My Path to Acupressure
For over 25 years, I worked as a Doula and Prenatal Educator, raising my own family while supporting others as they grew theirs. This work was deeply fulfilling, and it was an honor to walk alongside clients during such transformative years.
As my children grew into adulthood, I felt called to expand my care beyond the birthing years and support people through all seasons of life. Inspired by my own healing journey with Traditional Chinese Medicine and recovery from an autoimmune condition, I pursued a Diploma in Acupressure specializing in Five Element Theory.
As a mother of six and a former Birth Doula, I understand the enormity of bringing life into the world, raising a family, navigating work, and tending to our own health and well-being. I know how important it is to feel supported through it all. I bring this lived experience into my practice, offering Acupressure as a therapeutic practice to support clients in whatever season of life they are moving through.
If you feel called to explore how Acupressure can support you, I would love to connect.
My services draw from the skills and wisdom cultivated through 25 years of learning, practice, and experience:
Education & Training
Canadian Acupressure College - Diploma in Five Element Acupressure *
Wild Temple Flower Essence Practitioner Certification
Bach Flower Essences and Chinese Medicine - Loyola Colebeck
Floral Acupuncture course - Deborah Craydon
FES Professional Flower Essence Practitioner Certification - The School for Flower Essence Studies
Douglas College - Dona Certified Postpartum Doula (retired)
Douglas College - Dona Certified Birth Doula (retired)
Vancouver Community College - Prenatal Educator (retired)
*This program is recognized by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB), Ministry of Advanced Education, and approved by the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association (NHPC).
Memberships
Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
Continuous Learning
I am continually growing as a practitioner and am deeply committed to expanding my knowledge and wisdom so I can better serve my clients. I have a genuine love of learning, especially when it comes to Chinese Medicine, nature-based wisdom, and somatic and embodiment practices. This passion inspires me to keep learning through ongoing education, personal exploration, workshops, lectures, and conferences.
Currently Enjoying Learning & Studying
Centering the Earth Element: TCM for Late Summer - Pacific Rim College
Holistic Nutrition for Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Autumn According to TCM - Pacific Rim College
Kind Words
"Jennifer entered my life as no less than an angel when I needed one most. As a practitioner, her gentle and wise manner emanates a strength that is channeled to those she tends. She is a seasoned mother, an insightful guide, and a mindfully evolved human who has walked the path herself. Jennifer holds that space for others; that place of compassion, that can be gained only through facing one's own life truths. Therapeutically, she is a gift and a healer."
- Odette
"There are only a handful of times during a lifetime when you will meet someone and know that they have a special gift for what they do - Jennifer is one of them."
- Lerina