Dr. Barry is a family doctor specialized as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). With five children of her own, Dr. Barry has in depth knowledge and understanding of parenting, family chaos and fun, and the ins and outs of feeding challenges that many families face.
Breastfeeding is a journey most first time moms often feel ill-prepared for. Sometimes challenges seem overwhelming but are usually overcome with prompt expert help. Dr. Barry has been honoured to assist families achieve their breastfeeding goals since 2014.
Dr. Barry is a family doctor specialized as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant...
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Kimmy grew up south of Winnipeg in the small town of Saint Agathe where she’s been reconnecting with her Métis heritage, which has been a beautiful journey! In 2006, she graduated from Wellington College in Winnipeg, Manitoba with 2200 hours. She ran a very busy mobile massage business for 9 years and then moved to Calgary in 2014. Kimmy has been living in Cochrane, AB since 2017 and loves it. Kimmy has done extensive work in pre and postnatal, deep tissue, athletic massage, child and baby massage, sports injury, cupping, Reiki and energy work, Indian head massage and more! Kimmy is very passionate about massage therapy and feels honoured to be part of people’s journey.
Kimmy grew up south of Winnipeg in the small town of Saint Agathe where she’s been reconnecting w...
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Amy has been teaching to the childbirth community in Calgary since 1999. She teaches childbirth education in series, as workshops, pre and postnatal yoga, and she is also a teacher trainer for pre and postnatal yoga. She has a passion for sharing good, down-to-earth information about pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum.
Amy has a Master of Arts degree in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development, a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, and as well as her 20 years experience as an Independent Childbirth Educator. She is an AMI accredited Assistant to Infancy, and a Canadian Alliance certified E-RYT500.
A class with Amy leaves expectant and new parents with the good information necessary to turn vulnerability into confidence. The confidence to ask necessary questions about care, and to participate in decision making in an empowered way.
Amy has two grown children with her husband of 25 years. She recently returned to Calgary after spending 3 years in Nebraska where she and her husband moved to help her father care for her mother with Alzheimer’s. Amy’s skills and talents were put to use in a different way, in another spectrum of life, providing her with perspective and growth. The challenges we meet from the most honest and vulnerable place inside ourselves truly demonstrate that the only way out, is through.
Amy has been teaching to the childbirth community in Calgary since 1999. She teaches childbirth ...
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Vanessa Hagen
BScPT., BKin. Acupuncture
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
I grew up in Red Deer, AB and always had an interest in how the body worked and how to prevent and treat injuries. It was from running competitive track and field from junior high into college that I decided to pursue an education focused on all things movement, injury prevention and rehabilitation. In 2005, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Alberta and in 2000 a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. Over the past ten years, I have worked in the areas of private practice, home care and occupational rehabilitation.
Starting in 2012, I started working in the area of pelvic physiotherapy because of my love for women’s health and the concentrated time spent with each patient. I have completed speciality training in acupuncture, training in treating incontinence (urinary and fecal), dyspareunia (painful intercourse), problems during pregnancy and other types of pelvic pain. I use my combined knowledge from my education and courses in order to prevent injuries and return patients to optimal functioning. I pride myself in providing emphatic, personal care to each patient. I am currently pursuing further education in the area of women’s health and pediatrics. When I am not working, you will find me spending time with my two daughters, biking, running and enjoying the outdoors.
Vanessa Hagen
BScPT., BKin. Acupuncture
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
I grew up in Red Deer, AB ...
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I’m Dr. Shaunessy Keita, a family chiropractor dedicated to nurturing the health and wellbeing of women and children. My practice has always focused on preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and pediatric care. My mission is to provide compassionate and personalized care for you and your family and to empower you on your journey to optimal health and vitality. Supporting you through motherhood with less aches and pains, and improved energy and sleep is what I love! I am also very passionate about helping babies thrive, especially when it comes to breastfeeding challenges, tongue ties and overall development. Chiropractic care is so much more than just back pain! It’s about the nervous system, brain, posture, body function, movement, optimal health and wellness. When working with your family, I promise to put my heart and soul into your care-I love what I do and I can’t wait to share it with you!
I’m Dr. Shaunessy Keita, a family chiropractor dedicated to nurturing the health and wellbeing o...
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Bailey is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
and Food Science with Honours, from the University of Alberta. She completed a
pediatric focused dietetic internship, predominately at the Alberta
Children’s Hospital and has been practicing for the past 9 years. She has a diverse
clinical nutrition background including topics related to General Pediatric
Nutrition and Child Development, Neonatal Intensive Care, Feeding Therapy,
Allergies, Neurodivergence, Gastrointestinal Concerns including Gluten Related
Disorders, and Breastfeeding and Maternal Health.
Bailey is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
and Food Sc...
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For 10 years Kerri has studied how breath and movement can become the foundation for healing through the practice of yoga. In addition, she has supported more than a hundred babies by emotionally assisting and providing information to mothers and families at the time of delivery. Kerri recently completed her formal education in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Kerri loves listening to her patients to create a specialized treatment plan for each individual. Blending together ancient wisdom with current research and growing knowledge is Kerri’s passion.
Kerri is a Yoga Teacher, Doula and graduate of the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Registered Acupuncturist.
For 10 years Kerri has studied how breath and movement can become the foundation for healing thro...
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Dr Amanda Selmser is a Functional Medicine Practitioner with a background in Chinese
Medicine and Acupuncture.
Like many other women in medicine, Dr Selmser’s interest in healing and the human body began when she was young. In her twenties she began studying Traditional Chinese Medicine and soon specialized in Women’s Hormone Health. She started her career in Acupuncture over a decade ago, and when her fertility patients began to seek more conventional medical care to assist them with their reproductive health, Dr Selmser expanded her training and became a Functional Medicine Practitioner.
Dr Selmser continues to work with Women and their Endocrine systems, using advanced
Functional Medicine testing to gain insight into the root causes behind hormone imbalances. She works with all kinds of hormone conditions and treats them successfully by addressing the digestive system, inflammation, detox mechanisms, sleep patterns, metabolic function and
more.
Dr Selmser is an advocate for Miscarriage Awareness and currently has a bill in motion to put forward paid leave of absence for any birthing person experiencing the loss of a pregnancy.
Dr Amanda Selmser is a Functional Medicine Practitioner with a background in Chinese
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Dr. Brittany Wickert is a Board Certified Doctor of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine with a special interest in women’s health & hormones. Additionally Dr. Brittany is a yoga teacher with special training in pre/postnatal yoga, yoga nidra, meditation and Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy. Within her practice Dr. Brittany works closely with both Chinese Medicine herbs & western herbs, which provides her patients with a unique perspective. During her travels to Bali, Thailand & Singapore Dr. Brittany deepened her yoga & meditation practice, and you can feel her love for yoga as if it were palpable during her regular classes & events. A natural teacher, and often asked to be a guest speaker at various events & retreats, she loves to offer regular education series focusing on women’s cycles, emotional wellness & the mind-body connection. As a home-birth mama herself, Dr. Brittany has experienced the miraculous, challenging & sometimes confusing stages of motherhood & she is here to bring clarity to you & a deeper understanding of your menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & motherhood + she loves to see kiddos so bring in the whole family to optimize digestion, immunity, sleep & so much more.
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