Allen Frankel began his training at the University of Toronto and attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree in 1984. He completed a Surgical Residency program at Warminster General Hospital, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, acquiring expertise in Laser and Minimal Incision Surgery (MIS). Allen also participated in the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Sports Medicine Clinics, where he gained significant experience treating professional athletes.

Allen holds Associate Member status in the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons (ABPS) and the American College of Foot Surgeons (ACFAS). His extensive training and experience make him a leading candidate in minimal incision surgery for the correction of bunions and hammertoes, as well as various open surgical procedures.

He has served on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Podiatric Medical Association and completed a six-year term on the Provincial College Council, chairing the Disciplines Committee and serving as President of the College in his final year. He has played a pivotal role in advancing surgical procedures and treatment protocols in Ontario.

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Dr. Ashkan completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Prior to this, he received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Toronto. During his undergraduate studies, Dr. Ash was an executive member at Exercise is Medicine, promoting the importance of exercise and physical activity to students and the general population. As a former athlete himself, he understands the challenges athletes experience following an injury. Thus, he values the importance of patient education and injury prevention as fundamental components of his treatment. During his master’s degree, he completed his capstone project on developing evidence-based exercise prescription guideline for patients undergoing hemodialysis. Such experience working with a wide spectrum of clientele has enabled him to appreciate the importance of inter-professional collaboration with other regulated healthcare providers.

Dr. Ash is a firm believer in individualized patient-centred care. He is certified in contemporary acupuncture, instrument assisted soft tissue therapy, and concussion management. His areas of interest include but are not limited to management and prevention of sports injuries, active rehabilitation, evidence-based clinical research, chronic pain management, functional biomechanical assessments, and biopsychosocial model of care. In his spare time, Ash enjoys playing soccer, learning French and Italian, and spending time with friends and family.

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Andrew Lam is a Chiropodist, Physiotherapist, and a Registered Massage Therapist.

After completing his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, Andrew decided to pursue a path into health care. Beginning his career with a Diploma of Massage Therapy at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, then completing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at D’Youville College in Buffalo and completing his education at the Michener Institute for an Advanced Diploma in Chiropody.

In his personal time, Andrew enjoys volleyball, soccer, and swimming. With his experiences Andrew utilizes his understanding of biomechanics to get his patients back to sport.

With his expertise, he is a great fit at LiveActive, matching our philosophy of a whole body approach when addressing foot ailments.

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As an elite runner, her passion lies in helping people recover from foot pain to get back to function. She is currently the on call chiropodist for the Raptors.

Her area of focus is foot pain/ biomechanics, orthotics, soft tissue surgery, ingrown toe nail treatment and injection therapy.

She holds certification and training in Biomechanics from Harvard Spaulding National Running Center, Ultrasound Guided Injection Therapy, Surgical training in Ingrown Toe Nail and Soft Tissue from The Royal College of Podiatry in the UK.

She has represented Team Canada multiple times for running and loves both inspiring and treating local runners in her community.

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Jessica earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Saskatchewan. She excelled in hockey and fastpitch, becoming a dedicated student-athlete with the University of Saskatchewan women’s hockey team. Jessica’s athletic prowess earned her numerous accolades and the honor of representing Canada at the FISU games in Russia. Her competitive hockey career sparked a passion for understanding the human body and its potential, leading to a holistic approach to physical therapy. She emphasizes patient education, personalized exercise prescriptions, manual therapy, and preventative care. Jessica is committed to professional growth, with a keen interest in orthopedic rehabilitation and sports physiotherapy. She is certified in Dry Needling and has completed Level I of the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Program. Outside the clinic, she enjoys watching professional sports, running, and exploring Toronto’s best pizza places.

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Cynthia graduated from the University of Toronto in 2010, and shortly after obtained her diploma in Chiropody from the Michener Institute in 2013. Cynthia’s practice of podiatric medicine has revolved around using a Holistic approach to getting patients back on their feet. She is passionate about providing proper education to patients so they can be their own advocates. She strives to restore proper foot function by way of manual therapy, using a unique foot and ankle manual therapy called Foot Mobilization Therapy. She specialized in this therapy in 2014 and has been fixing feet ever since. Using non surgical techniques Cynthia also specializes in Ingrown toenail bracing.

An avid world traveller Cynthia enjoys biking around the city with her Husband and two young children, is a big foodie (a bit of a food snob), loves cooking and baking. She is a big nerd at heart and loves board games and anime.

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Melika Ghali’s curiosity and enthusiasm in life has cultivated his unique treatment style as a Registered Massage Therapist. His style approach incorporates deep tissue therapy, sports massage, myofascial, joint mobilizations, various dynamic stretch routines, and hydrotherapy. His passion for the wellness of others was cultivated while completing his Bachelors of Science at Boise State University and Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology at Eastern Michigan University while competing as a distance runner in the NCCA D1 over five years. His knowledge and experience of high-level competitive running coupled with the growing running population in Toronto has driven him to dedicate himself to helping patients reach their goals. So whether you are a weekend warrior looking to prepare for your first local 5km race, an experienced athlete rehabbing an injury, or someone seeking low back pain relief, he’s got you covered,

While working with Melika, you will be welcomed into a space of care that always places the patient’s interests first. Through continual assessment and meticulous analysis of biomechanical movements, Melika will formulate a long-term treatment plan to tackle your injury and give you the tools to be self-reliant. Melika has an interest in growing as a Massage Therapist by obtaining his acupuncture license and continuing to educate himself on the human body’s complex connections and intricate nuances.

In his spare time Melika still dabbles in competitive running with friends and Monarch Athletics. He also works as a mentor for youth for his community non-profit organization, Taking Kids Out of Poverty (TKOP) within the St. Jamestown community, by providing after-school literacy and numeracy programs. Aside from satisfying his sweet tooth with cherry blasters, Melika is also an advocate for Guinness all year round.

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Faith is a former kinesiologist and Toronto-based sport medicine physician who completed both her family medicine residency and sport medicine fellowship training at the University of Toronto. With a strong interest in human biomechanics, she strives to identify functional patterns underlying patients’ injuries so that they can achieve their personal exercise and functional goals. Her work is driven by the belief that patient education and empowerment are the first steps in advocating personal health and wellness.

Outside of the clinic, you can catch her golfing, cycling, or hiking. She enjoys learning new languages and speaks English, French and Tagalog.

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