In 2013 I graduated from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Bedford, Nova Scotia, as an Acupuncturist. At the time, acupuncture was not regulated in the Province of Nova Scotia so I decided to seek out additional education to help prepare me for the Pan Canadian Examinations. Simultaneously I began my practice in the art of Qi Gong with the Dong Han Doh Yi Taoist Masters in Arizona and did a deep dive into the world of food and nutrition. 

 

In Qi Gong, I have received two degrees in Restorative and foundational Qi Gong and am a 500hr Certified Medical Qi Gong Instructor through the Zen Wellness Program, recognized by NCCAOM and United Martial Arts. My Qi Gong training is ongoing and includes the following forms;
Golden Qi Ball
8 Brocade

Sitting and standing meditations

Breath work
Tao Yin
Tao Yi
& Eight vessels

 

I have taught a number of students Qi Gong and continue to teach wherever I am.
Under the same lineage I’ve also trained under a 6th degree Martial Arts Master and Shaman in the Divine practices of the Sacred Feminine. 

Additional Acupuncture and Nutrition training include:
Acupuncture point location,
Supervised clinical work
TCM nutrition, Chinese Dietary Therapy
Chinese Dietary Therapy for Children
Biomedical Sciences

Applied Facial Diagnosis

TuiNa and Moxa for Menopause 
Channel Palpation and Applied Channel Theory 
Acupuncture and IVF
Obstetric Acupuncture Treatment During Pregnancy and Post-Natal Care

Maternity Acupuncture - Clinical Realities: Problem Solving Through Clinical Scenarios
OBAA (Obstetrical Acupuncture Association) Membership 

I am also a mother of one fierce and brilliant toddler. 

 

I am deeply passionate about supporting women through transition. Traditionally, many of these processes were celebrated through ceremony. Ceremony was often used to prevent disassociation through trauma.  Another unrecognized reality is that some of theses major transitions like coming into menses, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and menopause are spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and even physically traumatic and as women we are funneled into a societal structure designed for more masculine rhythms. Much is unknown about our cycles and presenting difficulties are frequently passed off as being “normal” and without remedy. Traditional Chinese Medicine is known for its strengths in sexual, reproductive, gynaecological and urogenital health.  

Traditional Chinese Medicine introduced me to the concept of Qi and an understanding of energetic anatomy. I make a great effort in learning and staying up to date with modern western sciences, merging research and understandings of the body to help explain the mechanisms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. That being said, I deeply trust the ancient knowledge that I have gained over the last 15 years of my life. Through movement, acupuncture and diet alone I have seen profound results. Coming back into our natural and intuitive selves requires great effort and it is my wish to support you on this journey in holistic healing.