What do you like about practicing in your area or your clinic?

Saskatoon has been a great place to practice! I moved here in 2011 after practicing in Cochrane, Alberta for 3 years. Even though Saskatoon has population of over 200 000, it’s a very close-knit community and therefore word of mouth has been huge influence in the growth of my practice.

What is your specialty?

I have focused my practice on pre & postnatal care. After graduating from Grant MacEwan University in 2007, I decided to focus on taking continuing education courses in prenatal and postnatal acupuncture. This became even more of a passion for me after giving birth to my son in 2012. I was able to go through the pregnancy and childbirth process while experiencing the benefits of acupuncture first hand. 

What made you join CMAAC?

I moved to Saskatchewan from Alberta where acupuncture is already regulated. I was disappointed to learn that acupuncture was not regulated in Saskatchewan. After doing some research and speaking with other Acupuncturists in the area, I realized that joining CMAAC would be the best option for me at his point.  

What do you hope to see in the future of TCM and Acupuncture care in your area, or in Canada?

I would like to see acupuncture regulated in Saskatchewan. I educate every client that walks through my door on the importance of finding a qualified Acupuncturist. Unfortunately there are a lot of individuals in Saskatchewan who practice acupuncture after very few hours of training.

I would like to see more research being published in the field of acupuncture. This is extremely important if we want to see more referrals from the medical community. 

I would also like to see more medical professionals working together with Acupuncturists. Since starting my practice in 2008, I have already seen an increase in the number of referrals from GPs and OBGYNs. For example, I have had several clients see me at the request of their doctors to try and start labour naturally so that a medical induction can be avoided. This is very exciting for me to see and I hope that it continues!