which I consider to be one of the largest untapped resources for healthcare in Canada.