Postgraduate Training

Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

• 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

• Jing Fang Six Syndromes System (Shang Han Lun) - 100 Hour Herbal Medicine Program
  Suzanne Robidoux, PhD, CM (China), February 2021 - Present

• Peristeam Hydrotherapy Facilitator Certification, Steamy Chick, September 2021 to present

• Womb School (Lifestyle based seasonal attunement for pelvic health), KrisGonzales, L.Ac, April 2021 to present

• 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, December 2020

• Psycho-emotional Disorders and the 8 Extraordinary Vessels, Yvonne Farrell, 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, 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

• 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 Events for Public

• (Peri)Menopausal Breast Health with Chinese Medicine, April 2021

• Acupressure for Lactation – free gathering group, Toronto, August 2019

• 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

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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