Our Team
Acupuncture
Acupuncturist – Richard Lobbenberg
Richard is the owner and clinic director at YG, 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 Applied Continue Reading
Acupuncturist – Fan Xiao
Fan Xiao is a Registered Acupuncturist of Traditional Chinese Medicine. After graduating with a bachelors degree in Chemistry from the University of Western Ontario, Fan was introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine in an accidental opportunity. He was so fascinated by its effect he decided to pursue Traditional Chinese Medicine, and now strongly believes that we need to raise awareness of Continue Reading
Chiropractic
Chiropractor – Dr. Corinne Brookhuis
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
Chiropractor – Dr. Corinna Lee
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
Counselling
Psychotherapist – Durel Allen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker Durel Allen, MSW RSW durel@yellowgazeboclinic.com Durel Allen is a Registered Social Worker with over 14 years of experience in social work, having practiced in the United States, Jamaica, and Canada. Her cross-cultural experience has afforded her a keen sense of cultural sensitivity that comes with working with various populations in a variety of social contexts, Continue Reading
Social Worker – Kelsey Rogers
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
Psychotherapist – Kennedy McLean
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Kennedy McLean, RP (Qualifying), MA kennedy@yellowgazeboclinic.com Kennedy McLean is one of our therapists at Yellow Gazebo offering virtual psychotherapy services. Kennedy is a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying). She holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Addiction Treatment and Prevention and a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology. Kennedy is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-II, with a specialization Continue Reading
Psychotherapist – Margotte Kaczanowska
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
Psychotherapist – Sarah Downing
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Sarah Downing, RP (Qualifying), MA sarah@yellowgazeboclinic.com (She/Her Pronouns) Are you seeking support to work through distress, navigate life changes, develop coping strategies, explore goals, build positive mental health habits, or increase your understanding of self and others? Whether you have experience with therapy or are trying therapy for the first time, Yellow Gazebo Natural Health Care is Continue Reading
Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapist – Billy Liu
Billy aspires to deliver exceptional care through dedication, diligence and strong collaboration. An honours graduate of Centennial College’s Massage Therapy Program, he has gained valuable clinical experience in multiple settings such as the college’s student clinic and outreach programs. Specifically, providing treatment to a diverse range of clients including seniors, infants, oncology, dialysis, and palliative care patients, as well as 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 women, plus she is experienced in diabetes, HIV/AIDS massage, as well as acquired brain injury massage Continue Reading
Registered 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
Registered 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
Registered Massage Therapist – Kriss Jay Portus
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
Registered Massage Therapist – Laurenne Arseneault
Laurenne graduated from D’Arcy Lane School of Massage Therapy in 2013, and she has been proud to serve a loyal and diverse client base as a massage therapist for the past 6 years in London, Ontario. Her treatments focus on deep tissue therapeutic massage, beneficial for working professionals dealing with headaches and back pain as well as various other concerns. Continue Reading
Registered 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
Registered 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
Registered Massage Therapist – Pam Clarridge
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
Registered 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
Registered 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
Now practicing online! Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Elena Erhan, ND MD (Republic of Moldova) drelena@yellowgazeboclinic.com 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 Continue Reading
Naturopathic Doctor – Rebecca Karlin
Now practicing online! 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 Continue Reading
Naturopathic Doctor – Salma Hassouna
Now practicing online! Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Salma Hassouna, ND drsalma@yellowgazeboclinic.com Dr. Salma Hassouna, N.D. is a graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She completed a bachelor’s degree in biology with honours from Queen’s University. She believes in empowering patients through thorough education so that they may play an integral role in their own health and wellness. She Continue Reading
Osteopathy
Osteopath – Nazanin Eshghi Moghaddam
Pursuing her life-long dream of helping others, Nazanin Eshghi Moghaddam BSc DOMP began her career in healthcare by first going to York University and obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Nazanin then attended the National Academy of Osteopathy where she excelled academically and graduated obtaining certification as a manual osteopath (DOMP), with her thesis focusing on "The Effects of Manual Continue Reading
Osteopath – Shahrzad Ebrahimi
Shahrzad Ebrahimi, BSc Kin, RMO, DOMP, received a specialized honors degree in Kinesiology from York university. While studying kinesiology and attending clinical settings she observed people suffering from different varieties of pains and limitations and this inspired her to take initiatives to study osteopathy. She further continued her education at the National Academy of Osteopathy in Toronto to become a Continue Reading
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist – Alice Li
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
Physiotherapist – Amy Gildner
Registered Physiotherapist Amy Gildner, BSc MSc amy@yellowgazeboclinic.com 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 Continue Reading
Physiotherapist – Nancy Lu
Registered Physiotherapist Nancy Lu, BSc MSc nancy@yellowgazeboclinic.com Nancy graduated in 2017 from Western University with a Masters of Physical Therapy, and in 2014 from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Honors in Life Sciences, double majoring in biological and nutritional sciences. Nancy is highly skilled in assessment and treatment; she uses a multi-modal approach for optimal outcomes that includes Continue Reading
