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Charlotte Anderson- MSc, PT., PhD.

Charlotte Anderson is a registered physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters in Physiotherapy, and was awarded the Goldie Lewis Award upon graduation for the demonstration of strong personal attributes. Charlotte’s area of interest and focus subsequent to graduation has been in muscular skeletal practice. She has undertaken ongoing professional development certifications in the areas of: nervous system mobilization, joint mobilization, manual therapy, taping and bracing and dry needling.

Charlotte has experience working in a number of different health care settings, but primarily in outpatient orthopedics, treating a wide range of conditions related to sport, work and the rigors of daily life.

Her practice at ALPHA Health Services focuses on all aspects of muscular skeletal health, including but not limited to injury rehabilitation, chronic pain management, healthy aging, exercise prescription and regaining function and mobility. Charlotte has a particular interest in preventative and maintenance based physiotherapy, and works hard with her patients to prevent secondary injuries from occurring. She is a strong believer in preventative actions to avoid injury or disease, and works hard with patients to live a healthy, active life that prevents the need for rehabilitation.

Her research in clinical education for Canadian physiotherapy students has been published in the Journal of Physiotherapy and presented at conferences across the country. She sits on the Executive of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (private practice division) as the Education Lead. These background skill sets complement and support Charlotte’s professional practice particularly in the area of individual specific rehabilitation and preventative physiotherapy. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at U of T, with a focus on concussion management and rehabilitation.

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Trey is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy and thrilled to be part of the ALPHA team as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Trey’s interest in wellness and performance began with his martial arts training early in life, where he was introduced to Shiatsu massage and Qi Gong energy techniques. Trey went on to become a level 1 Reiki practitioner and work several different careers in manual labor, truck driving, and management before coming to Massage Therapy as a second career.

Trey’s approach to treatment blends traditional Swedish techniques with elements of Thai, fascial and reflex techniques for a treatment that encourages overall mobility while addressing specific impairments and facilitating balance in the nervous system. Trey believes that effective treatment involves a balance between challenging the body’s limitations and creating a state of relaxation where healing is most effective.

When he is not in the clinic, Trey enjoys playing the piano, guitar or drums in his makeshift home studio, taking long hikes through nature, or rolling dice with friends to find dungeons and slay dragons.

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Irene Biemann has over 30 years’ experience using acupuncture as her primary modality to manage complex chronic pain and neuromuscular conditions. She has particular expertise with spinal cord injuries and other neurological problems such as Parkinson’s Disease and stroke. She is an instructor and examiner with Acupuncture Canada and is knowledgeable in the role of nutrition in healing.

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Brenda Martins (née Bishop) is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 1999. Her experience includes working in multidisciplinary clinics, treating motor vehicle accident patients, chronic pain conditions, as well as treating sports and workplace injuries.

Brenda enjoys and is passionate about helping people feel their best and reach their wellness goals at any age, and she believes massage is an important complementary modality to other wellness and rehab programs. She also takes a patient-centered approach and treats both the body and mind.

Brenda practices Swedish massage techniques which includes therapeutic and relaxation treatments, myofascial trigger point therapy, hydrotherapy and remedial exercise. She can also see patients for deep tissue and pre-natal massage.

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Kristen Blair is a registered physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She graduated from Western University with both a Masters in Physical Therapy and a Honours Bachelor of Arts degree with Specialization in Kinesiology.

Kristen’s areas of interest include acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions, complex spinal pathologies, as well as concussion rehabilitation. She has a strong orthopaedic and sport medicine background - with experience treating patient of all ages and activity levels. Since graduating, she has continued to expand her skillset and knowledge in the areas of concussion, manual therapy, acupuncture, dry-needling and nutrition.

Kristen’s passion for health and wellness stem from her own athletic career as a Varsity level wrestler, distance runner, and competitive soccer player. She strives to both restore optimal function and prevent re-injury through patient education, load management strategies, individualized exercise programming and manual therapy. Her approach to treatment pillars on building a strong partnership with her patients in order to develop meaningful management strategies to achieve their functional goals. Kristen prides herself on empowering her patients to maximize their potential in all facets of their lives.

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Rebecca completed her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University in 2019. Prior to this she completed a Masters in Kinesiology at Wilfrid Laurier University where she conducted research on Parkinson’s disease, and completed her Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. She is also a current member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and Ontario Physiotherapy Association. Rebecca’s areas of interest include orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation. She is a committed lifelong learner and has completed courses in Soft Tissue Release and the Bobath Concept, and plans on completing further training in manual therapy. Rebecca is passionate about providing person-centred care and helping her patients achieve their goals.

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Lauren Harding prides herself on creating a warm and welcoming environment for her clients. She has experience working with a variety of muscular-skeletal injuries and neurological conditions, and strives to maximize her client’s movement and function to get them back to doing the things they love!

Lauren has an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph and has completed a Masters in Physiotherapy from McMaster University where she was awarded the ‘Physiotherapy Expert’ and ‘Leadership Scholarship’ Awards in recognition of her academic excellence, leadership, and professionalism.

Her previous work as a Registered Kinesiologist has provided her with years of experience in exercise prescription that she incorporates regularly with her clients. Her volunteer work with Parkinson’s Canada designing and delivering a weekly exercise program has given her a unique lens into treating those living with the disease.

Lauren was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and grew up in Oakville, Ontario where she developed a love for sports and movement through soccer, swimming, gymnastics and ballet. Her years of dance training and her time as a professional ballet dancer helped to inspire her career in physiotherapy.

Lauren is an avid learner who has taken specialized courses to better equip her with the tools to help her clients succeed, including BoneFit training for those living with Osteoporosis and certifications in Progressing Ballet Technique. In her free time, Lauren continues to practice ballet, is active in Pilates and strength training and has recently taken up bouldering at her local rock climbing gym.

Whether you’re trying to get back to your active lifestyle after an injury, or seeking a neurological physiotherapist to help optimize your movement, Lauren would be thrilled to connect with you!

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Zach has over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, paired with a lifetime of involvement in sports. As a personal trainer and strength coach, Zach has had the opportunity to teach and work alongside athletes of all ages and abilities, sharing his deep love of fitness with each and every client. Outside of work, Zach loves golfing and takes any opportunity he can to get out and play.

Credentials:

B.A. Honor’s Specialization Kinesiology, Western University

Specialties and Areas of Experience:

· Elite Hockey Development- Strength & Conditioning(S&C) (AAA, Jr./OHL, NHL)

· U15/U16 AAA Baseball

· Varsity level S&C for athletes in wide variety of sports (football, hockey, basketball, wrestling, volleyball)

· Prehab and Post-Operative Rehab

· Functional Mobility and Flexibility

· Goal-Oriented Training Programs (Competition Prep.)

· Competed in powerlifting, experience with Olympic lifting and Physique/Bodybuilding Prep

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Dr. Nicholas Moser is a practicing chiropractic specialist currently working at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute in the KITE Research clinics. Dr. Moser graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in 2011. After completing his undergraduate degree, he attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and completed his degree in 2015.

Dr. Moser completed a postgraduate fellowship in Clinical Sciences at CMCC from 2015-2017. During his fellowship he evaluated the changes in blood flow in the brain and neck before and after manipulation in patients with chronic neck pain, using functional MRI technology. This work can be found in the British Medical Journal.

His clinical experience includes internships at Mount Sinai Hospital in the Rebecca MacDonald Centre for Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease and at St. Michael’s Hospital in the Department of Family and Community Medicine.

Dr. Moser has had the privilege of having his works published in prestigious journals such as the British Medical Journal, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, The European Spine Journal and most recently the Journal of Neurotrauma.

Dr. Moser is undertaking his PhD at the University of Toronto through the Institute of Medical Sciences. He’s currently running a randomized clinical trial out of Toronto Rehab. The trial is focused on better understanding ways to facilitate healing following a concussion in those whose symptoms persist beyond normal healing times.

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Tyler Muirhead is a physiotherapist registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She earned an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in exercise science from The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and her Master’s in Physical Therapy at The University of Toronto.

She believes in the importance of tailoring treatments to each patient’s unique needs, ensuring that rehabilitation is a personalized experience. This patient-centered approach promotes a holistic and sustainable recovery. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, seeking pain relief, or aiming to enhance your athletic performance, Tyler is here to support you every step of the way. In her practice, Tyler employs a combination of manual and exercise-based approaches to create personalized treatment plans that address the root causes of pain and discomfort.

Tyler has a wealth of experience working with a diverse range of sports teams and athletes, including basketball, rugby, soccer, field hockey, and ice hockey. She has even helped the University of Toronto Women’s Field Hockey to an Ontario University Association Championship Title as part of their therapy staff. She also grew up participating in any sport she could including basketball, badminton, soccer, volleyball, and gymnastics, and was a competitive figure skater for many years. This allows Tyler to have a deep understanding of the unique challenges individuals face when striving for optimal physical performance.

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Since 1975, former family physician Dr. Linda Rapson has worked diligently in the field of acupuncture and related treatments in the context of a western medicine practice, as both a clinician and an educator. She was the Executive President of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute for 14 years and since 1992 has been consultant on acupuncture at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Lyndhurst Centre (TRI/LC). TRI/LC, where she is an Affiliate Scientist involved in researching the role of acupuncture in neuropathic pain, is the spinal cord rehabilitation hospital in Toronto that is part of the University Health Network (UHN).

Dr. Rapson’s expertise includes extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain, particularly in the integration of acupuncture and nutrition with conventional medical approaches. She has lectured extensively in Canada and abroad on medical acupuncture, particularly with respect to nerve pain.

As part of her plan to semi-retire, she will be treating a small cohort of individuals who require acupuncture treatment for pain.

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Darryl Tracy graduated honours from Dalhousie University in 1989 with a BScPT. After graduation, Darryl specialized in physiotherapy in neurological populations. He worked at Toronto Rehabilitation-Lyndhurst Centre. At Lyndhurst, Darryl was involved in developing the Lyndhurst Fitness Centre and also helped develop the Out Patient program. Darryl has worked in private practice since 2001 working with individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis, Head Injury and other related injuries. Darryl has a parallel career as an award winning professional dance artist (performer, Master Teacher and choreographer) and currently teaches in Canada, US and throughout Europe. Darryl has extensive training with movement rehabilitation and also has his Basic Bobath Certification (2015). Darryl is an ADP authorizer and does specialize in hydrotherapy programs. As well as working with Alpha East, he teaches Anatomy with the Teachers Training Program at the National Ballet School (Toronto).

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Jacki Tucker is a Physiotherapist (Resident) registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Specialization in Kinesiology from Western University. Jacki has experience working with a wide variety of orthopaedic and neurological conditions in various settings. She is passionate about using an evidence-informed approach to her treatments that includes a combination of hands-on manual therapy, exercise, and education to help patients achieve their goals, big or small. She also participates in ongoing training for both manual therapy and the Bobath approach to neurological rehabilitation to help patients at the highest level.

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Kelsey Vickers is a Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She completed her Masters of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Toronto following an undergraduate degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University in her hometown of Montreal. Prior to starting her Masters, Kelsey worked in pain neuroscience research at an orthopaedic hospital, where she developed a strong interest in physiotherapy while working alongside inspiring professionals in the field.

She is passionate about physiotherapy and loves collaborating with clients to help them feel better and get back to doing what they love. As a life-long learner, she believes in using the latest evidence to help clients achieve their movement goals.

Kelsey has experience treating a range of neurological and orthopaedic conditions across the continuum of care. She plans to grow her knowledge and expertise through continuing education in manual therapy and the Bobath approach to neurological rehabilitation.

In her spare time, you can find Kelsey hiking in and around Toronto, reading, and baking for family and friends.

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Joel Villanueva is a Physiotherapist registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Joel completed his Master of Physical Therapy in 2001 and Bachelor of Science in 1999 at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. Joel’s areas of interest include neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Joel has experience treating neurological and orthopedic conditions in all ages and has worked in a variety of settings including acute and subacute rehabilitation, acute care trauma hospitals, post-operative therapy, outpatient therapy and therapy in the home-settings. He has extensive experience treating those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury and those who have suffered a stroke.

Joel is committed to providing individualized treatment to help his patients maximize their potential in their rehabilitation and to help them reach their goals.

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