Dawn Robertson RMT, AT

 Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Athletic Therapist 

Dawn is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) graduated in 1998.  She is also a Certified Canadian Athletic Therapist (AT) graduating from Sheridan College's Athletic Therapy Program in 2005.  Dawn has previously worked with many amateur and professional sports teams including rugby Canada, Oakvile Crusaders Rugby Club, Oakville Blades JrA Hockey team and Six Nations Jr A Arrows lacrosse team.  Dawn has worked 2 years as the assistant athletic therapist at Queens University and has also worked for Cirque du Soleil Totem and Dralion as well as the National Ballet.  Dawn has attended Stott Pilates training as well as advanced training in muscle energy, fascial release, craniosacral, soft tissue release and visceral manipulation courses.

Dawn's treatment focus here is on finding and treating the cause of pan and discomfort, not simply addressing symtoms (allthough necessary sometimes) and treating tyhe whole body as a unit.  Her interests are in core and postural strengthening, fascial release and visceral work. 

Caleb Park  BSc. (KIN), Reg.(ONT)

 Exercise Supervisor / Kinesiologist / SNI

Caleb is a graduate of Brock University with Honours in Kinesiology.  He is a registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and also a member of the Ontario Society of Health and Fitness.  He has experience from previous positions working with Special Needs populations.  He provides exercise based intervention for those with neurological impairments such as post-stroke, ABI, MS, CP and spinal cord injuries. Caleb has experience working with senior clients in gym settings.  Currently he is passionate and skilled at helping those with both neurological and developmental disabilities.  He is very enthusiatic about sharing hisknowledge of corrective exercise, prevention and rehabiltation with those who are willing to learn. Caleb always strives to learn more, and provide service to clients at the BODiWORKS Institute.

Mira Miskovic PT (Reg.ONT)

 Physiotherapist / Osteopath

Mira Miskovic PT, Cert. MDT, MCPA is a compassionate physiotherapist and Osteopath who is dedicated to assisting your recovery and to resume, and in many cases exceed your pre-injury activities and lifestyle. 

Using Osteopathic principles, McKenzie approach and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) combined with her extensive experience and training gives Mira‘s treatments ‘an edge’. It is not a rare occasion that her patients respond very favourable in the short period of time.

Years of experience working with people post stroke, head injury and other neurological conditions, along with her ongoing postgraduate training including Neuro Developmental Treatment – Bobath approach assist Mira to provide very successful rehab programs for her patients.

Being credentialed by The McKenzie Institute International to evaluate and treat spinal disorders, Mira receives referrals from orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists and Regional Assessment Centres to treat patients who already have gone through a treatment program with limited or no improvement. So far, Mira was very successful in helping these people to significantly improve their condition. She has success with helping patients suffering from herniated discs, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain.  

Mira is open to referrals from Insurance companies to treat people who have been injured in car accidents (MVA’s). Mira further enhanced her skills and developed ways to assist those patients to reduce the pain and recover faster, and safely return to work within the shortest time frame.

During the course of the treatment, Mira places a strong focus on educating you to understand your condition in order to be able to assist your body to resume its inherent ability to heal itself. She also uses ’Hands-on’ approach to remove restrictions and restore the impaired relationships within your tissues so that normal physiology resumes and enable healing.

A firm emphasis is placed on treating the cause of the problem as a must to restoring core stability. This is most often impaired due to our predominantly sedentary lifestyle or as a consequence of previous, often untreated and neglected minor injuries, which over time managed to cause changes within our body, often far away from the previously injured site.

Mira is devoted to continuously working on further upgrading her skills in order to give you the most updated and the most efficient treatment.

Kim Banting  CHNP 

 Certified Holistic Nutritionist 

Kim Banting is a Board Certified Holistic Nutrionist, providing personal consulting, practicing in the Mississauga/Oakville area. She brings her experience, passion for cooking, food and health to work for men and women of all ages and abilities.  She feels your optimal health goals can be reached through her inspiration and education plus your new knowledge and feeligs of responsibility.

Kim is a regular contributor to SilverLinks News and a guest writer for various blogs.  She spearheaded a community's garden at Shelter Bay PS in 2012, as well as helping High Park's Children's garden.  She has assisted various groups such as The Stop Community Food Center, Senior's Life Enhancement Centre, Mississauga Older Adults Centre, Peel Elder Abuse and Prevention Network and Catholic Family Services.

Kim's specialties include health GUT and digestion treatment, women's health, hormone balancing and stress management.  She believes in the body's innate ability to heal itself when given the right tools: health diet, physical activity, sunshine, fresh air and clean water.

"I want to help you get back your health, reduce pain and discomfort, and improve your body functions without a restrictive diet plan.  I will work with you to help create lasting changes that you can live with."

There is a lot of misinformation circulating online about 'fad' diets and GUT health, and it can be very difficult to navigate your way through. Your personal GUT health is different than someone else's and needs specific attention.  The truth is, our GUT health is always changing.  There is so much new research and I believe it is very important to stay up to date with the latest information.  I use only evidence-based strategies when I work with my clients to ensure that they see the results they are looking for. 

She is happy to be part of the BODiWORKS Institute and provide Personal Nutritional Consulting.

Rachel Tavares HBSc., MScA(OT) (reg.OT ONT)

 Occupational Therapist 

Rachel has graduated from McGill University with a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT). Prior to this, Rachel completed a Bachelor of Science in the Life Sciences program with a Minor in Psychology from McMaster University.   

Through her academic, work and volunteer experiences, Rachel has worked with clients ranging in age from infants to older adults, with a wide range of physical and mental health concerns including, but not limited to; developmental disabilities, psychiatric illnesses, neurological and orthopaedic conditions.  She has worked in hospital, homecare, daycare, clinical, academic and community settings.  Rachel has more than 7 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.  The combination of this experience with her schooling has helped her develop a unique understanding of the challenges faced by these individuals and families.  Rachel has skills in Assessment, Analysis and follow up recommendations to improve overall quality of life.

Rachel is both passionate and compassionate when it comes to helping others with their health and wellbeing in a manner that is respectful and dignified.  Consistent with the values of Occupational Therapy, Rachel looks at clients from a holistic perspective.  She collaborates with clients to explore elements of the person, their occupations (anything a person does to occupy their time) and their environment to identify barriers and solutions in what the clients desires, needs to do or has to accomplish in their daily life.  Rachel is excited to assist you or your family to reach a full potential and occupational goals at the BODiWORKS Institute.

SPECIAL NEEDS INSTRUCTORS

Cristin Walsh

 AGP / ETR Special Needs Instructor (SNI)

I am excited to be a member of the team at the BODiWORKS Institute.  I bring a background in the healthcare field and a specialized interest in working with children of all abilities.  I am a full time Educational Assistant and Behavioural Support Worker with experience with varying special needs challenges.  As well a mother of 5 awesome kids.  I am enthusiastic about helping others achieve their goals and look forward to working with you and your families.

Darren Korpela BA(Kin)

 AGP / ETR Special Needs Instructor (SNI)

Darren is a graduate of Brock University with a degree in Kinesiology and Niagara College graduate certification in Autism and Behavioural Science.  He has spent 4 years working in an adaptive gym program in Niagara area with elementary school aged children.  He has also experience working with special needs individuals in other capacities such as adult residential care, respite work,social skills groups and vocational programs as well as ABA/IBI therapies.  He is passionate in helping those with both Autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges.