About Jen Cherewaty
Compassionate, Experienced & Inspiring
Welcome!
I'm a compassionate, effective, experienced & inspiring Registered Acupuncturist (RAc) and Chinese Medicine Practitioner (RTCMP) living in North Vancouver, BC.
I help you optimize your hormones, sleep deeper, reduce pain and much more so you can enjoy a happier & healthier life. My main clinical focus is optimizing women's hormones to support your periods, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & menopause. In addition, I also help you:
calm the mind to improve emotional balance
get deeper, more restful & restorative sleep
feel energized all day
experience a pain free body
regulate digestion to be free from heartburn, pain, bloating, indigestion, constipation and/or diarrhea
If you live in the Lower Mainland, you can see me in person at my Vancouver or North Vancouver clinic. From anywhere else, you can consult with me through a phone or video call.
Compassionate
Warm, welcoming and genuine support to nurture women’s health and healing on every level.
Qualifications
Registered Acupuncturist (RAc) & Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (RTCMP), registered to treat clients with acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, nutrition, qi gong & counselling
Doula (non-active), trained and experienced at providing positive, supportive labour support to assist women and their partners in birthing their babies
Yoga Instructor (non-active), trained in the Anusara Yoga tradition to provide alignment & spirit uplifting yoga & classes, practices yoga most days
20+ years experience
Effective
Delivering meaningful, lasting results through personalized, holistic care that nurtures both physical and emotional well-being.
My Strengths
I have a deeply caring nature, an inquisitive mind and a compassionate mindset that seeks to really discover the root of your health issues. I create individualized health plans for my clients that include inspiring & sustainable lifestyle shifts to support you in reaching your desired health goals. I hold a deep respect and understanding of the human body from the western, Chinese and functional medicine perspective. I love seeing you become healthier, calmer and happier!
Experienced
In over 19 years of practice, I’ve supported thousands of women in achieving balanced cycles, healthy pregnancies, and eased menopause with expertise and wisdom.
My Story
How a Car Accident Changed My Path
While on my way to start teachers college in 1995, I had a car accident and fractured two lumbar vertebrae leading to severe back pain. The medical specialist I saw at the time said the only way to get rid of the pain would be to fuse the two fracture vertebrae. I sensed that there must be another option and for the first time in my life, I sought out complimentary medical treatments including physiotherapy, chiropractic, naturopathy and acupuncture. I also started yoga. My back pain went away and many of my other health issues did as well. I was now very interested in complimentary medicine.
Working as a Naturalist Introduced me to the Healing Power of Plants
Over the time described above, I was working as a naturalist for Parks Canada in Banff and Yoho National Parks. I became interested in the healing power of plants and began studying herbal medicine by correspondence through Wild Rose College in Calgary, AB. After finishing the course, I was intrigued and wanted to know more.
Back to School at 29
I knew that if I wanted to shift my work to complimentary medicine, I was going to need to take a proper training course. So, I applied, enrolled in and completed 1st year studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario. It was at CCNM that I learned more about the power of acupuncture and Chinese herbs. I transferred schools and completed another 4 years of study at the Academy of Oriental Sciences (ACOS) in Nelson, BC. I graduated in 2005 with honors and was awarded the Citizenship Award for outstanding community volunteer work.
20 + Years Experience
I began my practice in Nelson, BC and then moved to Vancouver in 2011, adding North Vancouver a few years later. I focused my practice on supporting women in all stages of life and am so grateful to have helping thousands of clients achieve their health goals over the past 20 years. I look forward to supporting you!
Inspiring
Empowering women to embrace their health journeys and achieve balanced cycles, successful pregnancies, and ease through menopause.
Most Likely to Find Me ...
Outdoors!
This photo is me and my family hiking in the Italy. I thrive when I spend lots of time outside moving in nature. I fuel my spirit in summer by hiking in forests and mountains and swimming in the ocean. In winter I love ice skating to 70's tunes at Shipyards ice rink and gliding over snowy, white trails on cross country and downhill skiis at Cypress Mountain.
Cooking & Eating Good Food
I have a passion for local, organic foods and grow kale, carrots, chard, tomatoes and more in my backyard garden. I makes her own gluten-free granola & strawberry jam and I bake a peach pie at least once every summer.
Relaxing
-knitting hats, socks & sweaters
-weeding my garden
-photographing flowers
-baking
-meditating
-lying on my deck in the sun reading
-walking & laughing about life with
dear, honest friends
Enjoying My Family
My partner Eddy & I mostly homeschooled our amazing son Finn to the end of grade 7 and then he enrolled in actual high school.
I love hiking, skiing, cooking, watching movies and travelling with this little family of mine.
From these two, I have learned deep love.