In GoodHands Clinic and In GreatHands Franchise

Healthcare Team

Chiropractic

Dr. Alfin Mitha, Hons. B.Sc., D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic

As a life-long resident of Brampton since 1974, Dr. Alfin Mitha endeavors to provide this city with reliable, informative Chiropractic care. He lives here with his 2 kids, Aura and Zen, and his wife Rupi. Having completed his Bachelor of Science degree in both Biology and Pharmacology at McMaster University, Dr. Mitha had the opportunity to work with Eli Lilly pharmaceuticals in their Research and Development of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Prozac. Deciding that the private sector in medicine was not for him, Dr. Mitha then took one year off to work in Ixtapa , Mexico as a land sports G.O for Club Med. Having considered Chiropractic in the past, it was only confirmed while having the chance to meet many Chiropractors during his time in Ixtapa.

The next part of his journey took him to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto , Ontario . During his education, he still maintained an active physical lifestyle while working as a personal trainer. His internship year provided him the opportunity to work at 2 very different and unique places. The first part of his internship was at Anishnawbe Health and Native Wellness Center which serviced much of Toronto ’s aboriginal and homeless community. The second part of his internship allowed him the chance to treat players of the Canadian National Soccer Team, and other elite Canadian athletes. Both of these placements allowed Dr. Mitha to understand many aspects of illness, injury and health. A focus which remains in his clinic; In GoodHands.

Having returned back to Brampton, he has since become an active member of the Rotary Club, Brampton Tennis Club, Brampton Volleyball League, Yoga instructor and more recently the Health Practioner Advisory Committee for the city. Dr. Mitha wishes to become a more integral part of Brampton’s community. “It is imperative that we take care of our body and mind, it is our most valuable asset. The first step is education and if anything else, we provide that for our patients”.

Dr. Jonathan Eto, B.Sc., B.Ed., C. Ped., D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Eto graduated from York University with a degree in biology. He then completed teacher's college at Brock University before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2000. To add a focus on Orthotic and foot care, he continued his education in 2007 to become a Pedorthist while studying with the Robert M. Palmer M.D. Institute of Biomechanics. He is also bilingual in English and French.

An active person in the community, Dr. Eto is the Official Team Chiropractor for the Brampton Battalion (OHL) and has worked for several years with women's amateur hockey (PWHL). He also holds a Black Belt in Judo, and has competed internationally while training with Kidokan Judo Club at the Brampton YMCA. His greatest achievement was to be ranked second in Canada.

Athletic injuries have been a focus of Dr. Eto's as he has worked with several athletes and sports teams from amateur to professional levels. Dr. Eto also enjoys supply teaching on his days off, keeping in touch with youth and volunteering his services with their extracurricular programs. Other special interests are in Photography, Music (former disc jockey), Swimming (retired lifeguard) and playing Hockey and Baseball.

Licensed Naturopathic Medicine

Rupi Mitha, B.Sc., N.D.

Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

Rupi Mitha N.D., Owner and Naturopathic Doctor of the Brampton Naturopathic Clinic, offers residents of Brampton the choice of reliable, educated holistic health care.

Having completed her education at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (the only accredited Naturopathic Institution in Canada) and subsequently receiving her license, she offers her patients a variety of healing modalities. Methods of treatment include Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle Counseling, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Acupuncture and Hydrotherapy.

Naturopathic Medicine is covered by most extended health benefit programs.

Alternative Therapies

Rachel Funchion, H.H.P., F.I.S.

Holistic Health Practitioner

Rachel Funchion attended Bramalea Secondary School and graduated with honours in 2000. Throughout her high school years, Rachel worked for the City of Brampton in aquatics as a lifeguard, swimming and aquafit instructor. She also worked for a private swim school.

Post-secondary education began by becoming a Certified Fitness Instructor Specialist through Can-Fit-Pro. The following year, Rachel continued her studies at Humber College and graduated with honours from the Social Service Worker Program in 2003. She then worked for three years as a Family Support Worker specializing in families with children who have developmental disabilities.

In May 2008, Rachel graduated from the College of Health Studies and is now a Licensed Holistic Health Practitioner. Her expertise as a Fitness Instructor Specialist is used as needed in assisting patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents in their gym rehabilitation sessions. Currently, Rachel is working on establishing herself as a Holistic Health Practitioner at the clinic. Furthermore, she has her own business, administrating treatments to individual through home-care service.

Rachel is currently working at the In Goodhands clinic as a Holistic Health Practitioner. She offers Reflexology treatments on Fridays between 2pm and 8pm.

Massage Therapy

Stephanie Dyer, R.M.T.

Registered Massage Therapist

Stephanie graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2002. She has worked in a variety of locations including corporate massage and exclusive spas. Her treatment style includes the use of lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and most of all she likes to incorporate intuitive healing. She is excited to bring Traditional Thai massage to the clinic. She also likes integrating movement, dynamic stretching, and energy work to bring a new level of wellness through touch therapy. When not at work Stephanie enjoys the simple things in life with her son, husband and dog.

Dave DiGrado, R.M.T.

Registered Massage Therapist

Dave became a registered massage therapist in 2005 and has joined the team at In GoodHands in January 2008. He has been working in the Brampton area since becoming a therapist and has gained a great deal of experience in both the rehabilitation and wellness fields. His specialties include sports injury rehabilitation and deep tissue massage.  Over the years he has taken courses to enhance his skills in deep muscle treatments and pain management. He has obtained his certification in Therapeutic Ultrasound and Electrotherapy in 2007 and is currently offering these services at the clinic. He is excited to share all his training and expertise with his clients at In GoodHands.

Mariann Szekely, B.A., R.M.T.

Registered Massage Therapist

Mariann has been a registered massage therapist since 2004 and has become an In GoodHands team member in March 2009. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and discovered soon after that massage therapy was her real calling in life. Since becoming a therapist, she worked in various rehabilitation clinics in the greater Toronto area gaining invaluable experience. She also spent two years recruiting and teaching new students at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. Over the years she has broadened her knowledge by taking courses in deep tissue massage, ethics and advanced massage techniques. She offers her clients experience in trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, pregnancy massage and relaxation treatments.

 

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