Dr. Duong Nguyen completed his orthopedic surgical training at one of the most respected programs in Canada, at the University of Western Ontario. He then pursued further subspecialty training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the prestigious Columbia University / New York Orthopaedic Hospital. After practicing a few years in North Carolina, Dr. Nguyen has recently relocated to Toronto where he continues in his field of sub-specialization: Sports Medicine / Arthroscopic Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Surgery.

Dr. Nguyen has a busy sports medicine practice but also sees active individuals with osteoarthritis, as well as tendon, ligament and cartilage injuries. He enjoys working collaboratively with other health practitioners, treating patients of all ages from recreational and developing athletes to elite athletes, as well as active individuals and those wishing to become more active.

Research is an integral part of Dr. Nguyen's practice. He reviews scientific articles for many academic journals and has presented his research at multiple national and international meetings. Dr. Nguyen has earned numerous research and teaching awards in recognition for his achievements in the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge and computer assisted surgery, as well as for outstanding leadership and dedication to medical education. He is actively involved in the training of new primary care physicians, sports medicine physicians and orthopaedic residents from the University of Toronto and McMaster University. In 2007, Dr. Nguyen was recognized as an Emerging Leader of the American Orthopaedic Association by Dr. Louis U. Bigliani.

He and his wife live in Toronto. They enjoy tennis, golf, as well as traveling.

To learn more about Dr. Nguyen, please click here: http://nguyensportsmed.com

Appointments with Dr. Nguyen are covered by OHIP.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nguyen please contact us at 416.760.8280 or info@ physioplushealth.com

Dr. Kanalec completed his medical training at University of Toronto in 1987.  He went on to complete a Fellowship in Sports Medicine to earn his Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine with the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine. In addition to his sports medicine training he has 8 years experience an emergency room physician and has treated a wide range of urgent orthopaedic and sports injuries including fractures, concussions, dislocations, sprains and strains, joint and muscle injuries, ligament injuries, tendonitis, and arthritis.  He is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner and holds a diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.  In his current sports medicine practice he treats a wide variety of injuries and conditions.  He sees patients of all ages and activity levels, including elite and recreational athletes, as well as individuals wishing to become more active.   

   

Dr. Burden obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie University in 2002 and then went on to study medicine at The University of Western Ontario. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine in 2010, also at the University of Western Ontario. Since finishing her medical training, Dr. Burden has practiced in various locations across southwestern and northern Ontario, and has developed a special interest in sports medicine. Through her training and work in the emergency room and sports medicine settings she has gained valuable experience in treating a variety of orthopaedic and sports injuries including fractures, as well as common soft tissue and joint injuries such as tendonitis, ligament sprains, muscle strains, back and neck pain, and arthritis. In her spare time Dr. Burden enjoys running, scuba diving, and traveling. 

Michelle has been dedicated to helping individuals improve their health and well being for over 20 years.  As a physiotherapist and osteopathic manual practitioner she has successfully helped patients recover from a wide range of injuries including sports injuries, back and neck pain, muscle and ligament injuries, tendonitis, repetitive strain injuries and arthritis. She works with individuals of all ages and activity levels, ranging from competitive and recreational athletes, to those just wanting to become more active.  She inspires her patients to take a more active role in their health by providing them with the knowledge, strategies and tools they need to achieve their goals and make positive lifestyle changes. She works closely with a multidisciplinary team of practitioners to provide integrated care that treats the root of the problem.

Michelle has worked in a variety of private sports medicine settings, including the Artists Health Center at Toronto Western Hospital where she gained valuable experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team of physicians and therapists providing treatment to professional dancers, musicians artists, and performers. 

As founder and director of PhysioPlus Health Group Michelle has been the driving force behind the development and delivery of innovative treatment programs for Nutrition & Weight Loss, Knee Arthritis, ACL Injury and Injured Runners, as well as an Urgent Sports Injury and Fracture Clinic, Pre/Post Natal Programs and a Therapeutic Pilates and Yoga Program.    

Michelle has a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto (1992) and a Doctorate in Osteopathic Manual Practice from the Canadian College of Osteopathy (2004). When she’s not helping individuals achieve better health, Michelle spends most of her time with her 2 children.  She makes exercise a regular part of her routine, and loves playing tennis and travelling when time permits!

Sarah obtained her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2008. She also completed her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology at McMaster University in 2005. Sarah is experienced in Orthopedics, including, sports injuries, postural dysfunctions and post-surgical rehabilitation. Sarah has a keen interest in working with runners and triathletes on injury prevention and management.

Sarah is committed to continuing education and has completed Manual Therapy Level 2 and Level 3 Upper Quadrant, with plans to continue to pursue training in advanced manual and manipulative therapy. Sarah is also certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute having completed her Level 1 (Part 1, 2a and 3a). Sarah also has a passion for Yoga. She completed her Ashtanga Teacher training in 2009 and has a unique approach of integrating yoga postures, breathing and meditation principles within therapeutic exercise. She also enjoys working with both new and experienced Yoga practitioners to prevent injury and help take their practice to the next level.

Outside of work, Sarah has a passion for the outdoors and trying new activities. She is an avid mountain bike enthusiast and completed her first 24 mountain bike event this past summer in the Yukon. Sarah also completed her first sprint distance triathlon this summer with plans to one day do a full Olympic distance. Along with these more vigorous activities Sarah equally enjoys a walk by the lake, or a hike in the woods, and chasing after her nieces and nephews. Whatever the goal, Sarah strives to help people participate in happy active lifestyles.

Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto (2009)
Bachelor of Science with distinction in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary (2006).

Tricia was drawn to Physiotherapy by her enthusiasm for meeting people and her fascination with the human body. She will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that works towards meeting your specific goals. She prides herself on getting to the biomechanical root of your aches and pains so that treatment addresses not only healing from injury, but also prevention. She has extensive experience working with clients following orthopaedic surgery (knees, hips, elbows and shoulders) but also enjoys treating repetitive strain injuries, neck and back pain.

Since completing her University education, Tricia has pursued post-graduate courses in acupuncture, therapeutic taping, rehabilitative pilates and is a certified level 2 manual therapist.She has also stayed involved with the U of Toronto Physical Therapy department and was recently appointed as an Adjunct Lecturer. She enjoys giving back by supervising PT and rehab assistant students on their clinical placements.

When Tricia isn’t working she enjoys being outdoors. She retired from competing in track and field years ago, but she stays active by playing ball hockey and riding her bike around town. She also loves to travel and returns home to Calgary whenever she can to see her family.

Celeste Petrusevski completed her Masters of Rehabilitation Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2003. She also obtained her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2000 from McMaster University.

Celeste has over 10 years of experience in orthopaedics, specifically in sports injuries, repetitive strain, arthritis and post-surgical. Celeste has taken many advanced courses in post-partum exercise, vestibular rehabilitation, fascial mobilization, chronic pain management and breathing re-training. This has allowed her to treat a wide variety of patient populations and obtain positive results.

Celeste is a life-long learner and has completed Level 1, 2 and 3 of the Manual Orthopaedic Courses offered through the Orthopaedic Foundation. Celeste is also certified through the Acupuncture Foundation and regularly incorporates acupuncture into her practice.

Celeste has a keen interest in teaching and has instructed Kinesiologists in various exercise prescription courses. She has continued work in academics with McMaster University as a preceptor to Physiotherapy students in the clinic setting.

Outside of work Celeste spends most of her spare time with her husband and 2 young children. She also enjoys yoga and exercise.

Heather initially earned her Bachelor of Education in Physical Education at McGill. Her love of teaching, physical activity, and science then led her to the University of Toronto, where she completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Heather practiced in her field for a year in Toronto before moving to the US, where she spent seven years treating patients, honing her skills and exploring the beauty of the outdoors in the various States she called home.

Heather has always specialized in orthopedics with an interest in the spine and pelvis. Her philosophy of care incorporates a holistic approach that encompasses injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation, as well as overall wellness. Heather is also a certified yoga teacher, medical acupuncture provider and Thai massage practitioner. When appropriate, she weaves elements of these practices into her care.

Heather is committed to continuing education and over the years has deepened her knowledge base by taking a diverse range of courses that include McKenzie, Mulligan, ART, Diane Lee and the Institute of Physical Art. Heather moved back to Toronto, her hometown, last year, and has been happily rediscovering this great city.

Michelle has been dedicated to helping individuals improve their health and well being for over 20 years.  As a physiotherapist and osteopathic manual practitioner she has successfully helped patients recover from a wide range of injuries including sports injuries, back and neck pain, muscle and ligament injuries, tendonitis, repetitive strain injuries and arthritis. She works with individuals of all ages and activity levels, ranging from competitive and recreational athletes, to those just wanting to become more active.  She inspires her patients to take a more active role in their health by providing them with the knowledge, strategies and tools they need to achieve their goals and make positive lifestyle changes. She works closely with a multidisciplinary team of practitioners to provide integrated care that treats the root of the problem.

Michelle has worked in a variety of private sports medicine settings, including the Artists Health Center at Toronto Western Hospital where she gained valuable experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team of physicians and therapists providing treatment to professional dancers, musicians artists, and performers. 

As founder and director of PhysioPlus Health Group Michelle has been the driving force behind the development and delivery of innovative treatment programs for Nutrition & Weight Loss, Knee Arthritis, ACL Injury and Injured Runners, as well as an Urgent Sports Injury and Fracture Clinic, Pre/Post Natal Programs and a Therapeutic Pilates and Yoga Program.    

Michelle has a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto (1992) and a Doctorate in Osteopathic Manual Practice from the Canadian College of Osteopathy (2004). When she’s not helping individuals achieve better health, Michelle spends most of her time with her 2 children.  She makes exercise a regular part of her routine, and loves playing tennis and travelling when time permits!

Benjamin Besse-Bergier, Osteopath, is a graduate of the European School of Osteopathy, an internationally recognized school in England. Originally from France, he joined our team in October 2007. Benjamin has a special interest in pre-natal care and pediatrics. When he's not working, Ben loves to play volleyball, tennis, and snowboard. He is big fan of world music and jazz, and is actually also a drummer.

Marian graduated from York University with a Bachelors of Specialized Honors in Kinesiology and Health Sciences in 2005, during which she also became a certified personal trainer specialist to enhance her practical knowledge and client communication experience. Marian became certified as a Registered Massage Therapist in October 2007 at Sutherland Chan Massage Therapy School. In April 2010 she completed her final year of studies for her Doctor of Osteopathic Manual Practice at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto. She is currently working on her research which she plans to defend in November 2013. She finds that massage therapy in conjunction with osteopathic manual therapy compliment each other well.

Marian specializes in treatment based massage therapy including soft tissue/joint pain, MVA injuries, neurological disorders, tendonitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries and many other musculoskeletal conditions. Her advanced manual therapy techniques including general osteopathic manual medicine. She has a special interest in treating women experiencing gynecological conditions such as menstrual cramps and infertility. Her goals are to be safe, effective and achieve quick recovery from injury for her clients. Nothing makes her happier than quality time with her family, and evenings out with her 6 best friends.

Katrina is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Registered Massage Therapists with over 17 years of extensive experience in manual therapy. Her interest in advanced hands-on treatment began as a result of her own injuries and her successful results through manual therapy. She began her career as a massage therapist, and her passion for learning how to heal through manual therapy led her to complete a two-year Osteopathic Science Program followed by a five-year graduate program in Manual Osteopathic Medicine. Katrina has also received her certification in Acupuncture and combines this in her treatment approach. She has taken numerous professional development courses through the years that have enhanced her knowledge in manual therapy.

Katrina conducted a 2-year research study that examined the effects of osteopathic manual treatment on breast cancer patients who experienced cognitive function difficulties as the result of their chemotherapy treatment. Her active involvement as a juror/examiner and research advisor for Canadian College of Osteopathy allows her to stay current with osteopathic medicine and its treatment effects.

Katrina’s practice includes all individuals who strive for healthy and active life. She has extensive experience treating cognitive functions, patients with injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents, post-concussion syndrome, acute and chronic pain, sport injuries and prevention, postural dysfunctions, migraine headaches, neck, back as well as pelvic pain and dysfunction. In her leisure time she enjoys classical music, long walks with her family and travel.

Chiropractor Dr. Bell-Pasht trained at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, one of the most innovative chiropractic institutions in North America. She has subsequently studied and acquired certifications in a variety of other modalities including Active Release Techniques, Medical Acupuncture, Graston Technique and Webster Technique. Prior to her graduate schooling, Dr. Bell-Pasht received a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. This afforded her the opportunity to work and train with a wide variety of athletes as both a trainer and a team mate, sparking a particular interest in sports injury, rehabilitation and return to play.Dr.Bell-Pasht also has a special interest in women's care; including pre and post natal, reproductive and musculoskeletal health. A certified Webster Technique provider, Dr. Bell-Pasht has a unique approach to managing the pregnant and post natal patient. Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that facilitates biomechanical balance in pelvic structures, muscles and ligaments and therefore reducing the effects of intrauterine constraint, allowing the baby to get into the best possible position for birth.By using a combination of joint manipulation, soft tissue techniques and neuromuscular rehabilitation, Dr.Bell-Pasht is determined to get her patients functioning to their optimal potential.Dr. Bell-Pasht is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Melissa Cutler graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College following her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Louis University. She then went on to become certified in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture at McMaster University, as well as Active Release Techniques, and is a Certified Running Specialist through the Running Clinic. As a nationally ranked tennis player at the junior and collegiate level, she experienced numerous injuries and was exposed to various forms of therapies; all of which helped her appreciate the benefit of treating not only the symptom of a condition, but the biomechanical source of the dysfunction. Coaching tennis for the last 15 years to levels from novice to competitive, Dr. Cutler realized the importance of teaching proper mechanics to not only improve skills, but to prevent injuries. Her treatments are aimed at optimizing patients’ physical well-being, and consist of a variety of soft tissue techniques, such as Active Release Therapy (A.R.T.), muscle stripping, and trigger point therapy, Chiropractic manipulation of the spine and extremities, acupuncture, rehabilitation and strengthening exercises, as well as the use of modalities, such as interferential current, low-level laser and ultrasound. In her free time, Dr. Cutler enjoys travelling, trying new restaurants, reading a good book, and is an avid tennis player and runner. Dr. Cutler is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brendan McLaughlin is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Medical Acupuncturist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario before continuing his education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto where he graduated with clinical honours. To further his education, Dr. McLaughlin is completing a postgraduate residency in Sport Sciences from the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada).

Dr. McLaughlin is full body certified in Active Release Techniques®. In addition, Dr. McLaughlin is a Contemporary Medical Acupuncturist through McMaster University, a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute, and certified a Graston Techniques provider. Dr. McLaughlin is experienced as a strength coach and is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Dr. McLaughlin’s background and passion for working with athletes of all levels has led him to provide sports therapy and sports specific training services to elite athletes from the CFL, LPGA, Nationwide Tour, and many Division 1 college players.

In addition to working on staff at Physioplus, Dr. McLaughlin is the head of golf conditioning for the Glen Abbey Elite Jr. Golf Team and is the acting medical advisor for the Russian National Golf Team and the Core Golf Academy.

Christine is a registered massage therapist with a degree Kikkawa College with Honours. She integrates traditional massage with advanced muscle and connective tissue release, deep tissue massage, sports massage and taping, and trigger point therapy to help treat the root of her clients' problem. Christine also incorporates remedial exercise in her therapeutic treatments to facilitate the healing process and promote a faster recovery. She has experience treating a wide variety of muscle and joint injuries and conditions, as well as neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis & Cerebral Palsy.Christine is dedicated to Expand Answering her knowledge and skill level through ongoing professional development courses. This year Christine will complete her certification in Myoskeletal Alignment Technique. In her spare time, Christine loves yoga, dance and playing basketball.</>

Carol Espino is a young and passionate registered massage therapist. She completed her Massage Therapy program at Everest College and is currently working towards an Osteopathy certification at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in order to further enhance her abilities as an RMT. She has previous experience with motor vehicle accident and sports related Injuries. Carol applies different types of Swedish, Sports, and Deep Tissue Massage techniques such as Petrisage, Mobilizations, Myo-Fascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy. Carol specializes in treating (but is not limited to) back, shoulder and neck dysfunctions. She gives comprehensive occupational and home care instructions after treatment to help you with your health care goals. Additionally, at your request, Carol will recommend changes to your everyday lifestyle to reduce your need for treatment, improve your general health and wellness, and ultimately enhance your life.

Amanda Webber, Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Craniosacral Therapist, is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy.In her 16 years of practice, Amanda has worked in a variety of settings from physiotherapy, chiropractic and naturopathic clinics, to sports medicine clinics and sports facilities as well. She has extensive experience working with professional athletes, musicians, dancers, runners, cyclists, tri-athletes, bodybuilders, martial artists, and weekend warriors.A deep love of learning guides her path and has lead to her to receive training in yoga, Thai massage, hot stone therapy, craniosacral therapy, and personal fitness.While appreciating that one can never fully comprehend the mystery of the body, she's passionate about sharing what she's learned, and has appeared on Body and Health and written for The Complete Doctor's Stress Solution. She also collaborates with her husband, a sport nutritionist and exercise physiologist researching the latest information on nutrition and exercise science.Fascinated by the body's potential, she continues to explore it through yoga, weight training, cycling, and participating in figure competitions.

Marian graduated from York University with a Bachelors of Specialized Honors in Kinesiology and Health Sciences in 2005, during which she also became a certified personal trainer specialist to enhance her practical knowledge and client communication experience. Marian became certified as a Registered Massage Therapist in October 2007 at Sutherland Chan Massage Therapy School. In April 2010 she completed her final year of studies for her Doctor of Osteopathic Manual Practice at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto. She is currently working on her research which she plans to defend in November 2013. She finds that massage therapy in conjunction with osteopathic manual therapy compliment each other well.

Marian specializes in treatment based massage therapy including soft tissue/joint pain, MVA injuries, neurological disorders, tendonitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries and many other musculoskeletal conditions. Her advanced manual therapy techniques including general osteopathic manual medicine. She has a special interest in treating women experiencing gynecological conditions such as menstrual cramps and infertility. Her goals are to be safe, effective and achieve quick recovery from injury for her clients. Nothing makes her happier than quality time with her family, and evenings out with her 6 best friends.

Kimberly is an experienced Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Athletic Therapist working in Toronto. She graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Kinesiology while also earning her Athletic Therapy Certificate. Kimberly obtained her Diploma for Massage Therapy at the Ontario College of Health and Technology and has also completed the McMaster program for Contemporary Medical Acupuncture.

Kimberly enjoys learning and constantly expands her knowledge to be a better therapist to her clients. Courses taken include Soft Tissue Release and Muscle Energy.

Kimberly is active with sports, playing volleyball herself and also in working as the Head Athletic Therapist with sports teams including Football, Rugby and Hockey.

Meghan Burek is a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. She graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph and went on to comple her dietetic training at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. From a young age, she has always enjoyed sharing her love of food and cooking with others, empowering individuals to be adventurous in the kitchen! As an individual with a food intolerance, she can often be found experimenting to find new and delicious foods and recipes that compliment her special dietary needs. Meghan believes strongly in the value of nutrition promotion and providing the general public with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed and healthy lifestyle choices.

Meghan's experience includes nutrition education through interactive workshops, one-on-one counseling, educational classes, healthy grocery store tours, cooking classes, and more! Due to the ever-changing nature of nutrition research, Meghan strives to stay up-to-date with the most current nutrition literature and enjoys attending continuing-education workshops to broaden her knowledge base.

Through individualized one-on-one counseling, Meghan can help clients address such nutrition concerns as: dietary intolerances/allergies, weight management, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sports nutrition, vegetarian/vegan diets, family meal planning, prenatal nutrition, sports nutrition, etc. By creating realistic nutrition care plans, Meghan can provide continual guidance to help client's achieve their nutrition goals through lifestyle changes that have a long-term impact. In her spare time, Meghan loves running, dancing, hot yoga, Zumba classes and cooking!

Wanda is a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Canada’s largest, leading school of holistic nutrition. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, she enjoys working with her clients individually to assist them in improving health through nutrition. Recognizing that each person is unique, and therefore with individual needs, Wanda specializes in exploring root causes of imbalances and develops personalized food and lifestyle programs based on those needs.

Wanda’s whole foods and supplementation approach can assist with weight loss, food sensitivities, inflammation, digestive troubles, detoxification, hormone rebalancing, and increasing energy, among others.

As a mother, Wanda also understands the difficulties many experience when it comes to feeing their family’s nutritious meals seven days a week. She loves to work with other mothers, whether the goal is boosting your child’s immune system, postpartum weight loss, introducing solid foods to babies, or how to feed your family healthy meals on a budget.

In her free time, Wanda enjoys spending time with her family, in addition to staying active, traveling, reading books on wellness, and developing healthy recipes.

Shirley Zabol ND is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and a Licienced Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Having degrees and working experience in both Nursing and Clinical Psychology, I bring a unique understanding of traditional medicine to my practice. It is very important for me to build a rapport with you so you can feel comfortable with me. I take into consideration all of your health concerns - mental and physical because as a Naturopathic Doctor, I am concerned with the whole of you. It is important to me to get at the root of the problem so I can give you the tools to empower yourself to health.

Leslie began working as a Pilates Instructor in 2004 after completing all levels of both mat and reformer training at Stott Pilates in Toronto. Her interest in injury rehabilitation led her to pursuing further education in Pilates for Injuries and Special Populations. She has since completed her Yoga certification and integrates Yoga and Pilates to offer a unique approach tailo#FFC425 to individual client needs. Leslie is trained in all physiotherapy modalities and she is versed in working with a multitude of clients from children to seniors, and both chronic and acute injuries. With her intensive training in many different areas and settings of rehabilitation Leslie can draw upon a diverse array of resources and detailed anatomical knowledge to ensure safe treatment that is individualized to suit her client’s unique needs.

Anne fell in love with pilates after her first class. With its focus on core strength and mind/body awareness, it was just the workout she was looking for. After several years into her own practice, she pursued her teacher certification in matwork, the cadillac and the chair with Movement for Health in 2007. Remarkably, she found that pilates was such an effective, and rehabilitative mode of exercise for those dealing with numerous issues and has worked with a diverse range of students, including seniors, dancers, athletes and musicians. She has found that we all share a common ground-the body is meant to move and pilates plays a key role in establishing a long-standing relationship between the body and the mind. And as pilates evolves, Anne continues her education by consistently attending courses, workshops and conferences to bring this information to her clients in order to give them their best possible sessions."

Sarah obtained her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2008. She also completed her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology at McMaster University in 2005. Sarah is experienced in Orthopedics, including, sports injuries, postural dysfunctions and post-surgical rehabilitation. Sarah has a keen interest in working with runners and triathletes on injury prevention and management.

Sarah is committed to continuing education and has completed Manual Therapy Level 2 and Level 3 Upper Quadrant, with plans to continue to pursue training in advanced manual and manipulative therapy. Sarah is also certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute having completed her Level 1 (Part 1, 2a and 3a). Sarah also has a passion for Yoga. She completed her Ashtanga Teacher training in 2009 and has a unique approach of integrating yoga postures, breathing and meditation principles within therapeutic exercise. She also enjoys working with both new and experienced Yoga practitioners to prevent injury and help take their practice to the next level.

Outside of work, Sarah has a passion for the outdoors and trying new activities. She is an avid mountain bike enthusiast and completed her first 24 mountain bike event this past summer in the Yukon. Sarah also completed her first sprint distance triathlon this summer with plans to one day do a full Olympic distance. Along with these more vigorous activities Sarah equally enjoys a walk by the lake, or a hike in the woods, and chasing after her nieces and nephews. Whatever the goal, Sarah strives to help people participate in happy active lifestyles.

Heather initially earned her Bachelor of Education in Physical Education at McGill. Her love of teaching, physical activity, and science then led her to the University of Toronto, where she completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Heather practiced in her field for a year in Toronto before moving to the US, where she spent seven years treating patients, honing her skills and exploring the beauty of the outdoors in the various States she called home.

Heather has always specialized in orthopedics with an interest in the spine and pelvis. Her philosophy of care incorporates a holistic approach that encompasses injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation, as well as overall wellness. Heather is also a certified yoga teacher, medical acupuncture provider and Thai massage practitioner. When appropriate, she weaves elements of these practices into her care.

Heather is committed to continuing education and over the years has deepened her knowledge base by taking a diverse range of courses that include McKenzie, Mulligan, ART, Diane Lee and the Institute of Physical Art. Heather moved back to Toronto, her hometown, last year, and has been happily rediscovering this great city.

Lauren graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Kinesiology in 2010. She went on to complete a year of an Athletic Therapy degree at Sheridan College. As an athletic trainer, physiotherapist assistant and personal trainer, Lauren has experience working with athletes of all levels. She works closely with sports medicine doctors, surgeons, physiotherapists, and chiropractors to help patients achieve their goals and facilitate a safe return to activity. Lauren is currently the Athletic Trainer for the Women's Etobicoke Junior Dolphins hockey team (2011-2012) where she works as a member of the PhysioPlus Health Group Onsite Medical Team to help prevent and treat a wide range of sports injuries.As a competitive athlete herself, Lauren played Women's Varsity Lacrosse at the University of Western Ontario and lead her team to win the Ontario University Athlete (OUA) champions. She also played competitive hockey for Etobicoke Dolphins and Brampton Canadettes. She currently spends her free time taking up the game of golf.