HOLISTIC HYGIENE DENTAL & WELLNESS
Beyond THE SMILE
I’m Vanessa Gomez, a registered dental hygienist with a deep love for natural wellness, culture, creativity, movement, and community care. For decades, I’ve supported Ottawa’s community with oral and whole-body health at the center of my work, integrating preventive care with nutrition, mindfulness, and movement.
I began my career in clinical dental hygiene and orthodontics before earning my Independent Practice designation through the CDHO in 2011, allowing me to create a more personalized and holistic approach to care.
My path naturally expanded into wellness and healing practices. I became certified in Yoga Movement Therapy and Thai Yoga Massage, hosted community-centered Self-Care Sundays, facilitated yoga classes for BIPOC women through Yoga Unity, and operated a home-based clinic in Vanier.
A JOURNEY TO WHOLISM
Today, everything I’ve learned has come together through Holistic Hygiene & The Rising
I offer licensed, deeply personalized dental hygiene care, including tooth scaling, root planing, and polishing, through a natural, preventive approach that supports long-term wellness, not just emergency care.
Oral health is deeply connected to whole-body health. Gum disease has been linked to conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, which is why I create space for open, judgment-free conversations around teeth, breath, jaw tension, mouth health, inflammation, and overall well-being, always within my professional scope.
The Rising was created as a healing and restorative space for women, artists, and entrepreneurs. Through yoga and movement, breath work, Thai massage, meditation, Women’s Circles, intentional rest, and tea rituals, the goal is to inspire anti-inflammatory living, self-love, nervous system balance, creativity, sisterhood, and deeper connection to self.
MY VALUES
INTENTIONAL CARE
I approach every treatment with mindfulness, ensuring your comfort and health are prioritized with thoughtful, non-toxic solutions.
BIO-COMPATIBILITY
Utilizing biological hygiene principles, I select materials and methods that work in harmony with your body's natural biology.
VITALITY
My microbiome-focused philosophy promotes long-term vitality, helping you maintain a flourishing oral ecosystem for total wellness.