Alaina is a graduate from Centennial College with an Advanced Diploma of Massage Therapy with honours, and prior to this, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Physical Education from Wilfrid Laurier in 2018.

Alaina believes in combining remedial exercise, hydrotherapy and manual therapy to treat various injuries and conditions such as headaches, bronchitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, sprains & strains of various ligaments and muscles, etc. She views treatment as a partnership where both client and therapist work together to achieve the desired treatment goals.

Alaina grew up playing competitive soccer and has maintained a relationship with sports through her experience working on site with the Laurier Varsity Men’s Rugby team and the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) through the Ontario Soccer Association (OSA). Working to assess and treat players for optimal performance on the field utilizing techniques such as athletic taping, rhythmic mobilization, passive stretching, trigger point therapy and PNF. Alaina is also certified in cupping therapy, using cups to increase vasodilation in the vasculature, creating negative space within structures to relieve tension and reduce adhesions.

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George Bourne, BScKin, is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario specializing in sports rehabilitation, recovery and strengthening.

Starting his professional journey in England and in addition to his kinesiology degree, George was a certified personal trainer and youth soccer coach, becoming a trusted and dedicated member of his community sports teams. Sports and wellbeing has always been a huge part of George’s personal and professional life, juggling a variety of sports practices from an early age and to a competitive standard.

His personal journey in sports, combined with years of education and specialist training means that each of his client’s benefits from an individually tailored treatment plan that is goal-based and gets efficient results by incorporating a variety of customizable massage techniques and approaches.

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Rebecca completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Prior to that, Rebecca obtained a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at Guelph University.

Growing up, Rebecca competed in gymnastics and participated in other sports such as hockey and horseback riding. Her high level of activity sparked her desire to achieve optimal health and fitness.

As a Registered Physiotherapist, Rebecca strives to provide the highest quality of care by empowering her clients to achieve their goals through a holistic, client-centered approach utilizing personalized exercise, manual therapy and education.

In her free time, Rebecca enjoys staying active by going for runs and exploring trails with her two dogs. She also loves Latin dancing, cooking and travelling.

Come see Rebecca at Adelaide and York!

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Ehren completed both his Master of Science in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Kinesiology degrees at the University of Toronto.

From a young age, Ehren has been involved in competitive sport, having competed in figure skating for 15 years at both the national and varsity level. In recent years he has been actively involved within the dragon boat and paddling community in Toronto as a paddler and a coach. Through his personal experiences with sport and exercise, Ehren has developed a passion for fitness and strives to be an ambassador for an active and healthy lifestyle.

Having experienced injuries and setbacks of his own, Ehren has a deeper understanding of the patient perspective. He is curious about each client’s unique experience and loves to hear every story. He approaches treatment by taking what he learns from these stories and applying manual therapy, education, and individualized exercise programming to help clients write the next chapter of their journey.

Outside of the clinic, you might find Ehren in the gym, on a run, or paddling on Lake Ontario in the summer.

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Hannah completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Prior to that, she obtained her Bachelor of Life Science from McMaster University. Throughout her university career, she played competitive soccer at both the varsity and provincial levels. Her experiences with injury and rehabilitation as an athlete sparked her passion for helping others return to the activities that are most meaningful to them.

Hannah uses a multifaceted approach to treatment including individually tailored exercise programs, manual therapy and patient education. She believes in empowering patients to be active participants throughout their rehab journeys, and she loves to work together with patients to help them achieve their goals.

Outside of the clinic, Hannah enjoys playing (or watching) soccer, playing spikeball with friends, running, weightlifting or trying out new sports. She is always looking to explore new restaurants in the city, or looking to plan her next travel destination.

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Dr. Kevin Deonarine graduated New York Chiropractic College in 2002 with Magna Cum Laude honours. Since then he has focused his continued education on sports specific therapies and methods to correct biomechanical dysfunction, optimize performance and avoid re-injury. Following the Functional Integrated Therapy approach he utilizes a number of soft tissue techniques in addition to medical acupuncture, NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT), Anatomy in Motion (Aim), instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM), proprioceptive taping, shockwave therapy and joint manipulation. He is a certified Active Release Technique provider and has been using ART for close to 20 years. He completed the McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture and continued as an instructor in the program for nearly 10 years.

In practice Kevin continues to work privately with numerous professional athletes from the NHL, CFL and AHL. He has been a staff consultant to the Maple Leafs AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies hockey team and currently is part of the Gary Roberts High Performance Training staff, working with NHL players through their off season training to help improve performance.

Kevin is a registered member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. https://cco.on.ca/

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Roman is an innovative physiotherapist, specializing in injury rehabilitation, musculoskeletal health preservation, and performance optimization.

Roman provides unmatched treatments through his unique application of Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Dry needling, joint mobilization/manipulation, and soft tissue techniques.

Roman has had the absolute privilege of working with professional athletes: OHL, NHL, MLB, NBA, MLS, CFL, Paralympic, and Olympic-level athletes, in-clinic, and courtside alongside medical staff. He is very happy and proud to have seen some of his athletes succeed on the world stage, including gold Olympic medal achievements.

Roman’s interest, and passion for physiotherapy started after having suffered from chronic and acute pain issues as an athlete and student. He was particularly interested in the benefits derived from exercise when prescribed as medicine due to its global effects on the body.

During your Initial Physiotherapy appointment, Roman will perform a full-body evaluation to get to the root cause of the problem. He has always been fascinated by the body’s ability to operate as a system, all parts in symphony with one another. His treatment approach is a combination of joint mobilization, myofascial and neural release, acupuncture, therapeutic and corrective exercises, as well as modalities.

Roman works hard to understand you and your goals so as to develop a treatment program tailored to your needs, desires, wishes, and preferences. He is especially keen on empowering clients to learn about their bodies, and to find ways to manage their pain, mobility, and fitness from a preventative rather than reactive approach. Although he enjoys working with athletes, weekend warriors, and sports enthusiasts he also finds particular fulfillment in working with all age groups through a broad range of injuries from acute to chronic.

your friendly neighbourhood physio,

Roman Andres Izquierdo PT MScPT, BSc Kin Contemporary Medical Neuro-Functional Acupuncture Rostered for Spinal Manipulation FMS (Functional Movement Screening Certificate) TMJ/BPPV/Vertigo Certs.

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Just like a lot of regular gym-goers, Tommy used to have nagging recurring pain from injuries sustained from exercises. He became frustrated as the various practitioners he saw was not able to make them go away, and these injuries prevented him to consistently exercise for physical and mental well-being. This all changed when he saw an effective massage therapist, and subsequently Tommy decided to take up the craft to help others who are in the same situation as he was.

After graduating from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy and becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, Tommy also became a Level 1 Fascial Stretch Therapist. Tommy believes the nervous system plays an integral role in how we perceive musculoskeletal pain and tightness. Using slow, rhythmic, and firm pressure, he aims to gradually relax the nervous system so it can release tight muscles and joints.

From his experience, he realizes lasting changes come from a combination of passive and active remedies, so be sure to ask him about self-care exercises best suited for your condition.

Tommy’s interests include carrying heavy equipment on his back high above sea-level, and sometimes deep below sea-level as well.

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Gord began his studies by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was awarded an NCAA scholarship in swimming. He went on to complete a Master of Physical Therapy degree at Duquesne in 1999. Gord is a member of the orthopaedic divisions of the Canadian and American Physiotherapy Associations. He has completed a number of continuing education courses including level 3 manual therapy, acupuncture, and taping. He is also an NCSA – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

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Alex completed his Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Prior to this, he obtained his Honors Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology degree at Western University. Alex is a huge sports fan and has pursued educational courses to further his clinical knowledge including American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) for baseball throwing injuries and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) for golf performance. Additionally, Alex has taken courses in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture and manual therapy.

Alex believes in a multimodal treatment approach with joint mobilizations, soft tissue release, client education, and targeted exercises.

Outside of the clinic, Alex remains active through weightlifting, running half marathons, and dragonboating competitively. Alex loves to spend time outdoors whether he is camping in Algonquin or just walking his dog down by Lakeshore.

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Dr. Pinto is a Chiropractor as well as an Active Release Techniques (ART)® and Medical Acupuncture Provider. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an honours degree in Physiology and Psychology and from there went to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, graduating in 2012.

Dr. Pinto follows the Functional Integrated Therapy (FIT) approach when treating her patients, and incorporates a variety of techniques such as Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, joint manipulation, ART®, Graston techniques and kinesiotaping techniques. She acknowledges the uniqueness of each individual and their injury, and guides her therapy likewise. Her goals are to decrease pain, maximize function and increase the overall wellbeing of her patients.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Kharkar is a Running Coach for the Running Room, a Health and Fitness writer for two online publications: the Arthritis Society of Canada, and Suhaag magazine.

“Over the years, I have had nagging knee & hip pains due to injuries that I sustained during my youth. After going thru numerous spe­cial­ists, x-rays, and MRI’s, I finally asked a friend of mine who works closely with many professional athletes for advice. His rec­om­men­da­tion…go to Athlete’s Care! I began seeing chi­ro­prac­tor Amrita Kharkar in the summer of 2013. Through the use of chi­ro­prac­tic tech­niques, including Active Release Tech­niques & Acupunc­ture, I can honestly say that I have def­i­nitely seen major im­prove­ments through­out. This has not only enabled me to return to playing recre­ational sports, but to stay active with my two young children. I have become a big believer in Chir­o­prac­tic care & would recommend Athlete’s Care without any hesitation.” - Navi Dhami

“Dr. Amrita is first and foremost very professional and friendly. When I met her, she took her time and asked me relevant questions pertaining to my injury. I subsequently saw her 4 more times, each time relieving the tension in my neck, loosen up the muscles. I am very happy that I had her treat my issue. I would most definitely go back and see her again” - Efia

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Nicholas is a resident physiotherapist with a Master of Physiotherapy from Flinders University and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University. Drawing on his background as a personal trainer and competitive soccer coach, Nicholas brings a well-rounded perspective to physiotherapy, blending his passion for movement and performance with evidence-based rehabilitation.

He takes an individualized approach to care, working closely with patients to help them take an active role in their recovery. Nicholas focuses on making physical activity both enjoyable and accessible, designing rehab strategies that fit into each patient’s lifestyle and goals. His goal is to ensure long-lasting results by tying rehabilitation to the daily movements and activities that matter most to his clients.

Outside the clinic, you can find Nicholas training in mixed martial arts, weightlifting, or spending time outdoors hiking and camping. He loves finding creative ways to make exercise fun and meaningful, a passion that shines through in his treatment plans.

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Daniel graduated from York University in 2010 with an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health Science. He graduated from Queen’s University in 2012 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. While studying, he worked on a critical enquiry project that focused on determining biomechanical differences of sit-to-stand between younger and older adults at the biomechanics lab. The abstract of this project was presented at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) congress in 2013 and underwent publication. Currently, Daniel is a clinical instructor with Queen’s University as part of the Master’s Physical Therapy (MScPT) program and has mentored other students/therapists to help them further advance their skills.

Daniel strongly believes in combining manual therapy, therapeutic taping and exercise prescription/training to treat his patients. He strongly believes in continuing education and has taken courses with the Orthopaedic Division of Canada, ART® (Full body certified and Iron Man provider, Active Release Technique), Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI), vestibular rehabilitation (introductory and advanced), FMS® (Functional Movement Screen), K-Taping® academy, IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization), Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) and many others to further advance the effectiveness and quality of his treatment. He also has experiencing covering professional events such as the North American Iron Man championships.

Daniel has experience treating sport and work related injuries with various populations and skill levels. On his own time, he enjoys an active lifestyle by lifting weights at the gym, playing basketball and squash.

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Kai Yue is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Kai believes that massage therapy can help patients minimize pain and improves a higher level of health and wellness.

Born and raised in China, Kai moved to Toronto in 2003. Pursuing his passion, Kai graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist with a Diploma of Massage Therapy from the Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 2018.

Kai Yue has extensive experience in massage therapy. He has treated a range of ailments from sports injuries to postural imbalances, chronic conditions and specific injuries including sprains, strains, tendonitis, headaches, low back or neck pain. Combined with effective palpation skill, Kai utilizes deep tissue engagement, myofascial release, trigger point release, neuromuscular techniques and traditional Swedish massage.

In his free time, Kai enjoys staying with his family and watching TV shows.

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Kevin Zhu earned his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto, after completing a Bachelor of Science in Bio-Medical Sciences at the University of Guelph, where he also pursued a specialized program in Human Anatomy.

Having worked with athletes of all ages and playing competitive sports from a young age himself, Kevin draws on his passion for sport, exercise, and anatomy to provide personalized, hands-on care. His approach centers around manual therapy, muscle testing, and therapeutic exercise, with the goal of helping patients regain their ability to enjoy the activities they love.

Kevin also holds a certificate in Muscle Power Training for Seniors from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. His work in long-term care and acute geriatric hospital settings has given him a wealth of experience with older adults that encompasses a broad range of orthopaedic conditions such as chronic injury and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic, Kevin enjoys playing basketball, staying active through regular exercise, and relaxing with a good film.

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Alon completed his Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland, following a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from York University. With over a decade of combined experience in Kinesiology, Personal Training, and Physiotherapy, Alon brings a unique, holistic approach to his practice.

A passionate advocate for health and performance optimization, Alon leverages his background and talent for manual therapy to provide comprehensive treatment solutions. He integrates functional movement, strength & conditioning, and evidence-based techniques to solve problems and optimize function.

Whether treating athletic injuries, chronic pain, or supporting post-operative recovery, Alon’s approach is makes him a valuable resource for those looking to enhance mobility, strength, and overall quality of life.

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