Experience

I am a Certified  Athletic Therapist. In my young career I have completed two bachelor degrees; one in Kinesiology and more recently in Athletic Therapy. My passion for sports and getting people to reach their full potential is what motivates me.

My work experience in the field of  Athletic Therapy includes working with the University of  Toronto Varsity Men’s hockey and soccer team and most recently the Varsity Football team. I was also very fortunate to spend time  working as an assistant athletic therapist with the Ottawa Redblacks in  the CFL. Additionally, I have spent time working along side a team of  athletic therapist with the Toronto FC academy and more currently the Head Athletic Therapist with York United in the Canadian Premier League.

With my experience working with  athletes across a wide variety of sports, it has enhanced my ability to assess  and treat different conditions and get athletes back to sport. Not to be confused, athletic therapy isn’t just for athletes. My knowledge in the field allows me to apply the core principles of rehabilitation to athletes, recreational active people, and everyone in between.

Using a more hands on approach with  patients I use manual therapy together with exercise at the core of my rehab. Furthermore, I use a variety of taping techniques to help people feel more confident in their progress before they get back to activity fully.

I am committed to getting you back to whatever your field is!

Raphael graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in 2013 and from Queen’s University with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2016. His experiences exposed him to diverse clinical settings which ranged from private practice, sports clinics, and hospital care. These experiences taught him to successfully treat chronic/acute conditions which range from work-related to sport injuries to any musculoskeletal injury. His treatment philosophy includes using manual therapy to restore joint mechanics followed by muscle retraining and motor control strategies to correct movement dysfunction. Raphael provides individualized, one-on-one treatment and develops exercise programs geared toward the level and goals of the patient. He is excited to meet you and lead you towards a stronger healthier you!

What is NKT you ask?

Treat the cause of dysfunction, not the symptoms. NeuroKinetic Therapy® corrective movement system addresses the cause of pain – dysfunctional movement patterns stored in the brain.

I believe hands on therapy is essential to any rehab plan. But if we are not in the gym reinforcing and correcting poor movement patterns we will never correct the issue

Although I work in a clinic setting, i really do enjoying working in the field In 2019 I had the chance to work with Forge FC where we won the Inaugural Canadian Premier League season. Memories to last a life time!!

Therapy room at The Lab