Physiotherapy

Are your muscles feeling stiff and aching? Do you want to consult a physiotherapist to ease your body pain? If yes, Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy is here to serve you. We have a team of registered physiotherapists who are qualified in diagnosing and treating the muscle strain and sprain conditions you are suffering from. Whether your chronic body pain is due to bad posture, arthritis or a ... Read More

Are your muscles feeling stiff and aching? Do you want to consult a physiotherapist to ease your body pain? If yes, Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy is here to serve you. We have a team of registered physiotherapists who are qualified in diagnosing and treating the muscle strain and sprain conditions you are suffering from. Whether your chronic body pain is due to bad posture, arthritis or a sports injury, we provide a customized physiotherapy treatment to ease your symptoms.

We follow an evidence-based approach to analyze your condition and the reason behind it. Once the diagnosis is complete, we’ll conduct a physiotherapy session with an aim to improve your body movement, body balance, muscle strength, posture and mobility.

Our Physiotherapy Services
Manual Therapy & Joint Mobilization
Soft Tissue & Deep Friction Massage
Core Activation and Stabilization
Lumbar and Cervical Traction
Taping & Exercise Prescription
Individualized Home Exercises
Patient Education on Injury
Interferential Current
Trans-cutaneous Nerve Stimulation
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Therapeutic Ultrasound & Class 4 Laser
Shockwave Therapy

How We Do It?

During your initial visit at Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy, we’ll provide you a thorough orthopedic and neurological assessment to determine your current condition. Our team will view the record of your complete health history and will carry out any physiotherapy tests to formulate the right treatment plan for your body. We take pride in giving you the possible treatment available to ensure that you reach your rehabilitation goals quickly. Some body conditions we treat with physiotherapy are:

Muscle strains & sprains
Arthritis
Post-surgical conditions
Sciatica & whiplash
Back and neck pain
Athletic injuries
Chronic injuries
Tendonitis/bursitis
Pregnancy & back pain
Accident rehabilitation
Osteoporosis
Work related injuries (WSIB)


Chiropractic

Chiropractic care is a widely practiced treatment that is known to improve the strength of your musculoskeletal and nervous system. At Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy, we have a team of registered chiropractors who follow chiropractic adjustment, therapeutic exercises and use modality equipment to improve, align and strengthen your musculoskeletal and nervous system. To begin treating you... Read More

Chiropractic care is a widely practiced treatment that is known to improve the strength of your musculoskeletal and nervous system. At Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy, we have a team of registered chiropractors who follow chiropractic adjustment, therapeutic exercises and use modality equipment to improve, align and strengthen your musculoskeletal and nervous system.

To begin treating your condition with chiropractic care, we perform a health exam to assess and diagnose your existing body condition. By interpreting the result of this diagnosis, we’ll determine a treatment plan and will continuously record your progress during the entire rehabilitation. We will also provide lifestyle recommendations to enhance the rehab process.

Conditions We Treat
Back pain
Headaches
Joint pain
Neck pain
Whiplash
Chronic Pain
Sciatica
Acute Pain

How We Do It?
At Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy, our chiropractors use a gentle yet non-invasive approach to treat your ailments with chiropractic care. We’ll keep you informed about your health, recovery and the way your body is responding at every step on the way. Our topmost priority is ensuring your comfort and convenience, both physically & emotionally.

We follow the primary technique of chiropractic adjustments to gently manipulate your affected joints and tissues to increase their mobility. We encourage our patients to clear their doubts regarding the care and treatment so that they can rest assured. We create a custom treatment plan based on the ongoing medical research, evidence based results, and your set of symptoms and goals. Our approach towards chiropractic care includes an initial patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment.


Massage Therapy

At Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy, we provide relief to our patients from lingering pain conditions with massage therapy and rehabilitation techniques. Massage therapy has been into existence for past thousands of years and is practiced worldwide. We have a team of registered massage therapists who utilize both traditional and contemporary methods to create a custom care plan that aims to r... Read More

At Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy, we provide relief to our patients from lingering pain conditions with massage therapy and rehabilitation techniques. Massage therapy has been into existence for past thousands of years and is practiced worldwide. We have a team of registered massage therapists who utilize both traditional and contemporary methods to create a custom care plan that aims to reduce pain, soothe mind, relax the body, and ease the muscle tension.

One of the convenient ways to treat chronic pain is massage therapy. By applying strokes and pressure along with massage oils, one can relieve his stress and reduce the occurrence of chronic pain. Regular massage increases the blood circulation, thereby enhancing the functioning of the entire nervous system. Massage therapies can really help you recover from a car accident, ease chronic pain, and even ease your pregnancy troubles.

What We Do?
Our team of registered massage therapists at Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy frequently undergo practice and additional accreditation to provide our patients the right massage care possible. We provide our patients with therapeutic massages, deep tissue massages, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, trigger point techniques, and more.

Benefits Of Regular Massage
Releases stress
Decreases inflammation
Improves immune system
Increases blood circulation
Reduces muscular pain
Headaches & tendinitis
Eases pregnancy
Treats fibromyalgia


Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathy, as the name suggests is a primary health treatment that blends scientific knowledge with the natural forms of medicine. Naturopathic medicine is actually the art and science of diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases using natural therapies. It includes treating an ailment with botanical medicine, nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, plant nutrients and lifestyle counseling. I... Read More

Naturopathy, as the name suggests is a primary health treatment that blends scientific knowledge with the natural forms of medicine. Naturopathic medicine is actually the art and science of diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases using natural therapies. It includes treating an ailment with botanical medicine, nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, plant nutrients and lifestyle counseling. In other words, naturopathy is based on the healing power of nature which aims to stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself.

Why Naturopathy?
At Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy, we treat diseases, chronic pains, and short term ailments with sessions of naturopathic medicine, along with physiotherapy and acupuncture. Since naturopathy deals with herbal supplements and nutritional foods, it stimulates the healing power of the body. Along with administering the natural medicines, our naturopaths provide lifestyle recommendations to sort your day to day activities so that your routine doesn’t affect your well-being and health.

Conditions We Treat With Naturopathy
Chronic allergies
Respiratory problems
Fatigue syndrome
Depression & emotion
Digestive problems
Menstrual & menopausal
Recurring migraines
Skin conditions
The significance of naturopathy is that there is a relation between the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of an individual. At Etobicoke SportMed & Physiotherapy, we can help you make the necessary lifestyle changes to provide you the right recovery with naturopathy. Our medical support can help you achieve full mobility and rehabilitation.

Dr. Renata Biondich has been practicing Chiropractic and Acupuncture for over 20 years. Whether you are an elite or amateur athlete or a new born, Dr. Renata’s vast experience and training will develop an individualized treatment protocol to get you back to performing at your best. Dr. Renata employs a variety of treatment approaches which varies per person, including and not limited to hands on Diversified Adjustments, Active Release Technique (A.R.T.), Acupuncture (with electrostim), Arthrostim adjustments (for those preferring a more gentle approach to adjusting), Neurostim for pain control and rebalancing of the nervous system (including Covid long haul recovery symptoms as approved by Health Canada), Customized Orthotics (for everyday and athletes), Shock Wave (for calcification of muscles, tendons), Lumbar Decompression (for disc bulges), in office and in home exercises.

Dr. Renata is a Champion of Women’s health and specializes in Chiropractic Pediatrics helping young mothers and their children live happy and healthy lives. As a mom of 3 herself, she understands and has a passion helping families thrive in living an optimally healthy lifestyle. She enjoys educating one on one and is experienced in public speaking to thousands at live in person events. Dr. Renata is well versed in personally helping hundreds of others manage their stress levels, reach their optimal energy levels, and create healthy body compositions through cellular cleansing and effective weight loss approach. Her understanding of the human body and nutrition elevates her patient outcomes.

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Dr. Carol Laic ND has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine since graduating in 1998 and is registered with the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.

Dr. Laic has been helping patients for over 22 years and brings extensive knowledge to the areas of Family Health, Women’s Health, Senior Health, Digestive Health, Depression & Anxiety, Insomnia, and Hormonal Issues. Dr. Laic’s therapeutic focus identifies obstacles to a patient’s health and healing using examination and laboratory assessments, tailored treatment plans, and diverse treatment options.

Dr. Laic’s Modalities of Naturopathic Medicine include:

Botanical Remedies Traditional Asian Medicine Acupuncture Clinical Nutrition Supplementation Complex Homeopathy Lifestyle Counselling Returning your body to its inherent balance through tailored treatment and self-awareness is Dr. Carol’s main objective. With careful review of your health history she can help you understand how this ties into your current health situation. The combination of perfectly balanced treatments, treating the whole person (not just the symptoms), collaborating with your medical team, and patient education is at the core of her practice. Dr. Laic is available to support you through every season of your life, from preventative treatments, to symptom care, to chronic disease management. Areas of focus include:

Family Health Anxiety & Depression Immune System, Allergies & AutoImmunity Digestive Concerns Sleep Difficulties Attention Issues Women’s Health Menopause PMS Hormonal Imbalances Senior Health Osteoporosis Cognition & Focus Arthritis / Joint Care Genuine and insightful, Dr. Laic’s passion for wellness and education goes beyond her patients. Dr. Laic pursued her Masters of Education in Adult Teaching & Learning from the University of Toronto and is a retired professor of the Pharmacology Stream at CCNM where she educated students on interplay between natural treatments and their impact on conventional medical drugs.

Outside of the clinic, you will find Dr. Laic enjoying quality time with her family and dog. Her passions include hiking, gardening, cooking, singing karaoke and watching a good movie on Netflix. Dr. Laic is an avid reader who enjoys practicing mindfulness.

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Alice graduated at the University of Fatima in the Philippines. She is a passionate and dedicated physiotherapist who sincerely wants to do the best to make sure her patients get the quality care that they deserve. She specializes in musculoskeletal conditions. She makes sure that she gets up to date evidence-based practice through continuing education. Alice believes in educating her patients, so they can have the accountability with self-management techniques. She also provides them with her manual skills; soft tissue release, active release techniques and home exercise programs.

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Camryn is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated with Honours from the Humber Massage Therapy Program. Prior to Humber, Camryn graduated from a post secondary dance academy, where she trained heavily in contemporary and ballet, working alongside many professionals within the GTA. With her extensive knowledge and appreciation for the body, Camryn aspires to combine her passion for dance and fitness with her practice as a massage therapist. Through the use of various manual techniques, cupping therapy, kinesiology taping, and remedial exercises, she plans to work with her clients to create individual treatment plans to assist with the injury at hand, as well as provide preventative measures. During her treatments, Camryn wants to educate her clients on their body, helping them become further aligned with their physical and mental health. Camryn has experience working with a variety of populations including infants, children, pre- and post-natal, athletes, neurological conditions, chronic pain and health conditions, mental illness and palliative care. These opportunities allowed Camryn to not only develop her technique and assessment skills but also communication skills, creating a warm and welcome environment to promote healing and relaxation for each of her clients.

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Nick has been involved in Olympic Weightlifting from the age of 10, and has been working as a weightlifting coach and personal trainer for the last 4 years. This has helped him understand and help the struggles of athletes, assess and treat day to day personal injuries and establish an efficient and effective treatment plan for his clients.

Nick became a registered massage therapist after successfully completing the Registered Massage Therapy program at Centennial College.

Nick’s treatment philosophy revolves around finding the cause of the presenting condition, addressing and alleviating the continuous discomforts brought on, and establishing a treatment plan to maintain and progress his clients physical health. In order to achieve the best results, he uses a variety of different assessment tools ranging from functional range of motion assessment, to applying special orthopedic tests for specific injuries. This allows Nick to pick out the most useful techniques for the condition at hand, and provide a safe and effective treatment.

During treatment, Nick likes to use deep tissue techniques such as stripping through muscles, eliminating trigger points and using active release techniques. The implementation of different modalities such as cups, massage guns and hot/cold packs is also something he likes to do in treatment to maximize results. Although Nick specializes in working with athletes, he also very much enjoys helping people have a heightened sense of overall well-being through his massage treatments.

On his spare time, Nick enjoys to train Olympic Weightlifting in hopes of pursuing his dreams to follow in his father’s footsteps, and participate at the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games as part of Team Canada. Not only does he work towards his personal goals, but he helps to lead and coach a competitive team at Varbanov School of Weightlifting, where he helps aspiring athletes reach their true potential and personal milestones.

ACHIEVEMENTS: ⁃ Centennial College - Registered Massage Therapy ⁃ 9x Canadian Olympic Weightlifting Champion ⁃ CPR/First Aid Certification ⁃ NCCP Competition Development Coach ⁃ OWA level 1 Technical Official ⁃ CanFit Pro Coaching Certificate

SPECIALTIES: ⁃ Functional Range Assessment ⁃ Deep Tissue Massage ⁃ Sports Massage ⁃ Strength Training Programming ⁃ Cardio and Conditioning Programming ⁃ Remedial Exercise Programming

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