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Athletic Therapy

Athletic Therapy involves injury assessment and rehabilitation using soft-tissue mobilization aimed at removing scar tissue from the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chronic and repetitive injuries cause scar tissue which can limit function and can become very painful and lead to more injury. Athletic Therapy is effective in treating the musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, and joints) injuries of... Read More

Athletic Therapy involves injury assessment and rehabilitation using soft-tissue mobilization aimed at removing scar tissue from the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chronic and repetitive injuries cause scar tissue which can limit function and can become very painful and lead to more injury. Athletic Therapy is effective in treating the musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, and joints) injuries of all patients, whether on the field or in the clinic.

Fascial Stretch Therapy

Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual therapy method which focuses on the connective tissue system rather than isolated muscle treatment. FST therapists assess active, passive, and resisted range of motion in functional positions and movements. FST is initiated with a passive and active assessment of mobility followed by manual treatment in the involved regions within the connecti... Read More

Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual therapy method which focuses on the connective tissue system rather than isolated muscle treatment. FST therapists assess active, passive, and resisted range of motion in functional positions and movements. FST is initiated with a passive and active assessment of mobility followed by manual treatment in the involved regions within the connective tissue system. Therapy is initiated at the deepest level specifically the joint capsule and progresses through all layers of fascia leading to the superficial layer.

Chiropractic

Chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts that examine, diagnose, and provide care and preventive tools to patients with a variety of health concerns related to the muscles and joints of the body. Our education enables us to recognize and manage acute and chronic pain and neurological conditions. While we often treat the neck and low back, we can also manage headaches, upper and lower limb pain... Read More

Chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts that examine, diagnose, and provide care and preventive tools to patients with a variety of health concerns related to the muscles and joints of the body. Our education enables us to recognize and manage acute and chronic pain and neurological conditions. While we often treat the neck and low back, we can also manage headaches, upper and lower limb pain, sports injuries, and offer overall wellness care. Chiropractic care is a non-invasive treatment option that utilizes various manual therapy techniques and adjunctive therapies.

Personal Training

Personal trainers assess an individual's bodily strengths and weaknesses to create a customized workout regime. They provide physical and mental guidance and monitor clients’ progress on a regular basis. Educating clients and enforcing policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment are our top priorities, as is injury prevention. The sessions can be done one-on-one or through group trainin... Read More

Personal trainers assess an individual's bodily strengths and weaknesses to create a customized workout regime. They provide physical and mental guidance and monitor clients’ progress on a regular basis. Educating clients and enforcing policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment are our top priorities, as is injury prevention. The sessions can be done one-on-one or through group training, and it is our job to match the needs and goals of the client.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy helps alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with every day and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. If employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatl... Read More

Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy helps alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with every day and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. If employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists are licensed healthcare professionals who work autonomously and collaboratively alongside physicians and healthcare teams. With a patient-centered approach, physiotherapists use evidence-informed knowledge of rehabilitation sciences, anatomy, kinesiology and physiology to assess, treat, and manage pain, injuries, movement dysfunction, and chronic conditions. The goal of physiot... Read More

Physiotherapists are licensed healthcare professionals who work autonomously and collaboratively alongside physicians and healthcare teams. With a patient-centered approach, physiotherapists use evidence-informed knowledge of rehabilitation sciences, anatomy, kinesiology and physiology to assess, treat, and manage pain, injuries, movement dysfunction, and chronic conditions. The goal of physiotherapy is to empower, promote independence and improve the quality of life of patients.

Kinesiology

As university-educated health professionals, Kinesiologists apply exercise and movement science to promote health and well-being; prevent, manage, and rehabilitate injuries; treat illness and chronic disease; restore function; and optimize human performance in the workplace, clinical settings, sport, and fitness.

Kassandra Friend
(She/Her/Hers) CAT(c)

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... Read More

Dr. Kelly Hotta
(She/Her/Hers) BA, DC

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.

Dr. Kelly Hotta is excited to be returning home to Sudbury to provide care to the community she g... Read More

Parsa (Borna) Mahdavi RKin

Borna Mahdavi, born and raised in Sudbury Ontario, is a registered Kinesiologist at Active Therapy. Borna grew up playing a variety of sports, taking it further to pursue football, boxing, and bodybuilding at the amateur level; being granted the opportunity to help coach within those sports. He graduated from Laurentian University with a bachelors in Kinesiology (Honours) and a minor in Psychology. Alongside his RKin, Borna is a certified Fascial Stretch Therapist (FST), and has taken a variety of courses through DTS fitness.

On top of his practices in the clinic, Borna is also the strength and conditioning coach for the Laurentian Voyageurs men’s basketball team.

Overall, Borna puts his clients needs first and strives to deliver the most optimal, science based approach to preventative care and wellbeing. 

Borna Mahdavi, born and raised in Sudbury Ontario, is a registered Kinesiologist at Active Therap... Read More

Geena Oxford

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... Read More

Zachri Sellier

Matt Ward RMT

Matt completed his bachelor degree in Athletic Therapy at Sheridan College before obtaining a diploma in Massage Therapy. He has worked with many sports teams including soccer/hockey/basketball/football and rugby. Matt has also obtained a lot of clinical experience working with people of all ages through his education in athletic therapy and massage therapy.

Matt’s goals as a therapist is to use his experience in both roles to identify/treat the cause of pain to get his patients back to their daily activities whether that be gardening, rock-climbing or chores around the house!

Matt completed his bachelor degree in Athletic Therapy at Sheridan College before obtaining a dip... Read More

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Active Therapy + 2.0 - Secondary location to The Clinic that needs no Name
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