Dr. Priscilla Kerr
CEO, TCM Doctor, Registered Acupuncturist
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to get to know me.
I’m Dr. Priscilla Kerr, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Doctor, Registered Acupuncturist, and CEO of Priscilla Kerr Wellness. With more than 24 years of clinical experience and 11 years of post-secondary education as both a medical doctor and a TCM specialist, I’ve dedicated my life to supporting patients in healing and thriving—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
My professional journey began in Brazil, where I trained as a resident in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Program for Physicians within the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at the University of São Paulo, School of Medicine—a globally respected institution ranked as the top university in Latin America by Times Higher Education (2023). Through more than 5,400 hours of intensive clinical and theoretical training, I achieved the highest level of TCM education available to medical doctors. During this time, I had the opportunity to contribute to and co-author scientific research on acupuncture for fertility and pain management, working closely with esteemed PhD professors.
As part of my TCM physician training, I was required to specialize in two clinical areas. I chose Fertility and Pain Management/Rehabilitation—fields where I knew I could make a lasting impact. I subsequently earned certification as a TCM Fertility Doctor and TCM Pain Management Doctor. While I do not practice as a physician in Canada, my Western medical background continues to shape my integrative and evidence-informed approach, allowing me to bridge Eastern and Western medicine with precision, compassion, and patient-centered care.
After working as a family doctor in Brazil, I felt a deep calling to follow my passion for integrative medicine. But growing concerns about safety—especially after the tragic loss of my business partner to violence—led me and my husband to seek a better life. In February 2007, we immigrated to Canada to build a future rooted in peace, equality, and opportunity. It’s here in Winnipeg where my kids were born and we’ve raised my two wonderful sons, Kevin and Jimmy, and where my dream of creating a compassionate, integrative healthcare center came true.
Since establishing my practice in 2007, I’ve had the privilege of performing over 27,050 acupuncture treatments by June 13, 2025. Over the past 18 years, I’ve helped bring more than 964 babies into the world—whether conceived naturally through acupuncture alone or through integrative support alongside IVF, IUI, or fertility medications. My collaborative approach with fertility clinics across Canada and internationally ensures that patients benefit from the best of both Eastern and Western medicine. This ongoing partnership has helped increase physician referrals to acupuncture in fertility care and others medical problems from just 1% to over 40%, reflecting a growing recognition of the powerful role holistic therapies can play in modern reproductive medicine.
After 16 wonderful years practicing at the Manitoba Clinic ( excluding the last year) and two more at 1112 Notre Dame Avenue inside the ACM building as Prairie Acupuncture Clinic, I felt it was time to take a bold step forward. I made the decision to branch out independently and fully embrace my vision for integrative care. This transition allowed me to channel my leadership into building something deeply meaningful: a wellness center rooted in collaboration, compassion, and whole-person healing.
On March 6, 2025, I founded Priscilla Kerr Wellness Ltd., a 1,600 sq. ft. integrative clinic located in Whyte Ridge. Our clinic brings together a growing team of dedicated professionals, currently offering acupuncture and massage therapy, with plans to expand our services to include physiotherapy, athletic therapy, chiropractic care, counselling, as well as yoga and meditation classes. United by a shared mission, we are committed to supporting each patient with compassion, open communication, and truly personalized care.
At the heart of everything I do is love—for my patients, my family, and this beautiful Earth we share. My greatest joy is helping people reconnect with their health, find balance, and reach their life goals through deeper self-awareness and holistic healing.
Outside the clinic, you’ll often find me tending to my garden—many of the plants in our space are either from my home or thoughtful gifts from patients. I love experimenting in the kitchen (you can explore my favorite recipes at priscillakerr.com), practicing meditation, making jewelry, exploring art, spending time in nature, and going camping. I’m also passionate about learning and living out sustainable practices that help nurture both people and the planet.
Thank you for inviting me to be part of your wellness journey. It’s an honor to walk alongside you.