Jeanette studied horticulture and biology and was a teacher in The Netherlands before commencing her studies in Massage Therapy in Toronto. A lifelong interest in the functioning of the human body led Jeanette to her second career as an RMT. She graduated in 2005 with Honours from Elmcrest College for Applied Health Sciences (now Bryan College) and is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

Jeanette’s focus is on the individual, facilitating and supporting her clients to help them achieve their goals of pain and stress relief through massage therapy. She incorporates a wide variety of techniques into her treatments, including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point (knots) therapy and joint mobilizations.

Jeanette’s inquisitive nature and passion for helping clients gain long lasting relief from their chronic pain resulted in her furthering her studies and adding many more techniques to her “toolbox”. She studied Craniosacral Therapy, Head Injury and Concussion, Soft Tissue Release, Visceral Manipulation and a variety of other techniques. In 2015 Jeanette completed her Diplomate in Osteopathic Manipulative Theory & Practice studies from the Osteopathic College of Ontario. She also gained more knowledge studying Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Lumbopelvic Pathomechanics under Dr. Jerry Hesch PT from the Hesch Institute in Aurora, Colorado. Jeanette believes (and enjoys) in lifelong education for the benefit of her clients.

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Johann is passionate about what he does. He truly believes that optimal health and disease management is attainable for everyone. It’s the little things we do each day that have the biggest impact on our health.

He combines lifestyle medicine with evidence based approaches including natural substances (like vitamins, minerals, herbs), acupuncture, medical nutrition and much more. Every patient is different and therefore every treatment plan is different. 

Dr. Johann obtained a Doctor of Naturopathy at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). Education at CCNM is a vigorous four years, with a curriculum involving biomedical sciences, physical diagnosis, clinical nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, botanical (herbal) medicine, physical medicine, homeopathy and lifestyle management. The Doctor of Naturopathy degree program at CCNM provides more than 3000 hours of classroom training and 1200 hours of clinical experience.

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Sameep Singh Dhaliwal is a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the College of Massage Therapy of Ontario.

He graduated from Westervelt College in 2021.

Sameep has had experience working with a variety of different clients, ranging from those wanting relaxation massage to those rehabilitating from motor vehicle accidents. Sameep uses a combination of different techniques specific to the needs of each client, including Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, General Swedish Massage, Remedial Exercise, and Myofascial Treatment. He has a special affinity for working with athletes, due to his passion and knowledge of powerlifting.

Sameep’s aim is to help his clients achieve their unique goals whether that be anything from relaxation and stress relief to increasing mobility and flexibility or recovery for sport. He believes in tailoring each treatment to meet his clients specific needs.

In his free time he enjoys lifting, listening to podcasts and reading about personal development and non-duality.

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Sonia Gashgarian is a registered physiotherapist who graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo before attaining her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. Sonia has completed courses in sports taping and basic kinesio-taping, as well as the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy and Mulligan Concept. She also has specialized training in pelvic floor physiotherapy, concussion management, vestibular rehabilitation and her APTEI Acupuncture and Dry Needling Certification.

Through her participation in competitive sports, Sonia had surgery on both of her knees. As a result, she has a better understanding of the patient experience, and the rehabilitation process inspired an interest in physiotherapy as a profession. Sonia’s previous work experience has allowed her to develop a well-rounded approach to treating a variety of conditions.

Sonia uses a variety of treatment techniques to help patients feel better and return to their regular activities as soon as possible, always including hands-on techniques, extensive education, and comprehensive exercise programs and other self management techniques.

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Donni-Grace Gray is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, graduating from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2009.

During her time in college, she participated in many outreaches, including The Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walk in Toronto, MS Society, Hospice Wellington in Guelph, and long term care facilities in Kitchener.

Understanding her clients’ unique goals allows her to utilize the many tools she has learned over her career as a Massage Therapist. Donni continues her education and skill set by attaining additional training in Deep Tissue Massage, Biomechanics, Cupping Therapy and Hot Stone Therapy.

As an athlete herself, Donni fully understands the importance of self-care for her clients. Developing on-going treatment plans to attain client goals is of importance to her.

It is her philosophy to provide client-focused Massage Therapy by tailoring every treatment with your individual needs in mind to ensure the best possible outcome.

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Dr. Danielle Varey graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2021, after completing a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Varey was born and raised in Norfolk County, and is excited to expand her practice to the Paris community! Guided by a comprehensive assessment, Dr. Varey utilizes a number of evidence- based tools and movement screens to help her patient’s function their best! She is excited to help patients reach their goals through movement, education, and manual therapy. Dr. Varey is a lifelong learner and has continued her education by taking courses in Postpartum Rehabilitation, allowing her to help fill in the gap in postpartum care for mothers of all ages through exercise. Dr. Varey has also taken courses in Kinesiology Taping, and has completed her Advanced Pediatric Certification in Tethered Oral Tissues.

Dr. Varey’s true passion for manual therapy began after multiple sports related injuries showed her the importance of proper rehab and treatment. In her spare time, you can find her hiking with her dog, cooking new recipes, and reading.

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Dr. Jessie Must, ND, is a licensed naturopathic doctor passionate about health promotion and optimization. She believes in using evidence-based practices to support her patients’ health and strives to provide a space where patients feel empowered to become an advocate of their health.

Dr. Must knew she wanted a career in health care. Through her own health journey, she grew to understand the importance of patient-centred care and the benefits of having an integrative and collaborative health team. Dr. Must attended Laurentian University, where she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Health Promotion. She then entered her post-graduate studies, completing a four-year program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), receiving a Doctor of Naturopathy. During her clinical internship at CCNM, Dr. Must was on a fertility-focused shift where she had the opportunity to increase her knowledge of fertility and hormonal health.

Dr. Must holds special interests in women’s health and fertility support, stress management, sleep support, gastrointestinal health, and healthy ageing. Modalities offered include acupuncture, botanical medicine, dietary supplements/nutraceuticals and lifestyle counselling.

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In addition to traditional techniques of registered massage therapy, Chelsea is pleased to offer more specialized Sports Massage Therapy. She is one of 5 Canadians certified through the SportStretch® USA, program.

She aims to help her clients maintain a healthy and pain free lifestyle through high quality treatments, using a combination of her continuing education and training.

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Dr. Nicola Stone is a fully trained and licensed chiropractor in the province of Ontario and is in good standing with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. After completing her Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) degree, with a minor in Psychology, from McMaster University she pursued her chiropractic studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Stone graduated in 2014 and began practising in Milton where she has treated patients dealing with an array of complaints, from postural issues and sprain/strain conditions to disc injuries and headaches. She is very excited to expand her practice and begin offering treatment at Absolute Health and Wellness in Paris, Ontario.

During her education, Dr. Stone acquired the knowledge to assess, diagnose, and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal conditions. In addition to her training in Diversified chiropractic adjusting, she has also become proficient with manual release therapy and modalities, and has completed her level one training in both Graston Technique (an instrument-assisted soft tissue technique) and Activator Technique (an instrument-assisted adjusting technique). More recently she has also completed her level one training through SHIFT Concussion Management.

While Dr. Stone believes manual therapy and exercise are fundamental in a patient’s overall health and recovery, she also recognizes the potential benefit of assistive devices. She has been trained to complete biomechanical assessments for patients requiring orthotics and has completed additional training for measuring and dispensing compression hosiery and fitting custom braces.

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Julie Watts is a Registered Social Worker obtaining her Master’s in Social Work with Wilfrid Laurier University. Julie is also a graduate of the University of Toronto Foundations in Mindfulness Meditation program and most recently completed the Science of Happiness at Berkeley University. She has completed various yoga training courses.

Julie has over 20 years of experience in the social services sector. Her scope of work has included child welfare, domestic violence, youth and adult justice, community health and anti-poverty work.

As a private practitioner, Julie uses various modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Positive Psychology, Attachment, Trauma-Informed practice and Solution-Focused narrative therapy; Julie uses a person-centred approach to facilitate healing and growth.

Julie has found that almost every person she has supported has wanted to feel better in the their life. Julie is excited to join Absolute Health & Wellness and help YOU move from languishing to flourishing!

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