The Acupuncture Division supports physiotherapists and physiotherapist assistants in advancing the use of acupuncture as an established core competency in physiotherapy clinical practice.
Our Executive
Len Kiroplis
Since 2012 when joining the executive team of the Acupuncture Division, Len has enjoyed working with like minded physiotherapists who are passionate about acupuncture and dry needling and who like…
Elena Mustata
Elena is the owner of a private practice in Mississauga, ON. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from University of Toronto (2002) and a previously earned Medical Degree…
Christine Bridle
Christine is a new member to the acupuncture division executive. She is looking forward to this new venture as the communications rep. Christine has 30 years of clinical experience as…
Juny Wu
Juny is the secretary of the Acupuncture Division. She received her Honors Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University. Her passion in understanding orthopedic and neurological conditions led her…
Oren Cheifetz
Oren has completed his physiotherapy degree at Queen’s University, masters degree at the University of Western Ontario, and doctorate studies a McMaster University. He has been working as a physiotherapist…
Justin Baerg
Justin completed his Masters of Physiotherapy in 2016 and is currently working in Abbotsford with a private caseload. He previously graduated with an Bachelors of Science (honors) from Trinity Western…
Shawn Van Bakel
Shawn graduated from Queen’s University in 2014. He started getting interested in acupuncture long before that and became the Student Rep for the Acupuncture Division for his two years as…
Crystal Shum
Crystal is currently pursuing her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta, and will be graduating with the class of 2019. She received her Bachelor of Science (Honours)…