Meet Our Experts

Acupuncturist

Naghmeh Tehrani

Medical Doctor from Iran

Naghmeh is a Registered Practitioner (Acupuncturist & Herbalist) and member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CTCMA).

She graduated from the practitioner program focusing on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine at the PCU College of Holistic Medicine in Vancouver, BC. In addition, Naghmeh graduated as a medical doctor from the Azad University of Medical Science, Iran. (Not registered with the college of physicians and surgeons of BC)

Naghmeh was a general physician for 8 years in Iran where she practiced family medicine and felt rewarded by helping families be healthy. Combining her background in Western medicine and interest in acupuncture and natural healing, Naghmeh decided to continue her education in traditional Chinese medicine in Canada.

Naghmeh provides a gentle approach to healing and diagnoses each condition to bring the body back in balance. She pays attention and treats the root of the condition, not just the symptoms, to achieve long term well-being.

She specializes in treating:

• Women’s Health and Digestive Disorders
• Stress conditions
• Insomnia
• Pain Management
• Facial Rejuvenation

Methods:

• Acupuncture and Laser Acupuncture
• Bloodletting
• Cupping
• Microneedling
• Qi Beauty Facial

* Extended Health Insurance cover acupuncture treatments by Naghmeh Tehrani.

* ICBC Personal Injury Claim: Individuals suffering from injury and pain from motor vehicle accidents can apply for reimbursement from ICBC for acupuncture treatments by Naghmeh Tehrani.

Clinical Counsellors and Therapists

Dr. Ghazal Dawoodi

Dr. Ghazal Dawoodi is a registered clinical counsellor (#5300) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in clinical psychology, and a B.A. in general psychology. Trained as a Rational Emotive Behaviour Psychotherapist at the Albert Ellis Institute, she began her private practice in West Vancouver in 2012, offering psychotherapy and mental health counseling to adolescents and adults. In addition to her private practice, she is a contracted counsellor for various organizations and has been a registered counselor with the Crime Victim Assistance Program of BC since 2013.

Focus Areas:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Obsession-Compulsion Disorder
• Shyness
• Phobia
• Adolescent Behavioral and Mental Issues
• Parenting Coaching
• Stress Management
• Anger Management
• Couple Therapy
• Family Issues
• Grief

Psychotherapy Approaches:

• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential/Humanistic
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Niusha Mogharrebi

Niusha Mogharrebi is a seasoned mental health professional with over nine years of experience in Canada, specializing in family and couples therapy. As a member of the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT), Niusha integrates a diverse skill set, including certification as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and expertise in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), to facilitate personal growth and healing. She also offers specialized guidance in divorce and single parenthood, drawing on her qualifications in Professional Counseling, Wellness, and Holistic Life Coaching to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to therapy and coaching.

Focus Areas:

• Family Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• Divorce Guidance
• Single Parenthood Support
• Wellness Coaching
• Holistic Life Coaching

Psychotherapy Approaches:

• Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
• Talk Therapy

* Some Extended Health Insurance cover therapy by Registered Clinical Counsellors.

Medical Estheticians

Sahar Atapoor

Medical Doctor from Iran

Sahar Atapoor is a medical doctor from the prestigious Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran. (Not registered with the college of physicians and surgeons of BC)

After graduating in Iran, she became interested in skin care, skin care products and laser procedures. In order to put her interest into practice, she opened a non-surgical cosmetic laser clinic together with her husband Ali Omrani.

Upon moving to Canada, she attended Langara College in Vancouver, BC and got her Certificate in Medical Aesthetics.

Sahar’s ultimate goal has always been to create an environment where she can provide a convenient, safe, and effective care for her patients by combining up-to-date medical aesthetic science with the latest technologies. To achieve her goal, she opened White Orchid Rejuvenation Centre in the heart of Yaletown and continues to participate in workshops, laser and skin care trainings and industry conferences.

Talia Chasidof

Bio coming soon.

Massage Therapist

Mojdeh Forouzesh, RMT

Medical Doctor from Iran

Mojdeh is a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with CMTBC. She is also a General Physician licensed in Iran. Her passion for helping people and personalized care for each client allows Mojdeh to customize the treatment plan based on the client’s unique situation. This way, she is able to treat the root cause of dysfunction instead of just the symptom.

Mojdeh’s years of experience in the medical field and massage therapy provides her with extensive knowledge about the body and its healing process. She practices deep tissue massage and relaxation techniques to successfully treat muscular pain, tightness, and soreness brought about by stress, and acute or chronic pain in the shoulder, knee, and joints. She is also experienced in prenatal massage and can help alleviate calf spasms and lower back pain in pregnant women.

Outside of being a Registered Massage Therapist, Mojdeh enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also keeps herself active by hiking, camping, and dancing. This keeps her in a good mood and allows her positivity to shine onto others from within.

* Extended Health Insurance cover massage treatments by Mojdeh, RMT.

* ICBC Personal Injury Claim: Individuals suffering from injury and pain from motor vehicle accidents can apply for reimbursement from ICBC for massage treatments by Mojdeh, RMT.

Naturopaths

Dr. Ali Omrani, ND

Medical Doctor from Iran

Dr. Ali graduated as a medical doctor from the prestigious Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran (Not registered with the college of physicians and surgeons of BC). Upon graduating, he practiced as an Emergency medicine doctor for several years before starting his own practice focused on medical aesthetics with his wife, Sahar.

Following his move to Canada, he continued his education at Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and received his license as a Naturopathic doctor. This allowed Dr. Ali to fulfill his passion of helping people look and feel beautiful inside and out by addressing the root cause of patients’ skin concerns and health issues. By promoting overall wellness through lifestyle changes, and natural and medical aesthetic treatments he is able to offer the best possible solution for his patients.

Dr. Terrie Van Alstyne, ND

Dr. Terrie Van Alstyne is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto preceded by 3 ½ years of pre-medical studies at the University of Victoria.

Dr. Terrie won the award for “Most Outstanding Clinician” in her class demonstrating her commitment to go above and beyond in finding and treating the cause of illness by combining effective natural methods. She strives to optimize physical, emotional and spiritual health in her patients by applying advanced treatment techniques to achieve sustainable results.

Dr. Terrie is trained in aesthetics and anti-aging, nutrition, gastro-intestinal and hormonal health, as well as trauma therapy using musculo-skeletal treatment methods for acute and chronic pain. She offers a 4, 6 or 12-week Core Healing Detoxification Program where she combines nutrition, detoxification and intestinal healing with external skin treatments to help patients reverse the signs and symptoms of aging.

Since 2008, Dr. Terrie has been focused on anti-aging medicine and facial rejuvenation techniques using Dermal Filler and Neurotoxin (Botox) injections, Facial Mesotherapy and Aesthetic Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).

* Extended Health Insurance cover naturopathic consultation and most treatments by Dr. Ali Omrani, ND and Dr. Terrie Van Alstyne, ND.

Permanent Makeup Artists

Sara Asadi

Sara is a certified PhiBrows artist, specializing in microblading. She is certified by the PhiAcademy, which is a top-tier professional academy in the beauty industry.

Her specialities are eyebrow shaping, filling, and restructuring, giving them a fuller appearance.

Parnia Mehdipour