Maryam Al-Ashi, is a Mat and Reformer STOTT-certified Pilates instructor with a deep-rooted passion for health and sports. Maryam got her start in fitness as a personal trainer, and transitioned to becoming a Pilates Instructor in 2012. As a Pilates Instructor, Maryam works with a diverse range of clients to enhance their posture, athletic performance, and overall well-being. Beyond Pilates, Maryam has spent over a decade as a Medical Imaging Technologist, specializing in CT and MRI. This experience has given her invaluable insights into the human body, enriching her approach to fitness and rehabilitation.

Maryam is skilled at creating individualized fitness programs for a variety of physical abilities and goals. She has experience working with those who are recovering from an injury, pre & post natal women, as well as those who are currently undergoing cancer treatment. Her expertise extends to Barre, Fascial Stretching, Body Weight Training, and advanced techniques on the Mat & Reformer. Maryam is currently in the process of expanding her qualifications to include Cadillac and Chair Pilates. With a holistic approach to fitness and a commitment to personalized care, she is here to support your health goals, whether it’s healing, strengthening, or enhancing your body’s capabilities.

Maryam Al-Ashi, is a Mat and Reformer STOTT-certified Pilates instructor with a deep-rooted passi... Read More

Read More

Brianna is a Registered Physiotherapist, who graduated with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University. Before completing her graduate degree, she received a Bachelor of Kinesiology at Acadia University.

Since graduation, Brianna has obtained 3 levels of certification in Pelvic Health physiotherapy. She has also completed additional academic studies in Women’s Health under Dr. Sinead Dufour, focusing on perinatal care, pelvic health, and pain science. Her knowledge and expertise allow her to treat an array of pelvic health conditions with the goal of improving health outcomes and quality of life for her clients.

Her passion for fitness and health comes from her past involvement in competitive sports. Her success as an athlete in gymnastics and track and field have provided her an informed perspective on movement and mindfulness, which are integral aspects of her current practice. Brianna also has experience in orthopedic physiotherapy, APTEI acupuncture and dry needling, and has completed athletic therapy internships with Acadia’s varsity football team.

Brianna believes in providing the utmost quality of care and is committed to treating anyone who has a pelvis. She believes in a client-centered approach and making the rehabilitation journey an empowering experience.

Brianna is a Registered Physiotherapist, who graduated with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy... Read More

Read More

Read More

Melanie graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. Prior to this she studied at Brock University and attained a Bachelor of Kinesiology.

Melanie has also completed the Neurofunctional Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University and her pilates training with Body Harmonics.

Melanie is a strong believer of regular movement and mindfulness for one’s physical and mental health.

She has worked as personal trainer and pilates instructor over the years focusing on chronic injuries and athlete development. Melanie enjoys working with a variety of conditions and individuals and has a keen interest in working with athletes of all levels.

Melanie’s treatment approach consists of a combination of manual therapy, contemporary acupuncture and exercise. Every person’s body has a unique history and story as to how it got to where it is today – Mel will assess and treat accordingly to optimize your body.

Melanie graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. P... Read More

Frederic is a licensed Osteopath in the Province of Ontario. He is passionate about his quest to understand the human body and its workings, and how osteopathic treatments can influence this complex interactive system. So much so, that he received an Honourable Mention for his graduation thesis: “Measure of the effects of osteopathy follow-up on the autonomic nervous system with the Heart Rate Variability.”

Frederic has volunteered as an osteopath in many sporting events, including the French Championship Athletics and Endurance Motoring. His adventurous spirit sent him to Morocco as part of the medical team for the rally race “Raid Passion Désert.” Additionally, he is the co-founder and C.E.O. of Osteopathy for Haiti, a non-for-profit organization, which aims to promote and teach osteopathy in hospitals.

Frederic uses a wide range of osteopathic techniques. This allows him to individualize patient’s needs and allows him to find the origin of the problem, in order to encourage the body’s healing mechanisms. He works on visceral, musculoskeletal, and cranial systems with patients of all ages, from newborn babies to the elderly, as well as athletes and pregnant women.

Frederic offers his patients a holistic approach, in collaboration with other therapists, to encourage overall health and wellness. He is currently working in several clinic locations as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner in Toronto.

Frederic is a licensed Osteopath in the Province of Ontario. He is passionate about his quest to... Read More

Wendy Flynn is a registered Massage Therapist in the province of Ontario. She has over 15 years of experience in the field of massage therapy with advanced training in neurofunctional acupuncture, cupping, sports massage therapy, and cranial sacral therapy.

Wendy Flynn is a registered Massage Therapist in the province of Ontario. She has over 15 years o... Read More

Dr. Natalie Gelman is a registered Chiropractor in the province of Ontario. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the New York Chiropractic College, where she graduated with clinic honors and Cum Laude designation. She also holds two Bachelor degrees from the University of Western Ontario and York University. Dr. Gelman has specialized training in Neurofunctional Medical Acupuncture, concussion diagnosis and management (CCMI certified), and various soft tissue therapy techniques. In addition, she holds a special interest in treating temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ – jaw pain), pre and/or post-natal back pain, shoulder injuries, and headache syndromes.

Dr. Gelman’s passion for health and wellness extends well beyond the office. She plays in organized basketball, softball and dodgeball leagues year-round, she is an avid skier and golfer, and incorporates Pilates, spinning and running into her weekly health and fitness.

Dr. Gelman believes in providing evidence-informed, patient-centered care and continually integrates new techniques into her practice with the aim of improving the function and health of her patients. She uses education and corrective exercise to empower patients to live their best lives.

Dr. Natalie Gelman is a registered Chiropractor in the province of Ontario. She received her Doct... Read More

Sunny Jangwal received his diploma in massage therapy from Sutherland-Chan school of massage therapy. He has also completed a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health science from York University as well as a Doctor of Chiropractic degree with Magna Cum Laude honours from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC).

In addition to his studies, Sunny has completed training in sports massage, athletic taping, soft tissue release techniques, athletic movement assessment, cranio-sacral therapy, and a certification in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture through McMaster University. 

Sunny has extensive clinical experience treating injuries in people of varying ages and skill levels but has also worked with pro athletes in a variety of sports settings. His past experiences include working with triathletes, marathon runners, the Toronto Marlies, and Toronto Croatia in the Canadian Soccer League.

Sunny prioritizes individualized plans to help rehabilitate and increase performance in his patients. His hands-on approach includes a variety of manual therapy techniques in combination with exercise prescription and patient education.

When Sunny is not in the clinic he‘s likely watching sports, playing soccer, or he’s at Sutherland-Chan school of massage therapy where he is a clinical instructor teaching the next generation of massage therapists. 

Sunny Jangwal received his diploma in massage therapy from Sutherland-Chan school of massage ther... Read More

​Dana Katz, MSW RSW has worked as a professional social worker for 30 years in hospital, academic and community health settings. She has had a great deal of clinical experience working with adults and their families in hospital with physical and mental health concerns, parents of sick children, students in an academic setting, and adults proactively managing their health and mental health.

Over the past 7 years, Dana has embarked on starting her own psychotherapy private practice where she provides counselling to individuals aged 18 and over. More recently, Dana has begun accepting referrals for relationship counselling.

Dana has completed extensive training and has experience in: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Brief-Solutions Focused Therapy and Relational Life Therapy.

Dana’s psychotherapy practice currently includes, but is not limited to, working with adults seeking assistance dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, stress management, work/life balance, infertility, health issues, parenting strategies and any other major life change or transition.

​Dana Katz, MSW RSW has worked as a professional social worker for 30 years in hospital, academi... Read More

I have a huge passion for working with patients who need support for: * Women’s health * Fertility * Hormone balance * Pregnancy * Post-Natal / Fourth Trimester

I also work in the downtown financial core in Toronto, so by default, I work with a lot of incredibly stressed out professionals.

My approach is to use evidence-based Naturopathic Medicine for both testing and treatment. I rely on a variety of: * Diet analysis & recommendations * Customized meal plans * Lifestyle recommendations * Supplement analysis and professional grade supplements recommendations * Acupuncture * IV vitamin therapy

My aim is to work with you as a TEAM in order to help you achieve your health goals.

You can learn more about me at www.moirakwoknd.com or www.instagram.com/drmoirakwok. Feel free to reach out to me via email/DM.

I have a huge passion for working with patients who need support for: * Women’s health * Fertilit... Read More

Sharon Latchmana is a graduate from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and has been working as a massage therapist for the last 2.5 years. She has been trained on a variety of techniques including: deep tissue, trigger point release, joint mobilization, passive stretch and fascial release. Sharon offers a relaxing, but therapeutic massage, while treating trigger points and high tension areas. She has experience in treating patients with musculoskeletal pain and injuries, as well as pre post natal women, and those look for a more relaxing style of treatment. In every treatment, Sharon combines various techniques to treat stress, fatigue, soft tissue discomfort, chronic and acute pain, strains and sprains. During the session, she works with clients to ensure they get what they need out of their treatment. She is always open to feedback during the session, to ensure each patient gets the most out of their treatments and achieve their wellness goals.

Sharon Latchmana is a graduate from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and has been... Read More

Dr. Monika Reinstein is a registered Chiropractor in the Province of Ontario. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where she graduated with Summa Cum Laude designation.

With over 20 years of experience as a competitive dancer, Dr. Reinstein has always had a passion for understanding and optimizing movement in the human body. After sustaining multiple dance related injuries over the years, she found relief through chiropractic care. This is where she found her passion to become a chiropractor herself.

During her patient visits, Dr. Reinstein uses hands-on manual therapy as well as exercise rehab to help her patient’s achieve their goals and improve their function. She believes in evidence-informed and patient-centred care, tailoring each patient’s treatment specifically to their needs. She believes in empowering patients by giving them the tools to better understand and manage their own conditions, allowing them to continue enjoying their favourite activities.

Dr. Reinstein enjoys working with a wide range of conditions and individuals. She has a special interest in working with current and former dancers to optimize their body mechanics and aid in rehabilitating injuries.

In her free-time, Dr. Reinstein loves to be outdoors, her hobbies include camping, hiking, yoga, and kayaking.

Dr. Monika Reinstein is a registered Chiropractor in the Province of Ontario. She received her Do... Read More

Jenna is a Registered Massage Therapist and Neurofunctional Acupuncture Provider in Ontario who lives right in Forest Hill. She is always excited to meet new clients and enjoys making lasting relationships. She is driven to make each treatment one to remember through personal connection and effective results.

Jenna’s passion for rehabilitation and massage therapy came from always being very active growing up. From a young age she trained various forms of martial arts including karate, Brazilian jui-jitsu and mauy thai. By accumulating various injuries she learned quickly the importance of rehabilitation in order to be able to continue doing the activities she loved.

Jenna graduated from Centennial College with her advanced diploma in Registered Massage Therapy and is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Prior to her pursuit of massage therapy she graduated from McMaster University with her Honours Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Jenna believes strongly in continuing education and furthering her knowledge which motivated her to complete the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University.

Jenna works to educate her patients and involve them in creating individualized treatment plans so that their goals and needs can be met. Jenna is a firm believer that her patients must be involved in their health in order to have lasting results.

Jenna is a Registered Massage Therapist and Neurofunctional Acupuncture Provider in Ontario who l... Read More

Dr. Sean Sutton is a registered Chiropractor in the province of Ontario. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (2013), where he graduated with Clinic Honors and Summa Cum Laude designations. He is a seasoned strength and conditioning coach, medical acupuncture provider, and has obtained his diplomate status through the Canadian Academy of Pain Management (CAPM). He is also involved in ongoing post-concussion injury research and has presented nationally. Dr. Sutton has always had a passion for fitness and human performance. He competed at some of the highest levels of hockey for much of his life before becoming an avid cyclist. From his interest in athletics, he began his career providing performance-based care for professional team-based and elite endurance athletes. In 2014, he stepped away from a sports medicine setting, to be a part of the development of an academic community-based interdisciplinary chronic pain centre. As a senior clinician there, he assesses and manages complex chronic pain conditions. In 2018, Dr. Sutton joined the undergraduate faculty at The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), where he lectures about chronic pain assessment and management. He believes in providing evidence-informed, patient-centered care and continually integrates new techniques into his practice with the aim of improving the function and health of his patients. See below for a list of conditions Dr. Sutton has specialized training and a keen interest in treating: - Sports & Non-sports related musculoskeletal injuries - Cycling and Running injuries - Chronic spine pain conditions (neck & back) - Disc injuries, entrapped nerves and referred pain (such as sciatica) - Acute & chronic concussion injuries - Headache conditions - Osteoarthritis and other degenerative conditions

Dr. Sean Sutton is a registered Chiropractor in the province of Ontario. He received his Doctor o... Read More

Gabriela is 3 time Certified Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist, Offering both traditional Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Post Op care. She was trained in Lymphatic Drainage in her native country of Brazil and became a Registered Massage Therapist certified while working in Australia. With her expertise and many years of experience, She offers a holistic approach, and believes each patient is unique. She customizes each treatment session for her patient, and applies the most effective treatment techniques for their needs. Gabi offers various treatments at Kinective, including Traditional Body and Face LD Massage, Post Op care, Pre/Post Natale care and Thermotherapy sessions.

Youll absolutely melt away your stress, toxins, bloat and inflammation during these sessions!

Gabriela is 3 time Certified Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist, Offering both tra... Read More

As someone who has undergone lymphatic drainage treatments for most of her life, Mari decided to become a Lymphatic Drainage specialist herself. Just a few years ago, in her native home of Brazil, she secured her certification under the guidance of some of the most renowned professionals in the field. Since receiving her initial training, Mari holds four additional certifications in post-operative treatment, fibrosis treatment, wood therapy and the practice of lymphatic drainage itself. She is continually expanding her expertise to provide clients with a comprehensive and individualized approach.   

Her ever-growing knowledge base allows her to offer clients the most holistic solutions, tailor-made to address their unique needs and preferences. Mari has further specialized in pre- and post- operative care, providing invaluable support to clients in their recovery journey. Her extensive experience and ongoing education make her an indispensable resource within the Kinective Health & Performance community. 

As someone who has undergone lymphatic drainage treatments for most of her life, Mari decided to ... Read More

Ara Wiseman is a leading nutritional expert, and an anti-aging and skin care specialist. For over 20 years, her private practice has been primarily focused on nutrition counseling for anti-aging, hormonal imbalances, disease prevention and management, including type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Ara works at several medical clinics in Toronto, teaches nutrition at Transformational Arts College and has written and published three books; Feed Your Body, Feed Your Soul, The Healing Option and A Smoother You.

Being in the field of nutrition and health and having seen thousands of clients, students and family members struggle with food, life experiences, illness, and the death of loved ones, I have learned a great deal about the effects of stress on aging. Stress is going to come our way, but it’s how we weather the storm that makes the difference.

It is not until we see bags or dryness under our eyes, or maybe even a wrinkle or two, that we start to realize the importance of taking care of our skin and body. Most of us have never given thought how to age well. As one of my clients once said, “Aging is a privilege not everyone gets to experience.” Whatever you are feeling or going through, our Anti-Aging Program can help you achieve the vibrant, healthy, quality of life that you deserve.

By learning to be proactive in your approach to biological aging you can live with vitality and passion. It is never too early or too late to slow down the process of aging. Your skin does not have to reveal your age as defined in years!

Ara Wiseman is a leading nutritional expert, and an anti-aging and skin care specialist. For over... Read More

Kathryn Zbarsky is a registered physiotherapist with over 10 years experience in sport and general musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, as well as oncology and pediatric populations. She is a health and wellness advocate and is certified in ELDOA, the Lagree fitness and STOTT pilates methods. After years of working in various Physiotherapy clinics in Toronto, Kathryn opened up her own practice - Kinective Physiotherapy, in Studio Lagree’s Foresthill location in January 2017 - December 2020. After years of working inside Studio Lagree, Kathryn and Dr. Natalie Gelman decided to join forces and open up their dream clinic in Foresthill - offering high end, comprehensive manual and exercise therapy, in a beautiful boutique space. Kinective was born out of Kathryn’s desire to integrate her Neurofunctional based approach to manual therapy and Acupuncture, with her knowledge and love of therapeutic exercise - specifically ELDOA, STOTT Rehab Pilates and Lagree Fitness. Using a treatment approach that is unique to each patient and situation, Kathryn will help you improve your ability to move, live well, and perform the activities that are most important to you.

Kathryn has extensive knowledge on many forms of sport and exercise and has worked with NHL level athletes, triathletes, recreational athletes of all varieties as well as those looking to improve their general health, fitness and rehab their injuries, imbalances and pain syndromes in order to life their best and most active lives!

In addition to her time in clinic, Kathryn is an instructor in the McMaster Neurofunctional Acupuncture Program, teaches Anatomy with Saana Yoga studios and is constantly improving her skill set with various exercise and manual therapy courses. Of course, her own health and fitness is of utmost importance and she is dedicated to her regular strength and conditioning workouts as well as in pilates, ELDOA, yoga and running when the sun is shining!

Kathryn Zbarsky is a registered physiotherapist with over 10 years experience in sport and genera... Read More