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Dr. Andriejus (Aras) Kvedaras B.Sc, D.C, ART Owner, ChiropractorEDUCATION:
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.
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Jill Williamson, B.Sc., RMT, Reg. Kin, ART Massage Therapist
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.
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Caitlin Price PT, ART Physiotherapist
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
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Eric Olympico, M.Sc.(PT),M.Sc (Kin), H.B.Kin., ART, CSCS Physiotherapist
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.
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Natasha Dunn Kvedaras, BA Active Relief Business Manager
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.
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Dr. Adam Dziemianko, BSc, DC Chiropractor
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
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.
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Stefanie White, RMT Registered Massage Therapy, Sports Injury Therapy
Title:
Registered Massage Therapy
Sports Injury TherapyEducation:
2012 Diploma in Massage Therapy: Canadian Therapeutic College
2012 Diploma in Sports Injury Therapy: Canadian Therapeutic CollegeAdditional Courses and/or Experience:
Certificate in Manual Cupping Techniques
Certificate in Therapeutic UltrasoundTeam Therapist: 2010 Stoney Creek Midget AA Girls Hockey Team
Team Therapist: 2011-2012 (National Champions), 2012-2013 Mohawk College Men’s Varsity BasketballStefanie grew up in Hagersville, where she currently lives with her husband, daughter and son. (and one on the way….haha jk) She grew up playing hockey, at an A/AA level, soccer, volleyball, and field hockey. Stefanie continues to play hockey and baseball and enjoys spending time out on the lake with her family. -
Brook Bennie RMT ART Massage Therapist
EDUCATION:
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy
EXTRA COURSES:
Active Release Technique
CHEK Scientific Core Training
CHEK Scientific Back Training
DTS OLY-WOD Olympic WeightliftingBrook’s goal is to help everyone live an active pain free lifestyle. Prior to becoming a RMT, Brook started helping others by working as a Primary Care Paramedic. He grew up playing as many sports as possible, and excelled in soccer. In his mid-twenties he discovered golf and has immersed himself in the game. Also, Brook has over seven years experience as a personal trainer. He is the Head Trainer for the University of Guelph Gryphons Golf team. -
Support Staff
Liz Pridham, Lisa Evans and Darlene Rowntree
