About Dr. Erikson (Dr. TCM)

Dr. Erikson is a specialist in the natural treatment of skin disease, allergy and other inflammatory disorders.

Dr. Erikson finished his formal studies in 2005, first at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, BC, and then later at the Oshio College of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in Victoria, BC, to become a Doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine. He then interned in the busy dermatology department of Hunan’s #1 TCM Hospital in Chengsha, China, before going on in 2007 to complete Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji’s prestigious Chinese medicine dermatology diploma program in London, England. Dr. Erikson has continued to train under the mentorship Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji.

Dr. Erikson is a founding board member of the International Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology Association (ITCMDA), which was created to help skin disease sufferers find competent physicians practicing Chinese medicine. The ITCMDA is a non-profit organization that has been inspired by the life long work of Dr. Erikson’s dermatology mentor, Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji.

For more than a decade Dr. Erikson has been using herbal medicines to help patients overcome a wide range of complicated skin diseases, allergic rhinitis and asthma, as well as other inflammatory disorders such as Crohne’s and Colitis. Dr. Erikson is recognized throughout the world for his skill and dedication to clinical efficacy. He regularly mentors other physicians (both Chinese medicine practitioners and western Medical Doctors) on the effective use of herbal medicine for skin disease, has lectured in both live and webinar settings, and has published articles in several Chinese medicine journals.

‘Dermatology in China is considered one of the oldest specialities in the world, being one since at least 300 BCE. This means that for over 2000 years, physicians have been using herbal medicines to treat the majority of skin diseases we know today. This fascinates me and I feel incredibly honoured that I can offer such services to patients in our modern times. I love helping patient’s overcome their struggles with skin disease, for the results are measurable. By photographing my patients at every visit we can tell, without a doubt, whether the treatment is working or not.’

Dr. Erikson currently practices out of his own private clinic in South Surrey, BC, about 30 minutes drive from Vancouver. When not seeing patients, studying or writing articles, Dr. Erikson can be found hiking and kayaking the shores of the West coast, gardening, playing guitar or spending time with his wife, Gillian Allan (a Registered Midwife), and three children.

About Pharmacist Wendi Lopatecki

Born and raised on the West Coast, Wendi moved to Pender Island 14 years ago with her husband after many years of travelling. They were drawn to the islands’ rural community and the beauty of the natural environment, and have spent many years building strawbale and cob housing, raising their two children, and creating gardens of food and flowers.

Wendi has always felt inspired by the importance of plants and their role in supporting healthy systems through nutrition, medicine, and natural habitats. Her grandmother, studied ethnobotany, and was a large influence in Wendi’s life. She always pointed out plants that were used by local First Nation’s people and Wendi marvelled at the collected knowledge that would have been passed down through generations in a culture that was deeply reliant and connected to the unique qualities of individual plants. Learning about the intricate relationships that are available between humans and plants through Traditional Chinese Medicine has been another source of inspiration and nourishment.
Besides gardening and natural building, Wendi enjoys weaving and spinning as creative pursuits. She keeps her own angora rabbits for their wonderfully soft fibre to use in her designs.