About Dr. Nikookar

About Dr. Nikookar

By combining the best of western technology and eastern medical practices and traditions, Dr. Nikookar’s patients can benefit from the best of both worlds.


In the media

Dr. Nikookar has been featured in a wide variety of publications, highlighting her diverse skillset and innovative treatment approaches. 

Burnaby Now

Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

Stories of the Afterlife

Globe and Mail

A Hickey for Your Health? (October 28, 2006)

The New Face of Healthcare (July 12, 2003)

North Shores News

Dr. Tahmineh Nikookar was born in Tehran, Iran and has a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. She became interested in Chinese medicine after her husband had acupuncture to treat a shoulder problem. The results, says Dr. Nikookar, were amazing and she became fascinated with the philosophy.

With an extensive background in Chinese medicine, Dr. Nikookar was trained in the application of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Chinese massage and Qigong. She has operated a clinic on the North Shore for over 23 years.

Dr. Nikookar is one of the first few Canadian practitioners of Chinese medicine to specialize in acupuncture facelift and is the first one who reintroduced it into British Columbia. Dr. Nikookar works with patients to bring their entire bodies and minds into healthy harmony.

Using her knowledge as a chemical engineer, Chinese herbal medicine practitioner and Aromatherapist, Dr. Nikookar developed Floramin, a line of 100% natural herbal anti-wrinkle creams.

Dr. Nikookar’s patients can enjoy a range of treatments from acupuncture, Qi Gong, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Bio Feedback/EPFX, thermal massage, CranioSacral Therapy, aromatherapy to facial rejuvenation acupuncture. She has helped many with treatment for depression, aches and pains, sports and auto injuries, arthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as other ailments.

The Clinic

The clinic is located on 13th Street, off Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. Our goal is to make you feel welcome and comfortable while in Dr. Nikookar’s care.