About Emiliana

I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy in 1993. During the first year of my professional carrier, I was introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) while seeking help for my severe low back pain. I was seen by a number of doctors and allied healthcare professionals.

Although, I was young and fit, no medication, nor physio or adjustment could help me. At that time, I was treated by a Chinese Medicine doctor. I was amazed that only after one acupuncture session my pain was improved by 70% and after the third treatment, I was practically pain free. This incident made me realize the limitations of only one treatment approach and encouraged me to pursue post-graduate studies in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In 1994 I completed my first certification in TCM Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Since then I have been continuously upgrading my knowledge and skills by participating in numerous courses, workshops, seminars, congresses and symposiums. Currently, I am volunteering for a second term as a Director in Acupuncture Canada (former Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute).

In 2008 I was introduced by a doctor urologist and fellow acupuncturist to patient population suffering from pelvic floor dysfunctions. I was impressed by the number of patients experiencing such dysfunctions. This motivated me to study Pelvic Health Physiotherapy with Claudia Brown and Mari-Josee Lord (the doyens of Pelvic Health in Canada).

In 2009 I received my certification in this area and ever since then Pelvic Health has become my true passion. I realized how all my previous training, skills and years of hands on experience, came together to develop my unique approach in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions and infertility.

At present I am in the roster of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario which allows me to perform internal exams. Also, most likely I am the only pelvic health physiotherapist who is a registered acupuncturist and a certified yoga teacher as well.

I was born in Europe, in the land of the roses and the Thracian kings. During my childhood, we were eating natural food, rich in nutrients and low in calories. My family’s diet was 80-90% plant based. We were also consuming fermented foods, including the famous Bulgarian yogurt. During the summer, we were getting plenty of natural Vitamin D by enjoying the beaches of the Black sea. During the winter we were skiing in the mountains every weekend from December to April.

The nature of Bulgaria is extremely rich in medicinal herbs and thermal springs. Since ancient times, the Bulgarian people have been using folk medicine and natural remedies as treatment modalities. That’s why, coming from a lineage of folk healers, I was raised in the tradition of natural health and prevention.

I am married to my high school sweet heart and I am a mother of 3 wonderful boys, born in 1988, 2008 and 2012. The fantastic age difference: 20 years between my oldest and my middle son and 24 between the oldest and the youngest, keeps me physically and emotionally young and healthy.

"There is no greater joy in this world than the joy of being a mother" - Emiliana

That’s why I constantly upgrade my knowledge in the areas of TCM acupuncture and pelvic health physiotherapy, related to the treatment of infertility. In my practice I consult and treat women suffering from pelvic floor dysfunctions such as vaginismus/vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, endometriosis, etc. that prevents them from conceiving.

Also, I treat couples suffering from unexplained infertility by combining Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities such as moxibustion, body and scalp acupuncture with pelvic floor physiotherapy, nutrition and lifestyle advice, yoga and meditation.