Sandra graduated in 2007 from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson B.C, where she continued to live and work until 2022. Sandra worked mainly in private practice but was also a clinical supervisor at the Academy and a volunteer practitioner in a mental health facility. She has been honoured to treat a wide range of people over the past 17 years, but her passion is for supporting women in all stages of life from adolescence to menopause. Her interest in pursuing Chinese Medicine as a career began after receiving postpartum care from a Chinese Medical herbalist in 1999 after the birth of her son. She found that she recovered much faster than after her first child and with a deeper understanding of her body and how to care for it. Sandra believes that the body has an innate ability to recover from periods of physical and emotional stress with Chinese Medicine as a gentle guide. Sandra also holds a Master’s Degree in Peace Studies which included courses in communication and mediation and this work informs her practice and interactions with all her clients. She continues to study with experts in her field and her love of learning means she is constantly exploring and learning from a broad range of sources in order to be able to offer the very best care to her clients.

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Karolina is profoundly fascinated by the intelligence of women’s bodies in creating, birthing, and nurturing new life. As a dedicated practitioner of women’s health and fertility specialist, she finds immense joy in witnessing her clients transform during their pregnancies, becoming mothers, and growing the next generation. Noticing a significant gap in how women access allopathic and holistic care at various stages of life, including the pressing need for fertility support, Karolina shifted the focus of her practice to empower women in achieving their health and family goals. Her approach is patient-centered, working closely with midwives, doulas, and other prenatal professionals to help hundreds of women optimize fertility, experience healthy pregnancies, satisfying births, and embrace parenthood with confidence, all while honouring each family’s unique journey. Her devotion to women’s empowerment through integrative, trauma-informed care makes her an exceptional guide for those navigating the transformative journey of parenthood.

At Acumamas, Karolina offers a range of services including acupuncture for fertility and pregnancy support, cervical ripening, postpartum care, menstrual cycle regulation, peri-menopause, mental health, digestion and sleep as well as Traditional Fire Cupping Therapy.

Committed to ongoing education, Karolina is pursuing advanced reproductive medicine training through The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), with the goal of becoming a Fellow next year. She also plans on adding TCM Herbology to her skill set in 2025. At the heart of her practice is Balance Acupuncture, a technique rooted in the most ancient form of acupuncture which is based in meridian diagnosis and treatment. Karolina has studied Balance Acupuncture extensively since 2019 and she became a Certified Jade Level Practitioner in 2021. Karolina’s background is in Holistic Nutrition consultation and before receiving her licence to practise acupuncture Karolina worked as a front-line worker, supporting marginalised communities in Vancouver’s DTES.

Outside the clinic, Karolina finds inspiration through travel, spending much time in nature hiking, camping, snowboarding, swimming, and practising Yin yoga and is constantly driven by the innate magic of life’s cycles of movement and stillness.

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Dr. Smulders is here to offer guidance in choosing the best food, nutrients, herbs, and lifestyle choices to create a healthy foundation for you and your baby to thrive.

Dr. Fiona Smulders is a registered Naturopathic Doctor with a clinical focus in reproductive health, pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum care. Dr. Smulders has a bachelors degree in Kinesiology and received her naturopathic medical training from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Boucher Campus), where she is currently Lead Instructor and Chair of the Botanical Medicine Department.

Dr. Smulders’ passion for supporting reproductive wellness began at the age of 18 when she volunteered at a maternity clinic in the Philippines to assist in prenatal visits and breastfeeding/lactation education. As a Naturopathic doctor, she has done additional training in Naturopathic obstetrics with Dr. Cathy Carlson-Rink ND RM and Naturopathic Doula training with Dr. Kirsten Almon ND and Dr. Shannon Kaupp ND to enhance her skills and capacity to support others through pregnancy and birth.

Dr. Smulders recently welcomed her own little one into the world in the Fall of 2021 and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your own unique journey through parenthood.

Services offered by Dr. Smulders: Specialized lab testing for hormone assessment, digestive function, adrenal health, food sensitivities, and general health markers Customized herbal teas and tinctures to assist in mood balancing, fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation, lactation support, and general health Nutrition plans and recommended supplementation Stress management & mindfulness practices Exercise prescription Bowen therapy Acupuncture

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Maria Tyumkin completed her Master of Physical Therapy at Queen’s University in 2019, and her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at York University in 2016. Prior to practicing physical therapy Maria was a registered massage therapist and exercise specialist, gaining extensive manual therapy, exercise and gait analysis experience.

Maria’s passion is to build a body to mind connection, by taking into consideration all the potential puzzle pieces and putting them together in a whole person model. Maria prioritizes and takes the time to first learn a person’s needs, their story, concerns and understand their feelings. Then combine that with how a person moves to find the interlaced causes for a person’s experience. Maria uses an educational based approach to work together on why and how the pieces contribute to the experience in order to formulate a planned journey in achieving a person’s goals. Maria’s goal is to empower and build autonomy to move and feel good. Maria is fascinated by the impacts and interrelation of gut health, hormones and a person’s menstrual cycle with pelvic health. Maria is driven by sharing knowledge and building confidence in others.

When not working, you will find Maria practicing calisthenics, pilates, cycling, running, swimming or exploring the greatest outdoors. Maria loves anything that includes movement and the weather doesn’t phase her.

Advanced Certifications: 1. Massage Therapy - Manual Therapy 2. Pelvic Health Solutions: Level 1 – The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence 3. Advanced training to treat the following pelvic health: pre-post natal care, birth preparation, incontinence, prolapse, bowel/bladder health, painful menstruation, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, persistent pelvic pain

Maria is continuing her education in: 1. Pregnancy and Post partum athleticism coaching program 2. Functional Medicine Practitioner program

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Lisa Davicioni has been practicing Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine since 2001. For over 20 years her focus has been on midwifery acupuncture. She has supported thousands of women through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. She believes that the birth experience can deeply affect the way a woman feels about herself and that it is a time when women truly need to be cared for and supported. Her postgraduate studies have focused on women’s health. She has studied with many great teachers including Bob Flaws, Debra Betts, Jane Lyttelton, Adi Goldenberg and Yael Saslov Shani. Other post graduate studies include TCM gastroenterology, acupuncture for addiction, NST (Bowen technique), facial rejuvenation acupuncture, Theta healing, Bach flower therapy and Light work meditation Lisa graduated from Medi­Cin College of Oriental Medicine (Tel Aviv) in 2001 and later completed one year in classical Chinese medicine. She has worked in both private and public sectors of health. Her vision is to promote physical and emotional well­being in women of all ages.

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Katherine is a Registered Massage Therapist with a strong commitment to reproductive and prenatal health. She graduated from the Darcy Lane Institute in London, Ontario, in 2015, and has been practicing in British Columbia since 2017. Katherine specializes in supporting individuals through various stages of pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and fertility care. Her approach to massage therapy is versatile and patient-centered, allowing her to create individualized treatment plans that respect each person’s unique needs and experiences. Katherine is dedicated to providing compassionate and empowering care to all who seek her support on their health journey.

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Morgan earned a diploma from the Fanshawe College Massage Therapy program in Ontario; graduating with distinction on the President’s Honour Roll. (2021)

Morgan creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere for her clients, focusing on providing client centered care and promoting wellness. Morgan believes in a holistic approach to helping the body to rehabilitate itself through massage therapy. She uses a variety of techniques throughout treatment including, Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release technique, soft tissue release, joint play and rhythmic mobilization. Morgan believes that each person is the expert when it comes to their body, and by actively listening to her clients, she is able to create unique treatments based on each client’s individual concerns. Morgan empowers her clients to prioritize their health and wellbeing, by providing support and assistance to the body’s ability to relax and recover.

Even before becoming an RMT, Morgan has been passionate about helping others. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Cultural Studies; going on to become a certified Educational Assistant, working with children with special needs. After many years of working with children and taking time to travel the world, she was inspired to go back to college to become an RMT. During her time in massage school, she had the opportunity to treat pre-natal clients and it totally sparked another passion for her. Morgan is so excited to be in a practice where she can blend her love of children, pregnancy, and the science of massage to continue to help others.

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Lorilee Keller (Registration Number: 15805)

Registered Clinical Counsellor, Holistic Reproductive practitioner

Lorilee Keller is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. She is also a Holistic Reproductive Practitioner with certifications in reiki energy healing and full-spectrum doula support.

She offers holistic counselling and reproductive healing for:

Fertility, Pregnancy Loss and Reproductive Conditions Pregnancy and Birth Preparation Postpartum and Birth Healing Reproductive Health: Pelvic pain, Irregular or painful periods, and PMS symptoms

Lorilee believes that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. She attempts to address all aspects of the self by drawing on multiple modalities including counselling and talk therapy, somatic therapy, and reiki and energy healing. She is passionate about helping her clients connect with the wisdom of their bodies by providing them with emotional and healing support throughout their reproductive journeys.

Lorilee’s clients describe her as someone who has an open mind, a calm presence, and is easy to talk to. She strives to create a safe space where her clients feel comfortable sharing and exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Outside of counselling, Lorilee enjoys yoga, dancing, being in nature, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.

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