I have been a Massage Therapist for 13 years. i trained at Medex collage in Toronto. i offer several different modalities of massage such as Depp tissue, indie head massage, cupping therapy, Hot stone massage, Thai massage and table Thai massage.
I look forward to meeting you and and helping you with your therapy needs
I have been a Massage Therapist for 13 years. i trained at Medex collage in Toronto. i offer seve...
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Ganesh graduated Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Masters of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders and Sports Physiotherapy from India in 2005 and 2007 respectively. He has gained extensive hands on skills learning through experience and talking part in various evidence based practice continuing education programs.
He provides a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment and treatment plan to his patients in order to identify the root cause of the problem which makes the recovery faster within a reasonable amount of time. Part of his treatment regime includes education on injury prevention and activity modification.His hands on approach includes soft tissue release, Myofascial release, Taping techniques and Joint mobilization techniques of various concepts for spinal and extremity joints. He also enjoys doing Craniosacral Therapy from Upledger International Institute for patients with Post Concussion Symptoms, Chronic Pain syndrome,TMJ dysfunctions, Migraine, Stress and Tension related disorders.
Ganesh graduated Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Masters of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Disord...
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Christina Burgess has had a private practice for over 22 years in the field of Alternative Therapy called Reiki. She has helped many clients experience a reduction in physical, mental and emotional dis-ease. She decided to broaden her business by joining our SpineWise team to touch as many lives on their healing journey as she possibly can.
Christina Burgess has had a private practice for over 22 years in the field of Alternative Therap...
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Dr. Drinkle grew up in Oshawa, and attended R.S. McLaughlin C.V.I. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with honours from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2014. She recently received the designation Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and is excited to join our team of pain relievers at SpineWise.
Through her own experiences and witnessing the many benefits of chiropractic care first-hand, she believes everyone at any age can benefit from manual therapy. She is passionate about providing care to people at all stages of life.
Stephanie is certified in Clinical Acupuncture and trained in Active Release Therapy. Dr. Drinkle utilizes many different treatment options, such as myofascial release therapy, drop piece and manual adjusting, vibration therapy, and exercise and rehabilitation. She especially loves working with the athletic and geriatric population. Outside of practice, you will find Stephanie indulging in her passions of hockey, weight lifting, hiking and curling!
Dr. Drinkle grew up in Oshawa, and attended R.S. McLaughlin C.V.I. She graduated with a Bachelor...
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David Harris graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2022. He attained his Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2018. Having 8 years of formal education and over 5 years of practical working experience in healthcare, David has had the opportunity to extensively treat a wide variety of patients over the years.
Osteopathy encompasses a gentle/effective means of promoting the human body’s innate ability to self-heal and self-regulate with proper structural alignment. A key distinction of osteopathic treatment is that we look at the body as whole… not just in one area that may be painful. This is because osteopathy is based on the belief that the entirety of the human body is anatomically connected (in one way or another). This collective understanding and clinical application of anatomy is what differentiates osteopathy from other forms of manual therapy.
David Harris graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2022. He attained his Bachelor ...
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Tanya has been serving Durham region for 14 years.
Tanya has been serving Durham region for 14 years.
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Hi, I’m Jess Johnston, a nurse practitioner with 18 years of clinical experience, 5 as a registered
nurse and 13 as a nurse practitioner. I’m a fresh face to the Durham Natural Health Centre and am
beyond excited to join this amazing team. I grew up in a household that valued cooking from scratch
and sticking to whole foods and scant amounts of junk food. Although I coveted the twinkies in my
best friend’s lunch box it instilled a lifelong appreciation for clean living.
I have always been passionate about health, wellness and physical activity; heavy emphasis on
physical activity! My time in university competing as a varsity athlete (lightweight rowing at Queen’s
University and volleyball at Griffith University, Brisbane, Aus) was my first introduction to how
significantly nutrition influences peak physical performance. I learned how vital clean living is to not
only perform athletically but to achieve good overall health and wellbeing; as a former coach used to
say: “eat clean, workout dirty!” That said I also firmly believe there is a time and place for
pharmacological interventions. For example, when alternative measures don’t provide the desired
health results, when people are faced with acute illness, or individuals are simply blessed with less
than stellar genes that work against their best health outcomes.
I feel there is a gap in current health care. Working primarily in emergency departments in Canada
and the United States I’m well-versed in band aid like solutions instead of taking a proactive/wholistic
approach to health and wellness. I believe there is room in health care for utilizing all the tools
available and collaboration with other professionals to achieve your optimal health.
I am an avid learner and took the indirect route to becoming an NP, that said I feel that education is
never wasted. I loved to learn about cognition and behaviour and so I began my education studying
psychology at Queen’s University. Halfway through my degree my passion for health was facilitated
by entry into a dual degree program to continue studying psychology but concurrently pursue a
degree in Nursing Science. After entering the field of nursing in the emergency department at
Sunnybrook I was fortunate enough to become part of EMAT (Emergency Medical Assistance Team)
which provided exposure to disaster response. So back to school I went to complete my master’s in
Disaster and Emergency Management while working full time at Sunnybrook (with copious amount of caffeine!)
After completing my coursework, I wrote my NCLEX, moved to California and began working in the emergency department at Stanford University where my husband was finishing his PhD. I finished
my thesis while working in California and after exposure to different policies and procedures I again
felt the pull towards further education; I returned to Queen’s to complete my NP. Since graduating
I’ve had the privilege of working 9 years in primary health care (primarily women and children’s
health), the last 4 years in emergency and 13 years as the first NP with EMAT.
In my spare time you’ll find me anywhere outdoors with my husband and 2 amazing boys; canoe
camping, hiking, sailing, cross country or downhill skiing, racing triathlons (my oldest kiddo
completed his second with me this summer! Proud mama moment!) and making maple syrup in the
spring. Our wild and crazy Friday nights; making homemade pizza, building a blanket fort, and
watching a movie.
I look forward to helping to bridge the gap, use all the tools and help you achieve your health and
wellness goals!
Hi, I’m Jess Johnston, a nurse practitioner with 18 years of clinical experience, 5 as a register...
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Dr. Ryan Parr graduated from Brock University with an honours degree in Kinesiology before he moved onto D’Youville Chiropractic College in Buffalo, NY and completed a 4 year doctorate of Chiropractor program. He is a board certified Chiropractor in Canada and holds memberships with both the Ontario and Canadian Chiropractic Associations. Dr. Ryan is able to assess, diagnose, and successfully treat many conditions including but not limited to the following:
Low back pain, fibromyalgia, sciatica, herniated discs, degenerated discs, scoliosis, arthritis, hip pain, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, neck pain, headaches, jaw pain, rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis injuries and whiplash injuries.
His treatment methods include a gentle Chiropractic adjusting technique using a computerized pro adjuster, spinal decompression, soft tissue and muscle release therapies, and custom orthotics. Traditional manual Chiropractic adjustments are also available upon request. We have the ability to utilize and develop X-Rays onsite to further understand and treat any issues that may be ongoing.
Dr. Ryan grew up in the Durham Region and returned to help service the community through Chiropractic care and extensive volunteer work. Currently he does talks on injury prevention and treatment for the running room and is a Canadian Chiropractic board examiner testing competency of Chiropractic students. He is engaged to be married in 2018 and has two wonderful young children (Mollie and James). In his off time, Dr. Ryan likes to be active by playing golf, hockey, indoor soccer, snowboarding, and ultimate Frisbee.
Dr. Ryan Parr graduated from Brock University with an honours degree in Kinesiology before he mov...
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Dr Amit Sharda is the clinic founder and director. He has been serving the community since 2003. Helping people to regain their quality of life is what drives him to serve the community. He is passionate about people and passionate about helping them live life to their utmost.
Dr Sharda was born in Trenton, Ontario and grew up in the Greater Toronto Area most of his life. He has travelled the world extensively which has allowed him to see the depths of suffering which people live and thus inspired him to serve the public in the healthcare field. He is board certified in both Canada and USA to practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
Dr Sharda is consistently involved in community service and charity work. From local levels such as organizing community food drives to global levels such as being involved in projects that build schools in needy areas.
Dr Sharda’s mission is to educate his patients on the benefits of living life optimally through chiropractic care and other lifestyle factors
Dr Amit Sharda is the clinic founder and director. He has been serving the community since 2003. ...
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