Dr. Fushun Ma is a senior, top-tier surgical medical expert from China. He graduated from the world-renowned Peking Union Medical College, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree, and subsequently served at Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Throughout his distinguished surgical career, he has led and completed more than 30,000 surgical procedures, encompassing general surgery, orthopedics, and reconstructive plastic surgery. In recognition of his outstanding scientific and research contributions, he was invited to serve as Associate Editor of the internationally authoritative journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After immigrating to Canada, Dr. Ma obtained a Diploma in Manual Osteopathy with excellent academic performance. Through profound reflection on the limitations of surgery and the side effects of pharmacological treatments, he has dedicated himself to integrating precise anatomical knowledge with holistic natural therapies. Clinical Expertise: As a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, He specializes in a wide range of advanced holistic therapies, including: Non-Invasive Manual Joint Correction: Restoring joint function through precise, gentle manipulation. Visceral Manipulation: Addressing tension and mobility within internal organs. Craniosacral Therapy: Balancing the central nervous system. Advanced Myofascial Release & Unique Cupping Massage: Deeply relieving soft tissue injuries and tension. Therapeutic Stretching: Incorporating movement to restore optimal physical functioning. Specialized Care Today, he adheres to the philosophy of “the scalpel through the fingertips,” delivering non-invasive, hands-on treatments aimed at achieving rehabilitation outcomes comparable to those of surgical intervention.

David Shao, RMT, DOMP Clinic Founder | Manual Osteopathic Therapist | Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist

David Shao is the founder of the clinic and a senior healthcare practitioner with over 20 years of extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal and rehabilitative care. In recognition of his significant contributions to both the community and the healthcare profession, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal by the Government of Alberta in 2023. This distinction reflects his professional excellence and respected standing within the healthcare sector.

Professional Qualifications and Clinical Background

David holds a 3,000-hour Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy certification, representing the highest level of massage therapy education in Canada, and is a registered member of the Certified Registered Massage Therapists Association (CRMTA). He also holds a Diploma of Manual Osteopathy (DOMP) and practices as an experienced manual osteopathic therapist.

Throughout his clinical career, David has treated a broad and diverse patient population, including professional athletes and individuals presenting with chronic musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. His areas of clinical focus include chronic cervical and lumbar pain, migraine disorders, sciatica, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), and injuries related to motor vehicle accidents (MVA).

Dr. Sun graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine with a Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, majoring in acupuncture and massage. During his tenure as an attending physician in acupuncture and tuina at Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, he accumulated extensive clinical experience.

Dr. Sun specializes in integrating the theoretical foundations and clinical practices of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine. By optimizing and combining traditional Chinese tuina techniques with Western massage approaches within an evidence-based medical framework, he has successfully treated a large number of patients suffering from acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, muscle tension, and movement dysfunction.

He provides a wide range of non-pharmacological Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, including cupping, moving cupping, meridian release, acupressure point stimulation, and body detoxification therapies, to meet the diverse health needs of different patients. Dr. Sun is currently based in Calgary and is committed to using his experience and medical expertise to help more patients improve their health and quality of life.