Registered Physiotherapist
Rafal’s advanced knowledge in manual therapy and exercise prescription, combined with his broad experience and passion towards providing quality patient care, makes him a highly qualified clinician. Since graduating from Queen’s University in 2000 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, he has gained extensive experience in both clinic and retirement home settings. He continues to enhance his clinical skills through continuing medical education in areas of orthopaedics and sports injury. Rafal has gained extensive knowledge in accelerated treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) for patients that are past the freezing stage of this condition. He has also been effectively using Shockwave Therapy since 2011 for treating chronic and painful conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinopathy, Tennis and Golfer Elbow, Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee), Shoulder Calcific Tendinitis to name the most common ones. He enjoys spending time outdoors skiing, catamaran sailing, and going for family walks with his wife and two dogs. His ultimate goal is to promote physical fitness, independence and well being when treating his clients.
Registered Physiotherapist
Magda obtained her physiotherapy degree from Queen’s University in 2005. Prior to that she also received a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph, giving her a strong background in anatomy, biomechanics, and ergonomics. Magda has furthered her education through a variety of post graduate courses in manual therapy, acupuncture and concussion management. Magda strives to educate her patients on current injuries/disorders as well as how to avoid future injuries through proper exercise.
Registered Physiotherapist
Amna Bajwa has completed her Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy (B.Sc.PT) from Pakistan, taken courses towards a Masters in Public Health (MPH) in Sweden and ongoing education courses at the University of Toronto. She has an extensive experience in treating orthopaedic cases, post-op care, chronic pain, MVA and sports injuries. She has a client-centered approach to rehabilitation and believes that education of the condition and exercise components empower the patient to be active participants in their own rehab. In her sessions, Amna includes manual therapy techniques, taping, acupuncture and instruction in specific exercises and pain management techniques for the client to complete independently. She also has an interest in Pelvic floor Physiotherapy and has completed courses through Pelvic Health Solutions and pursuing her career in this direction. In addition, she provides concussion management care and and has taken courses related to the management of concussion and post concussion syndrome. She enjoys working closely with patients of all ages to achieve their health and fitness goal and facilitate return to healthy and activity lifestyle.
Chiropractor
Arthur graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2012 with a Doctorate of Chiropractic. Before this, he received a specialized honours degree in kinesiology at York University. Arthur has worked with a variety of different patients including athletes, MVA, WSIB, and geriatric. He utilizes several different manual techniques including spinal manipulation, soft-tissue therapy, A.R.T., M2T Blade and has a comprehensive knowledge of all the modalities used at the clinic. Arthur’s goal with regards to treatment is not only to provide relief from pain and discomfort but to restore full function as well as working on proactively avoiding future injuries/conditions. He loves to spend time with his two sons and his wife. Arthur also enjoys watching football and hockey in his spare time, rooting for the Baltimore Ravens and Toronto Maple Leafs respectively. He enjoys golfing, tennis, and squash to stay active.
Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist
Andrew is a specialist in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, creating and delivering customized treatment plans for each of his patients to help them regain health and well-being. He works with each of his patients to promote, restore, and maintain health using advanced knowledge of several different acupuncture modalities; Tuina Massage, Acupressure, Cupping, Auricular, Laser, needleless treatment and more. Andrew specializes in the relief of pain stemming from conditions such as; chronic diseases, illness and sports injuries. Andrew has been practicing Chinese Medicine Acupuncture for 20 years after graduating from the Canadian College of Holistic Health. In addition to this, he holds numerous diplomas in acupuncture, herbal medicine and holistic nutrition. Andrew is a long time member of the Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Sciences, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, R. Kin.
Matteo is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who graduated from the Canadian College of Osteopathy. Matteo uses a holistic approach to treat issues at hand, not only focusing on the problematic symptom(s) but getting to the root cause. To accompany the hands-on approach, Matteo uses his clinical background as a Kinesiologist to help incorporate movement into his treatment plans. His combined hands on and exercise approach has helped many people return to sports or other activities that they love to do and ensures a very individualized approach to each person’s treatment. When not in the clinic, Matteo can most likely be found testing out some new workouts in the gym or spending some quality time outdoors.
Registered Massage Therapist
Mariola Kryzaniak’s massage therapy treatment is specific to each of her clients’ goals and she tailors her techniques and pressure to each individual’s needs. She is proficient in a variety of Swedish massage techniques which include deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, prenatal & pregnancy massage as well as myofascial release and acupressure treatments. Mariola believes that in order to create long lasting changes, the imbalances in our bodies must be addressed and corrected to bring one back to optimum performance and health. For this reason she enjoys working alongside other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists, chiropractors and naturopathic doctors. Mariola joined the team at Physiotherapy Advanced Rehab in November 2013. She continues to update her education and recently completed a full body workshop on myofascial release and acupressure. She is interested in pursuing advanced training in baby massage, craniosacral therapy and lymphatic drainage. She enjoys being active in the community and has volunteered at various events as a massage therapist for women’s hockey tournaments, volleyball competitions, and relay for life to end cancer.
Registered Massage Therapist
Tomas is a massage therapist with over 12 years of experience using different manual techniques. He graduated in 1999 with a Masters of Physical Education from Poznan University in Poland. In 2015, he continued his education at the Ontario College of Health and Technology in Stoney Creek.Tomas has practiced internationally in a multitude of professional settings, including owning his own Massage & Physiotherapy Clinic in Korfntow, Poland. Tomas was also fortunate to work with the Polish soccer team “The Black Korfantow”. Tomas’s experience with pain management is evident in the way he approaches every treatment. He has developed a style of massage therapy to specifically target pain and address the needs of the patient.When he is not at work, Tomas enjoys weight training, running, rock climbing and cycling in the Halton Hills area. Tomas strongly believes that physical activity is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle in combination with massage and therapeutic exercises. Tomas’s experiences help create a customized treatment to help you reach your health goals!
Registered Massage Therapist
Carvet is experienced in Swedish massage techniques, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching. She emphasizes core strength and a whole body wellness approach to compliment her practice. She is a certified Pilates instructor and a graduate of ICT Kikkawa College, Class of 2001. Carvet enjoys helping patients with a variety of ailments and is especially effective in delivering prenatal massages. She currently taking courses to get her Manual Lymph Drainage Certification.