MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Shanna Sullivan
Chiropractor & Owner
Dr. Sullivan attended Dalhousie University where she studied Kinesiology. She went on to receive her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Throughout her education she focused on the biomechanics of dancers, as well as pre- and post-natal care. Dr. Sullivan takes a functional approach to movement, and tailors’ treatments to meet the goals of any patient, whether they are a child, office-worker, or elite athlete. Her treatments consist of manual adjustments, myofascial release therapy (MRT), cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation exercises and nutritional counseling.
Dr. Sullivan is well-known in the dance industry for her revolutionary dance science program, Dance Mechanics. In addition, she founded a virtual fitness studio called Glow Fit where she and her team teach barre, yoga and pilates.
Dr. Danielle Schiefer
Chiropractor & Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider
Dr. Danielle attended Western University where she majored in physiology and biology. She went on to receive her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, graduating with honours. She is a certified contemporary medical acupuncture provider from McMaster University and a GrowCo certified post-natal fitness specialist. She is also currently working to become a Functional Nutrition practitioner.
Dr. Danielle is an evidence-based chiropractor, utilizing a variety of techniques to create individualized treatment plans. These techniques include joint manipulation, acupuncture, and a range of different soft tissue release techniques, including instrument-assisted soft tissue. She combines these with rehabilitative exercise and proper lifestyle education to improve function, decrease pain, and ultimately help patients achieve their goals. She treats all ages with complaints ranging from head to toe. She believes in the importance of understanding a patient as a whole and getting to the root of the problem.
Amanda Kapsimalis
Registered Physiotherapist
Certified in Acupuncture & Dry Needling
Amanda graduated Summa Cum Laude from York University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. She then went on to graduate from the University of Toronto where she obtained her Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree. Upon graduation, she received the Dr. Barnett and Beverly Giblon award for Excellence in Physical Therapy and the CIHR Health Professional Student Research Award, demonstrating her hard work, dedication and passion for what she does.
Amanda is certified to practice Acupuncture and Dry Needling (completed the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute program) and she is a certified Nordic Pole Walking Instructor. She has successfully completed training in NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 2, BSN Leukotape-K Taping Level 1, Manual Therapy Level 1 and Craniosacral Therapy Level 1. Amanda believes in life long learning and continues to actively pursue her education.
She has a wealth of experience working with a variety of patient populations and many different clinical conditions. She has a strong background in orthopeadics and incorporates a combination of hands-on therapy, modalities and active client participation to achieve client goals. Amanda strongly believes in the importance of listening to her clients in order to provide appropriate and individualized care.
Dr. Adrian Marsilio
Chiropractor & Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider
Dr. Marsilio takes a thorough approach to understanding you as a patient and is focused on learning about your health care goals. In order to reach these specific goals and to sustain momentum going forward, he ensures that you are always a part of this on-going process.
Dr. Marsilio is certified to perform functional integrated acupuncture as well as instrument assisted soft tissue therapy. Dr. Marsilio is a graduate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and has graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from University of Guelph.
Steve Forst
Registered Massage Therapist & Fascial Stretch Therapist
Steve has over twenty years of experience working in the healthcare industry as a trainer, consultant, as well as a first tier medical responder. His experiences go well beyond healthcare, occupying careers in corporate offices, working rotating shifts as a line worker and emergency responder, early morning outdoor grunt work as a maintenance crew member, and the commitments that go with being a husband, father, and homeowner. Steve understands the demands that life can bring and has experienced just about every one of life’s little ups and downs.
Life experience combined with over twenty years of education gathered in nutrition, strength training, endurance athletics, holistic life coaching, massage therapy, and stretch therapy makes him a therapist that can adapt and will not only meet the needs of a patient, but one that will produce results!
Sarah Galati
Registered Massage Therapist
Sarah attended York University, where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in History. She completed post graduate studies at The Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy.
Some of Sarah’s treatment passions and conditions she can assist with are sports therapy, migraines, chronic neck and back pain, postural dysfunctions, and improving overall mental health. Her treatment approach focuses on implementing varying massage techniques and modalities such as cupping, gua sha and kinesiology taping.
Throughout her life, Sarah has participated in multiple sports, including rugby, hockey, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As a lifelong athlete, Sarah understands the importance of feeling your best and the impact nagging aches and pains can have. Sarah is committed to assisting all of her clients in feeling and performing at their best and believes that working collaboratively with clients is the key to a successful treatment plan.
Lesley Humphrey
Registered Massage Therapist
Lesley graduated from Centennial College in 2018 with an advanced diploma in Registered Massage Therapy.
Lesley combines a variety of modalities to treat conditions such as headaches, migraines, back pain, plantar fasciitis, neck pain from protracted computer work, and is experienced in Prenatal and Postpartum Massage.
Her techniques include classic Swedish, Fascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Joint Mobilization, and PNF Stretching. She also enjoys providing a deep relaxation massage which supports the body’s natural ability to destress and heal.
After many fulfilling years working in Theatre Stage Management and Event Floral Design, Lesley is embracing her career in Massage Therapy. She is grateful for the opportunity it has given her to make a positive difference in her patients’ health.