Marco Bandiera completed his Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 2021. Prior to his Physiotherapy degree he completed his Kinesiology undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto receiving High Honours status. During his time at UofT, Marco was a member of the Varsity Baseball team and a student trainer for the Men’s Varsity Hockey team.

Marco is knowledgeable in treating athletes, acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and preoperative and postoperative surgical patients. From his previous experience of being a varsity athlete and his mentorship from leaders in the field of PT, Marco has acquired invaluable clinical skills. He is currently Level 1 certified in manual therapy through the Orthopedic Division with plans to progress through the FCAMPT level systems and attain his Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification.

During his spare time, Marco enjoys staying active through weightlifting, running, biking, and playing various sports. Marco is excited to bring his knowledge, experience, and passion for helping others to the LiveActive Sports Medicine Clinic.

Marco believes in empowering everyone by providing education and guidance throughout their rehab process. He ensures that he works alongside each individual to develop a treatment plan that matches their goals. Marco has a strong belief that through education, manual therapy, and well-developed exercise prescription that every individual can reach a state of physical and mental wellness that creates lifelong confidence and empowerment.

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Graduated with Honours in Kinesiology in 2003 from York University, followed by a Bachelor in Health Science in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College. As a student therapist she worked with the University of Toronto Football and Basketball teams. She has also worked with the Vancouver Provincial Soccer Team. It was here she discovered her passion for the care and wellness of her athletes. Becoming a Certified Athletic Therapist in 2010.

She furthered her studies in the field of Pedorthics as an apprentice in 2007. Learning more about biomechanics and how the foot can vastly affect different areas of the body. She became a certified member in 2009, with the College of Pedorthics. With over 10 years of Pedorthic experience she has treated not just the general population but also various types of amateur to professional athletes.

Janice enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her husband, 2 boys and her dog. Her favourite activities are tennis, swimming and yoga. When not doing those activities she enjoys playing her drums.

Janice is schedule by appointment only. Please call the office to organize your pedorthic consultation or if you’re interested in custom orthotics.

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Katerina Shamliyan, Physiotherapist

Katerina graduated from York University with both, Kinesiology and Psychology degrees. During university she worked as a personal trainer and then went on to work as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Katerina decided she wasn’t finished learning and chose to pursue physiotherapy. She received her Masters in Physical Therapy from D’Youville College in New York State and returned to Toronto to start her career. Throughout her career, Katerina has had great mentors and has actively participated in post-graduate education. As a result she has an extensive background in exercise. She has taken numerous manual therapy courses, is a medical acupuncture provider, and is a Nordic Pole Walking, TRX, and Pilates instructor.

Over the span of her career, Katerina has gained experience with the young and old alike, fit and frail, athletes and desk jockeys. Having recently become a mom, she has a newfound interest in pre and post natal rehabilitation. Beyond physiotherapy, Katerina has done field work with rep soccer, was a Hockey Trainer for GTHL AAA Bantam Red Wings and Midget Jr. Canadians, and was part of the medical team during the 2014 Toronto Pan Am Games

Katerina loves spending time with her family and enjoys being outdoors and staying active. Her hobbies include Nordic Pole walking, hiking, biking, running, working out, and ballet and salsa dancing. As a therapist her goal is to identify the cause of dysfunction, empower patients to take control, and to promote an active lifestyle. “Helping people get back to enjoying their life is truly rewarding.”

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Jonathan Lockwood, MD, is a Sports Medicine Physician at LiveActive. Dr. Lockwood has experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of sports-related injuries and in many types of injection therapies. He has a particular interest in throwing athletes and injuries, diagnostic ultrasound, and in elite athletes after they retire from sport.

Prior to medicine, Dr. Lockwood had a career as an athlete. He was a professional baseball player in the Seattle Mariners organization and represented Canada in many international tournaments, including the World Cup of Baseball and in the Olympic Games. Dr. Lockwood hopes to apply this experience to treating sports injuries in athletes of all skill levels and to support athletes in mental and physical health on and off the field.

Dr. Lockwood completed his Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Medicine, and Family Medicine training from the University of Toronto. He obtained a master’s degree studying obesity at McMaster University. He holds a fellowship in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Lockwood has a diploma from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) and is a member of the World Olympians Association and Association of Professional Baseball Players of America.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Lockwood enjoys staying active at the gym and through participation in a variety of recreational sports.

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Raphaële is a bilingual Registered Physiotherapist (FR/EN) who graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Master’s in Physiotherapy and earned her Honours BSc in Kinesiology from McMaster University. While pursuing her studies, she danced semi-professionally in the provincial hip-hop scene and within the Toronto and Ottawa dance industries.

Dancing since age three, Raphaële has always prioritized movement for fun and health. Her own experiences with dance-related injuries ignited her passion for physiotherapy. Now, she specializes in treating artistic athletes, including dancers, figure skaters, gymnasts, cheerleaders, pole dancers, and silks artists. Her extensive experience also encompasses a variety of other sports, from professional and recreational powerlifters to soccer players, gym-goers, runners, and cyclists.

In her practice, Raphaële emphasizes movement-based rehabilitation tailored to each client’s unique goals and needs. By focusing on empowering clients to enhance their body mechanics, she helps them return to the activities they love. Her approach incorporates manual therapy, targeted exercise, acupuncture, dry needling, and education to optimize recovery.

Currently, Raphaële holds her Level 1 AIM Orthopedic Division Certification and is an active member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS). She has completed numerous courses and workshops, including Assessing and Treating Dancers and Artistic Athletes, as well as Pelvic Health Levels 1, 2, and 3, TMJ disorders, and clinical reasoning for upper and lower extremities. She also provides acupuncture and dry needling with Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS).

Outside of her professional life, you might find Raphaële engaged in functional strength training, discovering new restaurants and coffee shops, enjoying the outdoors, listening to new music, or dancing!

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Dr. Meghan Crookshank is a sport and exercise medicine primary care physician. Prior to attending medical school at the University of Toronto, she enjoyed the world of biological engineering and completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering (University of Guelph), her Master’s of Science in Engineering (Queen’s University), and her PhD at the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto with much of her research focusing on orthopaedic biomechanics and computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery. She then made the shift to medical school and, upon its completion, she completed two years of residency in orthopaedic surgery (University of Toronto) before making the transition to family medicine (University of Toronto) and, finally, completing her fellowship in sport and exercise medicine at the University of Toronto. She has had the pleasure of providing medical coverage for a variety of teams and events through her training, such as with the Varsity Blues football, volleyball, and hockey teams and truly enjoys this aspect of her work. She is passionate regarding the importance of physical activity and mobility for overall health for all individuals and enjoys working with a spectrum of patients ranging from those who are trying to maintain functional mobility and activity to high-performance athletes. She is looking forward to reapplying her research background to areas in the sport and exercise medicine community, such as injury prevention.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer, road cycling, and hiking (to name a few things) and tries to maximize time with her family and friends.

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Arianne graduated with her B.A in Psychology from Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. While in University, she also played on the women’s division I soccer team on an athletic scholarship. Arianne received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at Indiana University followed by the completion of a Sports Residency in Seattle, WA. While in Seattle, she also received her Sports Certified Specialist designation for the United States and was the lead Physiotherapist for a professional soccer team. Arianne decided to return home to Canada mid 2021. Since returning home to Canada, she obtained her certificate in Sports Physiotherapy. Her career focus and interests are in orthopedics and sports rehabilitation. She has experience working with recreational and professional athletes of various sports and ages. She is a Certified Emergency Medical Responder in Sports and has extensive experience with on-field medical coverage for athletic events including but not limited to soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, hockey and football.

Arianne currently holds her certification in Myofascial Decompression (cupping), Graston, Personalized Bloodflow Restriction Rehabilitation, Dry Needling and Neurofunctional Contemporary Medical Acupuncture.

Arianne is passionate about quality of care. She is very evidenced-based, detail and patient oriented, and focuses on causes of patient ailments rather than the symptoms alone. She provides patient education in order to optimize movement mechanics to improve physical health and decrease future injury risk.

In Arianne’s free time, she enjoys playing soccer and exercising, snowboarding, trying new food and hanging out with friends and family.

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Dr Nathaniel Ibey has a BScE in Mechanical Engineering and a BA in Environmental Science from Queen’s University. He attended the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Ibey completed his fellowship in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic at Western University. He holds a certificate in Sports and Exercise Medicine (The College of Family Physicians of Canada), a diploma in Sports Medicine (Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine) and his GP focused practice.

He was a member of the medical team for the Western University Mustangs Varsity Program and has provided medical coverage for sports events, including: NHL rookie tournament; Muskoka Ironman; Ottawa Marathon; Forest City Road Race; and OUA Field Hockey Championships.

He is a clinical adjunct professor through the department of family medicine at the University of Toronto, and routinely teaches family medicine residents and medical learners.

Dr. Ibey has an interest in promoting and helping patients achieve healthy and active lifestyles. He has a love of the outdoors and regularly participates in activities on the field, trails, ice and water.

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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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Daniel Mills is a Registered Physiotherapist who holds a Masters of Physical Therapy from Queen’s University, following an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. Daniel’s interest in physiotherapy developed through his own experiences with sports injuries, having played competitive hockey and baseball throughout his youth. These experiences gave him a deep appreciation for the importance of proper care and guidance in recovering from injury and safely returning to the activities we love.

Since completing his Masters, Daniel has focused on treating running-related injuries, driven by his personal experience as a long-distance runner. He understands the frustration these injuries can cause and is passionate about helping both recreational and competitive runners return to their routines and meet their goals. To deepen his expertise, Daniel has completed advanced training in Real Running for Clinicians and Run Coaching for Clinicians, and is certified in Acupuncture and Dry Needling.

In addition to running related injuries, Daniel has experience treating various sport related injuries, common musculoskeletal conditions, nerve pain and irritations, as well as pre- and post-operative conditions. His treatment approach combines manual therapy, patient education, and personalized exercise prescription to help individuals achieve their recovery goals.

Outside the clinic, Daniel can be found on the ice playing hockey, training for his next race, or exploring new restaurants around the city with friends. His philosophy as a physiotherapist is to create a collaborative environment where patients feel informed, empowered, and confident in their recovery, helping them return to their daily activities or sports without limitations.

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Dr. E. Laura Cruz, Sport Med. Doctor

Dr. Laura Cruz a background in Family Medicine and has practiced sport and exercise medicine since 1996. She is known for her expertise in aesthetic sports such as rhythmic gymnastics, synchronized swimming and figure skating working with athletes from the club to Olympic level. Since 2008 until 2020, she has been the team physician for the Toronto Furies and Lague physician for the CWHL.

She has been the Canadian Team physician for many world championships and a Vancouver 2010 and Beijing 2022 Olympic physician for Figure Skating. She is a member of the University of Toronto Sport and Exercise Medicine fellowship committee and is an active teacher of medical learners. Dr Cruz is also a member of the York University Lions Sport Medicine Team.

Dr. Cruz is the Medical Director and co-owner of LiveActive Sport Medicine Health and Performance. She is a local sport concussion consultant and her practice is focussed on return to sport and injury prevention.

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Kaitlin Phillips, Physiotherapist

Kaitlin Phillips completed her Masters of Physical Therapy at Western University in London, Ontario in 2017. She received a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Cumberland University in Tennessee while playing varsity soccer. Throughout Kaitlin’s career as a soccer player, she had several minor injuries and witnessed a wide range of other, more debilitating injuries. Experiencing and seeing these injuries first hand has given her a greater understanding of the physical and mental aspects associated with the inability to participate in sport/activities of daily living.

Kaitlin Phillips completed her ACSM personal training certification; therefore, her approach to treatment begins with looking at the entire body as a whole and focusing on improving movement patterns and alignment. While doing this, Kaitlin is not only able to assist with rehabilitation of injuries, but also on prevention of future injuries.

Kaitlin is very passionate about the musculoskeletal system; she has taken manual therapy courses including her Soft Tissue Release, Mulligan – Mobilization with Movement, and has her Orthopedic Level 1 Certification. She has also completed KinetaCore Dry Needling level 1 and has been certified in Complete Concussion Management. Having worked with athletes at the high school, NCAA/USports, and professional level, Kaitlin has a broad understanding of what it takes for individuals to perform at their most optimal level. Though Kaitlin loves the diversity of treating all injuries, she has a strong interest when it comes to knee injuries in particular, including both the prevention and treatment of ACL injuries. Additionally, Kaitlin thoroughly enjoys sport coverage, as she is in her fourth season as the physiotherapist for the Etobicoke Junior Dolphins hockey team.

In Kaitlin’s free time, she enjoys running, strength training, playing soccer, watching a wide range of sports (NFL, WNBA/NBA, PWHL/NHL, soccer, etc), trying new cafes and restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. Kaitlin is originally from Edmonton, Alberta; therefore, if you have any tips for exploring Toronto, she would be happy to hear them!

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Sanaz graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy. Prior to this, she graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She is fully certified as a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. She also has completed training in Functional Range Conditioning ( FRC). She is also certified in treating and assessing running injuries as well as gait analysis. Sanaz also has certification in Acupuncture and Dry needling.

Her passion in rehabilitation comes from wanting to help others get back to normal life in terms of physical function through her own experiences with needing physiotherapy growing up. Sanaz uses a patient- centered holistic approach that is individualized to each patient based on their history and assessments. Sanaz values open, honest communication with her patients and makes patients actively collaborate within their treatment sessions. Treatments include education, exercise prescription, soft tissue work, manual therapy, exercise, acupuncture/dry needling, and lifestyle modification.

Sanaz believes that learning never stops, and will continue her clinical education in vestibular physiotherapy.

In her spare time, you can find her participating in fitness classes, spending time with family and friends, travelling and trying restaurants in Downtown as she is an avid foodie.

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David completed his Master of Physical Therapy from Western University after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Guelph. Passionate about treating sports and everyday injuries, David draws from his experience as an athlete, having played AAU basketball and powerlifting for several years. He understands firsthand the importance of returning patients back to the activities they love.

David’s approach to his practice involves an evidence-based blend of exercise prescription, patient-education, and manual therapy. He emphasizes tailoring treatments to meet each patient’s unique needs. Currently, David has completed his AIM Level 1 to work towards his FCAMPT certification. He also completed additional courses in concussion management. His areas of interest include ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, meniscal injuries, shoulder injuries, and osteoarthritis.

David has completed placements at multiple sports medicine clinics, including the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic in London and the MSK Centre in Waterloo. He has worked with diverse populations, ranging from youths to OUA and professional athletes.

Outside of work, David enjoys listening to music from all genres, playing with his cat named Bowie, and watching basketball and football games. He loves traveling to explore new cultures and cuisines. Fun fact: David can play 7 different instruments!

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Dr. Kate Reilly is a Family Physician practicing Sport and Exercise Medicine.

She completed medical school at Western University, Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, and a fellowship in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Toronto in 2019.

She is interested in addressing Sport and Exercise needs from the weekend warriors to the highest level athletes.

Dr. Reilly is also invested in medical education and will be starting her Masters of Health Practitioner Teacher Education through the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

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Katie Jessop is a Registered Dietitian and holds a Masters in Health Science from the University of Toronto and a BSc in Nutritional Science. She specializes as a Sports Dietitian, providing nutrition care for improved health, focus, performance, and immunity for all ages. She is the Varsity Sport Dietitian for over 1000 University of Toronto athletes in more than 24 sports and has consulted with the Canadian Sports Institute Ontario with national and provincial level athletes and teams. With two school aged children, Katie lives the advice she provides at home too. Katie is a competitive Masters swimmer and road cyclist while carpooling to many age group competitive sports, fueling along the way.

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Alex earned his BHSc. Kinesiology from Ontario Tech University as a varsity athlete on the men’s hockey team. As a former student athlete, Alex has a large appreciation for the mental and physical preparation of being a high performance athlete. Struggles with injuries ultimately shortened his playing career and led him to place his passion for sport into injury prevention and rehab. After stepping away from the game in a player capacity, Alex began working with the varsity athletes at OTU as a strength coach and a member of the varsity athletic therapy team; gaining him front-line exposure to sport injury management. His experience as a strength coach alongside his fourth-year athletic therapy placement have given him opportunities in managing the recovery and performance needs of junior, varsity, and professional athletes.

Alex works mainly with professional hockey and soccer players in their off-season, and travels with Tennis Canada’s Davis Cup team throughout the year. He splits his weeks treating in his clinical practice, and instructing at Sutherland-Chan School of Massage where he works to develop young clinicians in both lecture and clinic.

Alex’s clinical focus emphasizes recovery management and injury prevention. He utilizes a variety of manual therapy skills including fascial work, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, and dynamic/active release techniques. While leaning on his strength and conditioning background, he provides his patients a wide scope of care. He takes pride in empowering his patients and providing them with the guidance to prevent musculoskeletal injuries that might keep them from performing at their optimal level.

Alex has aspirations of becoming a well-rounded manual practitioner with a focus in recovery and performance for pro athletes. He plans to continue his education journey through biomechanics and physiology, and aims to obtain certifications in contemporary acupuncture, and concussion management

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Sophie is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy. Prior to becoming a RMT, she completed a B.Sc Honours degree in Sports Therapy at Hartpury University in Gloucester, UK.

Sophie’s passion for health and fitness started at a young age with riding horses, and competing at the highest levels in the sport of Three-Day Eventing. Her athleticism further developed with a competitive drive towards Nordic skiing, road cycling and playing rugby for Hartpury University and the Gloucester City Team. Being a high level equestrian athlete herself, Sophie saw an opportunity with focused attention towards rehabilitation health, sport specific movement training, self-care, and strength and conditioning.

Since graduating from massage therapy school, Sophie has become certified as a Level 1 Fascial Stretch Therapist and an Acupuncturist in the McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program. Sophie enjoys putting her extensive knowledge of clinical assessment to use in understanding and applying the best approaches to helping you overcome your limitations and achieve your goals. She looks forward to meeting you!

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