Events & Speaking
At Facial Recovery Clinic, advancing facial paralysis care extends beyond the clinic. Through national and international speaking engagements, we share evidence-informed practice, system innovation, and the evolving role of Nurse Practitioners in facial nerve recovery.
Turning Expertise into Advocacy
Giving back to the facial paralysis community.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Foundation
This appointment was formally announced at the International Facial Nerve Symposium (IFNS) 2025 in Madrid, marking an important step in strengthening collaboration between clinicians, advocates, and the global facial nerve community.
Speaking Engagements
Elevating Facial Paralysis Care with Nurse Practitioners
This international presentation highlighted the role of Nurse Practitioners in advancing facial paralysis care through comprehensive assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centred models. The session focused on bridging gaps between acute care, long-term recovery, and access to specialized facial nerve expertise.
Facing the Challenge: Transforming Acute Facial Palsy Management
This national presentation addressed early recognition and management of acute facial palsy. Key themes included timely diagnosis, identifying red flags, treatment pathways, and the critical role Nurse Practitioners play in preventing long-term facial dysfunction.
Creative Solutions for an Underserved Population
This international session explored innovative solutions for individuals living with facial paralysis — an often underserved population. The presentation highlighted system gaps, patient advocacy, and the development of a scalable, Nurse Practitioner–led facial nerve clinic.
Management of Acute Facial Palsy
This session provided Nurse Practitioners with practical, evidence-based guidance for assessing and managing acute facial palsy across acute and community care settings, with a focus on improving early outcomes.
Management Pearls for Acute Peripheral Facial Palsy
An applied, case-based presentation offering practical clinical pearls for early intervention, patient education, and follow-up care in acute peripheral facial palsy.
Interested in Collaboration or Speaking Engagements?
Facial Recovery Clinic welcomes opportunities for presentations, workshops, and collaborative education focused on facial paralysis care and recovery.