Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dr Tanya believes you receive the most benefit from treatment when you are both curious to understand your body, and feel in charge of your healthcare journey.

With a clinical focus in hormone and nervous system regulation, Dr Tanya supports people navigating perimenopause, pregnancy & postpartum, stress management, ADHD, and offers supportive care at all stages of gender transition.

On this page, you will find information on:

Perimenopause & Menopause
Perinatal Care
Nervous System Regulation & ADHD
2SLGBTQIA Health & Inclusivity
Acupuncture for Pain

Perimenopause & Menopause

Perimenopause is the shifting of female hormones to the post fertility chapter of life. This transition includes varying degrees of hormone fluctuations over a period of time, before the body settles in to its new natural balance.

While this is a natural phase, it can come with some uncomfortable symptoms that vary greatly from person to person.

Acupuncture & TCM have been used for centuries to help ease this transition, including managing symptoms such as:

Hot flashes
Night sweats
Mood shifts
Joint & muscle aches
Difficulty sleeping
Vaginal dryness
Fatigue
Headache
Anxiety
Decreased sex drive
Weight changes
Increased UTI's and yeast infections
Trouble concentrating
PMS like symptoms
Changes in menstrual cycle

Pregnancy & Postpartum

From fertility, to pregnancy symptom management, to labour & birth preparation, and finally to postpartum support, acupuncture can help every step of the way!

Treatments during this period of time aim to balance the body. Whether that's via hormones, nervous system, muscle/joint tension, or the GI system.

Dr Tanya includes a variety of treatment techniques including:

Acupuncture
Moxibustion
Herbs and nutritional recommendations
Education

Nervous System Regulation

The Nervous System includes the vast network of nerves and chemical signals that connect the brain to the body.

The two main states of the Nervous System are:

1. The Sympathetic- commonly associated with being in a fight, flight or freeze state. Here our attention is narrowly focused, senses are heightened, and heart/breathing rate are increased

2. The Parasympathetic- associated with the rest and digest phase. In this state our body is calm, heart/breathing rate is decreased, and we have a sense of safety

Both phases are essential and are designed to be in balance with one another. Where issues arise is when we are locked into one state or another, or unable to efficiently switch between the two.

This can lead to symptoms such as:

Stress, anxiety and panic
Difficulty concentrating
Sleep disturbances
Mood shifts
Changes to sex drive
Muscular tension
Headaches

Acupuncture is an effective way to regulate the nervous system, helping you feel in control of you body and mind.

2SLGBTQIA Health & Inclusivity

As a Doctor of Acupuncture, Dr Tanya understands that Queer health is simply health. However, she also recognizes the importance of feeling safe and respected in a healthcare environment, which is not always guaranteed for members of the 2SLGBTQIA community.

"As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA community myself, I am deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities. You can trust that I will provide compassionate care and support, free from judgment or discrimination, in every aspect of your healthcare journey.

Your comfort and well-being are my top priorities, and I am here to ensure that you feel valued, heard, and respected throughout your experience with me.

Together, let’s work towards optimal health and wellness in a welcoming and affirming environment. Welcome to a practice where you can be authentically you" -Dr Tanya Kelloway

Dr Tanya additionally has a passion for offering supportive care at all stages of gender transition.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to her directly at drtanyakelloway@gmail.com or book in for a free 15 minute virtual consultation.

Pain Management