Meet the Founder & the Yinstill Fertility Team
Guiding fertility care with clinical depth, steadiness, and integrative expertise
Yinstill is a fertility-focused community of practitioners and administrators dedicated to supporting reproductive health through evidence-informed, integrative care. Our work is grounded in clinical experience, thoughtful collaboration with medical teams, and a deep respect for the complexity of fertility journeys.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we focus on clear frameworks, consistent support, and individualized care – so you feel informed, supported, and steady as your fertility care unfolds.
At Yinstill, care is not only about treatment. It is about guidance, continuity, and helping you navigate fertility with clarity.
Our Mission
We believe that fertility care works best when people are supported as whole individuals – physically, emotionally, and within the realities of their lives.
Fertility is not only a physiological process. It intersects with identity, relationships, uncertainty, and time. Our role is to provide care that reflects that complexity, without reducing people to protocols or outcomes.
Yinstill is built on the belief that integrative fertility care is strongest when it works alongside medical treatment, not in opposition to it. We collaborate with fertility clinics, physicians, and specialists to support reproductive health through a combination of clinical acupuncture, modern reproductive understanding, and practical guidance.
Our commitment is to deliver care that is:
- evidence-informed
- clinically grounded
- natural, complementary, and integrative alongside medical care
- culturally aware
- and responsive to how the body adapts over time
This is the foundation of The Yinstill Fertility Method™ and the work we do every day.
About Dr. Spence Pentland
Dr. Spence Pentland, TCM
Creator of The Yinstill Fertility Method™ and
Co-Founder of Yinstill Reproductive Wellness
If you are navigating fertility challenges, you are not alone. This work is personal to me – not only as a practitioner, but through lived experience.
My wife, Chantal, and I have walked our own fertility journey. That experience deeply shaped how I practice and why I created a fertility care model that prioritizes clarity, consistency, and whole-person support.
I have worked exclusively in fertility care since 2004, guiding individuals and couples through natural conception, IVF, IUI, and complex reproductive health concerns. Over the past two decades, I have collaborated closely with IVF clinics across Vancouver, including the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Genesis Fertility Centre, and Grace Fertility Centre, helping develop integrative care models that support patients before, during, and after treatment.
My clinical and research work has been published in Fertility & Sterility, including research on the effects of acupuncture on stress regulation in the weeks leading up to IVF embryo transfer. I am also the author of Being Fertile and the host of The Conception Channel podcast.
The Yinstill Fertility Method™ was created in response to a gap I saw in traditional fertility care – approaches that addressed isolated symptoms without supporting the full physiological and emotional process. The Method integrates time-based care, personalized strategy, and steady clinical guidance so fertility care feels structured rather than overwhelming.
My goal is simple: to help fertility care feel more navigable, informed, and grounded—so people can move forward with greater confidence and steadiness, whatever their path may be.
Our Team
Supporting fertility care across our Vancouver, Delta and Saltspring Island locations
Yinstill is supported by a team of practitioners, patient care coordinators, and clinic staff with specialized training in reproductive and integrative health.
Our practitioners bring decades of combined clinical experience, ongoing professional education, and close collaboration with local fertility clinics. Care is always personalized, evidence-informed, and guided by The Yinstill Fertility Method™.
We support individuals and couples across all stages of fertility care – whether preparing for IVF or IUI, addressing reproductive health concerns, or seeking integrative support alongside medical treatment.
Chantal Pentland
COO & Co-Founder, Yinstill Reproductive Wellness
Connection is the cornerstone of my life and the thread that runs through everything I do. As COO and Co-Founder of Yinstill, I draw on my background in creative direction, human resources, and design to help shape the heart and culture of our clinics in Vancouver, Delta, and Salt Spring Island. Before Yinstill, I worked as Creative Director at Nettwerk Records, where I had the privilege of supporting world-class artists and exceptional talent. Those experiences taught me how to nurture creativity, collaboration, and people; skills I now bring to building a team and environment where both practitioners and clients feel truly supported.
Yinstill’s mission to walk alongside individuals and couples through one of the most important journeys of their lives inspires me every day. I believe creating a family is sacred work, and I feel honored to hold space for our clients and our staff with compassion, respect, and care. My own fertility journey with Spence, supported by Traditional Chinese Medicine, brought us three healthy boys and made this work deeply personal and meaningful to me.
Beyond Yinstill, I am also an actress and singer. Whether through performance, music, or my work in the clinic, I am devoted to connection; helping people feel seen, valued, and part of something greater.
Junko Lodge, R.TCM.P, FABORM
I graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver, completing the four-year Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine program. My interest in natural and alternative health began in childhood, inspired by my grandmother, who used herbs like dandelion and mugwort in cooking, and by my family’s long-standing respect for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
For over a decade, I have been dedicated to supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of reproductive and fertility challenges. I approach each person holistically, tailoring treatment principles to their unique needs in order to promote balance, optimize reproductive health, and support overall well-being.
In my practice, I focus on restoring balance to the body by aligning hormonal rhythms, circulation of Qi and blood, and organ function. I see family building as a reflection of Yin and Yang—opposite yet complementary forces that interconnect to create harmony and life. I approach each treatment with respect and gratitude, working as a bridge between my patients and the power of nature to bring the system back into balance, harmonize the spirit, and restore trust in the body’s natural ability to heal.
I am so thankful that my fate brought me here, and grateful to the team for creating and caring for Yinstill and our patients with such respect, professionalism, warmth, and love. This is truly the best team to be a part of.
Dr. Laura Erwin, B.SC. (Hons), Dr. TCM
I began my journey as a practitioner with Yinstill in 2023, where I had the privilege of diving deeply into the intimate needs of people on their pathways to pregnancy. From the very beginning, I felt drawn to Yinstill’s mission, and I’m honoured to have played a key role in supporting the development of The Yinstill Fertility Method – a framework that blends ancient wisdom with modern research to provide compassionate, evidence-informed fertility care.
My approach to treating reproductive health and fertility challenges with Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine) is gentle, patient, and supportive. I know that healing is a deeply personal journey, one that takes time and is rarely linear. My goal is to be an ally you can lean on, encouraging you and your body to move toward its own growth and wisdom. I feel passionate about educating and empowering women in their own hormonal health, especially related to menstrual dysregulation, fertility challenges, thyroid conditions, metabolic disorders and perimenopause.
I completed the five-year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program at the Tzu Chi International College of TCM in Vancouver, BC, and I’m currently a registered Doctor of TCM. My enthusiasm for holistic medicine comes from my own experience with acupuncture and herbal medicine in early adulthood, when I first discovered how powerful these tools could be for healing.
Before becoming a practitioner, I completed my undergraduate degree in Global Resource Systems at UBC, with a focus on Human Ecology. That time allowed me to explore cultural anthropology, botany, and Indigenous history in North America, as well as ancestral healing practices while studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland. From 2015 to 2017, I also apprenticed in western herbalism on Salt Spring Island, immersing myself in plant-based healing. These experiences continue to inspire the way I integrate nature-based wisdom into my practice today.
Outside of the clinic, I love practicing yoga, walking in nature, baking, and ecstatic dance. These practices keep me grounded, inspired, and connected to the joy of life – which is at the heart of the work I share with my patients.
Dr. Julie Cahill
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Julie Cahill is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who has a Bachelors of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and did her Naturopathic Medical degree at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC.
She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the British Columbia Naturopathic Association. Dr. Cahill is certified to provide acupuncture and IV treatments.
Dr. Cahill has been practicing in a collaborative environment for many years. She values working together with qualified professionals for the benefit of her patients health.
Dr. Marni Ross, ND
I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and completed my medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto in 2004. Since the very beginning of my practice, I’ve been passionate about reproductive health – especially supporting women experiencing irregular cycles, PMS, hormone imbalances, PCOS, fibroids, and fertility challenges. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding and educating both women and men through natural conception and IVF, and I continue to expand my knowledge by attending seminars and workshops in reproductive medicine.
In addition to naturopathic care, I am certified in acupuncture and trained in cosmetic acupuncture, a natural approach that helps reduce signs of aging. With my prescriptive authority, I am also able to prescribe conventional medications when necessary, as well as bioidentical hormones and thyroid medications. My philosophy is that health is not simply the absence of disease, but a state of optimal physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. That means looking beyond symptoms to resolve the underlying root causes of imbalance and empowering my patients with tools and education to take an active role in their health.
I feel truly privileged to be part of the Yinstill team, where I can collaborate with highly skilled practitioners who share the same mission: to optimize patient outcomes and walk alongside people on one of the most important journeys of their lives.
When I’m not seeing patients, you’ll often find me hiking or biking Vancouver’s trails, reading a good book, or enjoying time with my family.
Kristen Landgraff
Clinical Manager
I’ve been working in child and healthcare support services for over 25 years. I originally trained as a Personal Care Aide and went on to study ASL/Deaf Studies and behavioural psychology. I’m also a certified Holistic Wellness Counsellor, Life Coach, and Birth Doula. Throughout my adult life, I’ve also worked in hospitality, administration, and client support – roles that have strengthened my love of helping people feel seen, supported, and cared for.
With my intuition, broad knowledge base, and passion for both hospitality and reproductive health, Yinstill has been a wonderful place to express my skills. Creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment is deeply important to me, and I’m committed to ensuring clients have the information they need to make the best decisions for themselves. I truly love being a shining light for others on their journey toward their goals.
In my downtime, I love spending time with friends and family, getting out into nature, crafting, and reading. To stay grounded and connected, I dance, sing, practice yoga, and do breathwork. Something that might surprise you about me – I climbed The Stawamus Chief in Squamish, B.C. on my very first attempt at mountain climbing! That experience taught me that with the right tools, a supportive team, and a lot of heart, anything is possible.
Trained Yinstill Fertility Method™ Practitioners Near You
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The Yinstill Fertility Method™ is offered by a network of practitioners who have completed our certificate training program. These practitioners provide evidence-informed, integrative support for individuals and couples on their fertility journey.
As part of the Yinstill network, they receive ongoing guidance through professional development and mentorship from our founding team – helping them stay connected, supported, and up to date in their practice.
Use the map or directory below to connect with a practitioner near you and learn more about the care they offer.
Everyone who desires deserves to experience the gift of becoming a parent. Nothing is more important than family.
