Adriano Silva

AcDr, BPt – Acupuncturist | Women’s Health, Sports Medicine & Postural Rehabilitation

Dr. Adriano Silva has been practicing acupuncture since 2003, beginning his career in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and continuing in Calgary after immigrating to Canada in 2009.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, where he specialized in Sports Medicine and postural corrective techniques, including Posturology and Postural Functional Rehabilitation. During this time, he also completed certification in Clinical Postural Pilates.

Dr. Silva went on to complete a three-year diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Brazilian College of Acupuncture. After moving to Canada, he furthered his education with an additional three-year Traditional Chinese Medicine program at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

His clinical focus includes gynecology and women’s health, general practice, and movement and postural disorders. Dr. Silva strongly believes that physical and mental health are deeply interconnected. He is committed to helping his patients achieve optimal balance and well-being through acupuncture, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Silva is the owner and Master Instructor at ADirection Pilates. In his free time, he enjoys cycling—particularly cross-country mountain biking—rock climbing, and Pilates training.