Paola Vallarino, IEP, IBCLC, CBS ​ * Internationally Educated Physician

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

• Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

• Certified Pediatric Sleep Specialist

• Child Nutrition Diploma

Paola is a lactation consultant with over 10 years of medical background and over 2000 hours of clinical experience helping families to have a happy breastfeeding journey.

​ She is an Internationally Educated Physician, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the gold standard certification for health professionals working with breastfeeding families. She’s always updating her knowledge with continuing education to give families the best care.

Paola holds a diploma in Child Nutrition and provides families with advice on how to feed their babies when starting solids or supplementing. She’s also a Certified Pediatric Sleep Specialist and help families and babies sleep better with an holistic approach focused in attachment and well-being.

She specializes in Tethered Oral Tissues (tongue and lip ties) and in the last years she has worked with several families with tongue-tied babies, along with pediatric dentists and pediatricians, including Dr. Jack Newman in the International Breastfeeding Center in Toronto. She also specializes in Breastfeeding Multiples and has plenty of experience working with mothers in their Relactation journey and with Low Milk Supply.

​ As a mother herself, she understands the difficulties that women can face when feeding their babies, and that’s why her mission is to support, educate and empower mamas with evidence based information so that they can feel confident and give their babies the best start. ​

For Paola, every family is special, and giving them judgement-free support by working on their unique feeding goals is her number one priority.

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Dr. Michelle Zemari is an evidence-based family Chiropractor and Acupuncture provider with a special interest in prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care. She treats various conditions including but not limited to headaches, back pain, joint and muscle pains, sciatica, pregnancy pains, and pediatric-related challenges.

Dr. Zemari has extensive knowledge and competency in:

Adjustments Mobilizations Muscle / Myofascial Release Techniques Acupuncture / Electro-Acupuncture Cupping Therapy TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy Athletic Taping Exercise Rehabilitation MPS Dolphin Neurostim (All scars including C-Section Scar Release Treatment) Approach to Care

Dr. Zemari strives to keep the patient’s lifestyle and present health at the centre of each interaction. Through active collaboration she provides her patients with the highest quality of care. She believes in the importance of helping her patients achieve optimal health through conservative pain management, exercise rehabilitation, and injury prevention.

Prenatal, Postpartum & Pediatric Care

Dr. Zemari invites you to bring your infant for an assessment so she can support you with challenges such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, breast or bottle feeding, and delayed developmental milestones and more.

Dr. Zemari works with her patients to ease pregnancy related discomforts. She uses the Webster Technique to establish alignment and balance in the pelvis to encourage optimal fetal positioning. She is passionate about providing care that allows for a quick and smooth labour and delivery.

A postnatal chiropractic care will also aid in easing the discomfort placed on the muscles and joints while caring for your little. Dr. Zemari looks forward to being a part of her patients’ journey into motherhood by providing them the most comfortable prenatal and postnatal experience that protects the health of both the infant and the mother.

Visit www.drmichellezemari.com for more information!

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Alex is a Toronto-based Registered Massage Therapist. He graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2018. In his training, Alex gained valuable experience in treating conditions such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction and carpal tunnel syndrome. He also became skilled in massage techniques including trigger point therapy, fascial release, proprioceptive facilitated stretch, lymphatic drainage and more. Alex always strives to help others; he was previously a child and youth care worker and carries the same passion into his new career. Using massage therapy, Alex seeks to help his patients to reach their goals and improve their quality of life. Outside of being a therapist, Alex is no stranger to a variety of artistic expressions, with origami and armor making being some of Alex’s talents. Always aiming for personal growth and self-awareness, Alex is open to learning from working with others and is always seeking constructive feedback. Alex’s philosophy as a therapist is that the patients’ needs are his priority.

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Dr. Sarah Seaborn, originally from New Brunswick, began practicing in North York upon graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (Toronto, ON). Dr. Seaborn is Webster Certified (ICPA) and offers this treatment to pregnant women in the practice. Her love for learning has her constantly updating her education and toolkit to further support her clients.

Dr. Seaborn enjoys working with all types of patients and is especially enthusiastic when allowed to introduce an individual to chiropractic care.

During her practice, Dr. Seaborn has treated various conditions and populations, including but not limited to prenatal aches and pains (Pubic Pain, Low Back, and Pelvic Pain, Thumb/Wrist Pain – Mommy Thumb/Carpal Tunnel), pediatric care (Plagiocephaly (Flat Head), Developmental Milestones, Torticollis, Tethered Oral Tissue (Tongue/Lip Ties), Colic, Constipation & more), neck pain and stiffness, headaches/migraines, jaw pain (TMJ Dysfunction), functional/structural scoliosis, postural strain, and foot pain (Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs).

Dr. Seaborn offers various therapeutic modalities (spinal mobilizations/manipulations, Drop-Piece Adjustments, Activator, Cupping, Acupuncture, and Shockwave Therapy) which are often incorporated into her chiropractic treatments for optimal, evidence-based care.

Reach out to learn how chiropractic care can help you & your family!

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A Masters prepared, Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHC-NP) with over five years of experience in Cardiovascular Thoracic clinical nursing, community nursing, and nursing education.

Through the NP-PHC program, I gained experience working with Family Health Teams, Community Health Centers, NP-led clinics, and Long-Term Care Homes.

Areas of experience as a PHC-NP are Palliative care, Acute care, Medical Cannabis, Non-Opioid pain management, Functional and Personalized Hormone Replacement.

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Meet Christina Gouveia, RMT

Ive proudly graduated from Sutherland Chan Massage School & Teaching Clinic in June 2011. My niche focus is three fold; I’m a Therapeutic Breast Massage therapist, Scar Tissue Release therapist and HydroTherapist.

• Therapeutic Breast Massage Consists of general breast/lymphatic circulation issues at any age including blocked breast milk ducts, any chest wall surgery, be it lumpectomy, breast reductions, augmentation, mastectomy, double mastectomy, reconstruction, pace maker, heart bypass surgery scars etc.

• Manual Scar Tissue Release Therapy By gently assessing the area, manipulating the surrounding tissue and incorporating passive dynamic stretching - the patient doesn’t do the movements- and using hydrotherapy such as paraffin wax and heat to achieve a better treatment outcome.

• Hydrotherapy Utilizing hot and cold modalities to increase the tissue pliability and circulation. These consist of steam towels, heating pad, paraffin wax or hot stone for point specific heat treatments. I also incorporate cryotherapy with cold towel compresses or ice cubes- massaging dynamically to reduce inflammation, swelling & edema. These are included in your treatment, at no extra charge.

For an extra immune system boost, a warming body wrap is delectable~ you’ll have to clear your schedule for the remainder of the day- it’s THAT relaxing.

•Hot Stone Massage certified: using black Basalt lava stones, i use them as a massage tool. Their innate ability to hold heat once placed in a heater is an excellent way to pre- warm the tissue as well as massaging dynamically with the stones for that smooth, firm, melting of knots and tension sensation.

• Marble Stones: these feel cold, even though they have been sitting in room temperature water. Best uses are for acute HOT injuries, coupled with hot stones, steam towels for deep muscle stripping.

• Naboso Sensory Batons: weighted sensory sticks used for those with sensory issues and post surgical rehab

• TheraBand Brand certified Athletic Taping & Leukotpe brand Lymphatic taping

My treatment style ranges from moderate to deep tissue pressure, includes scalp massage, abdominal massage- KEY for anyone who sits for prolonged periods such as the “working from home posture” - dynamic passive relaxed Myofascial release, dynamic stretching techniques and trigger point release.

I follow all the COVID protocol guidelines from my College if Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO), as advised by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and from Toronto Public Health (TPH). Masks to be worn while in treatment at all times is mandatory.

I aim to make patient care my top priority, reassessing at each treatment to ensure we are achieving your goals.

I am currently taking a Pain Science online course consisting of cutting edge research; On the horizon, I have my sights set on a Thai massage certification course, Reflexology, and pursuant to my end game of becoming a manual Osteopathic practitioner.

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Dimitri is a self-described sports nomad and Registered Kinesiologist in Toronto, Ontario. In 2014, he graduated with honor from York University, obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology & Health Science. Dimitri has continued his education by completing courses and certifications in Mental Health First Aid, Soft Tissue Release and Kinesio Taping. During his time as a Kinesiologist, Dimitri has worked with various demographics including athletes, seniors, the partially sighted/legally blind, pre/post-operative and cardiac and post-stroke populations. Dimitri primarily provides hands-on, exercise-based care in the form of individualized exercises and stretches in addition to patient education. Furthermore, Dimitri utilizes mobilizations, soft tissue techniques as well a broad spectrum of exercises to ensure the best care for his patients.

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Hello! I feel honoured and fortunate to be able to help families reach their health goals. I use my naturopathic tool box to customize plans to TREAT, PREVENT AND OPTIMIZE.

My promises to you are:​

To treat all patients with respect and as unique individuals

To invest time to educate and empower you to make positive changes in your life

Consequentially, you will:

Have more energy to enjoy your life, whether it’s spending more quality time with your family, getting back to your hobbies or performing better at your job

Experience what it’s like to live without pain

Enjoy balanced moods

Build a life that you are excited about

​ I graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and prior to this I trained in homeopathic medicine and completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Zoology at the University of Manitoba. I also have additional training in a multi-faceted approach for the natural support of autism and ADHD which includes homeopathy and nutritional support. I have 10 years of clinical experience and pride myself in having a purpose-driven career.

When I’m not in clinic, I love to explore many of the attractions Toronto has to offer such as hip restaurants and festivals with my spouse Sheldon and my son Aspen. I absolutely love cooking, baking and going for long walks with my side-kick Aspen.

I am here to serve and to make a difference. I look forward to working with you and your family.

Warmly,

Aida

Visit www.draida.ca for more information!

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