Dr. Dilks opened Emerging Energy Acupuncture in 2004 in Providence, Rhode Island, where she lives with her husband, son, two siamese cats and standard poodle, Lucy. Since completing her degree in Chinese Medicine, Dr. Dilks has completed several graduate mentorship programs in Advanced Herbal Training and continues to study with renowned herbalist Sharon Weizenbaum. She applies the theories of Classical Chinese Medicine to address many modern conditions. In 2008, Dr. Dilks studied Channel Palpation with Dr. Wang Ju-Yi as well as several of his apprentices in order to more fully understand the meridian system. In the fall of 2017, Dr. Dilks completed a year long course of study with world renowned Dermatologist from the UK, Mazin Al-Khafaji. In passing a rigorous 5 hour exam in 2018, she earned her Diploma in Dermatology and is listed a member on the prestigious International Register of Chinese Medicine Dermatology. In 2019, Dr. Dilks studied Neuropuncture with Dr. Mike Corradino and uses this method of modern neuroscience acupuncture as well as other acupuncture systems to effectively treat many conditions. Nearly two decades later, Dr. Dilks believes it is her mission to help people find renewed health and balance.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking using natural, local food, hiking with her family, gardening, making jewelry, and crafting natural skincare and aromatherapy products.