SPC—THORNHILL
Mr. Colin Berenhaut
BESS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, CK, CEP
Director of Sport Conditioning and Personal Training
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Kinesiologist
- Certified Exercise Physiologist
Certified by the NSCA as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer,
Mr. Berenhaut also holds a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science degree from the
University of Manitoba. He also attended and was granted full athletic (soccer)
scholarships to The George Washington University and to Drake University (NCAA Division
1). He has experience training professional hockey and football players, and is
currently training many amateur, NCAA, Olympic and professional soccer, hockey,
baseball, and basketball players in the Toronto area. Mr. Berenhaut also works with
Bryst International Soccer Academy as the Goalkeeper and Speed Development Coach
and was Co-Captain of the Canadian Maccabi Games Soccer Team competing in Israel
in July, 2005. In addition he was also a part of the U-20 Canadian National team
that won CONCACAF in 1996.
Dr. Andreo A. Spina
B. Kin, DC, FCCSS(C), CPT
Sports Specialist Chiropractor, Medical Acupuncturist
Director Sports Performance Centres Ltd.
- Certified Active Release Techniques Provider
- Creator/Lead Instructor - Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems Ltd. ®
- Certified Personal Training Specialist
- Certified Graston Techniques Provider
 Dr. Spina holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University. He later graduated
with summa cum Laude and clinic honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
as a Doctor of Chiropractic and subsequently completed the two-year post-graduate
fellowship in sports sciences. Following his graduation Dr. Spina created, and became
the head instructor of Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems ®, a popular educational
seminar series offered at to Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Medical Doctors, Massage
therapists, etc. He has also authored chapters in sports medicine textbooks, and
is a published researcher. Although he is very experienced in treating professional,
Olympic, and amateur athletes of various sports disiplines, Dr. Spina takes special
interest in the management of athletes from combat sports as he is an experienced
mixed martial artist himself with over 21 years experience.
Dr. Scott D. Howitt
Hons. BA, CK, CSCS, DC, FCCSS(C), FCCRS(C)
Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Kinesiologist, Sports Science Specialist, Rehabilitation Specialist
Director Sports Performance Centres Ltd.
- Certified Active Release Techniques Provider
- Assistant Professor Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
- York University Varsity Chiropractor
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Certified Graston Techniques Provider
 Dr. Howitt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Physical Education from the University
of Western Ontario. He later graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
as a Doctor of Chiropractic and subsequently from the two-year post-graduate residency
in sports sciences and the three-year post-graduate fellowship in Rehabilitative
Sciences. Dr. Howitt has traveled throughout the world with National and Provincial
teams and has worked with professional and elite amateur triathletes, marathoners,
cyclists, alpine skiers, bobsled / skeleton, rugby, soccer and hockey players. He
is also a regular lecturer for the continuing education programs at the Canadian
Memorial Chiropractic College, Can-Fit Pro conferences and IDEA Health and Fitness
conventions.
Dr. Jason Su
B.Sc. Pharm, MD, CCFP, Dip. Sport Med.
- Sports Medicine Physician
 >After graduating from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Pharmacy, Dr. Su went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine (MD) status and furthermore, a Diploma in Sports Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine (CASM). Jason has worked with a variety of elite amateur, Olympic, and professional athletes. He was the Physician for Pre-participation exams and fitness testing for: the NHL Draft Pick (1999), Toronto Raptors (1999), Toronto Maple Leafs (1998), and St. Mikes Minor Hockey (1998). He is the Club Physician for Cabbagetown Boxing as well as a Ring-Side Physician for Boxing Ontario and the Canadian Amateur Boxing Association (CABA). In addition, Jason is the team physician for the National Kickboxing Academy, and also acted as team Physician with Basketball Canada Junior Team at the Pan-American Tournament Series (2002) and the WTA 1999 Du Maurier Open, to name a few.
Dr. Michael D. Chivers
BPhE (Hons), DC, D.Ac, FCCSS(C)
Kinesiologist, Medical Acupuncturist, Sports Specialist Chiropractor
- Certified Active Release Techniques ® Provider
- Certified Graston Techniques ® Provider
- Team Doctor Team Ontario Baseball
 Dr. Chivers holds a Honours Bachelor of Physical Education from Brock University.
Upon graduation he entered the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he graduated
with cum laude and clinical honours. He has just recently completed a two year post
graduate fellowship program in Chiropractic Sports Science. Dr. Chivers has travelled
throughout Canada as the team doctor for a variety of elite amateur and professional
soccer clubs. He has also worked with national and provincial martial artists, elite
triathletes and golfers. As the team doctor for Team Ontario Baseball, he has a
special interest in working with and developing elite amateur pitchers in helping
them get to the next level. Dr. Chivers also has published papers in peer reviewed
scientific journals.
Dr. Andrew Romanelli
BPhEd, DC, CAT(C), D Ac.
Chiropractor, Athletic Therapist, Acupuncturist
- Certified Athletic Therapist
- Certified Active Release Techniques ® Provider
 Dr. Romanelli holds a Bachelor of Honours Physical Education Degree from Brock University,
a Diploma in Sports Injury Management from Sheridan College, and later graduated
from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College with a Doctor of Chiropractic. His professional
experiences have included being a Therapist for the Professional Golf Association
(PGA) Nationwide Tour, National Hockey League (NHL) Officials Training Camp, and
as a Consultant for the Ottawa Renegades of the Canadian Football League (CFL),
the Vaughan Shooters of the Canadian Professional Soccer League (CPSL), and as a
Therapist for the Professional Beach Volleyball Tour. Other experiences include
being the Head Therapist for the University of Toronto Varsity Blues' Hockey and
Volleyball Teams, a member of the training staff for the U of T Varsity Blues Football
Team, and also the Canadian Basketball Association National Training Camp. He has
also served as the team Doctor for the Vaughan Rangers Juvenile AAA Hockey Team,
and as the Head Therapist for the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) Provincial
Beach Tour.
Paul Shin
B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Sc.P.T., CAFCI
Physiotherapist
 Paul holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree (1997), a Bachelor of Science degree
in Physical Therapy (2002), a Master of Science degree (2004) and a Certificate
in a Collaborative Program in Neuroscience (2004), all from the University of Toronto.
He has also attained CAFCI certification at the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada
Institute and is in the process of completing his Intermediate Certificate of Manual
& Manipulative Therapy. Paul has experience working with both the weekend warrior and elite athlete alike,
and clients with chronic myofascial pain syndromes. He uses a variety of techniques
including spinal mobilization, spinal stabilization exercises, neural tissue mobilization,
postural taping, myofascial release and acupuncture to help his clients reach their
full potential. Paul is an avid athlete himself and plays 6-man/9-man volleyball
and hockey all year round. His proudest accomplishment to date is helping his new
baby girl explore her new world.
Dr. Ian D. D. Brown
BA, D. Ac, DNM, ND
Naturopathic Doctor, Homeopath, Acupuncture
- Clinical Nutrition
- Orthomolecular Medicine
- Mind/Body Medicine
 Dr. Brown graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1998, where he received
a Bachelor's degree in Physiology and Psychology. He then went on to complete his
training to become a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. In addition to the specialty
areas of Naturopathic Medicine, which include Botanical Medicine, Traditional Chinese
Medicine (Acupuncture), Nutrition, Homeopathy, Physical Medicine and Manipulation,
Hydrotherapy and Counseling, he is also currently a certified Craniosacral Practitioner
and is trained in somatoemotional release and visceral manipulation through the
Upledger Foundation in Florida. Dr. Brown also completed clinical training in Mind/Body
Medicine at the Mind/Body Medical Institute of the Harvard Medical School in 2002.
As a six time Canadian Windsurfing Champion, he was a member of the Canadian Sailing
Team, traveling and competing around the world in the 1990's. In 1996 he received
a bronze medal at the Canadian Olympic Team Trials, and attended the Olympics in
Atlanta.
Mr. Rolland Heider
RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
 After competing in Rugby at Wilfrid Laurier University and rowing competitively at both Laurentian University and the University of Victoria, Rolland pursued a professional career in Massage Therapy. Working as a registered Massage Therapist Rolland has garnered clients including national track and field team members, national team rowers, top tri-sport athletes, top rock climbers, top golf professionals, NCAA and professional basketball, CIS football, and national level gymnasts, as well as a host of amateur sports participants. He has also worked at a variety of events such as the Canadian National Track and Field Championships, OFSAA Basketball Championships, the Canadian Masters Tennis Tournament, and the Canadian Senior Men’s Soccer Championships. Currently, Rolland is one of the Registered Massage therapists for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Sean-Michael Latimour
RMT, PTS
- Registered Massage Therapist
- Perinatal/ Labour Support Provider MT
 Sean-Michael is a bright young Registered Massage Therapist a graduate from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, special awards in the outreach programs with Sports, Corporate , and Hospital massage. Sean has worked with many different athletes from soccer, track, tri-athlete’s, hockey, football, basketball, and different amateur sports.
Sean is also certified in Pregnancy Massage and Labour Support Provider/ Doula, working with clients through prenatal and postnatal treatments. He is certified in Myofasical Release Therapy in Cervical, Lumbar, and Shoulder region, plus a certified Personal Trainer, working with athlete’s to achieve new levels in fitness and conditioning.
Mr. Alex Rutherford
BA (HONS), CSCS, CK
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Kinesiologist
- Personal Trainer
Alex holds a specialized honors BA in Kinesiology from York University, is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and an OKA certified Kinesiologist. He has been working with Team Ontario Baseball players, and is a consultant to Olympic athletes as well as elite Football, Baseball, and Hockey players in the Toronto. An experienced athlete himself, Alex was in integral part of two TSSAA championship volleyball teams, and multiple TSSAA finalist and Prentice Cup baseball teams. He is also a certified Lifeguard, Swimming and Lifesaving instructor, and Bronze level examiner.
Ms. Lauren Jawno
B. Ed, CNP, CPT
Certified Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer
 Lauren Jawno is a certified Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. She applies her knowledge, training and fifteen years experience to customize and design programs that will make an impact on you. The distinction of Lauren Jawno’s practice is her one-on-one personal approach to each client. Understanding you is the starting point and the basis for her professional advice on nutrition, personal training and life coaching. Lauren is qualified to assess your nutritional and fitness needs and create a realistic plan for your own objectives . You won’t find fad diets or radical recommendations, just powerful advice to achieve balanced nutrition and fitness and real results designed around your lifestyle.
Andrea Carloni
CPT - Certified Personal Training Specialist
 Andrea is a Certified Personal Trainer who is a graduate from the Fitness and Lifestyle Management program at George Brown College. Prior to joining the SPC team, whe has personally trained the National Karate Champion and has worked with the Mimico Junior B Lacrosse Team executing performance tests. In addition to being captain of the volleyball and soccer teams, she has also enjoyed track and field, baseball, swimming, along with competitive tennis and soccer. With her strong working ethics, Andrea believes in an overall well being and is committed to hard work and discovering countless ways to promote good health, training and motivation in a warm and friendly environment.
Mr. Sean Demelo
FLMP, CSEP –CPT, CFC
Certified Personal Training Specialist
Certified Fitness Consultant
Sean holds an Advanced Diploma in Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program from George Brown College. In addition, Sean is a Certified through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Consultant.
Sean has experience working with athletes from the Markham Rep Baseball oraginzation, lacrosse teams and high school track and field athletes in the GTA. Sean has a wealth of experience as personal trainer and Fitness Consultant working with the City of Vaughan, where he specializes in goal setting and motivational strtegies to help individuals meet their individual goals.
As a competitive baseball player Sean played with the Ontario Maple Leafs Elite baseball team, as well as with the George Brown Huskies baseball/volleyball teams. His experience as a high performance athlete gives him insight to better understand the mental and physical standards and requirements needed to excel at the elite levels.
Ms. Shelli Weiss
Reception
Ms. Sonia Cristovao
Reception
SPC—MISSISSAUGA
Dr. Jason A. Pajaczkowski
B. Sc., BS, CSCS, DC, FCCSS(C), FCCRS(C), DACRB, ART, D. Ac
Sports Specialist Chiropractor, Rehabilitation Specialist Chiropractor, Acupuncture
Director, Sports Performance Centres Ltd.
- Associate Professor, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
- Team Doctor, Canadian Standing Amputee Ice Hockey Team
- Certified Active Release Techniques ® Instructor and Provider
- Certified Graston Techniques ® Provider
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
 Dr. Pajaczkowski holds Baccalaureate degrees with Cum Laude honors in Life Science
from Queen's University and Human Anatomy from National University of Health Sciences
(NUHS). He graduated from Chiropractic as the Valedictorian of his class with Summa
Cum Laude honors from NUHS, and has since completed a two-year post-graduate residency
in Sports Sciences, a three-year post-graduate program in Rehabilitative Sciences,
and a two-year course in acupuncture. Dr. Pajaczkowski has been a member of the
core medical team for the Canada Winter Games, as well as numerous professional,
Olympic and Paralympic sports including football, soccer and hockey. He has authored
chapters in several sports medicine textbooks, has published numerous research papers,
and is a prominent lecturer for undergraduate and post-graduate sports medicine,
rehabilitation and orthopedics.
Dr. Ian MacIntyre
B.Sc, CSCS, DC, FCCSS(C)
Sport Specialist Chiropractor, Medical Acupuncturist, Kinesiologist
Director, Sports Performance Centres Mississauga
- Certified Active Release Techniques Provider
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Certified Graston Techniques Provider
 Dr. MacIntyre holds a Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology from Wilfrid Laurier
University. He later graduated with clinical honours from the Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic and completed a two-year post-graduate
fellowship in sports sciences. Dr. MacIntyre has worked with provincial and national
level martial artists, professional and amateur golfers, triathletes, marathoners,
cyclists, soccer, football, and hockey players, He has a special interest in performance
consultations for both the elite and amateur golfer.
Mr. Jeff Ransome
BSc.Kin. ACSM(ES), CSEP, ACE(PT)
Director, Sports Performance Centres Mississauga
- Kinesiologist
- Personal Trainer
- Exercise Specialist
 Jeff Ransome holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto and later continued his education with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and American Council on Exercise (ACE) earning certifications in Personal Training and as an Exercise Specialist. Other certifications include lactate balance point testing with FaCT Education™ and health and fitness evaluation with Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Jeff is currently completing his certification as an Exercise Physiologist with (ACSM).
Jeff’s professional experience includes 18 years educating and coaching men and women for long term weight loss, pre & post rehabilitation and sports conditioning for golf, soccer, football, mixed martial arts (MMA), snowboard cross and basketball including the Toronto Raptors and Olympic gold medalist from the 2004 Special Olympic Games in Athens. Jeff has participated and competed in many sports including baseball, football, track and field, snowboard cross and registered with the World Tae-Kwon-Do Federation (WTF) and World Muay Thai Council (WMC) with 26 years of experience as a national level mixed martial arts fighter.
James De Santo
BSc (PT), CAT(C), RCAMT
Registered Physiotherapist, Certified Athletic Therapist, Acupuncture
Resident Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists
 James graduated from York University with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree
in Kinesiology and a certificate in Athletic Therapy. James went on to certify as
an Athletic Therapist through the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA).
Following that James went on to earn an additional Bachelor of Science degree in
Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Since graduating, James has gone
on to become certified in acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada
and has completed his Part A's in Manual Therapy and is now a resident of the Canadian
Academy of Manipulative Therapy. James has experience in orthopedic injuries and
specializes in sports injuries. He has worked with GTHL hockey, and has been on
the host medical staff for the Ontario Summer Games, the Ontario Winter Games, the
World Transplant Games, World Paralympics Track and Field Championships, National
Figure Skating and National Triathlon Championships.
Catherine Cabral
BSc.HK, BAHSc.AT, CSCS
Certified Athletic Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Level 2 Women's Artistic and
- Trampoline coach (NCCP)
- 3rd year Osteopathic student
 Catherineis a Certified Athletic Therapist in Canada, a Certified Athletic Trainer
in the United States of America, as well as a Certified Strength & Conditioning
Specialist, and a fully certified Level 2 Women's Artistic and Trampoline coach
with the NCCP. Catherine graduated with honours from the University of Guelph where
she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics, and then went on to complete
a Bachelor of Applied Health Science degree in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College
Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. She is currently in her third year
of studies for a Doctor of Osteopathy certificate with the Canadian College of Osteopathy.
Her professional experience includes working as a regular therapist on the World
Cup circuit with the Canadian trampoline & power tumbling team, she is head therapist
for HSBC MultiSport Canada triathlon series, and part of the core medical team with
The Radio City Rockettes in 2006. When not in clinic Catherine is also on faculty
at Seneca College teaching in the Fitness & Wellness program. Catherine began with
SPC in November 2005 working as an athletic therapist and strength & conditioning
coach, and hopes to practice as an osteopath after successfully defending her thesis
in 2012.
Dr. Alex Lee
BSc (Hon) Kin, DC, D.Ac, ART
Chiropractor, Acupuncture, ART Practitioner, CCSS(C) Resident
- Certified Active Release Techniques Provider
- Certified Neuroanatomical Acupuncturist
 Dr. Lee holds an honours bachelor of science kinesiology degree from the University
of Waterloo. His interest in sports medicine led him to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College where he graduated with magna cum laude honours and received the John M
Wallace Memorial Award for clinical proficiency. Dr. Lee is currently a resident
in a post-graduate sports sciences fellowship program, and his research interests
are centered around kinetic chain dysfunction in runners. He has completed course
work in contemporary clinical acupuncture, and is a certified Active Release Techniques
practitioner. He has worked as team doctor for the Georgetown Raiders Jr. A Hockey
Club, and continues to be a member of core medical teams for various wrestling and
martial arts tournaments both at elite and amateur levels.
Dr. Andrew Robb
Hons. BA, CSCS, DC, ART, PFLC
Chiropractor, Sports Sciences Resident
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant
- Certified Active Release Techniques ® Provider
 Dr. Robb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Community Health from Brock University.
He later graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic
and is currently completing a two-year postgraduate residency in sports science.
Dr. Robb has worked with intercollegiate and club rugby, lacrosse, and hockey teams
in Ontario. He has special interest in baseball athletes as he is a decorated pitcher
for the Canadian Intercollegiate National Baseball Champion Brock Baseball Club
and has over 15 years of experience.
Dr. Dominique Forand
BSc Kin, DC
Sports Sciences Resident
Chiropractor, Sports Performance Centres Mississauga
Certified Active Release Techniques ® Provider
 Dr. Forand graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science
in Kinesiology. Next came 4 years at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
and she is currently completing a two-year post graduate residency in Sports Sciences.
Dr. Forand has been the team chiro for the North York Rangers Junior A hockey team
for the last two years. A flatwater kayaker since the age of 10, she has a special
interest in kayaking, canoeing and dragon boating.
Stephanie Freeman
BSc.Kin
Certified Kinesiologist
Certified Personal Trainer
 Stephanie graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from
the University of Waterloo and is currently a Clinical Intern at the Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College. Her professional experiences include an extensive research
background involving world-leading researchers. Specializing in Spinal Biomechanics
(Rehabilitation & Athletic Performance), she is a consultant for various athletic
teams, strength and conditioning specialists and health care professionals. She
integrates research into training techniques and has lectured on these topics at
numerous international conferences. Her training experience includes working individually
with professional track athletes, football, hockey and baseball players, Olympic
lifters and competitive gymnasts. She has competed nationally and internationally
in track & field, gymnastics and fitness competitions.
Ms. Jacqueline Hall
BSc.Kin, ACE
Kinesiologist
Certified Personal Trainer
 Jacqueline Hall attended Michigan State University on a full athletic scholarship where she played fastball, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, graduating with high honours. She is a certified personal trainer (American Council on Exercise) and has over 5 years of experience personal training individuals of all levels. She has been a fastpitch pitching/hitting/skills instructor for over nine years and presently plays flag/touch football competitively.
Ms. Morgan Jacques
Kinesiologist
Certified Personal Trainer
Ms. Dawn Robertson
Kinesiologist
Certified Personal Trainer
Ms. Monica Russell
Reception
Ms. Michelle Armstrong
Reception
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