Our Team
Acupuncture
Acupuncturist – Richard Lobbenberg (840 location)
Richard is the owner and clinic director at Yellow Gazebo, and has practiced acupuncture and 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 (DE) and an Honours diploma in Acupuncture from the Michener Institute for Continue Reading
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Acupuncturist – Alison Bayes (840 location)
Diploma of Acupuncture Bachelor of Applied Science (Nutrition) Chronic and acute pain, mental health, stress management. Acupuncture, Cupping, Guasha, massage, ear seeds, lifestyle advice, and more! Alison (she/they) has lived in Toronto her entire life and has always been passionate about working in healthcare. After many years in clinic management, Alison became a Registered Acupuncturist after her own transformational experiences Continue Reading
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Acupuncturist – Barbara Lin (840 location)
Barbara is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. Raised with Traditional Chinese Medicine as an integral part of health in daily life, she considers it an honour and a privilege to be able to share it with others. She is dedicated to assisting clients with their natural ability to heal. Continue Reading
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Acupuncturist – Leisha Correa (840 location)
Leisha believes that with the right support and care, anyone is able to not only regain health and vitality, but thrive. Through the use of acupuncture (both Traditional Chinese Medicine & Esoteric), gentle body work (tuina & craniosacral therapy), yoga, meditation and mindset work, Leisha helps your body, mind and soul fully relax as you are gently nudged into harmonious Continue Reading
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Chiropractic
Chiropractor – Dr. Anita Raghubir (840 location)
Doctor of Chiropractic Anita Raghubir, BSc DC dranita@yellowgazeboclinic.com Dr. Raghubir has always had a fascination with human biomechanics, attributed to growing up in a multitude of sports including figure skating, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, and volleyball. Combining this and her passion for helping others is what drove her to pursue a career as a chiropractor. Dr. Raghubir received her Bachelor of Continue Reading
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Chiropractor – Dr. Corinna Lee (802 location)
Doctor of Chiropractic Corinna Lee, BSc DC drlee@yellowgazeboclinic.com Chiropractor Dr. Corinna Lee grew up in Richmond Hill, Ontario and has been very involved in athletics since a young age. She competed in both figure skating and dance, and also trained in gymnastics and swimming. Being under the care of a chiropractor, she was able to continue participating in the sports Continue Reading
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Chiropractor – Dr. Corinne Brookhuis (802 location)
Doctor of Chiropractic Corinne Brookhuis, BSc DC drcorinne@yellowgazeboclinic.com Dr. Brookhuis’ passion for helping her patients return to their activities is rooted in her lifelong love of athletics. Born and raised in Toronto, she competed in a wide variety of competitive sports including softball and hockey. Through sports, Dr. Brookhuis developed the ability to get the most out of herself and Continue Reading
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Counselling
Social Worker – Deanna Gooden (online & in-clinic, 840 location)
Registered Social Worker Deanna Gooden, BSW, RSW, MSW deanna@yellowgazeboclinic.com Hi, my name is Deanna, and I am a Registered Social Worker. I believe each person is a unique individual, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to therapy. We all have many parts of ourselves that shape our experiences, and as a mixed-race Black woman, I understand that Continue Reading
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Social Worker – Jacqueline Groves (online only)
Registered Social Worker Jacqueline Groves, MSW RSW jacqueline@yellowgazeboclinic.com I am a counsellor with experience working with children/youth and families, developmental services, and school-based support offering short-term solution-focused therapy, narrative and cognitive behavioural therapy-based clinical therapeutic practices that I bring to the counselling experience. In my practice, I look at mental health from a holistic, recovery-based perspective, knowing we have crossing Continue Reading
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Social Worker – Jennifer Rocha (online & in-clinic, 840 location)
Registered Social Worker Jennifer Rocha, RSW, MSW, BSW jennifer@yellowgazeboclinic.com Jennifer supports individuals experiencing life transitions, parent struggles, workplace stress, imposter syndrome and perfectionism. Jennifer ensures that individuals have the right tools to deal with these types of issues and situations that may arise in their daily lives. Jennifer works with caregivers, including parents, spouses, family members and those who put Continue Reading
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Social Worker – Kelsey Rogers (online only)
Registered Social Worker Kelsey Rogers, MSW RSW kelsey@yellowgazeboclinic.com Kelsey majored in psychology at the University of Guelph and went on to complete a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Windsor. Her personal and professional experiences have helped to develop her empathetic and compassionate approach with others. Kelsey centers her work around the understanding that each individual’s experience Continue Reading
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Psychotherapist – Margotte Kaczanowska (online only)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker Margotte Kaczanowska, MSW RSW margotte@yellowgazeboclinic.com For more than three decades 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 Continue Reading
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Social Worker – Sabrina De Araujo (online & in-clinic, 840 location)
Registered Social Worker Sabrina De Araujo, RSW SSW MACP RP sabrina@yellowgazeboclinic.com Sabrina is a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. Sabrina provides support to individuals, couples, and families in both English and Continue Reading
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Psychotherapist (Q) – Taylor Smith (online & in-clinic, 840 location)
Registered Social Worker Taylor Smith, RP(Q) taylor@yellowgazeboclinic.com Taylor is a Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Taylor is here to provide psychotherapy to couples and individuals, both online and in person. Taylor has experience working with adults of all ages with a variety of concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Addictions, Continue Reading
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Social Worker – Viaan David (online only)
Registered Social Worker Viaan David, MSW RSW viaan@yellowgazeboclinic.com Viaan completed her Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Sociology and is currently wrapping up her Masters of Social Work at Ryerson University. She is passionate about providing care and support, developing collaborative relationships with clients, and creating safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive spaces. Viaan values empathy, compassion, and understanding and Continue Reading
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Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapist – Daiana (Dee) Branco (802 location)
Dee (Daiana) 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 treating a wide demographic of different groups of individuals including pre natal woman and infants. She is well versed in being Continue Reading
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Registered Massage Therapist – Diana Abramson (802 location)
Diana Abramson (formerly Diana Bellissimo) 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 Continue Reading
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Registered Massage Therapist – Grace De Pasquale (802 location)
Grace pursued a career in massage therapy because of her strong desire to help others and improve their quality of life. She tailors her massages to each client's unique needs with the intention of promoting their health, optimizing physical performance and preventing injuries. She also integrates a number of techniques into her treatment including Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, cupping, Continue Reading
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Registered Massage Therapist – Kristine Portus (840 location)
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 her treatments dependent on the needs Continue Reading
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Registered Massage Therapist – Kriss Jay Portus (802 location)
Kriss prompted a career in massage because of his desire to help better the lives of people in need. He earned his Diploma in Massage Therapy and graduated with honors from Medix College of Healthcare in 2018. He was also one of the recipients of the Medix’s Academic Excellence Award that year. Kriss’ specialties include Swedish massage, myofascial release, joint Continue Reading
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Registered Massage Therapist – Mari Kadoya (840 location)
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
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Registered Massage Therapist – Pam Clarridge (840 location)
Registered massage Therapist Pam Clarridge is a graduate of ICT Kikkawa College in Toronto. There she learned a variety of Swedish massage techniques, fascial techniques, trigger point therapy, as well as an introduction to Suikodo™ (a gentle, passive manipulation of joints and tissue which can be effective where other modalities have proven to be too intense). Pam's focus is to Continue Reading
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Registered Massage Therapist – Rohan Joseph (802 location)
Nambadan (Rohan) Joseph, graduated as an RMT from Kikkiwa College. Rohan combines a deep understanding of the human body with a holistic approach to wellness. As a certified yoga instructor, a Pranayama (breathwork) enthusiast and a professional chef for 25 years, he integrates these influences to promote not just physical health but also mental and spiritual well-being. He tailors each Continue Reading
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Registered Massage Therapist – Ryan Davis (802 location)
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
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Registered Massage Therapist – Tom Stratton (840 location)
Tom has dedicated most of his adult life to the study of pain rehabilitation and athletic performance. He has over 10 years of education in health sciences: Kinesiology at York University, Massage Therapy at Kikkawa College, 3 levels of Fascial Stretch Therapy, 6 classes with Z-Health Performance (applied neurology), Neurokinetic Therapy, multiple courses in Pilates, and a handful of other Continue Reading
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Massage Therapist – Wanda Pedzinski (802 location)
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
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Naturopathy
Naturopathic Doctor – Farnoush Khodarahmi (online & in-clinic, 802 location)
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Farnoush Khodarahmi, ND drfarnoush@yellowgazeboclinic.com Have you been recently struggling with your mental or general physical health? I understand that it is easy to forget to prioritize our health as we struggle to meet our various daily responsibilities. But, congrats! You have already taken the very first step by reaching out for help! Once you start your Continue Reading
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Naturopathic Doctor – Giuliana Vicinanzo (online & in-clinic, 840 location)
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Giuliana Vicinanzo, ND drgiuliana@yellowgazeboclinic.com Dr. Giuliana Vicinanzo is licensed and registered as a Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) and is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). She is an alumni of the University of Toronto and the Continue Reading
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Naturopathic Doctor – Lena Ma (online only)
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Lena Ma, ND drlena@yellowgazeboclinic.com Dr. Lena Ma is a board-certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Registered Acupuncturist, registered and in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario as well as the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. She graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Life Sciences (Hons) degree Continue Reading
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Naturopathic Doctor – Rebecca Karlin (online only)
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Rebecca Karlin, ND drrebecca@yellowgazeboclinic.com I am Rebecca Karlin, a Naturopathic Doctor licensed within Ontario. I graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. I maintain a general practice, with a focus in hormone health, digestive health, and mental health. I am a member in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and a member Continue Reading
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Osteopathy
Osteopath – Olivia Najda (802 location)
Olivia Najda graduated from York University with an Honours of Bachelor in 2016 and went on to become an osteopath and receive her Masters of Practice Diploma in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M/OMSc) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2018. She is a member of the association OSTCAN (Osteopathy Canada). As an osteopath, Olivia specializes in a full-body approach in manual therapy Continue Reading
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Osteopath – Shahrzad Ebrahimi (840 location)
Shahrzad Ebrahimi, BSc Kin, RMO, DOMP, completed her Honours Degree in Kinesiology from York university. She then followed her lifetime passion of facilitating holistic health and helping others by taking the initiative to study osteopathy and obtained her diploma in manual osteopathy practice from the National Academy of Osteopathy. Shahrzad is passionate about providing exceptional osteopathic treatments to her patients Continue Reading
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist – Alice Li (802:MThSa 840:TuW)
Registered Physiotherapist Alice Li, BSc MSc alice@yellowgazeboclinic.com 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 Continue Reading
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Physiotherapist – Dayna Bercovitch (840 location)
Registered Physiotherapist and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Dayna Bercovitch, BA MSc dayna@yellowgazeboclinic.com Dayna is a registered physiotherapist with training in pelvic health physiotherapy. She received her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. Prior, Dayna attended Western University and obtained her Honours Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology and graduated with distinction. Dayna has experience in orthopedic, neurological, Continue Reading
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Physiotherapist – Jennifer Simic Bogler (840 location)
Registered Physiotherapist and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Jennifer Simic Bogler (she/her), HBA (Kin) MScPT jenphysio@yellowgazeboclinic.com Jennifer is a registered physiotherapist who holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from York University and a master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Toronto. With training in pelvic floor physiotherapy, and clinical experience that spans inpatient general medicine and trauma units, neurological paediatrics, Continue Reading
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Physiotherapist – Katharine (Katie) Allward (840 location)
Registered Physiotherapist and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Katharine (Katie) Allward, BA MSc katie@yellowgazeboclinic.com Katie grew up playing competitive sports in the beaches of Toronto, working hard to support and motivate her teammates to achieve their potential, both on and off the court. She brings the same leadership, support and positivity to physiotherapy and always seeks to help her patients achieve their Continue Reading
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Physiotherapist – Yang Liu (802 location)
Physiotherapist Pei Yang Liu (Yang), BSc MSc yang@yellowgazeboclinic.com Yang completed his studies in Bachelor of Science from Queen's University, and Master of Physiotherapy from University of Sydney in 2017. After graduation, Yang worked as a Physiotherapist in Sydney, Australia. Since early 2020, Yang began practicing in Toronto, helping and empowering people during their rehabilitation journey. Yang’s treatments focus on a Continue Reading
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