Meet Our Professional Acupuncturists & Registered Massage Therapists
Brampton Registered Massage Therapy & Acupuncture Clinic is happy to offer Toronto residents experienced and professional acupuncture and massage therapy. Our dedicated staff looks forward to helping you heal, achieve your wellness goals and develop balance in your life.
Andrew Baird, B.A., R.Ac
Education:
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B.A. Psychology, University of Waterloo, 1987
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1 Year post-degree studies: Anatomy, Kinesiology, Nutrition, University of Waterloo, 1998
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D.Ac., Honours Graduate of the Canada / International Acupuncture Academy (Toronto, ON), 1995; Dean of Academics, Dr. Yea
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D.Ac., Honours Graduate of the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Toronto, ON), 1997; Dean of Academics, Dr. Lam
Current Memberships:
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Canada Academy & Association of Chinese Acupuncture / Medicine
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The Ontario Association of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
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The College of Traditional Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario
Andrew Baird has been practicing acupuncture since 1996 in the Queen Lynch Medical Centre in front of the old hospital, Ontario. A significant number of Andrew’s patients are referred by physicians who have seen the positive results of Andrew’s experience in the field. Andrew’s expertise has been widely recognized; he has been invited many times to demonstrate his acupuncture techniques on television and interviewed by academics from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Pharmacy on the benefits and future of complementary health care.
Linda Baird, B.A, RMT.
Education:
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B.A., University of Waterloo, 1987
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Registration in Massage Therapy, Kikkawa College, 1996; award for excellence and professionalism
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Post-graduate courses including Lymphatic Drainage, Aromatherapy, Myofascial Release Therapies, Deep Tissue Massage and Hot Stone Massage
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Certificate in Evidence-Based Acupuncture, McMaster University
Linda Baird has been practising as a massage therapist since 1996 and is, along with acupuncturist Andrew Baird, owner of the Brampton Registered Massage Therapy & Acupuncture Clinic. When Linda is not in the clinic doing treatments, she handles the clinic’s business affairs with her support staff. During her free time, she is active in Tae Kwon Do and other activities with her husband Andrew and their 3 wonderful children. The whole family is health and fitness-oriented and enjoys many activities together, such as snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, swimming, camping, canoeing and taking family trips to the Caribbean.
Linda is passionate about massage therapy and acupuncture and has been very fortunate to have a loyal following of clients. She enjoys treating a number of different pathologies and working with people of all ages.
Beatriz Lopes, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist, Beatriz Lopes, graduated from Bryan College of Applied Health and Sciences in May of 2016 and also has been registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario since October of 2016.
Since starting her career, Beatriz has always worked in a multiple disciplinary clinic environment and loves a challenge. Beatriz believes that only through a deep tissue massage (specific to each individual) is the only way to Relax the body. Beatriz is a very popular RMT at our clinic, providing general Swedish massage, hot stone and dry cupping therapy. Beatriz is very client/patient centred and her #1 goal is to decrease pain and discomfort.
Pasqualino (Pat) Granata, RMT
Pasqualino is excited to be joining the BRMT Clinic team. He believes that it is a wonderful setting for experiencing new opportunities & challenges.
One of the principles that matter to him is paying close attention to details. This generates interest in sharing ownership of the condition(s), in which the client & therapist become a successful team.
He looks forward to meeting the clients and working together with them to facilitate their well-being.
Steven Tapia
We are pleased to welcome Steven as our clinic’s newest RMT. Since graduating from Centennial College and becoming a Massage Therapist in 2002, Steven has become an inspiring therapist amongst his clients and colleagues.
By using a vast array of skills, such as Acupressure, Myofascial Release, and stretching techniques, he is able to make a positive change in every client he treats.
Steven looks forward to helping you in your health and wellness program.
