Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist

Services Offered

• Physiotherapy
• Manual Therapy 
• Dry Needling certified by Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN)
• Shockwave Therapy
• Focused practice in strength and conditioning, Olympic lifting, and contact sports rehabilitation (football, lacrosse, rugby, hockey, soccer)

Growing up playing football, rugby and lacrosse, Stefanos received extensive coaching in strength training, Olympic lifting and sprinting. His personal and clinical experience in these areas has instilled a deep understanding of the biomechanical and technical demands necessary for peak athletic performance. Stefanos believes that successful rehabilitation goes beyond simply treating an injury; it requires an understanding the whole person, their lifestyle and their goals. He integrates exercise prescription, manual therapy and education to create individualize treatment plans tailored to each patients’ unique needs. Whether he is working with athletes or members of the community, Stefanos is committed to helping his patients meet their goals and return to the activities they enjoy with confidence. Originally from British Columbia, Stefanos relocated to Ontario to pursue post-secondary education, earning an Honors Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McMaster University and a Masters in Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. When he’s not in the clinic, you can find Stefanos staying active in the gym, cooking or exploring new restaurants and cafes around Toronto.

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Qualifications

• Pilates Instructor training from Polestar Pilates

Services Offered

• Mat Pilates
• Reformer Pilates

Milena developed an interest in Pilates in 2001 as a way to alleviate discomfort from scoliosis. After earning her certification from Polestar Pilates in 2008, she has taught at various studios, health and fitness centres, and corporate establishments. Through these experiences, she has gained a greater understanding of client care relating to injuries, postural improvement, sports conditioning, and well-being. Additionally, she has had the honour of participating in workshops led by respected figures in the field, Brent Anderson, President and CEO of Polestar Pilates, and Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel.

Milena’s approach involves integrating fitness Pilates with customized Pilates rehabilitation techniques, using both mat and equipment-based exercises to address the needs and objectives of each individual. With more than 15 years of experience, her dedication lies in helping clients achieve their physical wellness goals.

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Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist
• Dry Needling certified by Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN)
• GLA:D Canada Trained Practitioner

Services Offered

• Physiotherapy
• Manual Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Shockwave Therapy
• GLA:D Exercise Classes
• Focused practice in dancer rehabilitation and injury prevention

Growing up Grace was an avid athlete competing in and coaching soccer and volleyball. In addition to those sports, growing up Grace was formally trained in ballet, pointe, and jazz. Her passion for sport and dance continues, now with a clinical focus, as she is driven to support dancers and athletes by creating individualized mobility and strength programs and helping to prevent injuries. In addition to working at Strive, Grace also works at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. There she works with patient and orthopaedic surgeons treating patient after joint replacements, fractures, and various other orthopaedic surgeries such as meniscectomies and rotator cuff repairs. Grace believes in a holistic patient-centered approach to treatment that combines manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education. She enjoys working with people of all ages and aims to work collaboratively with her patients to help them achieve their goals.

Grace completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Before physiotherapy school she obtained a Bachelor of Computing with a specialization in biomedical applications and a Master of Science in Computing from Queen’s University. Grace has currently completed several continuing education courses including neuroproprioceptive taping and athletic taping, level 1 Musculoskeletal Manual Therapy through the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA, and dry needling.

Outside of the clinic Grace enjoys furthering her passion with sports as she coaches and plays volleyball in the west end of Toronto as well as going to the gym and spending time with her family and dog.

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Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist
• Dry Needling certified by Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN)
• GLA:D Canada Trained Practitioner

Services Offered

• Physiotherapy
• Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Manual Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Shockwave Therapy
• GLA:D Exercise Classes

Alex’s clinical skills include comprehensive neuromusculoskeletal assessment and treatment for clients throughout the lifespan, from helping children achieve their developmental milestones, to helping adults and seniors stay active and maximize their independence. Alex values the importance of the therapeutic relationship and strives to provide the utmost patient-centered care, by helping clients achieve their individual goals while considering their unique life experiences and prioritizing comfort, communication and trauma-informed care.

Alex is dedicated to her continuing education and remaining up to date with current physiotherapy research. She has taken advanced courses in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, shoulder rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental therapy, and integrated dry needling. She is currently working towards her FCAMPT (Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy) designation.

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Qualifications

• Canadian Certified Pedorthist

Services Offered

• Orthotics
• Biomechanical assessment of gait and running

Babs Aiyede is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist specializing in lower limb biomechanics, orthotic therapy, running injuries, and therapeutic footwear. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and is a member of both the College of Pedorthics of Canada and the Pedorthic Association of Canada.

With over 30 years of experience in the biomechanical management of musculoskeletal injuries and orthopaedic conditions of the lower limb, Babs has had the opportunity to work with a variety of clinicians in a number of pedorthic, physiotherapy, and sport medicine clinics. He has also been a guest lecturer for the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto (2000 to 2018) and the School of Podiatry at the University of South Australia (1998).

Babs is currently the owner of Biomechanical Advantage and provides pedorthic services at a number of physiotherapy and sport medicine clinics in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist
• GLA:D Canada Trained Practitioner: Managing hip and knee osteoarthritis
• Mindfulness and Meditation Facilitator: The Applied Mindfulness Program for Medical Personnel (AMP-MP), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction MBSR and Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents (MARS-A).

Services Offered

• Physiotherapy
• Chronic Pain Physiotherapy
• Shockwave Therapy
• GLA:D Exercise Classes

Rob grew up in New York state. Rob’s first undergraduate degree was at York University in Toronto, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film Production. After working in the film industry for a few years, he began practicing mindfulness and meditation, while managing low back pain with the support of physiotherapy and yoga. Becoming fascinated by how the body functions and moves, and how it’s influenced by the mind-body connection, Rob returned to York University for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Kinesiology and went on to the University of Toronto, receiving a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT).

During Rob’s Masters studies in Physical Therapy, he focused on chronic pain and hip and knee osteoarthritis. After graduating, he was proud to work at the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute (TAPMI) at Women’s College Hospital (WCH), one of the leading academic publicly funded chronic pain treatment programs in Canada. As part of the pain program, he treated patients individually, led exercise programs, taught the flagship Pain U pain education program, and co-facilitated the mindfulness group. While at WCH, he also enjoyed working with the total hip and knee replacement surgical program.

Rob also has extensive training in Mindfulness and meditation. He has practiced and facilitated Applied Mindfulness, with the Plum Village School of Thich Nhat Hanh, for over a decade. He has facilitated multiple hospital based mindfulness interventions for people living with chronic illness.

Rob takes a whole-person mind-body approach, focusing on exercise based treatment that promotes independence. He integrates education, manual therapy, neuromuscular exercise, and compassionate mind-body training. He uses a movement based examination, along with in-depth conversation about a person’s history, to explore contributions to a person’s pain and implement a treatment plan tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Rob is dedicated to continuing education. He is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Pain Science Division and Orthopaedic Division. He has also taken advanced courses in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and shoulder rehabilitation.

Rob’s work outside the clinic includes curriculum development and lecturing at the University of Toronto in the Department of Physical Therapy, Inquiry Mindset and Applied Mindfulness content. He has facilitated mindfulness and meditation in a variety of settings, including for university students, working professionals (UofT School of Continuing Studies), physicians (The Applied Mindfulness Program for Medical Personnel AMP-MP), and patients with chronic illness (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction MBSR and Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents MARS-A).

In his spare time, Rob enjoys specialty coffee, camping, meditation retreats, writing, photography, and relaxing with a vinyl record surrounded by the orchids in his living room.

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Qualifications

• Medical Doctor
• Physiatrist - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Services Offered

• Sports Medicine, a referral from a Family Doctor or other Physician is required

At Strive, Dr. Emily Tam is a Physiatrist with a focus in Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine. She sees a variety of patients with general rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, and stroke rehabilitation issues at her clinics and recognizes the importance of working closely with a rehabilitation team. Her primary clinical practice area is musculoskeletal/sports medicine, and she has a diverse interest and experience in sports injuries of all levels and ages.

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Qualifications

• Registered Massage Therapist

Services Offered

• Fascial Release
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Trigger Point Release

Jennifer graduated with honours from the Massage Therapy program at ICT Kikkawa College. She is a member of the Ontario Massage Therapy Association and is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario since 2009.

She is an avid runner, participating in races from 5km up to 1/2 marathons. She has coached 5k running clinics with the Running Room, helping others realize their running goals.

Her massage therapy approach is to treat the body as a whole using myofascial and trigger point release techniques.

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Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist
• Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists (FCAMPT)
• Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist
• Acupuncture certified by A&S Acupuncture
• Dry Needling certified by Integrated Dry Needling Provider (CIDN)

Services Offered

• Physiotherapy
• TMJ Physiotherapy
• Manual Therapy
• Medical Acupuncture
• Dry Needling
• Therapeutic Cupping
• Shockwave Therapy
• Focused practice in face, jaw, neck, shoulder and arm

Originally from the prairies, Patrick completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Manitoba before moving to Toronto to pursue his Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. His passion for musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology has shaped a career that has taken him across the country, training and practicing in Winnipeg, Vancouver, and now back in Toronto, his favourite city to date. Along the way, he has pursued extensive post-graduate education in orthopaedics, exercise prescription, dry needling, acupuncture, spinal and peripheral manipulation, and therapeutic cupping. Patrick went on to complete a Master of Clinical Science in Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Western University, earning his Fellowship with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). This internationally recognized designation under IFOMPT reflects advanced expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and manual therapy treatment. Clinically, Patrick has developed a particular expertise in treating jaw (TMJ), neck, and upper extremity conditions, and is furthering this specialization by pursuing the Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT) designation. While this is a major area of focus, his advanced training allows him to assess and manage a wide spectrum of conditions involving the spine and lower extremities. His practice is grounded in evidence-based care, patient education, and collaborative treatment planning to support recovery and long-term health. Patrick is equally engaged in professional leadership. He currently serves as Secretary for the Canadian Academy of Manual & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (CAMPT), contributing to national governance, advocacy, and program development. Internationally, he is involved with the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT), contributing to initiatives that influence physiotherapy education and practice on a global scale. Outside of his professional life, Patrick enjoys exploring Toronto’s vibrant culinary scene. A lover of anything sugary, his favourite ritual is seeking out new cafés and bakeries — with coffee and a croissant as his go-to treat.

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Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist
• Vestibular & Concussion Physiotherapist
• Dry Needling certified by Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN)

Services Offered

• Physiotherapy
• Vestibular Physiotherapy
• Concussion Rehabilitation
• Manual Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Shockwave Therapy
• Focused practice for golfers and runners

As a past varsity golfer, Nicole is dedicated to assisting golfers recover from and prevent injury. Improving one’s body-swing connection and return to the course pain free is a focus of her management plan. Nicole is devoted to helping others improve their quality of life and being able to function as the healthiest version of themselves. Nicole believes in a patient-centred and holistic approach to physiotherapy treatment where she enjoys working collaboratively with her patients to assist them in reaching their physiotherapy goals. Nicole is passionate about orthopaedic and neurological physiotherapy and plans to advance her clinical practice by continuing to pursue courses in manual therapy, integrated dry needling and acupuncture. Nicole is dedicated to being a lifelong learner and is currently completing her PhD in Rehabilitation Science with a Collaborative Specialization in Neuroscience at the University of Toronto.

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Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist
• Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
• AIM Program Levels 1-3
• Acupuncture certified by Acupuncture Canada (AFCI)
• Dry Needling certified by Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN)
• GLA:D Canada Trained Practitioner

Services Offered

• Physiotherapy (Complex Cases)
• Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
• Manual Therapy
• Medical Acupuncture
• Dry Needling
• Shockwave Therapy
• GLA:D Exercises Classes

Stephanie’s clinical practice includes a mix of orthopaedic conditions and pelvic health conditions. Stephanie works with all individuals to address conditions related to pelvic health. She has completed courses on internal assessment and treatment of pelvic floor conditions including, but not limited to, incontinence, pain, pelvic organ prolapse and diastasis rectus. Stephanie has worked with many trans patients, before, during and after transitioning.  

Stephanie has completed a variety of courses to expand her Physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques including acupuncture, neuro-proprioceptive and athletic taping, soft tissue release and McKenzie mechanical diagnosis and therapy.

Stephanie has completed her Level 3 Musculoskeletal Manual Therapy courses through the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA and continues to broaden her musculoskeletal techniques with additional courses. She has also completed training in through Stott Pilates in mat and reformer Pilates for rehabilitative purposes. 

Stephanie grounds her approach to care in the use of trauma informed approaches to helping individuals manage acute and chronic pain. She begins with a thorough assessment and combines manual therapy, education and exercise prescription into her practice. She believes that by empowering her clients and engaging them in their rehabilitation, the people who seek her help will reach their goals.

Outside of the clinic Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym, practicing Pilates and reading.

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Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist
• Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists (FCAMPT)
• Acupuncture certified by Acupuncture Canada (AFCI)
• Dry Needling certified by Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN)
• GLA:D Canada Trained Practitioner: Managing hip and knee osteoarthritis

Services Offered

• Physiotherapy (Complex Cases)
• Manual Therapy, FCAMPT
• Medical Acupuncture
• Dry Needling
• Shockwave Therapy
• GLA:D Exercise Classes

Melanie MacKinnon graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (HBScKIN) from Dalhousie University. She continued her studies at the University of Toronto where she received her Masters of Science in Physical Therapydegree, (MScPT). She advanced her Physical Therapy training by completing her Masters in Clinical Science Manipulative Therapy degree, (MClScManip) from the University of Western Ontario. She was extremely proud to become a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists (FCAMPT) in 2009. Being a FCAMPT represents a commitment to ongoing learning, self-reflection and evidence based medicine. FCAMPTs are not only in Canada, but are part of an international organization, representing Physical Therapists from around the world. She is proud not only to be a Fellow of this association but to also have hired and mentored the other FCAMPT Physiotherapists who work at HPSM.

To complement the skills she learned in these programs, she chose to completed certification in acupuncture from Acupuncture Canada (AFCI), as well as dry needling from the Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN), programs. She has completed a variety of other complementary post-graduate physiotherapy courses relating to the diagnosis and treatment of movement impairment syndromes, mobilizations of joints with movement as well as the mobilization of the nervous and fascial system. She has also completed a number of population specific courses related to specific activities such as running and golf and others that address specific conditions such as osteoporosis.

She is passionate about Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and is deeply invested in teaching and mentoring at the entry level as well as post graduate level. She is currently the Co-coordinator and Lecturer for the Advanced Musculoskeletal Unit in the Masters of Science, Physical Therapy program, MScPT, in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. She also teaches and mentors within both the Orthopedic Divisions’ Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy and Western University’s post-graduate Masters in Clinical Science Manipulative Therapy programs.

With a desire to become more involved within the National and InternationalPhysiotherapy community, Melanie is the Secretary and Treasurer for the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists.

Melanie’s acupuncture training and certification is from Acupuncture Canada (AFCI). She is trained and certified in the use of dry needling from the Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN) program.

Melanie enjoys working with individuals of all ages, athletic or not, helping them to move better, with less pain, and get back to enjoying the activities that they want to do.

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