Meghan graduated on the Dean’s list with a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. From there, Meghan pursued her post-graduate studies in the field of massage therapy, graduating from the Accelerated Massage Therapy Program at the Ontario College of Health and Technology.

Meghan grew up in the Brant County area, and spent most of her days playing sports such as soccer, volleyball and dance. Those years of wear and tear on the body led her to seeking help from a massage therapist, and it was that exposure that sparked the passion and interest in this health care field. Having experienced the benefits of massage therapy first hand, her goal as a massage therapist is to bring those benefits to others via a variety of techniques. Meghan enjoys finding the best treatment personalized to each person she gets the opportunity to help.

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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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As a physiotherapist, I am a healthcare professional who specializes in helping individuals recover from injuries, illnesses or disabilities that affect their movement and function. I have completed a degree in physiotherapy and am licensed to practice in the province of Ontario and in good standing with the college of physiotherapy, Ontario.

My primary goal is to help my patients regain their physical abilities and achieve their maximum level of functioning which includes reducing pain, increasing mobility or improving overall fitness. In my practice, I use a range of techniques and modalities to help my patients including exercises, manual therapy, electrotherapy, myofascial trigger point releases and education on injury prevention and self-management. I have an experience in treating patients with musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological and pediatric conditions.

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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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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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I did my Bachelors of Physiotherapy in 2011 from India. After my graduation I worked at the hospital in India for a year where I treated patients with musculoskeletal conditions as well as critical care. I have been practicing as Physiotherapist in Canada since 2017. I treat wide range of patients and conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion, pelvic health, athletic injuries and post surgical rehabilitation. My treatments are focused on a combination of manual therapy, individualized exercises and modalities. I am available at Absolute on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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Dr. Matthew Lepore graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2019, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in Kinesiology from York University. He is also a certified Functional Integrative Acupuncture provider and works as a trainer with many high level amateur athletes. Guided by a comprehensive assessment, Dr. Lepore utilizes a number of different

evidence based tools and movement screens to help his patient’s function at their optimal level. Dr. Lepore is a lifelong learner and continues to further his education by taking courses/seminars. He holds certifications in Functional Range Conditioning, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Shift Concussion Management. Aside from his professional career, Dr. Lepore was born and raised in the Toronto area but has since moved to Port Dover. He is a country music enthusiast and enjoys playing sports such as hockey, golf and baseball.

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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. Derika Nauta is a licensed naturopathic doctor and is in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.

During her last year at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Derika Nauta ND had the opportunity to learn and refine her clinical skills and judgement on several shifts, including the sports medicine focus shift and the community health focus shift. In addition to completing all required licensing examinations, Dr. Derika Nauta ND also successfully completed the Therapeutic Prescribing exam which allows her to add the controlled act of prescribing to her clinical tool box.

Dr. Derika’s passion for naturopathic medicine was first ignited while studying health science and biology at the University of Western Ontario. It was here where she was first introduced to the concepts which explain why some of the population seem to be healthier than others. Like many others, she too assumed that health was ultimately determined by one’s genetics. However, to her delight, she discovered that while certain genes may increase one’s susceptibility to disease, it is one’s daily habits and choices that truly dictate one’s health outcomes and overall quality of life. The theory that health can be influenced through behaviour ignited her journey to pursuing naturopathic medicine. Dr. Derika’s ultimate goal is to ensure that every patient has both the tools and knowledge to not only to improve their current health, but to also prevent progression.

While Dr. Derika Nauta ND enjoys identifying and treating many health concerns, she does have a special interest in women’s health & hormonal support, generalized fatigue & adrenal health, muscle & joint pain, metabolic health (including diabetes, high blood pressure, & cholesterol support), weight loss, and digestion (including chronic acid reflux, bloating, & nausea).

Dr. Derika Nauta ND believes in treating based on the principles of the therapeutic order, meaning that she helps patient’s optimize their foundation of health, such as nutrition, movement, and lifestyle habits, and then utilizes nutraceutical supplementation, botanical medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as physical modalities such as cupping and acupuncture, to support when necessary. Dr. Derika Nauta ND does not believe in a “one size fits all” model and creates individualized treatment plans for each and every one of her patients.

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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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Dane’s active lifestyle and resulting injuries introduced him to osteopathy as a manual therapy treatment. As an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Dane has developed a great appreciation for working with the complexity of the human body to find individual solutions to alleviate discomfort and dysfunction of the body.

Osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on treatment to improve and restore function of body systems to achieve optimal patient health and allow the body’s natural capacity to self heal. Using fundamental principals to guide treatment therapy, osteopathy allows a unique approach specific to the patient. Understanding interactions between all body systems promotes a holistic approach which recognizes different solution paths often varying between individuals.

During the first appointment, an initial assessment along with your history intake will be followed by a treatment. Wearing some non-restrictive clothing we will go through various ranges of motion addressing different areas of restriction and ease throughout your body. We then apply science based resistance and other hands on, interactive modalities to elicit the body getting back into its proper alignment to facilitate its own natural healing and regulation.

Dane has a gentle approach rooted in an understanding of osteopathic principles aiming to interact with your nervous system and soft tissue. Working towards  the goal of healing, Dane is excited to find health solutions alongside his patients so they may enjoy life to the fullest.

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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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Sherman stands as a registered massage therapist and distinguished vertical jump trainer, backed up with a profound foundation in psychology and kinesiology. This unique combination equips Sherman with the ability to provide treatments of utmost comprehensiveness. His understanding of psychology allows him to connect to his clients on a deeper level, discerning not only their physical needs but also addressing the mental aspects that can influence their well-being.

Sherman is also a distinguished vertical jump trainer bringing a wealth of sport-specific, vertical jump training expertise. With a staggering career as a professional dunker spanning over a decade and his background in kinesiology, he has the experience and knowledge which enhances his ability to analyze movement patterns and muscular dynamics. Sherman’s transformative guidance has propelled countless athletes, numbering in the thousands, to achieve outstanding vertical leap and athletic performance.

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