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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy


Chiropractic

Active Release Technique (ART®) Full Body Certified
Acupuncture Provider
Graston® Provider


Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy


Osteopathy

Physical manipulation of the body's muscle tissue and bones.

Emma is a graduate of the University of Guelph and McMaster University. Emma is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Her treatment techniques include the use of manual therapy, soft tissue release, acupuncture and exercise prescription.

Emma has focussed her continuing education in the field of women’s health, completing several courses to provide support to women of all ages including those in pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and beyond. She is one of the few physio doulas in the industry offering education and continuing care to women throughout the entire perinatal period, including during labour and delivery. Emma is also a trained pessary fitting practitioner, providing ongoing care and maintenance to women with pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. In May 2020, Emma was awarded the New Graduate Award in Pelvic/Women’s by the Women’s Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Emma’s other clinical interest is sports injury rehab. Emma grew up participating in competitive dance and cheerleading and loves working with individuals with the same passion for artistic sport. These days, Emma keeps active in the weight room trying to hit new personal bests. Emma is a huge Toronto Raptors fan and in her spare time you can catch her cheering them on.

Courses and certifications:

The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence Female and Male Pelvic Pain Labour and Delivery: Maternal Support Through Comfort Measures and Pelvic Biomechanics Caesarean Birth and Rehabilitation Introduction to Muscle Stimulation for Pelvic Health Pessaries: Clinical Integration and Management of POP/SUI Foundations of Anatomical Acupuncture Clinical Applications in Anatomical Acupuncture Soft Tissue Release Mulligan Concept Mobilization with Movement Upper Quadrant A Practical Guide to Persistent Pain Therapy

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DR. DAVE DORION | B.SC, DC, ART®, D.AC OWNER & CHIROPRACTOR

Active Release Technique (ART®) Full Body Certified Complete Concussion Management Practitioner Functional Range Conditioning Practitioner Acupuncture Provider Graston® Provider

Dr. Dave Dorion holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, specializing in Kinesiology, from the University of Ottawa and a 4-year Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). CMCC is recognized as a world leader in evidence-based Chiropractic and research. Dr. Dorion is full-body certified in Active Release Technique (ART®), as well as a Graston® and Acupuncture provider. In November 2011, he opened Burlington Sports and Spine Clinic. In October 2019, the clinic was able to expand into a much larger, brand-new and modern facility.

Dr. Dave’s clinical training has always been directed towards his interest in athletic injuries and sports rehabilitation. He’s always continuing his education and is currently certified through Complete Concussion Management to treat and manage concussions. He also has become certified in Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms).

He is an active member of his community and is involved in a variety of sports, previously, as a member of the University of Ottawa Men’s Varsity Rugby team. Since starting his practice in Burlington, he has become the Team Doctor for Nelson High School’s Varsity football team and acts as a medical consultant for a variety of the schools’ other teams. In past he performed injury consultation and management for Burlington Stampeders Football, Burlington Eagles Hockey, BLOMHA and other sporting organizations. He also acted as the Director of Player Safety for BLOMHA hockey organization from 2013-2018.

Dr. Dave uses a diversified evidence-based chiropractic approach to understand every patient’s condition and takes into consideration as many tools as possible. Active rehabilitation, along with passive therapy, is given to every patient who enters into his care.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Lauren and young daughter Abigail. He still plays hockey year-round and enjoys snowboarding in the winters and squeezing in a round of golf in the summers.

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Dr. Maggie Dunlop_Juarez went to Brock University, graduating with Honours, Bachelor of Kinesiology. Upon graduating she moved to Calgary to pursue her Advanced Athletic Therapy Certificate from Mount Royal College.

She spent the next six years in Calgary working at The Edge School as a treating and traveling athletic therapist with their male and female hockey program. She became actively involved with Rugby Alberta, Hockey Alberta and Junior Lacrosse.

Dr. Maggie moved to California in 2013 to help open up a physiotherapy clinic in Silicon Valley and to work as a Head Athletic Trainer for a high school district. She was constantly referring to a Chiropractor in the community and saw the benefit her athletes were getting for Spinal Manipulative Therapy.

In 2017, Maggie decided to take the leap and go to Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose California. Maggie graduated in March of 2020 as the Valedictorian, winner of the Virgil Strang Philosophy Award and runner up of the Clinical Excellence Award.

Dr. Maggie uses an evidence-based approach to her chiropractic treatments. She does a thorough examination to find the main cause of her patient’s complaints and utilizes a variety of different treatments including diversified technique, mobilizations, soft tissue work, acupuncture, and exercise to treat her patients

In her free time, Maggie loves reading and training for marathons and also hanging out with her 3 German Shepherds.

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Damian has been a registered massage therapist since August 2008. Now boasting more than 11 years of hands on experience, Damian remains a deep tissue therapist. Over the years his exploration of eastern theory, technique through yoga and mediation has resulted in naturally developed holistic approach. Expect heavy handed, mechanically effective, traditional western massage therapy, with a combination of pain free shaking and rocking, joint mobilization and assisted stretches.

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Fady graduated from the Masters of Physiotherapy program from McMaster University and is currently registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario as a Physiotherapy Resident. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science Kinesiology degree from McMaster, graduating with honors in 2017.

Fady has a keen interest in exercise prescription, manual therapy, and taping to help patients along their rehabilitation journey. He incorporates research findings, clinical reasoning, and patient preferences and perspectives to inform his practice. He is a firm believer in developing unique and individualized treatment plans to fit each patient’s goals.

Fady is also bilingual, speaking English and Arabic, allowing him to provide patient care to a variety of patients from diverse backgrounds. As an athlete from a young age, Fady is passionate about sports injury rehabilitation.

He currently keeps active by playing soccer, basketball, and cycling.

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Linda is a graduate of the University of Guelph having completed both a B.Sc.(Hon) and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. She worked for several years in human cell and cancer research and is co-author of 4 academic publications.

After taking time off to raise a family, Linda decided to become a Massage Therapist. This is a discipline that combines her fascination and vast knowledge of the human body with her passion for exercise and healthy living. She graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Oxford College of Arts, Business, and Technology in Burlington and became a registered member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in 2021. She is trained in Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization techniques, lymphatic drainage, hydrotherapy, and remedial exercise therapy. In 2023, she became certified in cupping for the therapeutic treatment of soft tissues and offers cupping as part of the massage therapy treatment.

Outside of the clinic, Linda is a busy Mom to two teens. She enjoys gardening, cooking, and long walks with her Labrador Retriever. She loves to stay active and push herself to new limits on a morning run or boot camp class.

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Jennifer graduated from the University of Toronto Physiotherapy program after completing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Western Ontario, specializing in Sports Injuries. As a varsity rugby team trainer, she worked closely with the University of Western’s Athletic Department and Sports Physicians.

She has completed Kinesiotaping Level 1 & 2 and Kinesiotaping for neurological clients, furthering the breadth of her physiotherapy skill set. She has extensive knowledge of the neurophysiological basis of Kinesio taping for muscle facilitation and joint support, as well as muscle inhibition, edema and pain control. Jennifer is an advanced Specialist in Myofascial Release therapy. Completing Pelvic, Levels 1 &2, Cervical Thoracic Spine, Mobilization and Unwinding certifications in Myofascial Release Therapy. Through this technique, she can effectively identify and treat fascial restrictions, which cause pain, imbalances, headaches and many other issues causing dysfunction in the body. Jennifer has completed advanced courses in Mackenzie Treatment of the Spine Levels A, B, C, Restorative Yoga, Motor Relearning and Neurodevelopmental ( NDT) technique. Jennifer has significant experience in outpatient orthopedic settings as well as areas of inpatient hospital care, such as post-op surgical joint care and recovery (laminectomy, total knee, hip, shoulder replacements, ACL, Achilles, and rotator cuff repair). In addition, she has expertise in neurological and geriatric rehabilitation. Jennifer has over 25 years of experience helping clients improve their movement capabilities, by increasing their cardiovascular fitness, strength and motor control. Her experience involves treating young athletes in basketball, baseball, football, competitive swimming, gymnastics, hockey, and alpine ski racing. Jennifer has experience treating individuals with a wide range of musculoskeletal and myofascial dysfunctions. Her holistic approach addresses the root cause of clients’ issues to help decrease pain, minimize injury recurrence and improve functional performance.

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Mat graduated from the Masters of Physiotherapy program at McMaster University after completing an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education at Wilfrid Laurier University.

He has completed the McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program, furthering the breadth of his physiotherapy skill set. He has extensive knowledge of the neurophysiological basis of acupuncture, as well as electroacupuncture, motor point and dry needling techniques.

Mat is also a certified Specialist in Muscle Activation Techniques. Through this technique, he is able to effectively identify and treat muscle imbalances that may be causing dysfunction in the body. He is currently working on his Master Specialist designation in Muscle Activation Techniques.

Mat continues to work on his manual therapy skill set. He has completed advanced courses in Soft Tissue Release as well as the Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy level 1.

To supplement his physiotherapy education and experience, Mat has over 15 years of experience in exercise training. He is an expert in helping people improve their movement capabilities by increasing mobility, strength and motor control.

Mat has experience treating individuals with a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunctions. His holistic approach aims to address the root cause of clients’ issues in order to help decrease pain, minimize injury recurrence and improve performance.

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Troy completed his Bachelor of Arts in 2017, and graduated from the Ontario College of Health and Technology in 2020. Growing up being an athlete, he often sought out massage therapy treatments to help recover from injuries. Troy quickly learned not only about the physical benefits of massage, but the mental benefits as well. He brings this concept of overall wellness approach into his practice, and enjoys helping others become healthier individuals. He is trained in a broad range of techniques, including Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, joint mobilizations, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release, and reiki. Troy is also an experienced coach in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting and CrossFit, working with both individuals and large groups. In his free time Troy enjoys spending time outdoors, learning new skills, nose deep in a great book, or spending time with his puppy.

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Filip is a Registered Massage Therapist, Fascial Stretch Therapist and Personal Trainer. In the early stages of his career he fell in love with powerlifting as a sport and found himself competing, as well as coaching. Over the years, that has led Filip to plenty of aches and pains and injuries. This is what drove him to pursue a rehabilitative and mobility approach to training which eventually took him down the path to becoming an RMT. He has been focusing on helping individuals feel better, move better and perform better for a decade now and absolutely loves what he does .Filip still trains in strength sports but has explored cycling and ultramarathon trail running. Filip brings his passion and expertise to each treatment to integrate stretch, massage and education.

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Melissa completed her Master of Physiotherapy at Western University (2018) after graduating with an Honours specialization in Medical Science also from Western University (2015). She sees a great value in continuing education and as such has continued to take courses following her graduation including courses in strength and conditioning, soft tissue release, manual therapy, and multiple programs promoting professional growth. Additionally, she is a certified nutritionist, and has received her level 1 certificate from Precision Nutrition. Melissa believes in creating personalized treatment plans for her patients to best fit every individual’s goals and needs. Her treatments focus on the use of education, exercise therapy, and hands-on care to help her patients get back to what they love to do in life! In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her friends and family (especially at the cottage), keep as active as she can by running, working out, and enjoying theoutdoors with her German Shepard/Lab pup!

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Dr. Adam Russell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Brock University. While volunteering at a local chiropractic clinic and football program his interest in pursuing a career as a chiropractor was cemented. Having a lifelong interest in athletics and human movement he went on to receive his Doctorate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). While in school he also became a certified Acupuncture provider through the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture program. He is an active member of the community recently working as Team Doctor for the St. George Ravens hockey team of the GMHL.

Dr. Adam utilizes a diversified evidence based chiropractic approach to assist every patient in their rehab and wellness goals.

In his spare time, Dr. Adam enjoys spending his time with his wife, Anna, and his young son, Owen. He loves to stay active and enjoys playing hockey all year round, is an avid golfer, and advancing his techniques through continuing education.

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Graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo in 2015, Patrick then committed to an additional four years of education at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton. He graduated with the designation of Master in Practice of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M. OMSc.) in 2020 along with the A.T. Still Medal of Honour for outstanding academic and clinical achievement.

Patrick found his passion for learning the anatomy and physiology of the human body during his undergraduate studies and while swimming competitively and playing waterpolo. He was able to further enhance his understanding throughout the four years he was a volunteer teaching assistant in the human cadaver labs on the University campus.

Choosing to pursue Osteopathy was a decision Patrick made based on his appreciation for the art and science of the field of manual therapy. Having close family who work in the field helped him decide this was the right avenue for him and he has never looked back.

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Manshi completed her masters in Physical Therapy (specialization in neurological PT) from India. She is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Mansi has worked with clients of all ages ranging from paediatrics to geriatrics and helped them regain functions.

She has special interest in helping treat people with concussions, TMJ dysfunctions, nerve injuries along with other acute and chronic problems like ligaments, muscular and other injuries in general population and athletes.

Mansi uses various treatment techniques like active Rehabilitation, K-taping, soft tissue manipulation and other evidence-based approaches to help her clients regain pain free functions and movements.  She strongly believes in preventative rehabilitation as well. Mansi speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and understands Punjabi too.

When not at work, she spends her time with her family and her dog.

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After achieving an honours B.A. in Kinesiology and Physical Education, Kristy graduated from the 3rd year medical massage program at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2006. Kristy achieved her Sport Fellowship in Sport Massage with the Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA) in 2009. Kristy was the ON Chapter president for CSMTA and has used this position to educate the community through many events within Ontario.

Kristy now lives in Milton and volunteers with the Cycling Canada in the Velodrome. Kristy has worked in the Halton community at local slow- pitch tournaments, Men’s Soccer team in the Burlington soccer league, Milton’s Epic Tour GranFondo and worked at the Worlds Juniors and U23 canoe and kayak championships in Welland, ON. Kristy also had a chance to travel with Team Canada for the second time to the World University Games (FISU) Games in Kazan Russia in 2013 and to China two years prior. Kristy was involved in the 2015 Pan AM games at gymnastics, beach volleyball and triathlon venues.

In the past Kristy was the Sport Massage Therapist for Trinity Western University Varsity teams in Langley, Vancouver 2010 Paralympics, World Police and Fire Games, Women’s International Fastpitch tournament, and Cirque du Soliel: Dralion. Kristy enjoys working with all levels of athletes and has experience with softball, lacrosse, dragon boats, soccer, basketball, volleyball, runners and gymnastics and more. Kristy is very involved in her community

Sport Massage has always been special passion of Kristy’s and has experience with both active kids and adults from weekend warriors to elite athletes. Now as a mother of 2 young kids and very active throughout both pregnancies running and lifting weights is very interested in helping pregnant women manage their aches and pains through out their pregnancies to stay active and healthy.

Kristy became a massage therapist to help people have a better quality and functioning in everyday life, or during your competition career to improve performance, prevent injuries and rehabilitate from injuries. Kristy has experience with Sports massage, Prenatal Massage, Postural correction, Rehabilitation, pain and stress relief and many more.

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Dr. Ashley Worobec received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calgary, where she competed for both the U of C Dinos track & field and cross-country running teams. Following her love of sport and athletics, she moved across Canada to attend the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto and complete her Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Dr. Worobec has special interests in sports injuries and pediatrics, and she is also Full Body Certified in ART® (Active Release Techniques), Graston ® technique, Contemporary Medical acupuncture from McMaster University, and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC). She has remained actively involved in sport throughout her life, her primary passions being long-distance running and Crossfit. A former Boston marathoner and recent New York marathoner, Dr. Worobec often runs the Chilly half marathon and Around the Bay 30K, and has also ventured into the world of Crossfit competitions. She is an examiner with the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB), a writer for RockTape Canada, and a brand ambassador for Nuun Hydration and Endurance Tap.

You can often find her and her husband, along with their two young children and dog, hiking Halton’s Conservation areas, at the driving range, or at local sporting events. Dr. Worobec is an award-winning blogger with thousands of monthly readers; learn more about her at www.drworobec.com.

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