Chinese Herbal Medicine

60 min Chinese Herbal Medicine Initial Consultation
$80
30 min Chinese Herbal Medicine Follow Up Consultation
$40
All Yoga Mamas Chinese Herbal Medicine consultations are performed by a Registered TCM Practitioner, which may be eligible for coverage under your health care benefits.
The cost of herbs is not included in the consult and can range anywhere between $50- $90 for a 1-week supply.​

What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?

​Chinese Herbal Medicine consists largely of plants (roots, stems, leaves, berries, seeds etc), but may include some minerals and animal products with medicinal properties. It is usually prescribed as a formula consisting of many different herbs. The types of herbs selected are customized for each individual patient. This service is offered in clinic and virtually.
​Chinese Herbal Medicine supports the body's natural healing functions. It focuses on restoring the imbalances in the body that are at the root of many health conditions. Below is a list of conditions that this treatment helps at different stages of your motherhood journey.

Benefits of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Fertility

Chinese Herbal medicine is able to help with issues that can affect fertility:
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Painful menstruation
  • Endometriosis
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • It can also provide support for those who have a history of miscarriage

Benefits of Chinese Herbal Medicine During Pregnancy

During pregnancy Chinese Herbal Medicine helps:
  • Reduce nausea/vomiting
  • Reduce stress
  • Relieve fatigue
  • Improve sleep
  • Improve energy
  • Alleviate constipation
  • Reduce swelling

Benefits of Chinese Herbal Medicine During Postpartum

During postpartum, Chinese Herbal Medicine helps:
  • Postpartum recovery
  • Improve lactation
  • Facilitate healing
  • Alleviate stress
  • Reduce fatigue
  • Improve digestion

How Chinese Herbal Medicine is Consumed

​Traditionally Chinese Herbal Medicine is consumed as a tea (a.k.a. decoction) but now it is usually pre-cooked, a powder or in pill form. When pre-cooked an herbal dispensary will cook the herbs into a decoction, seal in single-dose pouches and ship to patients. The powder is like instant coffee, you just add hot water. It is not quite as effective as the decoctions. The pill form is convenient for travelling but effectiveness/potency is even lower than powders.  Your practitioner will prescribe the form that will best suit your needs.

When You Can Expect to See Results

It varies depending on the health issue but most people will report an improvement within 1-2 weeks. For more chronic cases, it may take longer. Follow up visits are recommended to monitor progress, as modifications to your herbal formula may be necessary. 

Meet Teresa Lau, R.TCMP
Teresa is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner with extensive experience in herbal therapy, acupuncture, and other modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Teresa provides a holistic approach to health, healing, and lifestyle management. She treats a wide range of conditions, including stress relief, digestive disorders, allergies, pain management, and the spectrum of women’s health.

As a mother herself, Teresa is especially passionate about supporting other mamas on the path from fertility to pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. Teresa’s treatments aim to not only deliver symptomatic relief, but also to correct the underlying imbalances within the body that are at the root of many stubborn conditions.

Teresa completed her TCM education at the American College of TCM in San Francisco, and continues to advance her skills and knowledge by pursuing studies with leading TCM experts around the world.

​Teresa is fluent in English and Chinese {fluent in Cantonese, conversational in Mandarin}. She is very approachable and enthusiastic about educating her clients on how to integrate ancient TCM wisdom into our modern-day diets and lifestyles.
All Yoga Mamas Chinese Herbal Medicine consultations are performed by a Registered TCM Practitioner, which may be eligible for coverage under your health care benefits.