Practitioners

The Circle of Life Wellness Centre, (formerly known as the Peterborough Square Wellness Centre ) offers alternative and natural health care. Our clinic provides natural healthcare for the entire family since 2002. We have Naturopathic, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Bowen / NST, Visceral manipulation and Psychotherapy.

Our goal is to help patients achieve maximum potential health through holistic care and education. We are located in a sunny, child friendly space in downtown Peterborough.

Dr. Wei-Wei Han, B.Sc. (Hons), N.D.

As a young child, Wei-Wei dreamed of healing and nurturing the sick. With a natural inclination towards the healing arts, she pursued her passion through 9 years of education, starting with an Honours degree in science from The University of Toronto and concluding with graduate studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, from which she graduated in 2000.

In addition to training at the Naturopathic College, Wei-Wei’s passion for healing has led her to explore and seek out knowledge from various sources. She traveled to China and spent over 1,000 hours apprenticing with three famous traditional Chinese medical doctors. Furthermore each year she spends hundreds of hours attending seminars on various healing modalities. She has advanced training in Bowen Therapy and NST (Neurostructural Integration Technique), visceral manipulation, auricular chromo therapy and an additional 10 years of advanced training in classical homeopathy.

As a mother of 2 kids who are now young adults, she is passionate about child wellness. She has lots of experience working with children on various kinds of health conditions, ranging from acute illness, chronic conditions to anxiety, depression and ADHD.

Her other clinical focuses are with digestive disorders, auto-immune conditions, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, lyme and co-infections, TMJ and other musculoskeletal problems, long COVID, asthma, allergies, pregnancy, postpartum and other hormonal issues.

As a Naturopathic Doctor Wei-Wei’s approach to treatment is individualized and eclectic. She draws from all aspects of the individual’s life in order to understand the cause of their suffering. She believes health is not the absence of disease, but the freedom to manifest potential. She understands that healing is a process – medicine is not just a science, it's an art and a philosophy, a way of living. She believes the ultimate goal of good medicine is to educate and empower people to make knowledgeable choices about their own health.

Dr. Ashley Toomey, BSc, DC

CHIROPRACTOR

Ashley completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinesiology University of Guelph-Humber before completing her Chiropractic degree. After a family member was in a severe car accident, suffering from intense neck and back pain, she was inspired to pursue her Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto. She completed additional certifications in Functional Integrated Acupuncture (CMCC), and is certified in the Graston Technique® (an instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy treatment method). Ashley is currently furthering her knowledge in concussion management and low back pain during pregnancy to better serve her patients in the Peterborough area. She is a member of both the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) and Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA). Ashley utilizes the best research evidence, her clinical expertise, and individual patient values and preferences to practice evidence based care.

Ashley is proficient in the use of diversified and drop-piece manipulative techniques, myofascial release and instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitative and strengthening techniques. In addition, she has successfully incorporated methods such as acupressure for headaches, mindfulness meditation for stress, mirror-box therapy and nerve-flossing techniques for neurodynamic-related pain. Ashley is also a ski instructor and former swim instructor, using her sports experience to aid rehab. She is committed to helping her patients lead a healthy lifestyle.

When Ashley isn’t practicing you can usually find her enjoying the great outdoors or spending quality time with friends and family.

Cleidemar Teani, MA, Registered Psychotherapist

Specialized in Person Centered Approach (PCA), had eight years experience in Brazil as a Registered Psychologist in private practice and 20 years in Canada applying the principles of PCA to other fields through employment as psychometrist. Becoming a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario in 2015 and seen the role PCA has played in changing many lives in the direction of a healthier and more fulfilling existence, has become motivated to continue with this professional practice, now joining the Circle of Life Wellness Centre.

As a PCA psychotherapist, she believes in the healing ability of her clients, in the wisdom of the human organism and its tendency to move in a forward constructive direction; and that this process can be catalyzed by a therapeutic relationship founded on empathy, respect and authenticity. Among others, PCA is known for help in promoting closer agreement between the client's idealized and actual selves, in lowering levels of defensiveness, in promoting more positive and comfortable interpersonal relationships and in increasing the capacity to experience and express feelings at the time they occur. Most of her therapeutic work has been with clients experiencing diverse levels of stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, impulsivity, self-esteem issues, grief issues, personal identity issues, development issues, emotional issues involved in addictions and emotional difficulties in general.

Karen Watson, TCM, Acupuncturist

Karen is a compassionate Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TCMP) and Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac), committed to helping individuals achieve optimal health through tailored treatments that restore balance and alleviate discomfort. She approaches each patient with genuine care, always seeking the truth in their healing journey — understanding not just their symptoms, but their unique experiences and needs.

With a heart for service and a dedication to holistic wellness, Karen empowers her patients to reclaim their health, guiding them toward lasting relief and balance.

Karen has learned many tools over the past 3 decades to provide comprehensive treatment for her patients. She is a Personal Trainer, Fitness Educator. Body Sugar Practitioner, Sugar Practitioner Educator, Certified Esthetician, certified Reflexologist on top of traditional medicine and acupuncture training. She is also a lifelong learner and always looks for ways to improve her skills and understanding of healing.

Karen provides a comprehensive approach to wellness that integrates both modern and traditional healing practices. She offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities to restore balance and support the body’s natural healing process.

1. TCMP herbal medicine: creating customized formulations to enhance recovery and address specific health concerns.
2. TCMP acupuncture: it helps balance the body’s energy, alleviate pain, chronic health conditions and promote overall well-being.
3. Chinese head massage: which promotes circulation and mental clarity.
4. Moxibustion: a warming technique that stimulates acu points and improves circulation. It provides deeper therapeutic effects for some chronic conditions
5. Cupping: dry and wet cupping therapies to create suction to improve blood flow and release tension. It is also very effective for muscle relaxation and pain relief.
6. TuiNa massage: a hands-on therapy that focuses on acupressure and muscle manipulation to restore function. It is like a combination of deep massage and Shiatsu.
7. Facial rejuvenation: facial acupuncture, combining traditional acupuncture with natural therapies to enhance skin health and reduce the signs of aging.
8. Neurostim scar tissue release. It uses micro current to break down scar tissue and improve mobility. To address both physical and mental tension as well as pain relief and complications from surgical or Trauma scars.
9. Vagus nerve release techniques: it supports relaxation and lower the body’s stress response, promoting healing and overall wellness.
10. PES detox treatments: A medical grade ionic foot bath that helps clear heavy metals and other toxins from the body, boosting internal function and vitality.

When she is not helping her patients heal and work toward wholeness, Karen is passionate about her spiritual walk, football, staying active and fit, spending time with family and friends and anything outdoors. She also enjoys unwinding by the fire with life-enhancing, spiritual growth books that inspire and uplift. Her friends describe Karen as a loving mother, devoted friend, and compassionate healer, who trusts in God. Karen brings warmth and dedication to everything she does and is a supportive presence in the lives of those around her.

“I believe that our bodies are designed/created to self heal and I align with the TCM principle; We don’t heal the body; we guide it to a place where it can heal/restore itself.“