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.
Sandra graduated in 2007 from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson B.C, where she...
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Stella is a Registered Acupuncturist, registered with College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia. Her passion for spiritual, mental and physical health led her to complete a 5 year Bachelor degree of Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine University, China. She focuses on sharing her knowledge to help clients understand the root causes of their discomfort, illness or imbalance in their lives and design a personalized treatment plan to help them heal in a balanced and holistic way.
Stella is also a Registered Nurse specialized in Perinatal, registered with College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. She is currently holding a part time position at BC Women’s Hospital. She provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients through their antepartum, labor and delivery and postpartum period based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Prior to working at BC Women’s, Stella has had comprehensive clinical nursing and TCM experiences in Medical, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Emergency departments in Burnaby General Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital and Queen’s Park Care Center.
Her special interests include but not limited to: female reproductive and general health, emotional and psychological disorders, post stroke recovery, pain relief related to sports injury, postpartum breastfeeding support, facial rejuvenation and more.
Additionally, Stella has been a volunteer board member at Semiahmoo Family Place to support building strong local community and to help new moms to smoothly transit into motherhood. Stella is also known for her artistry in photography. She is the owner of GAO Photography. She is fortunate to create beautiful memories through other people’s life. She is also an active member of Chinese-Canadian Society. She has hosted numerous cultural festival/fundraising events in the past. Most importantly, Stella is a lucky mom to two wonderful children. They are the reason she finds her sense of her life, to give and be kind.
Here is Stella’s favourite quote to share with you:
“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” ~ Mother Theresa
Stella is a Registered Acupuncturist, registered with College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pra...
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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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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.
Lorilee Keller (Registration Number: 15805)
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Holistic Reproductiv...
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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
Maria Tyumkin completed her Master of Physical Therapy at Queen’s University in 2019, and her Bac...
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🌿 Your Holistic Wellness Companion
Catherine Chow, a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and International Certified Board of Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), has been a guiding force for moms and babies since 2016. Bringing her expertise from Hong Kong to Canada in 2019, Catherine has seamlessly woven herself into the fabric of family support, evolving from a childbirth educator and doula to a skilled lactation consultant and now, a compassionate massage therapist.
👐 Massage Therapy for All Stages of Life:
As a massage therapist, Catherine goes beyond symptom relief, delving into the underlying causes of discomfort. Her approach extends to babies, men, and women at every life stage. Whether it’s addressing postpartum challenges, enhancing prenatal well-being, or providing relaxation for individuals in any phase of life, Catherine’s therapeutic touch is tailored to your unique needs.
🌎 Multilingual Support:
Catherine is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience for clients from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Experience the holistic care and transformative touch that Catherine brings to every session. Book your appointment today and embark on a journey to holistic wellness.
🌿 你的整體健康夥伴:
Catherine Chow,一位專業的註冊按摩治療師(RMT)和國際認證泌乳顧問(IBCLC),自2016年以來一直是媽媽和寶寶的引導者。2019年從香港來到加拿大後,Catherine已無縫地融入家庭支援體系,從分娩教育者和導樂發展為熟練的泌乳顧問,現在更是一位充滿同理心的按摩治療師。
👐 適用於生命各個階段的按摩治療:
作為一位按摩治療師,Catherine超越了症狀的緩解,深入探討不適的根本原因。她的治療方法適用於嬰兒、男性和女性的各個生命階段。無論是應對產後挑戰、增進產前幸福感,還是為生命中任何階段的個體提供放鬆,Catherine的治療觸感都量身定制,迎合您獨特的需求。
🌎 多語言支援:
Catherine精通英語、普通話、廣東話和馬來語,確保來自不同語言背景的客戶體驗流暢且舒適。
體驗Catherine在每個療程中帶來的整體關懷和變革性觸感。立即預約,開啟通往整體健康的旅程。
🌿 Your Holistic Wellness Companion
Catherine Chow, a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)...
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Lily is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and a member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). With a Master of Arts in Bibliotherapy, a psychodynamic form of art therapy, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her clinical practice. Over the past decade of experience, Lily has refined her skills and therapeutic approach through extensive training and work with clients.
Throughout her career, she’s had the privilege of supporting diverse populations across various clinical settings. Her scope of work encompasses individuals who have faced trauma, members of the LGBTQ+ community, young parents, and seniors. Specializing in addressing life transitions, intersectional identities, immigration, grief & loss, depression & anxiety, queer parenting, and relationship counselling, Lily is committed to providing holistic support.
Her focus centers on assisting women through different life stages, from early adulthood to first-time motherhood and other unique transitional periods. She possesses a profound understanding of the challenges women encounter in expressing their authentic voices and navigating the complexities of the world.
In her practice, Lily utilizes an integrative approach tailored to meet the individual needs of her clients, drawing upon modalities such as Psychodynamic therapy, Narrative therapy, somatic techniques, Attachment theory, Imago Relationship therapy, and CBT. She prioritizes creating a safe, respectful, and empathetic environment where clients feel accepted and understood.
Lily strongly believes in collaborative therapy, fostering partnerships with clients to facilitate meaningful growth and healing. She takes great joy in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles, embracing the richness of human experience.
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Lisa Davicioni has been practicing Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for the last 20 years. For over 15 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 and Bach flower therapy 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.
Lisa Davicioni has been practicing Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for the last 20 years. For ov...
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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.
Morgan earned a diploma from the Fanshawe College Massage Therapy program in Ontario; graduating ...
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