Links
- Infertility
- Counselling
- Pregnancy & Early Childhood
- Women’s Health
- Injuries & Pain
- Exercise & Training
- TCM
- Food
Infertility
Western medical resources
- Victoria Fertility Centre
- Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
- Webmed (information on fertility and reproductive medicine)
Support groups
- Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC) - Canadian infertility support group
- Resolve – American infertility support group
- Empty Arms- a support group in Victoria, B.C. for pregnancy or birth loss
Information and Resources
- Anji Inc. – infertility CD’s for guided visualization and relaxation
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine – recommended reading list
- Conceive Magazine Online
- Early Pregnancy Tests.com – inexpensive fertility supplies
- Infertility Health Information Organization – extensive info & links related to infertility
- The Fertile Soul Retreats – with Dr.Randine Lewis
- Fertile Future - wonderful national charity designed to assist Cancer patients with fertility preservation
Other TCM clinics providing infertility treatment
British Columbia
- Acubalance Wellness Centre - Vancouver
- Comox Valley Acupuncture Clinic - Courtney
- Living Wellness Centre - Surrey
Alberta
- Body In Balance Acupuncture - Calgary
- The Acupuncture and Health Centre - Calgary
Ontario
- Kaleb Montgomery - Toronto
- A.L.I.V.E. Holistic Health Clinic - Toronto
In the United States
- Acupuncture Northwest & Associates - Seattle
- Eastern Harmony Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic - Houston
- East Winds Acupuncture - Colorado
- Reproductive Wellness Centre – San Diego
- Southwest Center for Oriental Medicine - Pheonix
- The Berkley Centre – New York
Counselling
- Jennifer Vining - registered clinical counsellor, specializing in fertility and anxiety disorders
- Dr. Eric Ochs – clinical pschologist, fertility specialty (250) 516-5414
- M.Allison Reeves – registered clinical counsellor, general practice
- Lisa Mortimore – registered clinical counsellor, trauma/ general practice
- Jody Watson - registered clinical counsellor and professional art therapist
Pregnancy & early childhood
- Access Midwifery - with Heather Wood and Lorna McRae
- Best Chance - new B.C. website on pregnancy and beyond
- College of Midwives of British Columbia – find a midwife in your area
- Doula Directory for Victoria – labour and postpartum support services
- Glowing Touch Doula Servies - providing support to growing families in Victoria.
- Functional Fitness & Personal Training – exercise support for pregnant and postpartum moms
- Kids in Victoria – online resource for all things related to pregnancy, early childhood and parenting
- La Leche League – breastfeeding information and support
- Mothering Touch Centre - providing a variety of classes & support services to expectant and new families
- Quintessence Physician Group – doctors accepting new patients for maternity care
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
- Victoria Medical Society – listing of maternity doctors by region
- Dr. Jennifer Wickens ( Victoria office# 250- 479-6721) – physician and breastfeeding specialist
- Dr. Laura Spratt ( Victoria office # 250- 475-2251) – physician and lactation consultant
- Traumatic Birth Prevention & Resource Guide- series of insightful posts from givingbirthwithconfidence.org
- KidCareCanada Society - videos translating infant development research into appealing videos
- Carole Arndt (The Breast Pump Lady) - breast pumps, 250-812-7370. FB page here
- Helping Children Sleep- sleep consultation for babies and children
Women's Health
- Endometriosis Association
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
- Webmed – information on all areas of women’s health
- Island Sexual Health Society
- Vancouver Island Women’s Clinic
- Victoria Medical Society – listing of doctors accepting new patients
- Endometriosis.org - Global forum for news and information
- Rise Health - Jodi Ganton- pelvic floor rehab
Injuries & Pain
- Matt Callison – motor point/sports acupuncture ( San Diego, CA)
- Sports medicine acupuncture – Ian Dunsmuir (Port Moody,BC)
Exercise & Training
- Crossfit Taranis - Constant varied functional movements executed at high intensity
- TriStars Training - Train hard, have fun
- Inertia Personal Training & Rehab – exercise trainers that come to your home
- Fitness Finder Canada - Fitness so accessible, excuses don't have a chance
TCM
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture – provincial regulatory body for TCM
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of British Columbia
- Acupuncture today – TCM news and information
- Acupuncture.com - TCM news and information
Food
Conscious Kitchen Cooks – healthy cooking support and catering services
The Village Butcher - specializing in fresh, free-range, free-run, naturally raised meats
#208- 2250 Oak bay Ave, phone: 598-1115
