Raeghan Siemens, B.Sc. DTCM, Rac is our resident acupuncturist. After receiving her B.Sc from the University of Alberta, Raeghan studied Chinese Medicine and Oriental Medicine. Compelled by Chinese medicine’s 2000-year-old history of treating woman’s reproductive disorders, Raeghan treats all stages of women’s reproductive wellness, from enhancing fertility, through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Raeghan practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre, and by working collaboratively with other health caregivers such as physicians, midwives and doulas, Raeghan is able to provide the most comprehensive and effective care for her clients. www.acubalance.ca or 604-678-8600
Karen Lam graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine after studying traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnosis and disease patterns, internal medicine, gynecology, Chinese herbology, acupuncture, moxibustion and massage. She has made several study trips through China, where western and eastern medicine are used to compliment each other. Postgraduate education has helped reinforce traditional therapies as well as inspired her to further study treatments of soft addictions, aromatherapy and TCM for infertility, conception preparation (IVF), pregnancy, birthing and postpartum care. Karen has been in private practice at Integrative Healing Arts center since 1996. When not at the office she enjoys the outdoors with her husband, son and their family dog, Scooter. Her belief is that the three ‘H’s, honesty, health and humbleness leads to happiness and longevity. www.integrative.ca
Dr. Randall Trester is a chiropractor with his practice focused in the areas of pre & post natal care, pediatric care and family wellness. His passion is to share the powerful effects that chiropractic care has on general health, pregnancy and children. Contact Dr. Trester at (604)736-8353 or at www.drrandalltrester.com.
Dr. Chris Kan is a Kitsilano Dentist and since 1998, has been practicing family and cosmetic dentistry with a conservative, "less is best" approach. By integrating innovative technologies with a passion for excellence, Dr. Kan and his team provide thorough, comprehensive care for everyone from toddlers to seniors. Contact Dr. Kan at 604-224-8000 or at www.arbutusdentist.com
Jacquie Munro helps you to realize that you have the abilities, wisdom and courage to give birth. With a belief that birth is something that you know on a basic level, she helps you to access that knowledge. Jacquie has been practicing as a doula and childbirth educator since 1987, providing care to over 800 women and their families at home and in the hospital, and teaching thousands of expectant parents. Currently a member of the Canadian Doula Association, she can be contacted at vancouverdoula@gmail.com, or through her inspiring website at www.vancouverdoula.blogspot.com
Dr. Darren Sass is the director of InSight Developmental Learning, a children’s eye clinic in Langley dedicated to the enhancement of visual skills to ensure success in life. Special interests include infant visual development, learning related vision problems, and acquired brain injury. Contact Dr. Sass at 604-455-0477 or www.insightlearning.ca
Dr. Linda Ducholke, a mother of two, has been a successful Family Practitioner with Obstetrical privileges for the past 20 years. The main focus and passion of her practice is obstetrics and childcare.
After over 10 years in the health & wellness industry, Melanie Osmack was looking for a way to empower women to exercise during their childbearing years. After obtaining National Pre and Postnatal Fitness Certification, she founded Fit 4 Two™ Pre and Postnatal Fitness in Vancouver, British Columbia. www.fit4two.ca
Julia Allen BA (Hons), BMW, RM is a midwife practicing at The Midwifery Group on Main Street in Vancouver, where she provides individualized care for women and babies through pregnancy, labour and delivery at BC Women’s Hospital, St Paul’s Hospital, or at home, and for the first 6 weeks postpartum. Contact her at www.midwiferygroup.ca or at 604-877-7766.
Sarah Juliusson offers expert support to growing families from pregnancy through motherhood, with special interest in identity, self-care and life balance for mothers. She has served in roles that include Childbirth Educator, Doula, and Maternity Nurse for over 17 years, and is the mother of 2 boys. Sarah is the founder of Dancing Star Birthwww.dancingstarbirth.ca, offering Birthing From Within prenatal classes, and Mama Renewwww.mamarenew.ca, offering support groups for new and seasoned mothers. Enjoy Sarah's musings on motherhood on the Mama Renew blog at www.mamarenew.ca, or contact her at (604) 254-1100 to learn more about offerings for prenatal and mother support in British Columbia.
Michelle Kelsey is the founder of Nannies On Call. In 2001, Michelle launched a small nanny referral service with one pager, five nannies and a determination to never find herself without reliable childcare. Nannies on Call now counts over 250 nannies, with offices in 4 cities. www.nanniesoncall.com
Dr. Agnieszka Matusik is a Naturopathic Physician practicing family medicine in South Surrey/White Rock. Her practice focuses on women's health and pediatrics. She has a special interest in pre-conception health, fertility, pregancy and labour support and children's health issues. Contact Dr. Matusik at 604-293-2941 or at www.integratedhealthclinic.ca
Dawnn Whittaker is a baby and child sleep consultant and lives in Langley, BC. She provides sleep solutions for families throughout North America on an individual basis. Her approach is to first asses the sleep pattern and then put together a sleep plan that reflects the parenting style and supports them through the transition. Contact her at www.cheekychops.ca or 778-552-0069
Trading New York City for Gastown, Alyssa Schottland-Bauman arrived in Vancouver fresh from Manhattan six years ago. A big change, indeed, but she has embraced the West Coast lifestyle. Now on the Vancouver scene she continues to discover all that is hot, here and now. Her work covers art, fashion, beauty and spa destinations, travel and fitness trends. As a Vancouver-based freelancer, her articles have appeared in InStyle, Fitness, Organic Style, Coastal Living, Spa, Elite Traveler, Fit Pregnancy, NUVO and Seattle magazines. She can be reached at kittyc@telus.net.
Linh Tsiu is the founder of Caregiver Tax Services. Based in British Columbia, Caregiver Tax Services specializes in providing a complete range of payroll, taxation and accounting services to households employing a nanny or caregiver for the elderly or disabled. www.caregivertax.ca
