Dr. Elin Bjarnason Reg. PT, Dr. TCM
Elin is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr. TCM), a Registered Physical Therapist (Reg. PT) and has an extensive health care background. She graduated from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2002 and obtained her Physiotherapist Degree from the University of Manitoba in 1986. Elin currently works full-time for the Vancouver Island Health Authority and maintains a small practice in her off hours.

With over 25 years of experience as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Physiotherapist and Health Care Administrator, Elin brings a deep knowledge of wellness, illness and the healing benefits of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine.

 

Maria Laslop, BScN, MN, RN, RTCMP
Maria Laslop is a Registered Acupuncturist, a Registered Chinese Herbalist, and a Registered Nurse in the province of British Columbia. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1990 and a Master of Nursing in 1997. She subsequently went on to study Traditional Chinese Medicine and graduated from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with a four year Diploma of Chinese Medicine. With over 20 years as a health care professional and a broad knowledge base in both western and eastern medicines, Maria offers a unique approach toward health and healing for her patients. Maria holds special interest in the areas of gynecology, fertility enhancement, pregnancy and obstetrical care, and internal medicine.

 

Andrea Baudic, BSc (Ag), RTCMP Andrea Baudic is a Registered Acupuncturist and a Registered Herbalist. Andrea is a graduate of the four year program of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has many years of experience as a professional Yoga teacher (RYT500), and her interests in the study of Tai chi and Qigong reflect her understanding of Eastern Wellness and Healing philosophies and Natural Medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) degree from the University of Manitoba (1981). Andrea is interested in both physical and emotional health and has special interests in digestive health, injury rehabilitation, arthritis and pain control, and all that optimizes health in the aging process. Her understanding of health and medicine from both a Western scientific and Eastern perspective helps patients choose a treatment plan most beneficial for them. She teaches diet and lifestyle therapy to encourage clients to take an active role in accelerating their healing and sense of well-being.