Elena moved to Toronto from Germany in 2006, and has now practised massage therapy for four years. She initially worked for L’Arche, an organization that provides homes for people with physical and mental disabilities. Elena was inspired there by a massage therapist who helped the residents relax and improve, and began her own training in massage shortly after. She views massage therapy as an important part of overall wellness, and an integral part of preventative healthcare, along with fitness and nutrition.

SPECIALITY INTERESTS Swedish/deep tissue massage and prenatal massage.

EDUCATION / TRAINING Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic for Massage Therapy (2010)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS College of Massage Therapy of Ontario (CMTO) Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO)

INTERESTS Elena likes to stay active, and takes classes in many types of exercise, including yoga and pilates. She also enjoys horse-back riding in her spare time. Elena speaks German and English fluently.

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Viet-Ha Dam has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2002. In her many years of practice, she has always worked in clinical settings.

SPECIALITY INTERESTS Viet-ha has treated a wide range of conditions including post-surgery recovery, chronic ailments, acute pain, TMJ, and scar tissue. She also practices Swedish/deep tissue massage, prenatal massage, and aromatherapy.

EDUCATION / TRAINING ICT Kikkawa College, Massage Therapy (2002)

CERTIFICATIONS College of Massage Therapy of Ontario (CMTO)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)

INTERESTS Her two kids, pop culture, and theoretical physics.

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David is a Registered Massage Therapist practicing since 2013. He earned his Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo (2009) and later completed his Massage Therapy education at Centennial College (2013). A couple years into his practice he then continued his education and got his Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Diploma from McMaster University (2015). His treatment primarily focuses on rehabilitation in sports and chronic repetitive work related injuries. He was also a part-time instructor at Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy teaching school (2018).

David has 7 years of experience practicing in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation setting. He is able to tailor his treatments based on the needs of each individual patient.

Types of Modalities: Medical Acupuncture

Athletic and Kinesiology Taping

Cuppings

Deep Tissue Massage

Pre/Post Sports Massage

PNF Stretching and Exercise Prescription

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Natsha Krisanachinda is a Registered Massage Therapist and graduate of the Sutherland-Chan massage therapy school. She is trained in numerous modalities, including: general Swedish technique, deep tissue, joint mobilisation, pre-natal, trigger-points treatment. She has also trained in several specialised massage clinics including pre- and post- thoracic surgery at Toronto General Hospital, and sport, pregnancy, seniors and multiple sclerosis clinics. Prior to studying at Sutherland-Chan, Natsha worked as a holistic practitioner offering Thai massage. She holds a Thai massage therapy certification from The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society.

Natsha is dedicated to providing excellent care, and believes that educating her clients is an essential part of their overall wellness. She combines her extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology with elements of relaxation and a variety of techniques including Thai massage (stretching, acupressure) and Swedish massage to provide effective treatment that helps clients to achieve their health goals.

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Katharine graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in 1998, follwed by the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO) in 2005 where she received her D.O.M.P (Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice). She has been in full-time, osteopathic clinic practice ever since. Katharine is also actively involved with teaching and has been working as a teaching assistance, out patient clinic supervisor and thesis director at the CCO since beginning her career in the field in 2005.

Katharine believes in an integrated approached to health, including multiple forms of manual therapy, nutrition, exercise and meditation. Katharine enjoys the multi-discipline nature of LiveWell Health and Wellness as it allows clients to experience diverse, integrated wellness.

TREATMENT SPECIALIZATIONS Katharine’s primary specializations include back pain, concussions and minor head injuries, headaches and migraines, as well as shoulder, wrist, hand, and foot pain.

EDUCATION / TRAINING University of Toronto, B.Sc., physiology (1998) Canadian College of Osteopathy (D.O.M.P.) (2005) Currently Studying Functional Neurology at the Canadian Academy of Progress Osteopathy

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners

INTERESTS Katharine is an avid traveler, weight lifter, and scuba diver.

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Dr. Natasha Vani ND is a Board-certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Vani has a passion for empowering people to take charge of their health and gain insight into their behavior and motivation to change. Her goals are to address the root cause of disease, and to reunite patients with their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Vani is the Director of Physical Activity and Nutrition at Newtopia, an online disease prevention company that is currently piloting studies related to metabolic syndrome. Here she is a content expert, researcher, and teacher. She is also a Master trainer select with the CDC’s diabetes prevention program.

Dr. Vani started her career as an Athletic Therapist, Exercise Physiologist, Strength and Conditioning coach and Personal Trainer. She currently integrates her sports medicine background with a more eclectic practice targeting many conditions within general health. Key areas include weight loss, pain reduction, digestive concerns, women’s health, and stress and anxiety management.

Dr. Natasha Vani ND is a Board-certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Vani has a passion... Read More