Tessa Neilson - Acupuncturist

About Tessa

Tessa Neilson is a Vancouver-based Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner offering evidence-informed care for women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Her work integrates classical Chinese medicine with a modern clinical understanding of the nervous, hormonal, and musculoskeletal systems. Treatments are calm, individualized, and hands-on—using acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine to support physiological regulation and whole-body balance. Tessa has advanced training in reproductive and perinatal care, and works with patients at all stages—from cycle regulation and fertility support to pregnancy, labour preparation, and postpartum recovery. She offers in-home and hospital-based acupuncture support during labour, as well as treatments in her South Granville clinic.

Acupuncturist services

I offer acupuncture and herbal medicine to support pain relief, hormonal balance, digestion, and nervous system regulation. Treatments are personalized and rooted in both traditional wisdom and modern clinical understanding, with a focus on restoring long-term vitality. I also have specialized training in fertility and pregnancy, and offer labour support acupuncture in coordination with your primary maternity care provider. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training plus advanced acupuncture (2016)

Education

Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

CCHPBC

Languages

English, French

Credentials

LAc

Specialties

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Acupressure During Labor Acupuncture Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety and Depression Auricular Acupuncture Birth Support Breech Birth Endometriosis Fibroids Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hospital Birth Infertility Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Preconception Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Recurrent Miscarriages Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Frequently asked questions

Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?

Yes, when preformed by a trained practitioner. I have specialized training in fertility and IVF, as well as prenatal care and use techniques that are safe and supportive throughout pregnancy and even during childbirth.

I've never had acupuncture before, does it hurt?

Acupuncture uses very fine, sterile needles, and most people feel little to no discomfort. I often have patients who fall asleep during treatment and/or leave feeling profoundly relaxed and calm. I'm always happy to explain everything before we begin and assure you are completely at ease.