MIDWIFE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Dr. Emma Faris

Licensed Midwife | Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM)
As a midwife and holistic health provider, Dr. Emma Faris offers a unique blend of expertise in both midwifery and Traditional Chinese Medicine to support women through their reproductive journeys. Please note that Dr. Faris is not an obstetrician or medical doctor (MD).

Credentials

• Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM)
• Licensed Midwife (LM)
• Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Masters of Science in Holistic Nutrition, (MSc)
• AHA BLS CPR for Healthcare Instructor
• EFR CPR & First Aid Instructor Trainer
• Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (expired)
• Medical, Tui'Na, Prenatal, and Swedish Massage Therapist
• Licensed Massage Therapist - Medical, Tui'Na, Prenatal, and Swedish Massage (LMT)
• Massage Therapy Instructor (MTI)

Since 2004, Dr. Faris has supported over 2,800 women throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, with more than 1,500 deliveries both in the United States and internationally.

Dr. Faris is the mother of five children and six grandchildren.

In 1997, I moved to Austin, Texas, to attend law school. While in shool, I conceived my third child. Although I knew I didn’t want to give birth in a hospital, I wasn’t well-versed in my options. After finding a midwife, my birth experience was nothing short of transformative and cathartic. I asked myself, Why isn’t every woman empowered by her birth? This question fueled my passion to become a midwife and create an environment where women are supported and guided toward an empowering birth experience.

Becoming a mother is a profoundly special journey that deserves respect and care. Every woman under my care holds a place in my heart, and I work tirelessly to try to help her achieve the birth she envisions. It is truly a blessing to support a woman as she brings new life into the world. I believe that how a woman gives birth is deeply personal—whether at home, in the hospital, or through surgery or with medications. Each experience is unique, and I embrace and fully support whatever birth process the mother and baby need.

My journey into Chinese medicine began during that third pregnancy when my midwife recommended that I see an acupuncturist at AOMA for herbs to support my pregnancy. It was there that I met remarkable acupuncturists and instructors who inspired me. For the next 20 years, I continued to seek acupuncture and herbs at AOMA for various conditions. As my youngest child approached high school graduation, I decided to attend AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, where I earned both my MAcCHM and DAcCHM.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy teaching scuba diving and spending time with dogs at K9 SRT, a nonprofit rescue for shepherd breed dogs.