Irene Biemann earned her BScPT from Queen’s University. She worked at Lyndhurst Spinal Cord Centre (Toronto Rehab-Lyndhurst Centre) for 11 years. In order to better treat the complicated pain problems of SCI patients, she began studying acupuncture. In 1992, with the help of Dr. Linda Rapson, she started the Lyndhurst Acupuncture Clinic.
In 1995, Irene joined Dr. Rapson at the Rapson Pain Clinic and worked there until 2024.
Irene has spent her career integrating her knowledge of Anatomical and Classical Acupuncture with Physiotherapy in order to provide an holistic approach to patient care. She recognizes the huge impact stress has on the body’s ability to heal and uses Acupuncture skillfully to address this. She has dealt successfully with myofascial pain, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal issues as well as neurological problems such as spinal cord injuries, stroke and multiple sclerosis.
Irene is an instructor and examiner with Acupuncture Canada (AC) since 1996 and is currently a member of the AC Education Steering Committee.
