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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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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Laura completed her Masters in Physiotherapy at Queen’ s University after pursuing an Honours Bachelors of Science at the University of Toronto.

As a physiotherapist, Laura’ s passion and enthusiasm to rehabilitate clients to their sport and play of preference come from her background playing baseball, squash and participation in distance running and dancing at local studios. Laura also practices as a Registered Physiotherapist at Toronto General. She welcomes clients of different age groups and conditions as she has previous experience in the rehabilitation of sports and overuse injuries, general neck and low back pain, post-surgical and neurological conditions.

Laura believes that treatment should focus on correcting dysfunctional movement patterns and addressing the root causes responsible for the symptoms. She uses the most current evidence through a combination of functional movement screening, manual therapy, individualized exercise prescription, modalities and education to ensure injury prevention and a successful return to play and activities of daily living.

Laura is committed to getting involved with community events and staying current with new evidence. She has pursued additional training as McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program, Neuro Kinetic Therapy, First Responder (by Sports Physiotherapy Canada), vestibular rehabilitation and persistent pain management certifications. She holds a high interest on concussion management and neurofunctional acupuncture. In her free time, Laura enjoys running, dancing on local studios, playing squash and covering sports events.

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Beth received a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Psychology from the University of Toronto where she had hands-on experience as a strength coach for varsity athletes. It was her love of sports and helping people that drove her to work with an athletic population where she can focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Beth has experience working with junior, collegiate, and professional athletes, mainly volleyball and hockey. She uses these experiences and her massage education from Sutherland Chan to develop a holistic approach to treatment. Beth utilizes self-care and manual techniques to help her clients feel and perform their best.

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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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Prior to her clinical career, Keren completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, and graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Her treatment approach focuses on guiding patients through their injuries with corrective exercise and education, as well as the use of manual therapy and acupuncture. She believes empowering patients to be actively involved in their care is essential for restoring function and promoting recovery.

Keren is passionate about continuing her education and expanding her physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge. She has completed the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture Program, obtained her certification in Level I Manual Therapy and Soft Tissue Release, and has taken courses through the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute. Most recently, she has completed several specialized courses in pelvic health physiotherapy, allowing her to treat a variety of conditions, including: incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic girdle pain, and more.

Keren strongly believes in the importance of leading an active lifestyle and encourages patients to manage their health by staying active. Her active hobbies include weight training, cycling, hot yoga, and hiking.

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Matthew received his Masters of Physical Therapy from Western University, after completing his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Western. During his time in London, Matthew became involved in many extracurricular opportunities to develop his leadership skills and help make a positive impact on the local community. He believes that the key to successful outcomes is developing a relationship where both he and his clients are inspired and invested to achieving a more active and healthy life. He is a life-long learner and is excited to pursue his interests in orthopaedics and sports medicine.

As a lifelong athlete, Matthew understands the impact injuries and disability can have on one’s life. He has firsthand experience of the rehabilitation process and how big of a role physiotherapy plays in getting back to doing what you love. Having had experience working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, he employs a client-entered and holistic approach to care to get you back to the things you love doing most. He understands that each client is different and tailors his approach based on what works best for your unique lifestyle, and he is passionate to help you reach your individual goals.

In his free time, Matthew enjoys spending his time hiking, playing sports, and planning his next trip. He is always looking for recommendations on new things to do in the city. Ask him about his favourite NHL team, or how many pets he keeps at home!

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Lesley Stoyan is a certified fitness and lifestyle coach, culinary nutritionist, and everyday athlete. Lesley is trained in all modalities of fitness – from yoga and Pilates to aquatic therapy and spinning.

Her specialties include injury rehabilitation, post-natal care, movement-based therapy for chronic illness and mental health, and most recently wellness support for post-COVID syndrome.

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Nathanael (Nate) Tsang is a graduate of the Masters of Physical Therapy program at Queen’s University (2015). Prior to this, he graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Kinesiology degree, also from Queen’s University (2012).

Nate is an enthusiastic physiotherapist who utilizes a functional, comprehensive assessment approach to determine the cause of his patients’ condition. Being a competitive distance runner for ASICS Canada, he has developed an expertise in treating runners of all levels, in addition to treating people who suffer from other common work-related or sports injuries. Nate’s treatments focus in on manual techniques, exercise-based rehabilitation, contemporary medical acupuncture, kinesio-taping, running shoe prescriptions, and patient education. Nate is the head lead for the Athlete’s Care Runner’s Program - a program designed with runners in mind for all levels - which is available at both of his clinics.

Follow Nate’s running and physiotherapy journey on Instagram @torunningphysio.

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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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Drawing from his 10 years of education and experience, Daniel believes the combination of movement with manual therapy serves as the keystone to optimizing recovery and preventing future injury. As such, many of his treatments focus on therapeutic exercise, correcting movement, and functional strengthening. This is supplemented with soft tissue techniques, like massage, and joint mobilizations to reduce feelings of discomfort and pain, restore function, and improve movement. Personalized education is used to customize your recovery program, and teach you about your body and how you can self-manage to return to doing the things that are most meaningful to you.

Daniel is a Registered Physiotherapist whose enthusiasm to help others maximize their physical and mental wellbeing grew during his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. During this time, Daniel served as the lead student therapist for the university’s Cross Country and Track & Field team, as well as a strength & conditioning intern for a number of the university’s varsity programs. Daniel also acted as a head coach for two of Special Olympics BC’s physical literacy programs, where he taught fundamental movement skills to children with cognitive and physical disabilities to encourage ongoing participation in sports and physical activity.

After experiencing the positive impact movement and health can have on people’s lives, Daniel completed his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto. Throughout his masters, Daniel conducted primary research on post-concussion syndrome, and continued his outreach within the sports medicine field by providing on-site coverage for provincially and nationally competing rhythmic gymnastics athletes.

Daniel’s love of health and fitness extends beyond the clinic. He is a recreational power lifter, competing dragon boat athlete, outdoor lover, and volunteer first responder.

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