EDUCATION:

1992 University of Toronto (Microbiology)

1996 New York Chiropractic College (Magna Cum Laude)

EXTRA COURSES:

2006- present  Active Release Technique (ART)

Dr David Leaf (Strength Assessment -500 hours)

Kinesiotape level 2

2001, 2002, 2003, 2015 Society of Weight lifting Specialists (SWIS)

Aras has competed at ice hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, racquet ball, squash, tennis, skiing (racing), golf, strongman, powerlifting and softball.  He is terribly proud of creating the systems used at the Active Relief Centre and finding the best team around. He is also very proud of his best friend and wife Natasha and his three children (Jacob, Anna and Sam).  He was raised in the Lithuanian culture and it has had formative effects.

EDUCATION:

2005 Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo

2006 Diploma in massage Therapy:  Canadian Therapeutic College

EXTRA COURSES:

2010 Functional Capacity Evaluation – Metriks

2017 Active Release Techniques

2011, 2016  David Leaf- Strength Testing and Assessment

2016 Dolphin Neurostim – Microcurrent Point Stimulation

Throughout childhood Jill worked her way through the Royal Academy of Dance Exams earning her elementary level prior to university. She now lives on a farm with her husband and two kids.  She enjoys staying active with the kids as they are starting their own sports.

EDUCATION:

MSc Physiotherapy- McMaster University

BSc Exercise Science- Georgia State University

EXTRA COURSES:

Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy- Level 3 Upper
ART Full Body
SWIS Conference
Practical Orthopaedics for Primary Care
Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Medical Volunteer- Soccer
Certified Personal Trainer
Georgia State University:
NCAA Division 1 Track & Field, Cross Country
Team Captain
Georgia State Rookie of the Year
CAA Conference Rookie of the Year
NCAA All-South Region Team, All-Academic Team
Soccer: Hamilton Sparta, 1v1 Academy, South Regional.

Caitlin enjoys staying active by working out at the gym and trail running. Otherwise you can find her going out with friends, taking road trips and being outside in the sun playing beach volleyball, reading or finding a good patio

EDUCATION:

Msc.  Physiotherapy at McMaster University

Msc. Kinesiology at Western University

Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology at Lakehead University

EXTRA COURSES:

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with National Strength and Conditioning Association

Full body ART Certified

Eric played on the rugby team for the University of Minnesota State and has his brown belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu and trains at Joslin’s MMA. He enjoys powerlifting, canoeing, fishing and hiking with his dog.

EDUCATION:

1995 University of Prince Edward Island Bachelor of Arts Degree

EXTRA COURSES:

Mental Health First Aid, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Before joining the Active Relief Centre team as the Business Manager Natasha was the Director of a Mental Health Program in Prince Edward Island.

Natasha is very pleased to be a part of such an amazing team at Active Relief Centre and is very proud of how her husband Aras has helped so many people over the duration of his career. Aras has also helped as her training partner to secure a silver medal at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships, two national records in squat and bench and  Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the Canadian powerlifting championships in 2015, 2016 and 2017.  Most importantly, she is proud of the six kids that she and Aras have together, all with wonderful and unique personalities.

Lezley plays a very important role at the clinic as receptionist.  She is married with three children in Hagersville and enjoys kick boxing, the gym, is an avid hockey player and also plays piano.  She is a very community minded individual who volunteers with various organizations.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, McMaster University 2008

Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College 2012

EXTRA COURSES:

ART Full Body Certified

Neurofunctional Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider

Shift Concussion Management Program Provider

EXTRACURRICULAR:

Team Chiropractor: Hamilton Red Wings Jr. A Hockey Club 2013-2015

Hamilton Huskies 15AAA 2016-17

Dundas Blues Jr. C Hockey Club for the upcoming season.

Volunteer Medical Staff for the 2015 PanAm Games.

Volunteer Medical Staff for the 2016 U-18 Women’s World Hockey Championship

Adam continues to be active with Crossfit Odeon, golf, and men’s softball. He enjoys being part of the Dundas community and spending time with his wife and daughter.

EDUCATION: 

Brock University
Ontario College of Health and Technology

EXTRA COURSES: 

Fascial Stretch Therapy
RockTape
Darby Training Systems L1
TRX Team Training

Briea has played with Niagara AllStars – Worlds team 2008, Wolverine Elite Allstars, and is a member of the Camberwell Equestrian Show Team, Ontario Weightlifting Association and the Canadian Powerlifting Union

Education:

Masters of Science (Physiotherapy) – McMaster University

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences – McMaster University

Extra Courses:

ART Certified – Full Body

Experience and one-on-one training in the musculoskeletal assessment of inflammatory arthritis

In addition to her work at the Active Relief Centre, Jennifer works part-time as physiotherapist at McMaster Children’s Hospital and specializes in the care of children with rheumatologic conditions. She also has two years experience working with other pediatric clinical populations including children with chronic pain and cystic fibrosis. When she is not working, Jennifer enjoys staying active and is an avid masters swimmer and runner. Born and raised in Dundas, Jennifer also has a soft spot for hiking and loves exploring the trails in the Conservation Area.