Experience
A little about THE TEAM
Bio
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!
Bio
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.
Bio
Peter is a Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Athletic Therapist. He holds a bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology with a specialization certificate in athletic therapy, and a diploma in massage therapy. Additionally, he is a Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher. Peter has extensive experience working with various sports, competitive levels, and age groups from youth to the masters athlete, and in several clinical rehab settings with both athletes and the general population. Peter takes a holistic approach in his practice, noting the importance of the mind-body connection, nutrition, quality of sleep, preventative and active rehabilitation with manual therapy and corrective exercises to optimize over-all health and to do the activities we love. Whether you are a 9-5 office worker, athlete, or are retired and want to keep doing the activities you love, whichever the case may be, Peter is here to help you.
Peaks- High Performance Gym
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
Forge FC 2019
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!!
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Where the magic happens
Therapy room at The Lab
York United FC
York 2021
York 2022