Dr. Mohsen Kazemi, RN, DC, DAc, FRCCSS(C), DACRB, FCCRS(C), MSc

Dr. Kazemi is a doctor of chiropractic, Fellow of Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences and College of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Sciences, Diplomat of American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board and certified Acupuncturist. He currently works as a full time Associate Professor at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College teaching Clinical education for fourth year students and Sports Specific Subjects to first and second year Sports Sciences Residents. He has taught various continuing education seminars on topics such as Shock Wave Therapy, VMTX Vibromax Therapeutics, Sports Chiropractic and Rehabilitation. He also practices at his multi-disciplinary Sports Clinic, Sports Specialist Rehab Centre in Toronto. He provides Chiropractic Treatments, acupuncture, rehabilitation, whole body vibration exercises, shock wave therapy, soft tissue therapies such as Graston, myofacsial release, VMTX, and trigger point therapy to name a few.

He has traveled with Canadian and Ontario Taekwondo teams as Team Doctor since 1998.He has been the appointed Alternate Chiropractor for Core Canadian Health Care Team for the Saltlake City 2002 Winter Olympic, Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, and Rio 2007 Pan American Games. He served as the Core Canadian Medical Team Chiropractor at Santa Domingo 2003 Pan American Games. He has also served as the Canadian Taekwondo Team Chiropractor at Beijing 2008 Olympic. He has been serving as the Medical Chairperson for Ontario Taekwondo Association since 2003.

He has published several scientific articles and research in peer reviewed journals and presented his research in Taekwondo and chiropractic around the world.

He holds 6th degree black belt in WTF Taekwondo and has been Canadian Taekwondo Poomse Champion in 2006 and 2008. Dr. Kazemi was the 2008 World Hanmadang Taekwondo Champion in 5th degree Masters individual poomse.

Dr. Kazemi is the original inventor of VMTX Vibromax Therapeutics soft tissue technique and Kazemizer, a Portable exercise device and method of preventing lactic-acid build-up.

Dr. F. Di Stefano BA, BKin(Hons), DC, D.Ac Chiropractor, Acupuncturist

Dr. Di Stefano is a laureate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) Class of 2004. He joined Dr. Kazemi and his associates at the Sports Specialist Rehab Centre shortly after his graduation in August of the same year. Dr. Di Stefano also studied clinical acupuncture during his chiropractic education and has succeeded in achieving the distinction of a certified acupuncturist. At his convocation he was awarded the class of 2000 scholarship as well as the chiropractic sciences award in acknowledgement of his diligence, conscientiousness, and hard work during his four years of study at the CMCC.

Prior to the commencement of his chiropractic career Dr. Di Stefano studied at York University where he majored in Kinesiology and Health sciences. While studying at York he also attained the status of a certified fitness consultant with which he has made an impact on the quality of life of many individuals in health clubs as well as other corporations through health promotion. He has worked with many sports teams assisting in conditioning and treatment of athletes and their injuries. As part of his commitment to the field of health care and fitness, Dr. Di Stefano has also provided seminars on ergonomics, physical fitness and chiropractic health care, and continues to do so on a routine basis.

A vision of the future for Dr. Di Stefano entails an expansive increase of more health care and fitness professionals working together side by side in a multidisciplinary setting with more treatment options and services available to patients and athletes. Philosophically, Dr. Di Stefano believes in the highest standards of treatment, and also believes in helping patients take control of their situations from a client centered perspective through health care, education, nutrition, and fitness. Through the integration of these many facets of healthy living, he endeavors to create comprehensive treatment plans designed on an individual basis where the patient is an active participant in their goals and achievements. As such, Dr. Di Stefano displays a strong commitment to the chiropractic profession and demonstrates an incredible passion for his patient’s well being.

As an integral part of healthy living, Dr. Di Stefano does not only provide health care and education for others, but he also maintains his own healthy lifestyle by engaging in a variety of physical activities. He is an avid hockey player and weight trains regularly at his local health club. Since he has also been dedicated to physical fitness from a very young age, Dr. Di Stefano understands and appreciates the importance of encouragement and role modeling, and participates in physical activities with others through coaching of rugby, football, and hockey teams.

Dr. F. Vakily, B.Sc., M.Sc., PTS, DC, D.Ac

Dr. Faezeh Vakily received her B.Sc., and M.Sc of physical education and sport- sciences from University of Tehran majoring in corrective exercises. Her passion for health led her to peruse study at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto where she graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic as well as a Certified Acupuncture Provider.

Dr. Vakily’s focus is on assisting her patients in their achievement of optimal health by assessing various aspects of health and addressing the underlying cause of health concerns. She develops an individualized treatment plan and educates her patients to take an active role in their own health care.

As a licensed and registered Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr.Vakily utilizes her strong background in rehabilitation, corrective exercises, physical fitness and acupuncture to assist her patients in attaining their treatment goals. She believes in learning diverse techniques; therefore, she has also learned how to use the Graston and Mulligan mobilization techniques in her practice.

She has a wealth of experience in coaching and teaching several sports at universities and professional sport clubs in 80’s and 90’s, such as: Volleyball, Badminton, swimming, gymnastic and physical conditioning. She has participated in University Volleyball team, Iranian employees team of physical fitness, Volleyball, and Shooting. Her management experience at universities as well as various sports events and congresses, has been her asset to provide an optimal patient management.

Faezeh also brings her experience as a personal trainer to the clinic .She has been training at several fitness clubs in Toronto since 2003. Her clients are consisted of individuals with different type of conditions and injuries and she has been able to help each individual very effectively.

Dr.Vakily is a member of Canadian Chiropractic College, Ontario Chiropractic Association, Canadian Chiropractic Association and Acupuncture Council of Ontario.

Dr. Linda Shih B.Sc (Hons), N.D.

Dr. Shih received her B.Sc(Hons) at the University of Toronto with a Major in Psychology and Minors in Physiology and Zoology. She continued to complete her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She has received clinical experience in the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic focusing on family practice as well as the Sherbourne Health Clinic which focuses on HIV directed care. Dr. Shih is also currently a certified Spine and Lower Limb Active Release Practitioner.

Dr. Shih in the past has competed in swimming, tennis, dragonboat, and volleyball. In addition she has run two half marathons for charity and continues to run, work out and practice yoga regularly.

Dr. Shih believes in a holistic approach to medicine and follows core principles of naturopathic medicine which are: do no harm, identify and treat the causes, doctor as teacher, treat the whole person, emphasize prevention and support the healing power of nature. She is trained in the natural techniques and therapies including acupuncture/Asian medicine, botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, physical medicine, lifestyle counseling and hydrotherapy and uses these to improve health on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.

Dr. Shih believes that at the most basic level, the health of an athlete, body, mind and spirit, will dictate the health of their performance in a particular sport. Naturopathic medicine has a wide scope of practice and thus can influence sport in its entirety, starting from building and maintaining performance to facilitation of injury. The foundation of naturopathic sports medicine should focus on the health of an athlete. The naturopathic modalities can be used, either singly or in conjunction, to preserve and recover basic health of a person; this will ultimately boost immunity to reduce illness and thus increase possible training time. In addition, naturopathic medicine can also increase health and efficiency of body systems, such as respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and also improve muscle efficiency and growth which then can significantly improve performance. Finally, mental and emotional health can also be improved which then translates into improved focus and spirit, both of which are required for sport. Naturopathic treatment can be implemented on a regular basis to maintain health of muscles, keep desired ranges of motion and hasten recovery time between workouts. In the unfortunate case of injury, one can hasten the speed of healing and, more importantly, ensure proper healing. Improper healing of muscles and joints can result in weakness, decreased range of motion and pain. All of these impede performance in sports, decrease training time and lower quality of life, and thus should be minimized.

In addition to musculoskeletal related conditions, Naturopathic medicine can treat issues including but not limited to digestion, respiration, cardiovascular health, skin, reproduction, neurological problems, weight loss, hormone imbalances as well as just improving overall health and well being.

Dr. Evelyn Lock D. C., B.Kin., Chiropractor, Certified Medical Acupuncturist, Certified Graston Techniques Provider

Dr. Lock received a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She holds a Bachelor degree in Kinesiology (B.Kin) from McMaster University. She was also successful in achieving the distinction of Certified Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider from McMaster University.

Since then, Dr. Lock has focused her continuing education on soft tissue therapies, and methods to correct biomechanical dysfunction in the body. She retains a keen interest in Rehabilitative and Sports Medicine, and with experience as a competitive swimmer, she is acutely aware of the demands and expectations imposed on athletes.

Having worked as a Dental Assistant over a period of 7 years in an Orthodontic Dental office, Dr. Lock has retained a personal connection and interest in working to correct Jaw/Mouth dysfunction and pain.

Recognizing that each person has unique needs and concerns, Dr. Lock creates a specific and personalized treatment plan to meet the individualized goals of each patient. Dr. Lock uses a variety of techniques in her practice. She is a certified Graston Technique Practitioner, certified Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider (McMaster University), and has completed certification courses in Lumbopelvic Dysfunction, Lower Quadrant Functional Assessment and Treatment, Cervicothoracic Biomechanics &Treatment, and Extremity Specifics with the Motion Palpation Institute.

Dr. Lindsay Self, BA (Hons), ND Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Self received her Honour's Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and then completed the ND program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. She is currently completing her Clinical Residency position at CCNM with a sports medicine focus, is licensed by the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N) in Ontario, and is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). Dr. Self practices family medicine as well as sports medicine, successfully treating endocrine, digestive, weight-loss, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and reproductive concerns. She is also certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, also known as "the non-surgical facelift".

Dr. Self believes in a preventative approach to health. Naturopathic medicine examines all aspects of an individual’s lifestyle in order to provide effective primary care, including the physical, mental, and emotional. The health of an athlete, whether elite or a "weekend warrior", involves increasing and maintaining performance, injury prevention, as well as injury rehabilitation, while maintaining general health. While the health of the body is obviously important, mental and emotional health can contribute to increased focus, motivation, and performance. Dr. Self uses treatment modalities such as clinical nutrition, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, diet and lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, and physical medicine including skeletal and soft tissue manipulation. An individualized approach is used to allow the most effective return to health and overall well-being.

Dr. Self has a passion for global health. She was a student representative of Natural Doctors International (NDI) and completed NDI's Global Health Course in Nicaragua, actively participating in patient treatment and primary care. Dr. Self runs half-marathons for charity including the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half-Marathon and the Toronto Women's Half-Marathon.

Jacqueline Li, RMT

Jacqueline is a graduate of the Massage Therapy program at Centennial College. She is currently the resident Massage therapist and a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario. With over 220 hours of clinical experience; which includes University of Toronto doing various pre and post sport’s massage; Fibromyalgia clinic at Centennial College; Variety Village working with the elderly as well as disabled clients and Rosalie Hall working with babies as well pregnant mothers.

In addition to Swedish Massage Techniques, Jacqueline is also trained in various modalities of massage therapy such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, low grade joint mobilizations, remedial exercises and hydrotherapy. Her focus is not limited to relaxation but rehabilitation and maintenance of client’s joints and muscle and believes that it is a collaborative effort between the client and therapist to achieve goals set by the clients. Jacqueline enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions including repetitive strain injuries; tendonitis, chronic pain, sports injuries, low back pain, daily stresses and tension headaches.

Having participated in basketball and volleyball for the past 15 years. Jacqueline understands the importance of maintaining her own healthy active lifestyle by participating in walk- a- thons for charities, exercising on a regular basis and meditation.

She believes a therapeutic relationship should involve respect and compassion in an open-minded, non- judgmental environment. It is essential to recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy body, physically as well as mentally. Massage Therapy treatments will help every help every client restore their abilities and guide them to reach their optimum health and recovery.