Rethinking Care At Life’s End | Emilie Robinson, DPT | TEDxBayshore Blvd
Emilie Robinson invites us to reimagine end-of-life care. With older adults soon to outnumber children in the U.S., she urges us to plan ahead, share our wishes, and build supportive networks with loved ones, healthcare professionals, and death doulas, ensuring that life’s final chapter is met with dignity and humanity. Emilie Robinson, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, is a licensed physical therapist, certified lymphedema therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA), and a certified Pilates instructor. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Nova Southeastern University and has been immersed in the field for over a decade. Emilie is the founder of a Pilates studio, where she specializes in sessions focused on mobility, lymphedema management, chronic illness, and end-of-life care. She also works as a physical therapist with a leading healthcare provider nationwide, extending her commitment to evidence-based and compassionate care.Her practice is grounded in connection and respect for the body’s wisdom. Emilie was honored with the Making a Difference Award from the Women in Healthcare Organization. Through intentional movement and education, she empowers people to move through recovery, aging, and transitions—including death—with strength, dignity, and purpose. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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