Karen Heffernan MLA (Medical Lab Assistant) Karen finished her Phlebotomy program in 1990. Upon completion, she gained employment with The Grace General Hospital. After the closure of the Grace she went to work for Eastern Health. While working at Eastern Health, Karen gained her certification with CSMLS (Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science), extensive work experience at all of Eastern Health sites including the Janeway, and Waterford. Before retiring with Eastern Health, Karen was Team Lead at the St. Clare’s site. She enjoyed having the responsibility of a team, and furthering her education when opportunity arose. Karen brings thirty three plus years experience to our facility.
Karen Heffernan MLA (Medical Lab Assistant) Karen finished her Phlebotomy program in 1990. Upon c...
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Bengie Munden
M.T., R.Ac., D.TCM.
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Dr.TCM
Registered Acupuncturist - R.Ac.
Massage Therapist – M.T.
Bengie Munden is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, registered acupuncturist and a Massage
Therapist. As part of her practice in TCM acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Bengie has treated many
patients for infertility, labor and delivery and is well known the medical community in St. John’s for her work
in this field. Bengie also has extensive experience and training in cosmetic acupuncture and acupuncture for
cellulite. In her practice she combines techniques learned from some of Canada’s favourite and most
publicized teachers in the field. Bengie also incorporates her knowledge of professional massage in her
treatments. She has appeared in several local papers and TV shows educating the public about her profession.
Bengie has been in practice for 25 + years, practicing all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Education & Training
Graduate of the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Victoria, British Columbia
– Canada’s oldest and most reputable four-year program of traditional Chinese acupuncture and
herbal medicine
Graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, Newmarket, Ontario
Successful completion of the TCM Board exam in British Columbia
Certified in Cosmetic Acupuncture and the treatment of cellulite
Certified in Microneedling with the use of Skin Pen
Professional commitments and activities
One of the first members of the Pan-Canadian Exam committee. Contributing to professional
development of the pan-Canadian exam, since its inception.
Member of the CTCMPANL Board of Directors
Member of the NLCHP (Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals)
Disciplinary Panel
Examiner for the CTCMPANL Modalities exam
Bengie Munden
M.T., R.Ac., D.TCM.
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Dr.TCM
Registered Ac...
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Registered Nurse with advanced training in medical foot care.
experience in: gerontology, dementia, community health, palliative care, wound care, medicine, foot care, etc.
IPAC Routine Practice Certificate from Georgian college.
GPA Trained.
Registered Nurse with advanced training in medical foot care.
experience in: gerontology, dement...
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