About Tessa
Tessa Neilson is an R.Ac in Vancouver who works with patients navigating assisted reproduction. Their practice includes acupuncture and classical Chinese medicine for nervous, hormonal, and musculoskeletal regulation, and they have more than 10 years of clinical practice. The clinic direct-bills ICBC.
- Often treats
- AllergiesAnxietyArthritisBack painBladder dysfunctionBlood pressureChronic fatigueCommon ColdConstipation
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DepressionGastro-intestinal DisordersHeadachesIndigestionInfertilityInjuriesInsomniaJoint painLeg painMigrainesNausea & vomitingNeck painSciaticaSexual dysfunctionShoulder painSpasmsSports injuriesSprainsStress - Sees
- Adults (18+) · Children (under 12) · Pediatrics · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
- Trained at
- Tessa graduated from International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2001 and completed her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) at Oshio College of Acupuncture and Herbology in 2022. · She has completed advanced training in obstetrics and IVF fertility support with Debra Betts and Laura Erlich, and has studied Western herbal medicine at Wild Rose College of Natural Healing.
- Credentials
- Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) · Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.)
- Member of
- Tessa Neilson, R.Ac., R.TCMP, is in excellent standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC, the regulatory body governing acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in British Columbia. This ensures that all care provided meets established standards for safety, ethics, and clinical practice. · She is also an active member of the Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of BC, a professional organization that supports continuing education, advocacy, and the advancement of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada.
Focused cupping session to improve tissue mobility and circulation, while auricular acupuncture supports pain modulation and nervous system regulation. Offered as a stand alone treatment or targeted…
A comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation focused on herbal medicine and therapeutic nutrition. We review your health history, symptoms, constitution, medications, and goals before…
Ongoing acupuncture care tailored to support progress and maintain regulation between visits. Follow-up sessions build on prior response and frequency is adjusted based on current presentation and…
2 optionsComprehensive first visit including a full health history, assessment and acupuncture treatment. May include cupping, gua sha and herbal formula recommendations when indicated. Findings guide your…
Acupuncture support offered during labour and childbirth, either at home or at the hospital, provided in coordination with your primary maternity care provider. Used to support relaxation, pain…
For general questions about services and booking, and to help you decide if scheduling an appointment is appropriate for you. This call does not include individualized assessment, diagnosis or…
Ongoing acupuncture care tailored to support progress and maintain regulation between visits. Follow-up sessions build on prior response and frequency is adjusted based on current presentation and…
Recommended when a more detailed reassessment or broader treatment approach is required. Appropriate for complex or chronic presentations requiring additional evaluation and treatment planning.
Ongoing acupuncture care during pregnancy, tailored to support physiological regulation and maternal well-being as pregnancy progresses. Treatment is adjusted for each trimester and current symptoms.
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