Dr. Bemis Keynote: Safe space, solidarity & something more than air conditioning

Watch Ryan Bemis’ commencement address for the graduating classes for Doctoral and Master’s in acupuncture degrees at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2018. He tells the story of how Crossroads was founded through the inspiration and solidarity with women in Cd Juarez, Mexico, and how they were able to bring acupuncture to some of the darkest corners of the murder capital of the world.

The video can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwhLbBn0Lrs

“Our work starts with the recognition that the work of healing, of justice, of peace, is already happening in the world. Even in a place like Cd Juarez, Mexico. There are these gaping wounds. But the people were already on the path of healing. And the needles just jumped on for the ride.”

RYAN BEMIS, 2018 Graduation Commencement Oregon College of Oriental Medicine