Canvas Rebel Feature

Canvas Rebel is a platform that creates space for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs to be able to learn from their peers through the magic and power of storytelling. Dr. Emily Siy is featured in a story about starting her own acupuncture and Chinese Medicine practice.

“Another challenge in starting my own clinic was building energetic boundaries. I think it can be easy when entering a healthcare field that is deemed “alternative” medicine, to have a tendency to lead with empathy. There is an aspect of wanting to provide “help” to others. In my experience it really requires you to do internal work while also looking at the larger picture. You have to confront your ego, self-reflect and realize you cannot help everyone. For me, this looks like giving patients trauma-informed care and providing a safer place for people to tell me their stories while also educating people on the medicine and how it help them achieve their health goals. I look at the process more as a team effort. This might not be for everyone, and that is also ok.”

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