What is Integrative
Pharmacy
We combine conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary medicines to provide your whole family with safe, effective, and holistic health care.
Integrative pharmacy is a patient-centered approach in which healthcare providers and patients shift their focus towards physical wellness, mental wellness, and optimal health instead of focusing on the treatment of symptoms. We combine conventional medicines, complementary medicines and practices, and counselling therapy to provide your whole family with safe and effective holistic care.
Many high-level medical institutes, such as the Cleveland Clinic and Harvard University, have adopted integrative medicines and are incorporating the principles of integrative medicine into their healthcare practices.
No matter their age, our team believes that our unique approach to integrative medicine can help our patients take back control of their lives. By focusing on illness prevention, health optimization and counselling therapy, our team can identify and resolve issues before they progress into more problematic illnesses and traumas. Many of our patients have seen improvements in many facets of their life, including relationships, overall wellbeing, mood, and stamina.
Our Team
GRACE CHONG
BSC (Pharm), RPh
Registered Pharmacist, Certified Holistic Nutritionist
DIRECTOR, PHARMACY SERVICES /
PHARMACY MANAGER
With extensive experience in managing community pharmacies, Grace believes that the key to effective healthcare is a strong connection with her patients. She is a strong proponent for integrative healthcare that blends professional pharmacy with natural health products and psychotherapy to fulfill the holistic needs of her patients. Keen to contribute to pharmacy professional development, she is a dedicated preceptor for both UBC Pharmacy Clerkship Program and Pharmacy Assistant Diploma programs offered by several esteemed post-secondary institutes in British Columbia.
Our Team
DAVID CHONG
EdD, MSW, MA, BSW, RSW, RCC-ACS
Psychotherapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker
DIRECTOR, COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Dr. Chong was born and raised in Hong Kong and spent his adolescent years in Victoria, BC. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (Child Welfare Specialization) from the University of Victoria where he also studied Health Information Science. He earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of British Columbia, a second Master's degree in Health Research (Mental Health) from Lancaster University, and a Doctorate degree from the University of Liverpool.
Dr. Chong has a wide-ranging background in social work, clinical counselling, psychotherapy, and marriage and family therapy. His dedication to the pracademic philosophy is evident in his role as Director of Counselling and Psychotherapy in private practice at Richmond, BC. He also operates a community pharmacy, bringing a diverse perspective to his approach to healthcare. He has held various clinical positions within a British Columbia-based health authority. Additionally, he mentors graduate students in Counselling Psychology across multiple Master’s programs as a Clinical Supervisor. He is recognized for introducing innovative programs aimed at improving patient care and mental health services, particularly in the realm of integrated care models that encourage collaboration among healthcare professionals. His commitment to holistic and patient-centered approaches has had a profound impact on the training of healthcare professionals. Furthermore, his research focuses on enhancing interprofessional collaboration among healthcare clinicians to improve patient outcomes, communication, and the overall delivery of healthcare services.
Our Patients
We are committed to overall wellbeing and optimized health for patients of all ages. Our goal is to empower our patients to take back control of their lives.
Medical Knowledge
Our team is always learning and updating our knowledge base based on the latest medical knowledge and state-of-the-art technologies.
Personalized Treatment
Our team is trained to listen and provide each patient with personalized and integrative pharmaceutical consultations and counselling therapy.
Book an Appointment
Make an appointment to see how our team can help with your concerns.
Oval Integrative Pharmacy
(Located inside LifeMark Sport Medicine)
Unit 106 – 6111 River Rd
Richmond, BC, V7C 0A2
Parking is available inside Richmond Olympic Oval at a rate of $2.75 per hour.
We are near end of Row D in the parkade.
More directions can be found here.
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