Hi, I’m Emma.
Ten years ago I embarked upon a journey of healing through the tools of ancestral medicine and wisdom. From yoga trainings, to herbology, to Ayurvedic doula training, to a National medical degree in both Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Finally my work and experience led me to my calling as a postpartum doula. It is my honor to serve our mothers.
My greatest gift throughout this time was having my son, Milo. When Milo decided to enter the world I felt ready. I had prepared for the birth, taken care of my body, attended hypnobirthing classes, and did many steps to set myself up for success. The difficulty of my postpartum period was not something I had expected. And yet my story is not uncommon - Read my full postpartum story.
Birth is a pivotal moment. It’s a life changing passage and unlike many cultures, (as I experienced) mothers in America are left to close this big transition largely on their own and are often underprepared. Tragically, mothers can often feel isolated, forgotten and overwhelmed throughout their postpartum period. Thankfully there is a better way.
Historically the postpartum period was a community supported experience, which created much lower rates of postpartum depression and anxiety, baby feeding issues, sleep deprivation, isolation, pain and autoimmune triggered disease. In ancient Chinese medicine proverb it is even said that how we treat the mother’s energetic and physical body within the first 40 days after birth, predicts her health for the next 40 years. I see this as an unparalleled opportunity in a woman’s life for her to also be mothered.
Mothering our mothers allows for a peaceful closing of the postpartum chapter leading to happier and healthier caregivers and babies. This is a time honored tradition and the inspiration behind the holistic birthing of the Mother Medicine.
Training, Certifications, and Licensure
Masters of Oriental Medicine, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Dec 2015
Completion of over 3,000 hours of training (including 740 hours of supervised clinical experience) in Oriental medicine foundational theory, acupuncture point location, diagnostic analysis and treatment strategy, needling techniques, needling safety, medical asepsis and risk management, tui na massage, Chinese dietary therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, ethics and professionalism, Western anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, nutrition, and pharmacology.
Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)®, through the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. This is the highest level of national certification possible in the profession.
Clean Needle Technique (CNT) Certified, Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist in Minnesota, Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Postpartum doula through, DONA International training in Minnesota
Reiki Level I, Touch of Light Wellness, February 2016
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, Corepower Yoga and Yoga Alliance, 2010
Restorative Yoga Certification, Yess Yoga, June 2016
Ayurvedic postpartum doula certification through Center for Sacred Window studies
Abhyanga Ayurvedic bodywork training in Massachusetts, Kripalu Institute
Training and Experience
Emma is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed by the Minnesota State Medical Board. Emma studied at
Northwestern Health Sciences University, in Bloomington Minnesota, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Masters in both Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture.
Emma has also received certifications in Craniosacral bodywork, Reiki, Vinyasa, and Restorative yoga, with additional international training in Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula care.
She has studied and worked in both inpatient hospital and outpatient clinical settings, including treating patients through her own acupuncture business. Her training and passion for women’s health have led to an expertise in providing compassionate and beneficial postpartum care.
Let’s Connect
If you’re interested in having at home care after your birth or you just have questions I’d love to talk with you.