Sharon has a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto, and Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Western University. She is also certified in Level 1, 2 ad 3 Pelvic Health and specializes in pre and postnatal care. She works at Markham Stouffville Hospital in the acute inpatient setting and works in private practice providing orthopaedic and pelvic health treatment and assessments. Sharon draws on a unique blend of compassion and toughness that inspires her patients to push through adversity and attain their goals. Sharon’s main goal is to empower her clients through their recovery journey and get them back to doing what they want!

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Dr. James Chiew received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the New York Chiropractic College. He is also a Certified Clinical Acupuncture Provider and Concussion Management Clinician. Dr. Chiew has a passion for all sports, with his perpetual pursuit on the latest information on health and fitness, he never ceases to stop learning. He is Titleist Performance Institute Certified (TPI).

Dr. Chiew has treated myriad of acute, chronic, and overuse conditions brought on by sports, exercise, and daily wear and tear. Dr. Chiew’s approach to treatment relies on orthopedic and functional assessments that combine the most current research, clinical experiences, and patient preference to achieve peak health and function. He integrates joint manipulation, soft tissue therapy, exercise rehabilitation and acupuncture to address the cause and source of pain.

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Nigel is a Registered Massage Therapist who has graduated from Centennial College in Fitness & Health Promotion and the Massage Therapy Program. During his college career he competed on the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team and received recognition from the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association for Academic Honours.

Nigel has always considered himself a multi-sport athlete but nothing compares to his passion for soccer. He began playing at the age of four - progressing each year to some of the highest levels in the province. This was great exposure to many learning opportunities as he was always fascinated by the rehabilitation and training aspects of being an athlete. His extensive background in sports and passion for therapy are what drive him to help those looking to get to their next level or simply back to doing what they love most. In his free time, you can find Nigel playing different sports, watching basketball or hanging out with his dogs!

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Nyah graduated from the Massage Therapy Program at Centennial College with recognition from OCAA Academic Honors from 2019-2022. She has always had passion for sport, but nothing beat her love for basketball. Nyah began playing competitively at the age of eleven and moved on to play at college level. Due to the level of strenuous activities from practices to lifts to games, injuries came along and as a result, she gained an appreciation for certain therapies and exercise. Her background in experiencing various injuries and being exposed to different therapies from an early age has inspired her to want to help people get back to what they love to do.

In her free time – you will find her in the gym, on court, watching basketball, going on long walks and in the kitchen making her favourite treats.

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Ben is a registered physiotherapist experienced with working with patients of all ages and abilities. He has experience with working with elite athletes (NCAA, OHL, GTHL, National Ballet Dancers, Professional Tennis Players and Professional basketball players). His years of experience has allowed him to treat various conditions ranging from people injured in a motor vehicle accident, repetitive strain injuries to post-operative patients. In the past, he has had the privilege to work alongside Team Physicians and Surgeons of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tennis Canada, Skate Canada and the Toronto Argonauts. Ben’s treatment philosophy is to be evidence lead. His focus is on addressing the cause and not just the symptoms. His focus is on manual techniques and also functional anatomy to provide custom exercise programs.

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Sam is primarily an “orthopaedic-focused” physiotherapist having worked with children as young as 5 years old to patiently working alongside 95 year old seniors. He just loves working alongside people and is dedicated to helping anyone at all levels to achieve their optimal performance and recover from injuries.

Sam’s educational background includes a Honours Bachelor degree in Neuroscience Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University before completing his Masters in Physical Therapy from University of Toronto in 2010. Prior to joining the MetaTherapy team, Sam was the owner at A.O.G. Physiotherapy (2011-2021) specializing in orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy working very closely with fencers in the Toronto Fencing Club in North York. Many of his fencing clients (from children to seniors) competed recreationally, provincially and even at international levels (including the Olympics). He also has extensive experience working alongside collegiate basketball players, 9-Men volleyball players, recreational ice hockey players, youth club soccer players, weightlifters, club swimmers and post-surgical patients.

As a physiotherapist, his approach to treatment is highly personalized, taking into account the unique needs and goals of each person. Sam’s areas of expertise include injury prevention, rehabilitation from muscular injuries, and strength/stretch training to optimize their performance while considering life factors that may require rehabilitation protocols to be modified accordingly.

Sam is all about empowering his clients to understand their full potential. His treatment uses a lot of manual therapy, education and exercise prescription. If he can’t help you, he is always ready to point you to someone else who can. Sam’s motto: “Life is a team sport, everyone plays a role and the ultimate goal is to win together!”

During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Jessica and their two toddler boys Hudson and Taylor. To stay active, he continues to play ice hockey, weight training and recently picked up skiing and pickleball.

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Hudson’s passion for golf is fueled consistently by his own goals, and his consistent will to learn. Hudson is a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified instructor and a recent graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University, with a specialization in biology and biomechanics. Hudson provides expertise in both the fitness and on-course performance aspects of golf, and has competed in many amateur events.

During his time as a clinical student, Hudson learned many rehabilitation strategies, and has been able to apply those teachings to both his own golf game, and his clients, utilizing both his knowledge of the game and the body, to achieve better mobility, stability and power in the golf swing.

Hudson is an aspiring CPGA professional golfer, with intentions of beginning a Masters of Physiotherapy in the next year, focusing on golf mechanics and performance.

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Joseph is a registered massage therapist and a certified personal trainer. With over 10 years of personal training experience under his belt and a background in kinesiology, Joseph is knowledgeable in helping patients of all ranges recover and get into shape. He is a movement and sports enthusiast, working with athletes of all backgrounds ranging from soccer players to MMA fighters to dancers. He loves to help people move better and feel better by educating his clients on how to increase and maintain new ranges of motion so you can keep doing what you love to do for as long as possible.

• Registered Massage Therapist – College of Massage Therapist of Ontario • Personal Training Specialist – Canfitpro • Healthy eating and weight loss coach – Canfitpro

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Gloria is a certified personal trainer and fitness coach with the International Sports Sciences Association and the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers. She has been working with a growing portfolio of clients with different backgrounds, workstyles, needs and goals to overcome barriers to their personal objectives.

Having been a ballerina for 8 years and later a recreational MMA and Olympic weightlifting enthusiast, Gloria has experiences in multiple facets of fitness training and disciplines. Her passion in fitness has since grown into a serious inner calling to transform lives through weightlifting and lifestyle coaching. She loves learning and mastering her craft through continuously working with other highly-respected coaches in the industry to further her education.

As a fitness coach, Gloria is intuitive and understands that there is not a one size fits all approach when it comes to personalizing training strategies; She prioritizes individualization when it comes to training and is holistic in her coaching style. No matter your level, Gloria is keen to get to know you and drive sustainable results. There is one thing that is constant in her approach though - she will bring positive and ass kicking energy to your training sessions!

Outside of the gym, you can find her dabbling in different sports and fitness activities, while also working on her other passion in events planning and management! Connecting people with mutual interests on a personal level is one of her driving motivations.

“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.”

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With his extensive knowledge and over a decade of jumping experience, he is able to offer sport-specific, vertical jump training to our patients at Metatherapy.

“Sherman’s dunking pursuits have taken him far and wide. In 2016, he was invited to participate in the inaugural season of The Dunk King, a TNT reality show in which 30 of the best dunkers in the world face off in a contest judged by the legendary Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny “The Jet” Smith. Sherman toured Hong Kong with fellow Canadian dunk superstar Jordan Kilganon, and later travelled to Beijing to shoot with Jeremy Lin on the set of his reality show, “Dunk of China,””~Next Shark article published March 2019

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Bentzen Takyi (PT, BAHons, MScPT, CSCS) graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts specializing in Kinesiology and went on to receive a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University. He has completed courses in soft tissue release, pre-rehabilitation and currently is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

He has a comprehensive understanding of managing and treating acute and chronic conditions such as neck and low back pain and peripheral joint injuries (shoulder, knee, ankle, to name a few). He is also knowledgeable in preoperative and postoperative treatment and management. Bentzen is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and physical activity. He uses a combination of primarily active- based therapy, education, and manual therapy to help patients get back to doing what they enjoy, but more importantly, build the resilience to avoid future injury.

Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, Bentzen worked as a fitness consultant for the City of Vaughan and worked with training elite basketball athletes. Having a strong interest in basketball, he has worked with several teams, camps, and showcases as a therapist on-site. He also plays in an ultimate frisbee league and has one full marathon completed under his belt.

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Lee-Ann Walters is a Registered Massage Therapist who has graduated from Centennial College with recognition from the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association for Academic Honours. She is also certified in treating pelvic health and conditions related to pelvic floor.

Lee-Ann’s passion for the human body started as she played competitive sports as a youth. Her experience with injuries and their associated obstacles when returning to sport has inspired her to assist others on their journey to recovery. Her background in Athletic Therapy has given her the experience to treat injuries and conditions from a wide range of sports. Lee-Ann works patiently with new parents as they navigate the rapid muscular changes through pregnancy, postpartum and infancy.

In her free time you can find Lee-Ann on the soccer field, listening to music or watching her favourite sports teams in TV.

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Dr. Katie White received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree Summa Cum Laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Dr. White also holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Brock University. She is certified in Functional Integrated Acupuncture and Functional Dry Needling.

Dr. White provides evidence-informed, patient-centered care, focusing on treating the whole person. Her approach includes a combination of spinal manipulations, acupuncture/dry needling, soft tissue therapy, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping and exercise prescription. Her goal is to empower patients by reliving discomfort, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life which allow her patients to live fulfilling lives. She has experience treating a wide range musculoskeletal conditions from head to toe.

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Dr. Nicole Wong received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree with Honours from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto. Dr. Wong also holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree with Honours from the University of Waterloo and is certified in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University and Smart Tools Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization.

Dr. Wong takes an evidence-based approach and incorporates spinal manipulation, acupuncture, soft tissue therapy and exercise rehabilitation in her patient-centered care. She has experience in treating patients of all ages who suffer from spinal and musculoskeletal conditions with special interests in female care including pregnancy and postpartum care.

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Amanda Yen received her Master’s In Physiotherapy from Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England. Amanda also holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Specialization in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. Amanda has experience with both dynamic and static cupping and has received certifications for courses in instrument-assisted soft tissue massage, sports massage and kinesiology taping.

Amanda has a passion for sports with experience in treating multi-sport current and former athletes such as competitive hockey, tennis, baseball, basketball and soccer players of all ages. In her clinical work, Amanda has also treated a range of acute, chronic, accident related (i.e., car accident, workplace accident, etc.,) and overuse related injuries and conditions. Amanda approaches each case with a patient-centred approach, creating rehabilitation programs which includes soft tissue therapy, exercise rehabilitation and kinesiology taping based around patient assessment, goals and lifestyle.

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