Health Blog Category: TORONTO
RACHEL BRONISZESKI
Rachel is a Physiotherapy Resident and a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Master of Science in Physical Therapy Program. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Guelph, where her studies focused on human health, movement, and evidence-based care.
When Rachel began her running journey two years ago, she quickly learned how training mistakes can affect both the body and overall enjoyment of the sport.
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SEAN CHIU
Sean is an avid runner who enjoys long runs down Toronto’s Waterfront and throughout the city. He also loves to hike, weight lift, and travel. On his down time, Sean loves to listen to music, go to concerts, and spend quality time with his friends and family. Sean received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and completed his undergraduate degree at Western University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology.
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Patrick is a graduate of the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy. Prior to this, he received his Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from the University of Toronto. While in University he trained and competed in the Track and Field Sprinting/Jumping events. Patrick’s passion for treating physical ailments came from his own frustration with athletic injuries. He sought out the Massage Therapy profession as he found it to be one of the most impactful modalities in resolving musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Read full blogDR. TREVOR VANDER DOELEN
Clinic Director Dr. Trevor Vander Doelen earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College following an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Laurentian University. Following his Chiropractic degree, he then completed a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of British Columbia and a 5-year residency to become a Sports Specialist Chiropractor. He is currently a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences and the lead author in a number of peer reviewed journal articles pertaining to injury care and sports performance.
Read full blogKEVIN HENDLER
Kevin is our clinic’s expert in dealing with shoulder, hip, and knee injuries and has worked with athletes from various sports including baseball, rugby, soccer, basketball, and Aussie rules football. This year Kevin set a personal best in the 10k and is excited to continue his running journey with more races next year.
Kevin recently moved back home to Toronto after four years living in Melbourne, Australia, where he earned a Doctor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne.
KELLY THURLOW
Kelly has long been committed to promoting lifelong participation in sport. She grew up competing as a highly competitive synchronized swimmer, she has remained active in the sport for more than two decades and continues to compete today. Throughout her athletic career, Kelly experienced several injuries that resulted in setbacks; however, through the support and expertise of dedicated physiotherapists, she was able to recover and return to competition. These experiences not only shaped her as an athlete, but also inspired her academic path.
Read full blogERIN LOCKE
An ex-varsity hockey player, Erin graduated from Queen’s University with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. One of Erin’s greatest strengths is getting to know her clients personally and developing individualized treatment plans that focus on enabling her clients to get back to what they love. She is continually taking courses to advance her skills specifically in manual therapy and specializes in treating ankles, knees and hips.
As Varsity Hockey Team captain in her last year at York University, Erin helped lead her team to the USPORTS National Championships for the first time in the program’s history.
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Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo before completing his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. He is our clinic’s running analysis guru and also enjoys treating low back and knee issues. He is also one of our clinic Run Coaches.
After completing his degree, he spent 3 years living and practicing in Calgary, Alberta. It was there where Kevin’s love for running began.
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Aug 25th 2022Amazing and knowledgeable team! Can’t recommend highly enough. Saw things that other practitioners missed, and really worked with me to get me back to running successfully, making sure I understood everything that was happening along the way. They are encouraging and kind and committed to helping you! So glad I found them!
Amazing and knowledgeable team! Can’t recommend highly enough. Saw things that other practitioners missed, and really worked with me to get me back to running successfully, making sure I understood everything that was happening along the way.
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