
Our Team.
Trusted & Board Certified Practitioners, providing personalized holistic treatments to the Calgary area.
We aim to provide comprehensive wellness solutions that address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health, ensuring a holistic approach to healing and prevention.
Every individual is unique, and so are their wellness needs. Our goal is to offer personalized care plans tailored to each client's specific goals, preferences, and health challenges.
About us.
Dr. Sandy Rye, Dr. Ac.
Owner + Founder of Zen Acupuncture & Wellness

Sandy Rye holds a Diploma in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from the Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Her undergraduate studies were done at Mount Royal University, where she studied Business Administration in the Bissett School of Business.
A strong passion for improving the health of others through the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture motivates her to apply her vast knowledge of TCM to the health and wellness community.
She is a Board Licensed Doctor of Acupuncture across Canada, and registered with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA). Certified in Acutonics (sound therapy), NADA protocol (trauma and PTSD specific) and a Certified Yoga Instructor.
Brittany Elder, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist

Britt started her wellness path in 2017 with a 200hr yoga teacher training at Durga’s Tiger school, Ecuador; this is where she was first introduced to the practice of massage.
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Upon her return, she enrolled at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine to further study. Here is where she would thrive- where Eastern and Western massage practices were woven together.
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Continually fascinated by the ways in which the body reaches out to us, Britt maintains a curiosity and drive to learn how to best approach each unique individual that arrives to her table. This commitment to the individual outlines Britt’s deep belief that as practitioners it is our first priority to meet people where they are at, and respect their needs at that time.
Whether that is a clinical, emotional or energetic need- all are welcome and safe. In addition to being an RMT since 2019, Britt is also an avid gardener and loves cooking for her family- fresh food and tea from the garden? Nothing better!
Dr. Dasha Tkachenko, Dr. Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture

Dasha has been connected to acupuncture for a long time, since childhood her mother started to practice chinese medicine back in Ukraine and then in Argentina.
Before becoming Dr. in Acupuncture, Dasha studied Business Management at SAIT, obtaining her diploma in 2014. After a few years in a business environment, she decided to become a yoga instructor, with almost 10 years of teaching many styles of yoga across Calgary.
Dasha attended the Calgary College of Acupuncture and TCM, where she covered all the major areas of studies that included foundations of TCM, diagnosis, Chinese herbs, gynecology, pediatrics, sport medicine, dermatology, facial rejuvenation, psycho-emotional
concerns and more.
She has been practicing at the college under careful supervision of experienced doctors for over 600 hours as well as with her mother to obtain more experience
and knowledge. Her passion for holistic health and wellness as both yoga teacher and Dr. in Acupuncture can be seen during her treatments. Her aspiration is to provide excellent alternative medicine care for her patients.
Every treatment is tailored to effectively address individual patient needs based on their unique signs and symptoms. When not working in what she loves, Dasha likes to cook for her family and friends, practice and teach yoga classes, and read interesting books.
Dr. Casey Kohlman, Dr. Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture

Along with her passion for helping people and her own experiences with the healing benefits of
Traditional Chinese Medicine Casey was intrigued to pursue a career in Acupuncture. She graduated
from the Doctor of Acupuncture program at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM) in 2013. She is a member of the Alberta Governing Board of Acupuncturists (CAA).
Casey is continuously expanding her knowledge and skill base. She is an Advanced Cupping Therapy
practitioner and is currently training in the Treatment of PTSD and Supporting Grief with Traditional Chinese Medicine.
When booking in with Casey, you can expect her to listen to your needs. She uses her resourcefulness
with each patient encounter to tailor a specific treatment that is vital at that moment. Along with
Acupuncture in a treatment, Casey utilizes cupping therapy for lymphatic drainage, TMJ and sinus
release, orthopedic, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, digestion, fertility, general muscle tightness and
facial cupping. Casey’s intent for her patients is to create a relaxing yet highly effective Acupuncture
treatment.
Dr. Marinela Seremetkoska, Dr. Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture

Marinela’s facilitated healing started over seven years ago. Over the years, she was a student of meditation and yoga techniques which assisted her in finding her way to the Inner traditions of Chinese Medicine practices. She is a licensed Acupuncturist with a scope of practice that embraces and addresses a variety of concerns for her clients. Her personal experience in benefiting from this type of care had led her to deeply value the art of assisting clients with their personal wellness inquiries.Trained in Acupuncture, Tuning fork Sound therapy- Acutonics 1 and 2, Fire Cupping, Electro Acupuncture and Traditional Herbal Formulas, Marinela has had the opportunity to work with individuals’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing while creating the space for establishing a deeper connection within their own mind, body and soul.Passionate about sharing knowledge and fostering personal growth, she is an active student of various practices which assist her in bringing into the sessions a more tailored approach to the individual’s needs.