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At the age of 5 I started playing hockey and I continued to play all the way through school. When I was 15 and one of the smallest players, my Dad suggested that I start to “pump some iron” so I wouldn’t get pushed around so much. After lifting weights (semi consistently) for the next 10 years, I finally decided to make it a career for myself as a Personal Trainer.
Through my experience, multiple certifications and studies over the next few years I found out some interesting, ineffective and even some potentially dangerous exercises I had been doing for the previous 10 years. Exercises that may have contributed to some of my nagging back and shoulder pain. I used this new knowledge to help myself and my clients at the commercial gym I was employed with. New members at the gym who were in some kind of pain were often referred for a consultation with me and I enjoyed the challenge of helping them.
In 2012, I learned of a treatment called Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) after seeing a demonstration of this technique from a course instructor. I knew instantly that this was something I wanted to do! So I became certified in the therapy the next year. FST was a great addition to my skillset and has really helped to improve my clients’ results.
Ry The Stretch Guy
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At the age of 5 I started playing hockey and I conti...
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Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Stephanie completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Lakehead University before acquiring her Master of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster.
Since graduating in 2003, Stephanie has worked in both public and private settings where she strives to provide evidence-based treatment approaches. She has taken a variety of continuing education courses, ranging from acupuncture to mobilization of the nervous system, and is currently working towards her Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.
During the summer, when Stephanie is not at work you can find her exploring the many festivals and events that Toronto has to offer, rollerblading the waterfront, and sampling gelato at every shop in town.
During the winter months Stephanie spends her weekends at arenas across Ontario where she is a provincially ranked on-ice official for the Ontario Ringette Association. Stephanie believes that a balance between work and play is essential in the maintenance of a healthy mind and body.
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Dr. Erica Ainsworth uses an integrative approach to treatment..
After a thorough assessment a customized program will be created including any of the following: chiropractic, active release techniques (ART) medical acupuncture, cupping, rehabilitation exercises, ergonomic and habit modifications and other self-care tools.
Patients are encouraged to take an active role in their treatment to facilitate recovery and reduce injury recurrence.
Dr. Erica Ainsworth uses an integrative approach to treatment..
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BSc, MScPT.
Sara completed her Bachelor of Science with Honours specialized in Kinesiology at York University and her Master’s degree in physiotherapy at Robert Gordon University in Scotland. Sara has practiced as a physiotherapist for over two years in the United Kingdom.
Her aim with patients is to help them return to their favourite hobby, achieve their maximum potential and to encourage an active lifestyle given her background in personal training.
Sara has had post graduate training within the Bobath Concept and expanded her knowledge in movement analysis, postural control and normal movement which guides her practice in orthopedics. Sara is currently continuing her post-grad education with Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (CAMPT) courses.
She loves working with a variety of patients including athletes and dancers with injuries, post-fracture/orthopedic procedures as well as people with neurological conditions. Sara incorporates her coaching skills guiding you through an efficient and motivating rehab program. Sara takes pride in integrating her passion for exercise in her practice and incorporates her pilates training in her approach. She empowers patients to get to know their bodies and values patient education immensely.
She stays active dancing contemporary, swimming and lifting weights in the gym.
BSc, MScPT.
Sara completed her Bachelor of Science with Honours specialized in Kinesiology at Yor...
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A CMTO licensed Registered Massage Therapist, Heath is a graduate of the Canadian College
of Massage and Hydrotherapy. He is also certified under the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA) and has been certified and trained in CPR (all levels) and Emergency
and Standard First Aid by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. While studying at
CCMH, Heath was fortunate to have work placements at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Kids as well
as Fife House Hospice.
Heath’s goal for his clients is to help them begin and/or maintain an active, healthy balance in
life with massage being a key element. The benefits of massage can be found in the treatment
of an acute injury, chronic issues, or just a part of regular physical and mental maintenance.
In addition to his formal training in Swedish style massage therapy, he has been trained in
techniques that focus on deep tissue, myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation (PNF), trigger point release therapy, remedial exercise and stretching, and in the
treatment of TMJ dysfunction.
A CMTO licensed Registered Massage Therapist, Heath is a graduate of the Canadian College
of Mass...
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Dr. Shaun Batte’s uses a functional and biomechanical approach towards sports injurytherapy. By studying and practicing in this way, Shaun has become very astute at finding and treating the root causes of pain, not necessarily just the symptomatic sites. To best accommodate this treatment style, Shaun has sought out certifications in Active Release Techniques, Contemporary Acupuncture and kinesio-taping to help become a more well rounded practitioner.
Before his studies to become a chiropractor at CMCC, Shaun completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph where he graduated with a major in Human Kinetics (Kinesiology) and a minor in Nutrition with distinction.
While studying at Guelph, Dr. Batte also attained the status of a certified fitness consultant. He decided to further his understanding of fitness training while at CMCC by obtaining his certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Batte used that knowledge to work as a personal trainer while studying to become a chiropractor.
Dr. Shaun Batte’s uses a functional and biomechanical approach towards sports injurytherapy. By ...
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Urban Athlete co-founder “Dr. Bill” holds his B.Sc. (Honours) from St. Mary’s University in Halifax as well as his Doctor of Chiropractic, CMCC and ART®, and has extensive experience treating athletes of all levels. Helping others to safely achieve their physical health and athletic goals is only part of the equation that equals this chiropractor and athlete. Bill also enjoys and excels at endurance athletics and multisport, and balances a lengthy list of past accomplishments with an equally impressive list of future endeavours.
He is a member of Canada’s top adventure racing team, Supplierpipeline; a multipleBoston Marathon competitor; a Death Racer (125km trail ultra marathon in the mountains of Alberta); and, a top age-group or overall finisher of many national and international triathlons, duathlons and road races. Bill has also set his sights on an Ironman and cross-country ski competitions, as well as a race in every province and territory in Canada and every continent on the globe!
As T.S. Eliot once wrote: ”Only those who will risk going too far can possibly know how far they can go.” Lest we ask, “Is there nothing Dynamo Bill can’t do?” rest assured there’s a kink in the armour: Bill professes an avid enthusiasm for music but very little musical talent of his own!
Urban Athlete co-founder “Dr. Bill” holds his B.Sc. (Honours) from St. Mary’s University in Hali...
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