Vanessa has always been interested in healthcare, even at a young age. Still, it wasn’t until she faced her own significant health challenges in her early college years that she focused her studies and education on wellness and holistic healing.

Before becoming an Acupuncturist, Vanessa worked as a Dental Hygienist for over 15 years and, during that time, developed and expanded her interest in health, wellness, and nutrition. In 2013 she became a Can Fit Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS) and a Personal Training Specialist (PTS), working in various gyms and boot camp facilities, helping clients achieve their fitness goals. Vanessa’s background in fitness training inspired her to expand her education and knowledge base in Holistic healing, and she soon studied Holistic Nutrition, where she was first introduced to Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. One program led to another, and eventually, Vanessa enrolled at a traditional Chinese medicine college and was presented with the Most Outstanding Student of the Year Award upon graduation. Finally, in 2018, Vanessa’s holistic and wellness journey was completed, and she can now practice as a fully licensed and Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R. Ac and R. TCMP).

Vanessa currently works as a professor at a Traditional Chinese Medicine College and is also a board member of TCMAC (a newly created acupuncture professional association). Vanessa also manages to find time to tutor and mentor many students. In the summer of 2019, she continued to expand her skills by completing a Cosmetic Acupuncture Certification and Level I and II Reiki training program. Most recently, she has completed advanced training in infertility, pregnancy, labour support and post-childbirth care, as well as reflexology and shiatsu massage.

Vanessa has a passion for helping others lead a happy and healthy life.

In her downtime, Vanessa enjoys travelling to different historical sites worldwide. She values her time with her significant other and family and continues exploring and expanding her understanding of natural health and healing.