The Art of Health

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Any appointment cancellations made within 24 hours are subject to a cancellation fee. Appointments may be cancelled via email (info@theartofhealth.ca) or phone (905-338-2634) ahead of the 24-hour cutoff.

Chiropractic

At the Art of Health, we go beyond just classic chiropractic. Our Chiropractors specialize in the complete care of neuromusculoskeletal injuries, including prevention, utilizing multi-modalities from manual therapy and active release to neurofunctional acupuncture. The comprehensive approach your body need to optimize your movements and recovery.


Kinesiology / Athletic Therapy

Athletic therapists adhere to the Sports Medicine Model of care. They treat a wide range of patients, from kids with concussions to seniors recovering from hip replacement surgery, using various manual therapies, modalities, exercise prescription and even bracing and taping. The treatment varies but the objective doesn’t: an Athletic Therapist's goal is to help clients return to their usual act... Read More

Athletic therapists adhere to the Sports Medicine Model of care. They treat a wide range of patients, from kids with concussions to seniors recovering from hip replacement surgery, using various manual therapies, modalities, exercise prescription and even bracing and taping. The treatment varies but the objective doesn’t: an Athletic Therapist's goal is to help clients return to their usual activities, whether that means playing competitive sports or walking to the mailbox and back.


Massage Therapy

Our Registered Massage Therapists are valued members of the interdisciplinary team at The Art of Health. Massage therapy is very often an effective adjunct to other treatments such as physiotherapy, chiropractic or acupuncture and can speed up the effects of other forms of therapy.


Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a manual therapy that focuses on the body as a functional whole. Osteopathic practitioners have a thorough understanding of the body's ability to restore balance and health to itself when there are no obstructions within. Through day-to-day activities, our bodies are exposed to environmental factors that will cause obstructions within the body and inhibit the body's ability to sel... Read More

Osteopathy is a manual therapy that focuses on the body as a functional whole. Osteopathic practitioners have a thorough understanding of the body's ability to restore balance and health to itself when there are no obstructions within. Through day-to-day activities, our bodies are exposed to environmental factors that will cause obstructions within the body and inhibit the body's ability to self-heal and as a result, we experience aches and pains. It is the job of osteopathic practitioners to use their knowledge of anatomy and collective mechanics to find the root cause of obstruction so that the body can heal. Osteopathic treatment involves principle-based gentle techniques focusing on working with the musculoskeletal system to have an effect on underlying nerves, arteries, veins, lymphatics and visceral systems within the body. Treatment is gentle and is suitable for those of all ages.


Pilates/ELDOA

Osteopathic movement therapy

Matt Graduated from Massage Therapy at Georgian College in August of 2018, while also working as a personal trainer.

Matt’s route to massage began when he experienced the benefits of seeing an RMT during the rehabilitation of his own injuries. Being an active sportsman, Matt has competed in many different sports such as swimming, running, triathlon, soccer and weightlifting. Without the help of Registered Massage Therapists, he would not have been able to return to his sport as quickly as he did after various injuries along the way.

Matts active lifestyle started at the age of 3, when he started in swimming lessons. He then joined the local competitive swim team aged 5 and at the age of 11 he was approached to swim for the Great Britain Development Squad. Matt moved to Canada from England in 2010, where he continued competitive swimming with Oakville Aquatics and York University. Since then Matt has competed in many running and triathlon events, being selected for the Canadian Age Group Triathlon World Championship team in 2019.

While working as a Personal Trainer he has learnt valuable knowledge in the relationship of exercise and recovery. As a result of this knowledge, Matt has enabled clients to return to their sport after injury. He has also helped clients lose upwards of 50lbs, resulting in a healthier lifestyle. Matt has a desire to continue to learn, grow and work with a clientele of all ages in rehabilitation and body maintenance, who aspire for a healthier lifestyle.

In his spare time, Matt enjoys snowboarding, functional training at the gym and spending time with his girlfriend and their 2 bunnies, Winnie and Smudge.

Matt Graduated from Massage Therapy at Georgian College in August of 2018, while also working as ... Read More

Dr. Dunn is a passionate Sports Performance Manual Medical Practitioner who loves all sport. He’s an accomplished IronMan Triathlete (completing 7 and counting including a two time IronMan Hawaii- World Championship qualifier), marathoner, yogi and former Canadian National Team Sailor (1997-2001). Living a healthy and active lifestyle is something he hopes he’s able to encourage and inspire his patients to maintain or take up. He attended McMaster University, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering & Management and subsequently worked in the water industry for 5 years as a Project Engineer and Engineering Supervisor. Recognizing corporate life was not his true calling, and finding something closer to sport would be more suitable given his passions, Dr. Dunn left engineering to begin pursing his degree in chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Since graduating in 2010, Dr. Dunn has continued to add to his chiropractic foundation through continually expanding his tool kit and knowledge base, whether that be on the field or at track side events like Altis High Performance Therapy in Phoenix-AZ, refining anatomy on un-embalmed cadavers, advanced acupuncture at McMaster University as a student and thereafter as a Senior Instructor. Continual improvement and commitment to learning is something his patients can count on and is paramount to Dr. Dunn’s career.

Every patient comes to the “table” with their own story … their own journey … and their present state is a compilation of that journey. Dr. Dunn’s approach to care begins by looking into the journey, determining a patient’s current dysfunction, and perhaps most importantly understanding their next chapters. Once the journey is clear, dysfunction determined, the most appropriate and most efficient course of treatment can begin. As an athlete and a yoga instructor Dr. Dunn empathizes with someone that is:

A-unable to perform at all and/or

B-having trouble reaching their true potential.

But as someone who wants nothing more than to be active in his late(EST) years he “gets” the idea of doing something in a sustainable manner. That is why passive care is only part of the puzzle. His growing repertoire of passive care modalities includes electro-acupuncture, manual therapy techniques- such as ART and micro-conditioning, cupping and traditional chiropractic joint manipulation. These modalities are combined to restore function and reduce pain, and in most cases reestablish a better and more sound connection between the patient’s body and their nervous system. The passive care is only part of the puzzle. Encouraging and instructing patients to move properly, within their existing capacities, and frequently is what will engrain proper functioning in the body’s nervous system and lead to long(er) lasting results, achievement of and ongoing wellness.

Dr Adam Dunn, BEng&Mgmt, DC Chiropractor

Dr. Dunn is a passionate Sports Performance Manual Medical Practitioner who loves all sport. He’... Read More

I am a graduate from Brock university with an Honors degree in Physical Education. I have a Masters in Osteopathic Clinical practice. I am a professor at Mohawk College as part of the Massage therapy program. I have been part of the Hamilton Tiger Cats rehabilitation team for the last 4 years. I have been a manual therapist practicing as an Osteopath, Massage Therapist, and Medical acupuncturist for over 26 years. I am a personal trainer with the Canadian personal trainer network.

I am a graduate from Brock university with an Honors degree in Physical Education. I have a Maste... Read More

Shelby Stableford CAT(C), ATC

Shelby has been a Certified Athletic Therapist since 2017 and has had the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary clinics as well as with multiple different level athletes from professional to weekend warriors. She is currently the Athletic Therapist for the Oakville Blades Jr. A Hockey Club.

Shelby completed her degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa and then went on to graduate from Sheridan College’s Athletic Therapy Program. She has continued to add to her education by completing a variety of manual therapy courses, included Muscle Energy Techniques and Fascial Release, and is currently completing her Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Shelby believes in patient-centered care and will utilizes all her knowledge to keep you moving and getting you back to doing what you love.

Shelby Stableford CAT(C), ATC Shelby has been a Certified Athletic Therapist since 2017 and has ... Read More

Anastasia Tolfa, DC.

Dr. Tolfa began her education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario where she completed a Bachelor of Science with specialization in Kinesiology. From there she attended the Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College) and McMaster University where she received both her Doctor of Chiropractic and Certification in Neurofunctional Acupuncture.

Treatments with Dr. Tolfa are individualized and carefully tailored to her patient’s needs and goals. She has been trained in chiropractic manipulation, mobilization, electro-acupuncture, and manual therapy techniques including myofascial release and micro-conditioning.

Dr. Tolfa has a strong interest in sports and active living that began in her youth playing competitive sports. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their health goals as well as using catered rehabilitative exercises and patient education to actively involve patients in their care. Her focus for each treatment is to restore proper functioning of the body’s nervous system and mobility with an end goal of not only decreased pain, but lasting results.

In her spare time, Dr. Tolfa enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, and being active. On the weekends, she can be found coaching girl’s hockey at the local rink and walking her dog Luna.

Dr. Anastasia Tolfa, BSc, DC Chiropractor

Anastasia Tolfa, DC. Dr. Tolfa began her education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario wh... Read More

Lauren’s educational journey began at Western University, where she successfully achieved a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology. Lauren obtained her personal trainer certification and has since been actively involved in the fitness industry. Lauren’s commitment to holistic health led her to further her education at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, where she earned a Masters Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Sciences. This comprehensive training has equipped her with a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics and a skillset to address various health issues through osteopathic techniques. Lauren is passionate about helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals, whether it’s through fitness training, osteopathic therapies, or a combination of both. Her diverse background in biology, fitness, and osteopathy allows her to approach health and well-being from a well-rounded perspective. Lauren looks forward to utilizing her knowledge and experience to support you on your journey to optimal health and wellness.

Lauren’s educational journey began at Western University, where she successfully achieved a Bache... Read More

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