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

Committee Member- August 2025-Present

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.

Elevating Facial Paralysis Care with Nurse Practitioners

International Facial Nerve Symposium (IFNS)
Madrid, Spain — September 25, 2025

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

Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC–AIIC) National Conference
Toronto, Ontario — April 12, 2025

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

Internation Council of Nurses Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced Practice Nurse (ICN NP/APN) Network Conference
Edinburgh, Scotland — September 12, 2024

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 scalable, Nurse Practitioner–led facial nerve clinic.

Management of Acute Facial Palsy

Nurse and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC) Annual Conference

Vancouver, British Columbia—June 2,2023

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

NP on the Run Conference Fraser Health Authority
Surrey, British Columbia — November 4, 2022

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