Professional Training (Continuing Education) & Activities

Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

Acupuncture For Surviving Adversity 6 month mentorship, Yvonne Farrell (Healthy Seminars), February 2024 to Present
Topical Healing Applications of Stones, Jeffrey Yuen, February 2024
Sinew Channels; Interface with The World Outside, Yvonne Farrell (Healthy Seminars), December 2023
Advanced Acupuncture Mentorship, Sean Tuten, MSOM, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), DOM (NM), January - April 2022, April to October 2023
Divergent Meridians; The Conflict Between Self & Other, Yvonne Farrell (Healthy Seminars), August 2023
Remote Treatments, Ann Cecil-Sterman, L.Ac. December 2022
Psyche and Emotions in Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture for the Treatment of the Hidden Roots of Disease - Module 2 - Distance Education, Hamid, D Montakabm, MD (Healthy Seminars), November 2022
Aligning the Five Spirits for a Renewed Sense of Purpose & Inner Harmony - Distance Education, Yvonne Farrell (Healthy Seminars), November 2022
The Luo-Collaterals: Self-preservation Through Blood Flow, Yvonne Farrell (Healthy Seminars), October 2022
Peristeam Hydrotherapy Facilitator Certification, Steamy Chick, September 2022 to present
Dr. Bahr on How to Treat PTSD and Trauma of the Soul, Canadian Institute of Auricular Medicine, July 2022
Jing Fang Single Herbs, Suzanne Robidoux, PhD, CM (China), August 2022 to April 2023
Teaching Tuesdays Program: Jing Fang Six Syndromes System Case Studies, Suzanne Robidoux, PhD, CM (China), March - November 2022
Moxibustion: Materials and Methods, Lorraine Wilcox, L.Ac, October 2021
Classical Chinese Medicine for Depression and Anxiety, Suzanne Robidoux, PhD, CM (China), October 2021
German Auricular Medicine, Advanced Certificate Program, Canadian Institute of Auricular Medicine - October 2021 to Present (Currently Level 2 Certified)
Jing Fang Six Syndromes System (Shang Han Lun) - 100 Hour Herbal Medicine Program
Suzanne Robidoux, PhD, CM (China), February - November 2021
Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine, Dr. Jeffrey C. Yuen, March 2021
Medicine Making: Medicinal Incense Making, Lorraine Wilcox, LAc, PhD. June 2021
Medicine Making: Chinese Herbs for External Application, Lorraine Wilcox, LAc, PhD. March 2021
Medicine Making: Pills, Powders and Syrups, Lorraine Wilcox, LAc, PhD. January 2021
New Insights into the Eight Extraordinary Channels in the Treatment of Infertility and Miscarriage, Dr. Brandon Horn, PhD, JD, LAc, FABORM (Healthy Seminars), December 2020
Psycho-emotional Disorders and the 8 Extraordinary Vessels, Yvonne Farrell (Healthy Seminars), June 2020
Sacred Vaginal Ecology, Kristen Gonzales, L.Ac, April 2020
After Birth; Supporting Postpartum Period with Acupuncture, Herbs, and Nutrition,
Laura Erlich, L.Ac (Prod Seminars), January 2019
Integrated Gynecology, Canadian Gynecology Institute of Chinese Medicine, Toronto, June 2019
Balance system of Acupuncture Level 1 & 2, and refinement. Sonia Tan, R.TCMP, R.Ac, Toronto, September 2019
Integrative Acupuncture with Poney Chaing, PhD, R.TCMP, R.Ac, York University, Toronto, September to December 2018
Seino System Japanese Acupuncture and Internship with Tak Tsurusaki, Toronto, October 2017 to April 2018
Seino System advanced acupuncture workshop. Dr. Mistunori Seino, Toronto, October 2017
German Auricular Medicine Level 1, Canadian Institute of Auricular Medicine, Toronto, April 2017
Acupuncture Internship at ALIVE Holistic Health with Mary Wong, R.Ac, R.TCMP, Toronto, January to April 2017
Cupping Therapy, International Cupping Therapy Association, Oakville, Canada, August 2012

Massage Therapy

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT), biannual review courses, Vodder School International, Toronto and Austria, 2010 and ongoing
Neurokinetic Therapy Level1, Kathy Dooley, DC. Toronto, February 2020
Therapeutic Breast Massage in Lactation (TBML), Maya Bolman, RN, IBCLC, Ohio, US, July 2019
Suina/Tuina Style Breast Care (SBC) level 1 &2 (lactation Massage), Rie Minamida, RM, Japan 2017
Tokumoto Method of Perinatal postural realignment and visceral manipulation, Japan, 2017
Spinning babies workshop, Tammy Ryan, Toronto, Dec 2017
Mercier Therapy (Pelvic Deep Visceral Manipulation), Chicago, US, April 2014
Neuroproprioseptive Taping for Lymphedema and musculoskeletal conditions, Oakville, Canada March 2013
Breast Massage Course, Luise Danieli, Kitchener, Canada 2013

Additional Fields/Miscellaneous

Birth and Reproductive Trauma Training, Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings, June 2021
Compassionate Inquiry Online Professional Training, Dr. Gabor Mate and Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur, ND. September 2020 to September 2021
Breastfeeding Course (Basics, Management, and Advanced), Mohawk College. September 2020 to August 2021
Healthy Breasts Foundations Program, Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur ND, January to March 2020
Motivational Interviewing, Adam Lodzinski, Ph.D, Toronto, March 2020
CAPPA Lactation Educator Course, Attie Sandink, RN, IBCLC,Burlington, Canada, November 2019
Movement For Trauma – Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training (MFT1), Toronto, June 2019
Physiotherapy assessment for Breastfeeding – Maternal and Infant Factors – Mercedes Eustergerling, PT. Toronto, April 2019
Lactating Breasts Level 1, Merinda Cooper, PT, Toronto, 2018
Clinical Observation at International Breast Feeding Clinic, Toronto, August 2018
Clinical Observation at Kidcrew Lactation Clinic, Toronto, July 2017
Wound Management level 1 and 2; Victoria University, BC, Canada, 2012
Breastfeeding Management course, INFACT, Toronto, Canada, 2012
Bach Flower Remedy Level 1, Toronto, 2008
Enneagram, Moira Canes, Toronto, April 2007

Past Workshops & In-Person Speaking Events for Professionals

TCM and Lactation Care - How to Support Milk Supply - (online), June 2022
Body, Mind, Spirit of Lactation - Lactation Acupressure for Birth Professionals (Online), March 2020
Acupressure for Lactation for Birth Professionals, Toronto, July 2019
Lactation Massage Info Session for Birth Professionals, Nov 2017 ~ ongoing
How to Take Care of Your Lactating Breasts – free gathering group, Toronto, Jan 2018 ~ ongoing
Indirect Approach to Lactating Breasts (Tokumoto Method), August 2018 - organizer
Massage Therapy Approach to Lactating Breasts, In-service at International Breastfeeding Clinic, September 2018

Past Workshops, In-Person Speaking and Community events for Public

AcuNADA - A province wide Acupuncture promotion and fundraising week, April 2022
(Peri)Menopausal Breast Health with Chinese Medicine, April 2021
Acupressure for Lactation – free gathering group, Toronto, August 2019
Danforth Strong - Acupuncturists Without Borders, August 2018
Pelvic massage – self-care instruction - (in Japanese), Toronto, 2016
Menstrual Pain and Self-Care (in Japanese), Toronto, 2016
Pelvic Health and Exercises (in Japanese), Toronto, 2016
Guest Speaker for several Breastfeeding groups

Previous Career

Registered Nurse (Japan)

Education & Consulting etc.. June 2000 - August 2005, April 2008 - August 2009
Hemodialysis Unit, June 2000 - August 2005
Intensive Care Unit, April 1997 - March 2000
Coronary Care Unit, April 1997 - March 2000
Emergency Room, April 1997 - March 2000

Registered Clinical Engineer (Japan)

Education and Consulting etc.. June 2000 - August 2005, April 2008 to August 2009
Hemodialysis and Blood Aphaeresis Therapy, June 2000 - August 2005