Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: June 29, 2005
- Invested on: February 17, 2006
A strong proponent of the synergy between western and eastern medicines, Steven Aung has a unique approach to healing that has had a distinct and lasting impact. After immigrating to Canada in 1974, he embarked on a mission to share traditional Chinese concepts of wellness, balance and harmony with health care professionals, students and patients. To this end, he founded the University of Alberta's Certificate Program in Medical Acupuncture, a Canadian first. Today, he is sought after for his expertise in pain management by the Cross Cancer Institute, the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic and professional hockey and football sporting franchises based in Edmonton.