Current non-clinical roles:
Obstetrical Acupuncture Association : Co President
Maternal and Infant Health Canada (MIH Can): Cluster lead (based out of UBC)
Acupuncture for Midwifery: Curriculum creator and teacher
Current medical affiliations
American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine
Obstetrical Acupuncture Association
International work:
Dr. Emilie dedicated the last 15 years towards many projects in Canada, the USA, Uganda, India, Nepal and Mexico. Below are a few of the projects she has worked on.
Obstetrical acupuncture training: Provided perinatal acupuncture training for Midwives who work with indigenous women in Chiapas, Mexico 2020.
Acupuncture relief project in Nepal. : Volunteered working as the sole doctor for 6 weeks in the rural community based clinic in Chapagaun, Nepal 2009.
Global Acupuncture Project: Provided acupuncture training for Nurses and healthcare workers: Kisoro, Uganda 2008.
Global Acupuncture Project : Provided acupuncture training for traditional healers: Mukono, Uganda 2007.
Lincoln Detox centre: Acupuncture detoxification specialist. Volunteered providing treatment in both the general detoxification centre and the maternal addiction unit at the Lincoln Detox centre in the Bronx, NY. 2005
Note: Dr. Emilie is acutely aware of her position and privilege. She works on a request only basis with communities outside of Canada, in a way that allows the healthcare workers and traditional practitioners to steer the direction of support and maintain their leadership role. If you have any questions regarding the nature of her international work, feel free to reach out.