Matthew is an experienced physiotherapist with extensive post-graduate training and skills whose goal is to provide his patients the best result-oriented care through a thorough understanding of your personal history, needs, and goals.

Matthew received his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy (MScPT) from McMaster University and has gone on to complete multiple courses and certifications with advanced training including: Neurokinetic Therapy (Level 3 certified), Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex Therapy, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, spinal manipulation/manual therapy (Certified Manual Therapist), vestibular therapy, and concussion management. He serves as a Neurokinetic Therapy teaching assistant and as a mentor for physiotherapists and other health practitioners.

Over the years Matthew has become known for treating difficult musculoskeletal cases and balance/dizziness disorders where previous treatments have been unsuccessful. With his education Matthew conducts detailed assessments of movement, and muscle strength to determine key compensatory patterns (muscle and reflexive sensitivities) that often cause pain, and dysfunction. Using this approach he has worked successfully with a variety of patients from professional and national level athletes to office workers.

Matthew has a passion for seeing his patients thrive in all aspects of their lives. Whether it be complex chronic issues or maximizing physical performance Matthew is keen to work with you to get you where you deserve to be.

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‍Dr. ‍Roberta Da ‍Re has extensive experience successfully treating a wide variety of patients and enjoys challenging cases. She graduated ‍Summa ‍Cum ‍Laude, with Clinic Honours from ‍the ‍Canadian ‍Memorial ‍Chiropractic ‍College ‍(CMCC) in 1996. That standard for excellence followed her to achieve comprehensive training in many areas including rehabilitation, exercise therapy as well as obtaining a certificate of Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University.

‍Dr. Da Re ‍has ‍received several ‍awards ‍including ‍the ‍Chiropractic ‍Foundation ‍for ‍Spinal ‍Research ‍Award ‍for ‍her ‍work ‍on ‍the ‍physical ‍rehabilitation ‍of ‍low ‍back ‍pain. She also regularly ‍acts ‍as ‍an ‍examiner ‍for ‍the ‍Canadian ‍Chiropractic ‍Examining ‍Board’s ‍licensing ‍examinations.

Roberta listens attentively, approaching each patient thoughtfully and with a professional manner. She conducts detailed assessments and uses current, evidence-based, customized treatments. These may include gentle joint manipulation, a variety of soft tissue techniques, athletic taping, acupuncture, exercise, postural, and ergonomic advice to ‍help patients ‍achieve ‍their goals as quickly as possible. She is often asked to collaborate in the care of patients with challenging musculoskeletal issues of the hand and upper limb including post-surgical cases.

Dr. Da Re practiced for 8 years in the Italian Alps working closely with competitive skiers and snowboarders. She also has extensive training in the analysis of running form. Using video footage, she performs detailed evaluations, allowing her to target her treatments towards improving performance and resolving running related sources of pain.

When ‍not ‍treating ‍patients ‍she ‍remains ‍very ‍active ‍in ‍a ‍wide ‍variety ‍of ‍sports ‍including ‍swimming, ‍cycling, ‍snowboarding, ‍rock ‍climbing ‍and ‍yoga ‍which ‍gives ‍her ‍a ‍unique ‍perspective ‍on ‍the ‍treatment ‍of ‍sports ‍injuries.

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Suzie graduated from the University of Toronto with a B. Sc. (PT) in 1986. Over her 35+ years of practice Suzie became a certified sports physiotherapist and Gunn IMS practitioner.

In addition, she is a level 3 manual therapist. Suzie has worked with rep, provincial and national athletes and at different sporting events like the Toronto Marathon and the Special Olympics. In order to resolve a patient’s issue, Suzie believes it is important to get to the root cause and not just treat the symptoms.

Aside from general orthopaedic and sports injuries, Suzie has a tremendous amount of experience with TMJ patients and patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis.

When not helping patients, Suzie enjoys riding her bike and has recently returned to lifting weights at the gym.

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Valerie Hawke has over 16 years experience as a physiotherapist since achieving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph. Valerie has practised in Canada and internationally in the United States and Australia. She brings a wealth of knowledge in orthopaedic rehabilitation, dry needling, kinesiotaping, Pilates (matwork), pelvic health, and vestibular training. She has enjoyed working with clients from ages two to 98.

Her past clients include amateur and professional athletes, weekend warriors, and those aspiring to increase their daily activity level and fitness. With a passion for manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation, Valerie will work with you and guide your recovery from musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunction, post-surgical rehabilitation, neck and back pain, pelvic health, dizziness, and can lead you through ergonomic assessment and redesign, and assist in maximising your general well-being and mobility.

Valerie is a mother of two wonderfully active and creative children. She has a history of participation in sport including rhythmic gymnastics, rugby union, dance and singing, and has developed a love of ocean swimming over the past number of years in Australia.

Specialises in: - Exercise prescription - Injury and post surgical rehabilitation - Physiotherapy - Dry Needling

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Lisa graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2007, and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Her treatment specialties include prenatal and infant massage, sports and sports injury massage, deep tissue massage, motor vehicle accident recovery massage and lymph drainage massage. She has been playing sports her entire life (with some injuries along the way) which provides great insight into how to sympathize and treat her clients effectively.

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A graduate of the University of Western Ontario’’s Kinesiology program, Kate went on to pursue Chiropractic following a series of debilitating back injuries. Choosing to attend Palmer West College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California, she graduated with awards in Leadership, Sport and Clinical Excellence. While at Palmer West she was actively involved with several on-campus organizations including the college’s chapter of the ACA Sports Council. Serving in several positions, she ultimately went on to serve for two terms as it’s President. This role afforded her the opportunity to work with athletes of all calibers from a variety of sports, including but not limited to the Ironman Triathlon (Kona HI 2000-2003), Professional beach volleyball (2000-02), Track and Field (US trials 2000), Swimming (Santa Clara Invitational 2000-03).

She was listed among the “Who’s Who” of students in American Colleges and Universities and was privileged to help co-author the chapter; “Considerations in the Female Athlete”, in Conservative Management of Sports Injuries 2nd Ed.

She is a Clinical Instructor for the Core and Advanced Programs in the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Programs offered through McMaster University and has assisted as an instructor on programs provided to the US Navy (San Diego 2009/2010). She has been the Medical Trainer for several Triple A hockey teams throughout the GTHL. In recent years, Kate has become a sought after speaker for sport clubs as well as professional and community groups. She is an active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Academy of Sports Medicine and International Youth Conditioning Association.

Credentialed in Performance and Kinesio Taping, Active Release Technique, Graston and Fascial Abrasion Techniques, she utilizes Electro Acupuncture, movement re-patterning, fascial work and appropriate exercise prescription to address the needs of each individual patient. She has a passion for addressing the specific needs of Female Athletes as well as restoring the body to a pre-injury level of performance.

She maintains a professional license in the province of Ontario as well as the state of California.

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Dr Kottoor is the owner and clinic director of Leaside Sports Medicine. He is a Chiropractor, Rehabilitation Specialist, Medical Acupuncture Provider, Certified Active Release Techniques® Provider, and Certified Personal Trainer. He did his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in Kinesiology and graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2002 with his Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Kottoor then completed a 3 year post-doctoral fellowship in Rehabilitation Sciences to help him become a leader in the field of sports and injury rehabilitation.

He has worked extensively with people of all ages and all walks of life. Being a former international volleyball player, Dr. Kottoor has a special interest in exercise and sports injuries. He has treated numerous professional and Olympic athletes and has worked with the Toronto Raptors Medical Team for several years at their pre-season camps doing injury and fitness assessments. He has been a team therapist for the University of Toronto Varsity soccer team and a medical team member/director for several marathon and triathlon events, the Ontario Mountain Biking Series, swim clubs, and semi-professional volleyball teams Dr. Kottoor has worked as the team chiropractor for the Canadian Beach Volleyball Championships and the World Road Cycling Championships in Hamilton. A number of athletes from the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS and NFL seek the care of Dr Kottoor.

Dr. Kottoor also lectures to various health care practitioners and has presented at many health related conferences. Dr. Kottoor has also conducted a lecture series in association with the Canadian Personal Trainer’s Network teaching personal trainers across the country about injury rehabilitation, assessment and prevention in the exercising population. He also lectures frequently on the issue of proper running shoes and orthotics. He is also a medical expert for several magazines and has published a book chapter on the topic of injury rehabilitation, assessment, and prevention.

Dr. Kottoor is a member in good standing of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, Ontario Chiropractic Association, College of Chiropractors of Ontario, American College Rehabilitation Board and the Canadian College of Rehabilitation Specialists.

Dr. Kottoor works with a close network of medical doctors, orthopedic surgeons, massage therapists, nutritionists, and physiotherapists. Many of them are his patients.

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Rachel completed her kinesiology degree at Western University and then went on to complete her Master of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland in Australia. During her time abroad, she was trained using various treatment techniques, such as joint mobilization, soft tissue release, and exercise prescription as tools for rehabilitation and recovery. Since graduating she has taken additional courses on acupuncture, dry needling, and concussion management.

As a clinician, Rachel really enjoys getting to know each and every one of her clients. She endeavours to understand the root cause of an injury and then centre her treatment around helping patients achieve their goals. Her treatment style includes various manual therapy techniques and she likes to incorporate movement into her treatment plans. Within her treatment plan, there is always a focus on injury prevention and building resilience in the body. Rachel strongly believes that movement is the best medicine! She also has a strong foundation in understanding athletic injuries as she has played a lot of sports.

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Radu is a Physiotherapist who has played competitive tennis and basketball, which as a lifelong athlete has exposed him to the world of physical rehabilitation as a patient where he initially noticed the benefits of active rehabilitation and physiotherapy from an early age.

His passion for health and fitness led him to complete his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario after receiving a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo. Additionally, Radu was a Teacher’s Assistant for the School of Anatomy lab at Waterloo University where he helped teach anatomy.

Radu has experience in a variety of settings and patient demographics, including neurological patients, acute care patients, athletes, and in orthopaedic settings and community care. Radu is a firm believer in empowering patients to restore function and reach their goals through individualized evidence-based treatment approaches, manual therapy, active rehabilitation and education.

Outside of work, Radu can be found enjoying the outdoors, travelling, reading, and always looking to try out new restaurants and unique dining experiences.

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Stephen grew up in Toronto, Ontario and spent most of his childhood playing tennis, volleyball, and basketball. As a young competitive athlete, Stephen experienced his own struggles with injury and rehabilitation. This personal experience in combination with his passion for helping others led him to pursue a career in physiotherapy.

Stephen completed his Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Brunel University in London, UK and a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from Western University. While studying at Western, Stephen gained experience as a student athletic trainer working with former NBA and Division 1 NCAA basketball players on the London Lightning Basketball Club. During his time in the UK, Stephen further developed his clinical skills working in London’s top teaching hospitals specializing in trauma and orthopaedics. He enjoys treating a wide range of clients – whether it be a post-operative patient, a weekend warrior or an elite athlete.

Stephen believes in a holistic treatment approach and uses manual therapy, acupuncture, and exercise prescription to help his clients reach their personal goals. He integrates the latest evidence into his practice and has a passion for continuing education. Stephen has keen interest in pursuing additional certifications in manual therapy, dry needling, and vestibular/concussion therapy.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Stephen on a basketball court, taking photos in downtown Toronto, or cheering on the Leafs and Raptors.

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Following a double major undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Medical Sciences at Western University, Jonathan completed his Master of Physiotherapy (M Phty.) at the University of Sydney in Australia. He was an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, having been a member in good standing involved in various areas of physiotherapy.

Working alongside former Chairman of Sports Physiotherapy Australia, Andrew Han, Jonathan was involved as a team physiotherapist for Baseball New South Wales and the Australian Baseball League (an MLB affiliate). Having had experience working at a large medical facility in Western Sydney, Jonathan has a keen interest in all sorts of musculoskeletal conditions and loves a collaborative approach to care.

Currently, Jonathan is eager to work with his patients to maximize their lives whether they have injuries or seek preventative work and uses his toolkit of deep tissue massage, joint mobilisation, dry needling, and exercise to get them there.

A unique area of interest of Jonathan is treating headaches and migraines. He is one of three physiotherapists in Canada to have completed his Levels in headache and migraine treatment techniques while in Australia.

Outside of work, Jonathan can be found behind the camera snapping photos, and plant shopping with his wife even when there’s no more room for them.

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