LAURA DI VITO
PERSONALTRAINER
FASCIAL STRETCH THERAPIST - LEVEL 2
Laura is a personal trainer and Fascial Stretch Therapist who has 8 years experience in the fitness industry. Playing competitive sports her whole life helped to develop Laura’s passion for fitness and well being. Once submerged in the industry her focus quickly shifted to a rehabilitative and functional approach finding great success helping people move better whether or not previously or currently injured or not knowing where to begin. She integrates Fascial Stretch Therapy with the majority of clients and has found it to be a great tool to implement to help release fascial restrictions to improve quality of movement at its core.
Laura is extremely passionate about helping her clients move better and enjoy life to its fullest. As one of the clinic owners, Laura is excited to be able to create a culture and community where like minded people come together to collectively help clients and patients achieve their goals!
Certifications:
- Agatsu Kettlebell Level I & Joint Mobility & Movement
- Darby Training Systems (DTS) Level I Certification
- DTS & Eion Lacey’s Energy Systems & Modified Strongman Training
- Poliquin Biosignature
LAURA DI VITO
PERSONALTRAINER
FASCIAL STRETCH THERAPIST - LEVEL 2
Laura is a personal traine...
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Michael Di Vito
BSc, BHSc, MScPT, CMAG
OWNER
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - MCMASTER ACUPUNCTURE
NEUROFUNCTIONAL SPORTS PERFORMANCE PRACTITIONER
Michael Di Vito graduated in 2014 with a Masters in Physiotherapy from McMaster University where he was able to gain clinical experience in a variety of settings. Prior to attending McMaster, he received both a Bachelor of Science specializing in Physiology and a Bachelor of Health Science specializing in Rehabilitative Science from the University of Western Ontario. Michael’s academic background provides him with extensive knowledge in exercise physiology, nutrition, and physical rehabilitation.
Michael grew up active and played multiple sports. During his time at the University of Western Ontario, he began to focus his efforts towards competitive power-lifting. Michael co-founded the Western Gym Team at his university where he gained considerable experience both training himself and fellow students in order to excel in their sport. In his spare time, Michael enjoys being outdoors and staying active by golfing, biking and skiing.
Michael has taken post graduate courses in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Advanced Neurofunctional Sports Performance, Foundations in Functional Assessment and Spinal Manipulative Therapy. He is also a clinical instructor at the McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program and is also planning to complete his certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy.
What separates Michael from other therapists is his neurofunctional approach to assessment and treatment. This approach does not seek a single hypothetical source of pain, but instead investigates clinically the most common levels of dysfunction. Understanding and evaluation of such dysfunction allows the design of multidimensional treatment plans aimed at facilitating the body’s own healing mechanisms and promoting self-regulation of nervous system activity. In simple terms, a neurofunctional approach aims at stimulating nerves in order to aid the body in healing itself!
>“YOU CAN’T FAIL UNTIL YOU STOP TRYING”
Michael Di Vito
BSc, BHSc, MScPT, CMAG
OWNER
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - ...
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Dr. Maggie Dunlop-Juarez
BHKin, AATC, DC
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTOR
MEDICAL NEUROFUNCTIONAL ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Maggie went to Brock University and graduated in 2007 with her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology.
Upon graduating she moved to Calgary to pursue her Advanced Athletic
Therapy Certificate from Mount Royal College. She spent the next 6 years in Calgary working at The Edge School as a treating and traveling athletic therapist with their male and female hockey program. She became actively involved with Rugby Alberta, Hockey Alberta and
Junior Lacrosse.
She moved to California in 2013 to help open up a physiotherapy clinic in Silicon Valley and to work as a head Athletic Trainer for a High School District. She was constantly referring to a Chiropractor in the community and saw the benefit her athletes were getting for Spinal Manipulative Therapy.
In 2017 she decided to take the leap and go to Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose California. During her schooling, she was president of the soft tissue club, a campus guide and an executive member of the associated
student government. She was the last Canadian to be invited to be a clerk and have a 6 month internship at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Maggie graduated in March of 2020 as the Valedictorian, winner of the Virgil Strang Philosophy Award and runner up of the Clinical Excellence Award. Dr.
Maggie uses an evidence-based approach to her chiropractic treatments. She does a thorough examination to find the main cause of her patients complaints and utilizes a variety of different treatments including diversified
technique, mobilizations, soft tissue work, acupuncture, and exercise to treat her patients.
In her free time she loves reading, running and hanging out with her 3 German Shepherds.
Dr. Maggie Dunlop-Juarez
BHKin, AATC, DC
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTOR
MEDICAL NEUROFUNCTIONAL ACUPUNC...
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TIFFANY DZUGAN,
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
ACUPUNCTURE PROVIDER
EMPOWERED WELLNESS
Dr. Tiffany Dzugan, ND is passionate about improving the lives of her patients. She believes whole heartedly that women who are stressed and burnt out deserve to feel amazing and receive wonderful care. This led her to a practice focusing on women’s health related to hormones and digestion.
Dr. Tiffany runs a general practice, seeing a range of concerns including weight management, stress management, women’s health issues (menopause, fertility, PMS, cycle regulation), thyroid
dysregulation, pain management, digestive health, depression, anxiety, sleep and skin health.
Dr. Dzugan graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine first in her class. She received several awards throughout her year of internship honouring her outstanding clinical and academic achievement. Prior to Naturopathic Medicine College,
Tiffany attended McMaster University where she completed an Honours Science Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree. With this, she became a Registered Kinesiologist and was a CSEP certified personal trainer. Her breadth of knowledge about exercise as medicine and lifestyle intervention greatly influences her practice today.
Dr. Tiffany Dzugan, ND is in good standing with the OAND and CAND, has her prescribing rights in Ontario. She has completed certifications in Functional Neuromuscular Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) including thyroid hormone.
TIFFANY DZUGAN,
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
ACUPUNCTURE PROVIDER
EMPOWERED WELLNESS
Dr. Tiffany Dzuga...
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Alexie Michaud
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
Alexie Michaud is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist. She is a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Health Science in Athletic Therapy at Sheridan College in 2019, and Advanced Standing Massage Therapy Diploma at Ontario College in 2020.
Alexie’s passion for sports stems from an introduction to gymnastics at the age of four. This sparked her competitive side, which snowballed into soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, track and field - essentially anything she could pick up that did not require skates. Weekly games and practices in her teens were accompanied by countless injuries, soreness and pain. It was her own rehabilitation and training that led her to pursue a career in Athletic Therapy and Massage Therapy.
As an Athletic Therapist, she has worked with athletes of various performance levels and age groups; from timbit hockey to professional athletes to weekend warriors. She has worked with Oakville Hornets hockey, Upper Canada College, and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as Assistant Athletic Therapist; accompanying them to the Grey Cup in 2019.
As a result of her vast experience and education, Alexie has a strong understanding of prevention and management of orthopaedic injuries through all stages of healing. She uses a multitude of techniques, including soft tissue release, joint mobilization, lymphatic drainage and pain modulation. In addition to these passive techniques, Alexie often includes a personal exercise plan to optimize function.
Alexie keeps active with daily hikes with her dog (Tank), playing recreational league volleyball and swimming in all four seasons. She is also known for never losing a hand of cribbage.
Alexie Michaud
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
Alexie Michaud is a C...
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Karli Vanderlaan
BKin, MScPT
RESIDENT PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Karli obtained her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Redeemer University. Karli has always been fascinated by the human body and her post-secondary education only deepened her passion for exploring human movement and rehabilitation.
While at the University of Toronto, Karli completed clinical internships in cardiovascular, neurological and orthopaedic physical therapy practice, working with individuals across the lifespan. She has gained skills in manual therapy and has developed a robust understanding of exercise prescription. Karli completed Level 1 MAPclass to further her understanding of postural and movement analysis principles. Karli is passionate about physical health and fitness and has been a fitness coach at F45 since 2020. She enjoys pushing her limits in strength training and cardiovascular conditioning workouts. An advocate for brain cancer research, Karli has completed 55 burpees a day in the month of May for the past two years to raise awareness and funds for Brain Cancer Canada.
Karli was initially drawn to the field of physical therapy because she wanted to be a difference maker in the lives of individuals by helping them achieve more than they ever thought to be possible through movement. Karli believes people are incredibly resilient, and it is her desire to partner with her clients to empower change and instil hope by providing evidence-based and individualized physical therapy treatment
Karli Vanderlaan
BKin, MScPT
RESIDENT PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Karli obtained her Masters of Physical Th...
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Michelle Zimmerman
Front Desk/Administration
Originally from Calgary, Michelle’s extensive background in dance brought her to Toronto in 2010, where she attended The School of Toronto Dance Theatre’s 3 year Professional Training Program in Contemporary & Modern dance. Upon graduating, she spent the next few years performing throughout Montreal and Toronto.
She continues to carry her love of movement and wellness into the jobs she’s had, working behind the scenes to help operations run, at places like Goodlife Fitness and Aligned One Wellness. In 2022, Michelle became a Certified Barre Instructor with a beginning education in Pre/Post Natal Barre, and has since, started teaching at Studio Technique, a Pilates and Barre studio right here in Burlington.
When Michelle isn’t at work, you can find her going on hikes or embarking on little getaways with her adventure seeking dog and cat, (Journey & Sheldon). She also loves photography and creating content for her fitness and self care brand, Move With Mish.
Michelle Zimmerman
Front Desk/Administration
Originally from Calgary, Michelle’s extensive back...
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