Our Team
Acupuncture
Acupuncturist – Richard Lobbenberg
Richard Lobbenberg BSc BHSc (Honors Diploma in Acupuncture), has been an acupuncturist and practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 2004. He received his undergraduate degree in Science (Honours) from York University, and then went on to receive (concurrently) an undergraduate degree in Complementary Medicine from Charles Sturt University in Australia and an Honours diploma in Acupuncture from the Michener Institute for Continue Reading
Naturopathic Doctor – Elena Erhan
Dr. Elena Erhan has received her Doctor of Medicine degree at the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, in the Republic of Moldova, where she completed a residency in Internal Medicine. Her everlasting quest to heal patients with health issues unsolvable by conventional medicine gave birth to a new passion for natural medicine. Thus, Dr. Elena pursued her studies in Continue Reading
Chiropractic
Chiropractor – Dr. Madeleine Levine
Dr. Madeleine Levine’s fascination with the human body began at a young age when she was a competitive dancer. She was intrigued with the movement of the human body and how all different structures were interrelated and interconnected with one another. Furthermore, she was curious by all the benefits of movement, exercise and physical activity while she was also aware Continue Reading
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist – Amy Tracey Sarfati
Amy graduated from Sutherland-Chan in 2014. Frequently described as “nurturing”, Amy works with deep intuition and skill to help guide her clients on their return to wellness. Effective treatments for all manner of impairments including chronic pain, sleep disorders, lymphatic drainage, low back pain, tight scar adhesions, constipation and breathing discomfort. Previous to becoming an RMT, she worked with breastfeeding Continue Reading
Massage Therapist – David Rendall
David was trained as a registered massage therapist (RMT) through ICT Kikkawa College, and graduated in 2018. He also has a background in reiki and teaching yoga and was certified in both disciplines in 2012 and 2013 respectively. David’s approach to massage therapy involves a gentle and grounding attunement to your stress and imbalances. He holds a space for your Continue Reading
Registered Massage Therapist – Daiana (Dee) Branco
Daiana (Dee) graduated from Humber College in 2016 where she then fast-tracked for a year and also graduated from Bryan College in 2018 to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Throughout her years at Humber, Daiana has had experience with treating infants and pre-natal, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS massage, as well as acquired brain injury and also palliative care. Daiana’s goal Continue Reading
Massage Therapist – Diana Bellissimo
Diana is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. As valedictorian of her graduating class, she is a passionate and focused individual. Diana's primary interest lies with stress management on the path to balance and wellness. During her time at school and clinical internship, she studied chronic stress and how it affects your body. Diana frequently uses Continue Reading
Massage Therapist – Kristine Portus
Kristine Portus - Massage Therapist Kristine graduated from the Medix School of Health Care as Class Valedictorian. During her course, she learned various techniques for treating different conditions and pathologies. She is adept at treating conditions like frozen shoulder, sciatica, fibromyalgia, nervous system pathologies, overuse injuries, and more. She utilizes various hydrotherapy modalities and remedial exercises, and incorporates all of these into Continue Reading
Massage Therapist – Mari Kadoya
Mari graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours). She then successfully completed the Shiatsu Therapy Diploma Program at the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo in 2011. Following these achievements, Mari became a registered massage therapist, graduating from ICT Kikkawa College with Honours in 2013. With these modalities Mari offers treatments that are beneficial not only for Continue Reading
Massage Therapist – Melissa Allison
My approach to massage is that of mind, body and soul. I believe that we need to pay attention to what our bodies tell us. For my clients, I have their best interest in mind, listening to them both verbally and physically. Working as a team with my clients, I find the desired end results are always accomplished. Like most Continue Reading
Massage Therapist – Ryan Davis
Ryan graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH) in 2012 to become a registered massage therapist (RMT). Ryan had previously graduated with a specialized honours degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University 2008. During his time at CCMH, Ryan completed various outreaches in sports massage in events such as the Toronto Marathon and UofT swim Continue Reading
Massage Therapist – Suzette De Jesus
Suzette De Jesus, registered massage therapist, graduated from Wellspring College of Massage Therapy in 2012. Suzette enjoys giving relaxation massages as well as hot stone, and deep tissue massage. Suzette also has a great deal of experience with prenatal massage, and is comfortable working with children. She has supplemental training in head and neck massage, acupressure, and hand-touch therapy. Suzette Continue Reading
Massage Therapist – Wanda Pedzinski
Wanda Pedzinski, Registered Massage Therapist, BScN, graduated from Sutherland-Chan in 2010. Prior to this, she graduated from the nursing program at McMaster University where she was a member of the Varsity Tennis Team. Wanda has worked with a large variety of clients - pregnant, athletes, seniors, and children, and she has treated a variety of conditions/ problems. She loves to Continue Reading
Naturopathy
Naturopathic Doctor – Elena Erhan
Dr. Elena Erhan has received her Doctor of Medicine degree at the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, in the Republic of Moldova, where she completed a residency in Internal Medicine. Her everlasting quest to heal patients with health issues unsolvable by conventional medicine gave birth to a new passion for natural medicine. Thus, Dr. Elena pursued her studies in Continue Reading
Osteopathy
Osteopath – Jessica Bonzon
Jessica is a French Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (DOMP), with a positive and gentle approach to patient care. After experiencing herself the healing effects of osteopathy, she developed a keen interest in the human body's form and function, and in holistic health. Following this discovery, she decided to leave Biarritz, her hometown in south of France, to enroll in a five-year Continue Reading
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist – Alice Li
Alice completed her master’s degree in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University and her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. Since graduating, Alice has successfully completed her Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic and Manipulative Physiotherapy: Level 1 Exam, and is working to pursue further Manual Therapy levels through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. As a strong Continue Reading
Physiotherapist – Amy Gildner
Amy completed her master’s degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and became a physiotherapist in 2013, after finishing her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University. Since graduating, she has become proficient in her skills with evaluating and assessing patients’ physical abilities through evaluative procedures and functional tests. She also regularly provides individualized and specific programs for Continue Reading
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist – Margotte Kaczanowska
For the past 34 years I have been privileged to work with individuals - children, adolescents, and adults, with couples and families in different configurations, and with groups. I have been also exposed to different schools of thought in psychotherapy, different ways of supporting people. I am not attached to any particular school of thinking, particular school of helping. I Continue Reading
