Val is one of three registered massage therapists at LiveWell Waterloo.
She graduated from the Canadian College of Massage Therapy in 2002 and has been practicing since then. Val joined LiveWell Waterloo (Formerly Absolute Rehab Centre) when it opened in 2005 and has been an integral part of our multidisciplinary team ever since. She specializes in Swedish massage as well as reflexology, a technique which she is currently working towards certification in.
Val also takes yearly business and anatomy courses in order to keep up with the required mandate of 30 education credits over 3 years of continuing education.
Val and her treatments are a fundamental part of LiveWell Waterloo and she looks forward to treating you.
Val is one of three registered massage therapists at LiveWell Waterloo.
She graduated from the C...
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Joshua, who was born and raised in Waterloo, is excited for his opportunity to return to the region and begin his practice. Growing up he had a strong interest in hockey, golf, football and baseball. He was introduced to the world of chiropractic through various sports-related injuries which sparked his interest and passion for the profession.
Joshua graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science, Honours, degree. During his time there he participated in the co-op program seeking out many different work experiences. During his time away from school, Joshua worked in the research department conducting studies within the field of biomechanics and officiated hockey in Waterloo and Toronto, something he still does today. He has also spent time volunteering his services to be the trainer for the Kitchener Jr Rangers Bantam AAA team for a year and running an annual Golf Tournament raising funds and awareness for Motionball Canada and Special Olympics.
Following graduation, Joshua continued his studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic. Here he gained the tools and knowledge to become a well-rounded evidence-based chiropractor. Joshua strives to provide the most for his patients by educating them about their condition and returning them to their daily activities.
Joshua’s practice style includes spinal and extremity manipulation and mobilization therapy, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation exercises and education. He has a strong interest in the field of golf and is currently pursuing his certification with the Titleist Performance Institute to better assess golfers and rid them of pain and restrictions within their swing. He has also completed training for Physiotherapy Exercise and Physical Activity for Knee osteoarthritis which he strives to include in his practice.
When not in the clinic, Joshua can be found around the city on a golf course, in a rink or touring local parks and trails with his dog Benny.
Joshua, who was born and raised in Waterloo, is excited for his opportunity to return to the regi...
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After earning his Master of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences diploma from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, Mitch entered the health industry to explore his passion for helping people. Mitch has always felt like the human body is an incredible marvel of nature. It’s been this sense of awe and wonder that has brought him to the philosophy and science of Osteopathy where he can use the relationship between anatomy and physiology to help restore constitution and vitality to his patients; to help them self-heal, self-regulate and find the health that they have lost.
After earning his Master of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences diploma from the Canadian Academy o...
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After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2003, Greg moved to Whistler to experience the West Coast. Following this, he began his Master’s of Physical Therapy at D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY and graduated in May 2006. More recently, Greg has completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
“You don’t have to be an athlete or suffer from chronic pain in order to benefit from physiotherapy - it is for everyone! I strongly believe in patient education to help foster an overall improvement in quality of life.”
Most of Greg’s patients have experienced great relief with active and preventive physiotherapy in their work and daily lives. Greg’s focus is on orthopedic patients in various populations, where one-to-one manual therapy and patient-centred care are emphasized. Greg is very passionate about Differential Diagnosis and strives to provide the highest level of assessment by educating his patients not only on their current injury but also by creating an understanding of how to avoid future injury. Continuing education is very important to Greg, and he has completed post-graduate training in vestibular rehabilitation and acupuncture.
No doctor’s note required! Physiotherapists accept all physician prescriptions/referrals.
After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2003, Greg move...
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Carolyn completed her undergraduate degree in mathematics at Queen’s University before completing her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario in 2009. She first spent her career working in orthopedics and sports rehabilitation then turned her focus to pelvic physiotherapy and now exclusively practices in pelvic physiotherapy.
“I am passionate about working in this unique field of physiotherapy. There can be such a dramatic improvement in function, and well-being can be achieved in this very important - and often not talked about - area of people’s lives. It is important to me that pelvic health and its symptoms can be talked about and thought of in a comfortable and confident way.”
She is active in continuing her postgraduate education and has taken numerous courses in women’s and men’s pelvic health treatment, as well as courses in manual therapy and acupuncture.
Carolyn is proud to be a local resident of Wilmot Township and its wonderful community. As a mother of three, Carolyn can relate first hand to the effects pelvic symptoms can have on a person’s life. Empowering people to be able to help themselves regain a feeling of well-being through education and exercises is very important in Carolyn’s practice.
Carolyn completed her undergraduate degree in mathematics at Queen’s University before completing...
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Mike joined our team at LiveWell in 2018. He attended the University of Waterloo where he completed his Honours Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. While working through his Honours degree Mike also participated in the honours co-op program, giving him the opportunity to work in a diverse array of fields ranging from biomechanics research to designing patient exercise programs for individuals undergoing various cancer treatments. Mike then furthered his education by completing his Masters of Physiotherapy degree at McMaster University. During his Masters Mike also gained placements in orthopedics, hospital acute care, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
Throughout his undergraduate studies, Mike played rugby, both through the university and also for the Waterloo County RFC. Mike aims to give his patients the tools they need to perform effective home exercise programs and ensures they receive a balance of manual therapy techniques and exercise management. He believes that continued education is essential to providing effective physiotherapy care.
Outside of the office, Mike prefers to spend time with his wife, daughter and son, friends and family. He has a passion for staying active with sports and personal fitness, and also enjoys reading, music and spending time outdoors.
We are overjoyed to have Mike as an integral part of our team and welcome his desire to make a positive impact in this area.
Mike joined our team at LiveWell in 2018. He attended the University of Waterloo where he complet...
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