Dr. Nick Bergen was born and raised in Thorold, Ontario located within the Niagara Region.
Although not professionally, he has been involved in various sports including soccer, hockey,
volleyball, badminton, golf, and basketball. He has always had an interest in human anatomy
and function, and graduated from Brock University in 2017 with a Bachelors of Kinesiology
(Honours). In his last two years of university, he held a placement and volunteer position at
Power Cord and SeniorFit, the former being a wheelchair accessible program specific to
individuals with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and
amputations, and the latter a fitness program designed for men and women 55 years of age and
older. It was at this time he gained interest in the management of musculoskeletal conditions
and decided chiropractic was the career path that would enable him to make a difference in the
lives of others.
Nick graduated Cum Laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2022 and
moved to Sudbury to start his career. He has a strong interest in treating the general population
and strives to improve the health of his patients to the best of his abilities using patient
education, manual and soft tissue therapy, exercise prescription, low-level-laser therapy, clinical
acupuncture, and interprofessional collaboration. Although he hails from Southern Ontario, he is
looking forward to embracing the Northern lifestyle and everything Sudbury has to offer.
Dr. Nick Bergen was born and raised in Thorold, Ontario located within the Niagara Region.
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Francesca Biondi, a proud Sudbury native, has dedicated her life to the art and science of movement. From the tender age of 2, Francesca was immersed in the world of dance, competing at the highest levels for 15 years. Her passion for dance has seamlessly transitioned into a career focused on helping others achieve their physical best. With over seven years of experience teaching dancers of all ages and levels, Francesca has developed a profound understanding of human anatomy and function. Her interest in this field was further fuelled by her own experiences with injuries throughout her dance career, which led her to pursue a deeper knowledge of injury recovery and rehabilitation.
Francesca earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours) from Laurentian University in 2022. During her final undergraduate year, she completed a placement at Active Therapy+, shadowing Athletic Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Chiropractors, and worked at Pain Pathway North, gaining insight into integrated pain management. These experiences led her to pursue a career in physiotherapy. She graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2024 and returned to Sudbury to offer her expertise to the city she grew up in.
Francesca is particularly interested in treating both the general population and athletes, with a special focus on dancers. She recognizes the unique challenges they face and is dedicated to bridging the gap in rehabilitation services for this group. Her approach to physiotherapy emphasizes a holistic view of health, incorporating manual and soft tissue therapy, patient education, exercise prescription, and collaborative care. She is excited to contribute to her community and enhance her patients’ health and well-being.
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Samantha is a Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated from Sheridan College with a Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Science - Athletic Therapy in 2019. Before Sheridan, she completed her Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Laurentian University. During her time at Sheridan, Samantha had the opportunity to work with many sports teams at the high school, university and professional levels. She also gained experience dealing with various musculoskeletal injuries and post operative patients in both varsity and traditional clinical settings.
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Born and raised in Chapleau, ON, Kassie is a new Athletic Therapist who has graduated from Sheridan College with an Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences- Athletic Therapy. Kassie also graduated from Laurentian University in 2018 with a degree in Physical and Health Education. While completing her Laurentian degree, Kassie had the opportunity to do an internship at Active Therapy Plus and instantly fell in love with the clinic.
Kassie has experience working at the University of Guelph with their varsity rugby and basketball teams, earning an OUA championship gold medal. Kassie also has clinical experience working at the Sheridan College Athletic Therapy clinic and has covered many different sports at all age levels. Her main goal is to use her knowledge in manual therapy, exercise prescription, therapeutic modalities, and taping/bracing to help you get back to what you love and achieve your goals!
Outside of work, Kassie loves to watch hockey (Go Habs Go!), spend time outside and bake! Growing up in Northern Ontario, she quickly learned to love outdoor activities such as downhill skiing, snowboarding, and camping.
Born and raised in Chapleau, ON, Kassie is a new Athletic Therapist who has graduated from Sheri...
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Dr. Kelly Hotta is excited to be returning home to Sudbury to provide care to the community she grew up in. She was a multi-sport athlete growing up before devoting her focus to swimming. She was a part of provincial and national teams claiming multiple provincial and national titles. She continued her career at Western University where she served as the women’s team captain and assisted the women’s team to multiple championship titles and records.
Kelly attended Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College graduating Summa Cum Laude after completion of her Honors Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Western University in 2017. Kelly is also a certified Clinical Acupuncture provider.
Kelly is an evidence-based practitioner and highlights the importance of understanding her patients’ health goals to create a plan that works for their lifestyle. Her two crucial components to patient care are to listen and educate. She believes these are two areas that are not emphasized enough in healthcare. Her treatment style is not only to alleviate pain using a multimodal approach, but to integrate proactive approaches to prevent recurrence and empower patients to become active participants in their health.
Kelly enjoys working with individuals in all walks of life and helping people feel better and move better. From her athletic background, she takes a special interest in swimmers and youth athlete development.
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Hi my name is Hannah Kuracina.
Like many ATs I grew up doing sports, gymnastics and skiing/snowboarding were my main sports through childhood and high school. During my undergrad I got into flag football, CrossFit and weightlifting. I currently enjoy weightlifting, dance, hiking and snowboarding. The injuries I sustained were part of the reason I got into sports med. Also interning in the AT clinic during my undergrad solidified that this was what I wanted to do.
My path to being a certified athletic therapist is probably different then most. I grew up outside of Seattle Washington, did my undergrad in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo, from there I went back to the US and did my Masters in Athletic Training at the University of Montana. I worked for a year as a certified athletic trainer in the states, as I worked to transfer my certification to Canada.
I believe in treating the athlete not just the injury, and combine manual therapy, modalities, and rehabilitation exercises into my treatment.
I also am a certified strength and conditioning specialist and have my Graston M1 certification.
Hi my name is Hannah Kuracina.
Like many ATs I grew up doing sports, gymnastics and skiing/snowbo...
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Geena is originally from the East Coast. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2017 and then went on to complete her Masters Degree in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland in 2021.
Geena has taken additional training including Functional Dry Needling, Sports Massage and Sports Taping courses. She has furthered her concussion knowledge by taking the Complete Concussion Management course.
Geena enjoys working with people of all ages. Her goal is to get her patients back to doing the things that they love. Geena has an interest in sports and exercise focusing on musculoskeletal conditions and concussions. Geena continues to grow as a clinician; expanding her skills to better help her patients. She has a passion for this job and it shows as you can always find her with a smile on her face.
For the past few years Geena has been working with Sudbury AAA Boys Hockey Teams. She was also selected in 2023-2024 to be the Team NOHA Trainer. In her other spare time, Geena enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves to travel. She likes going on hikes, exploring new places; loves skating and golfing.
If you have any questions, you can contact Geena at geenaphysio@gmail.com.
Geena is originally from the East Coast. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiol...
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