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 Dr. Sender Deutsch Clinic Director Chiropractor - Acupuncture Practitioner Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment Provider Conditioning Specialist Certified Golf Fitness Instructor This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Dr. Sender Deutsch is one of the creators and founders of SHAPE Health and Wellness Centre. SHAPE’S comprehensive and multidisciplinary concept was derived from his strong educational background and in-depth experience within the health and wellness industry. As a result of his experience treating numerous patients and clients, Dr. Deutsch came to the realization that a facility with this orientation did not exist. SHAPE’s goal is to provide a personalized service, guided by health care professionals, in an upscale friendly atmosphere. SHAPE was developed to revolutionize your lifestyle. It is Toronto's first truly integrated boutique health and wellness centre offering a total mind and body approach to your health. Dr. Sender Deutsch is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), where he obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic and Diploma in Acupuncture. Dr. Deutsch has successfully completed Level Two of the Rehabilitation Sciences Fellowship program with the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board (ACRB). Prior to attending CMCC, Dr. Deutsch studied Kinesiology and Sports Therapy at York University. Dr. Deutsch is also a Certified Active Release Techniques Provider (Master's, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Spine and Nerve Entrapment), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Golf Fitness Instructor of The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and Certified Sports Movement Specialist. He is also certified in Custom Orthotic Therapy and Bracing. Dr. Deutsch has also taken post graduate courses in Medical Acupuncture, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment (ART®), Sports Medicine, Manual Medicine, Functional Training, and Golf Performance Training. Dr. Deutsch completed his clinical internship at the Sherbourne Health Centre at St. Michael's Hospital. He actively participates in sports medicine and orthopedic rounds at Mount Sinai and North York General Hospital. He has also participated in spinal orthopedic rounds at Toronto Western Hospital and family practice rounds at St. Michael's Hospital. He has a wealth of experience training and rehabilitating people of all ages. He has worked with amateur and professional athletes from the NHL, OHL, NCAA, national skiers, adventure racers and has worked with various media personalities, celebrity clients and CEO's. In addition, Sender has experience with everyday people including both weekend warriors to those who led previous sedentary lifestyles. Dr. Deutsch has been a faculty member at CMCC in the Department of Clinical Education since 2002. Dr. Deutsch has been featured on City TV, CP24, Slice TV - Doctor In The House, Three Takes, and The Mom Show, CFRB Talk Radio and appeared in numerous articles within Toronto Life, Oxygen, Hello and Flare magazines, The Toronto Sun, The Globe and Mail, Metro News, Fitness Business Canada, Canadian Chiropractor, Chiropractic Economics, 2-Magazine, Wedding Bells, London Press, and CA magazine. Dr. Deutsch's approach to treatment and training is totally revolutionary and unique. He has developed a two-step program called Integrated Therapy and Training (ITT) integrating state-of-the art Physical Therapy with High Performance Personal Training techniques. Each treatment is one-on-one and constantly monitored to ensure progress and success in a timely fashion. Educating the patient is an essential component of any rehabilitation or fitness program. Therefore, each patient will be guided to effectively manage and prevent his or her condition from recurring in the future. An individualized program will be designed to rehabilitate your injury, expedite your recovery, achieve your goals and optimize your performance. Dr. Deutsch is often featured on television programs and in magazine and newspaper articles dealing with health and fitness. To read articles or view video clips please check the MEDIA SECTION.  Dr. Shawn Thistle Associate Clinic Director Chiropractor - Acupuncture Practitioner Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment Provider Conditioning Specialist This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Dr. Thistle is a clinic director at SHAPE Health and Wellness Centre, and has helped numerous clients achieve optimal health by relieving their pain, strengthening their bodies, and revolutionizing their lifestyles. Shawn graduated (magna cum laude) from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and holds an Honours Degree (summa cum laude) in Kinesiology from McMaster University. He also holds a certificate in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University, and is a Certified Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment (ART®) Provider. As a compliment to his manual medicine and acupuncture training, Shawn is also certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association NSCA-USA, and has been involved in fitness and competitive sport-specific training since high-school. Shawn believes strongly in educating clients in all aspects of health and fitness. His diverse background and skill set allow him to administer effective integrated treatments to assist in the areas of pain management, acute injury care, post-surgical rehabilitation, functional training and rehabilitation, weight loss and balanced nutrition, increasing muscle mass, improving athletic performance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, stress management and sport-specific personal training. Shawn enjoys working closely with each client throughout their therapy and training program, instilling knowledge of how the body responds to therapy and exercise as progress is made in achieving health and personal fitness goals. Shawn also pursues his passion for educating as a part-time lecturer in the Dept. of Orthopedics at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto. Dr. Thistle has been featured on CBC television, and as part of the SHAPE team in articles for the Toronto Sun, Toronto Life, Flare Magazine, and Canadian Chiropractor. He also contributes articles to Canadian Chiropractor Magazine and numerous online newsletters and publications. Shawn also founded and administers an online subscription based service for manual medicine practitioners and students (chiropractors, physiotherapists, athletic therapists etc.), providing weekly reviews of scientific literature in an effort to bridge the gap between science and practice. For more information please visit the Research Review Service Inc., website.  Dr. Joel Kerr Chiropractor - Acupuncture Practitioner Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment Provider Conditioning Specialist Dr. Joel N. Kerr received his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). He also holds a Bachelor of Physical Education Health degree from the University of Toronto (minor in Sociology). Dr. Kerr excelled in his studies at the University of Toronto and CMCC where he was recognized as a leader with numerous awards such as the PHE Alumnae Shield Graduate Award, the Gordon Cressy Leadership Award and the Dr. Colin A. Greenshields Award. Joel has completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture course for health professionals at McMaster University. He is also a certified Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment (ART®) provider of the lower limb and spine. Dr. Kerr firmly believes that these adjunctive therapies combined with the chiropractic approach to health care will be effective in the management of acute or chronic injuries sustained at work or play. In addition to being a Chiropractor and a Medical Acupuncturist, Dr. Kerr is an instructor of human physiology and anatomy at Everest College Massage Therapy School in Toronto. Dr. Kerr is a CAN FIT PRO certified personal trainer specialist, BOSU integrated balance training specialist and a Level I/ II coach through the National Canadian Coaching Program. This past March 2009 Dr. Kerr was featured in a local magazine called Sway (http://www.swaymag.ca/winter2009/health2.php) outlining his approach to preventative care and treatment. The editors of Sway enjoyed this piece so much that they have created a Q and A feature of the magazine called “Ask Dr. J”, where individuals ask Dr. Kerr questions related to sport/exercise injury prevention, exercise prescription and nutrition. Dr. Kerr is actively involved in the basketball community of Toronto. He annually provides his expertise in first aid and injury prevention to charity basketball events such as Bay Street Hoops Basket and Girls Addicted to Basketball (G.A.B.). He is currently developing a strength and conditioning program for a grassroots basketball program called, Masters of Basketball Inc. This program is designed to prepare elite high school basketball players in the Greater Toronto Area to compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Canadian Inter-University Sport level. Regardless of your physical state the goal of treatment with Dr. Kerr is to return the ownership of health back to you, the patient. With his extensive skill set and pure passion for health care, Dr. Kerr will assist individuals pursuing their goals of being pain free and healthy, while increasing strength, speed and confidence so that activities at the highest level of competition or recreational can be enjoyed. His belief in living a healthy lifestyle was reinforced through his formal education at the University of Toronto and CMCC, and as a result pursued his additional certifications in the effort to instill the belief of living a healthy lifestyle in each and every patient he encounters. Joel's approach in managing, educating and training clients fits perfectly with the unique and revolutionary program offered at SHAPE Integrated Therapy and Training-ITT which integrates state-of-the art Physical Therapy with High Performance Personal Training techniques).  Dr. Katie Au Chiropractor – Acupuncture Practitioner Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment Provider Graston Technique Provider Kinesiologist – Conditioning Specialist Dr. Au received her Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto after graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Kinesiology. She is also credentialed in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University. Katie is a certified Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment (ART®) provider in Spine, Upper Limb, Lower Limb and Long Tract Nerve Entrapments, a state-of-the-art movement-based soft tissue technique that treats overuse conditions, restores function, and optimizes performance. Katie is also a certified provider of Graston Technique (GT®), an instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization enabling the effective break down of scar tissue, fascial restrictions and treatment of other injuries. To complement her manual therapy skills, Katie is an experienced Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Level 1 National Coaching Certificate holder. With her background, education and training, she is able to design and implement cutting-edge therapeutic and performance-based exercise programs that deliver outstanding results, safely and effectively. Katie’s passion for health and fitness is evident as she takes a vested interest in helping patients and clients reach their personal goals; all while learning and having fun! Katie has an enthusiasm for sports and has experience working with a wide array of individuals, from recreational to professional athletes. As an athlete herself, Katie understands the cyclical challenges and triumphs of training, competition, and injury rehabilitation. Katie strongly believes in taking an integrated functional approach when working with her clients. She incorporates advanced neuromusculoskeletal assessments with traditional orthopaedic testing in order to diagnose and treat not only the area of complaint, but the root cause of the problem. She has treated, rehabbed and resolved a wide variety of problems and conditions, from minor musculoskeletal complaints such as sprains and strains, to headaches, osteoarthritis and more serious issues including major low back pain, postural dysfunctions and sports injuries, to name a few. Katie also has experience in Therapeutic Horseback Riding, where she has worked with individuals with physical and mental disabilities, including muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, brain tumours, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Down syndrome. Katie’s extensive knowledge of biomechanics and human anatomy allows her to seamlessly implement integrated therapy, training and rehabilitation programs to improve functional ability, core stability, strength, power, and endurance. Her significant experience, boundless passion and unyielding commitment to her clients’ results, make her a valuable addition to the SHAPE team.  Dr. Marco Tocco Chiropractor Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment Provider Acupuncture Practitioner Kinesiologist - Conditioning Specialist Exercise Physiologist Marco is a graduate of York University with a Specialized Honours Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science. While in University, he also obtained a supplementary certificate in the Fitness Assessment and Exercise Counselling stream. Marco then went on to achieve his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). Marco is a certified Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment (ART®) provider in the upper limb, lower limb and spine components, which is a perfect complement to his manual therapy skills. He has also completed module 1 for Graston Technique, which utilizes instrument-assistive devices for soft tissue injuries. Marco holds a certificate in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture for health professionals from McMaster University. Marco is also recognized by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP). Furthermore, he holds a Level 1 National Coaching Certificate. Marco has worked in the performance lab at York University as a fitness practitioner, where he performed the physical and performance assessments on GTA firefighter applicants, varsity and professional athletes. Marco also has extensive experience working in the health field as a Kinesiologist. His chiropractic clinical experience have paved the way for him to successfully treat patients with simple aches or pains as well as those suffering from far more serious conditions such as disc herniations, stroke, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, whiplash associated disorders, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy. Marco has extensive knowledge of the human body in the areas of anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation which will make him an extremely valuable part of the SHAPE team. Marco specializes in fat loss, muscle building and body sculpting, core training, functional strength and endurance training. Marco is an avid fitness enthusiast, as he is a firm believer in practicing what he preaches.  Dr. Adam Reynolds Chiropractor Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment Provider Kinesiologist - Conditioning Specialist Adam is a product of CMCC, the premier chiropractic school in North America, as well as the University of Western Ontario with a Specialized Honours Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His status as a chiropractor and conditioning specialist distinguishes Adam as an exercise specialist. Adam is certified in Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment (ART®), a hands on technique used to treat myofascial injuries of all kinds. With years of hands-on training experience and a solid health oriented academic background, Adam has been shaped into an individual who has both the knowledge and personality to enable clients to quickly obtain the results they desire while keeping them injury free. Adam has experience working with individuals with varied fitness levels. He has trained clients with conditions ranging from disc herniations, spinal stenosis, hip replacement surgeries, obesity and eating disorders. He is currently working with the Florida Panthers of the NHL. From a young age, Adam has participated in sports such as hockey, golf, squash and baseball which he continued to play at a varsity level. With a strong knowledge of what it takes to succeed at a competitive level, Adam specializes in building strength functionally. Adam’s focus in the gym or in a treatment room is the same: the body must be aligned, balanced and strengthened before it can truly be used at its optimal function.  Dr. Craig McNamee Chiropractor - Kinesiologist - Conditioning Specialist Acupuncture Practitoner Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment Provider Craig graduated with Clinic Honours from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) earning his Doctor of Chiropractic, and holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Kinesiology from York University. Craig is furthermore distinguished as a certified Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider through McMaster University. Dr. McNamee completed his clinical internship at St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital, the first fully accredited hospital to offer outpatient chiropractic services in North Toronto and York region. As a clinical intern, he helped create individually customized rehabilitation programs for people recovering from amputations, traumatic injuries, cardiovascular surgery, strokes, cancer, and complex neurological and orthopaedic conditions. Craig is additionally a certified Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment (ART®) Provider - a state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. ART ® protocols can be utilized to treat a wide variety of conditions from athletic injuries to postural strain. Through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Dr. McNamee is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). Craig provides functional performance training by designing and implementing safe and effective conditioning programs for a range of clientele – from beginners to advanced athletes. Through utilization of a diverse variety of training stimuli and state of the art physical therapy, Craig adheres to the Integrated Therapy & Training (ITT) program offered at SHAPE. Through effective communication, Dr. McNamee provides the necessary cues in order to maximize his client’s abilities, and as a result, achieve their desired results. With this wide-ranging background, Craig is able to provide clients with the necessary tools to achieve long-term success.  INFORMATION ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC |
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