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CLINICAL ASSISTANT
Krishna is physiotherapy and chiropractic assistant. She attained her physiotherapist license back home in India, but is currently in the process of attaining her license in Ontario. She is more than capable of performing manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilizations, stretching, soft tissue therapy, shockwavet therapy, and instructs patients through rehab exercises. She also assistant in setting up patients in spinal and knee decompression.
CLINIC ADMINISTRATOR
Ashlea is an experienced clinical admin with a passion for ensuring smooth operations. With an expansive background in customer service, she brings a unique blend of expertise & compassion to the role. Throughout her career, Ashlea has demonstrated a commitment to providing exceptional patient care & supporting staff in delivering top-quality services.
CHINESE MEDICINE ACUPUNCTURIST
Josephine is a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner & acupuncturist who holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in biology. She provides acupuncture, fire cupping, guasha and Chinese herbs. She treats a wide range of conditions from pain condition, digestive issues to fertility and mental health. She is passionate about providing personalized treatments.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Gloria is a friendly & enthusiastic Registered Massage Therapist. She graduated from Protege Massage School and is ready to serve Markham and surrounding regions. She is excellent with determining just the right amount of pressure for each client. She performs deep-tissue, relaxation, Swedish, sports, and mixed-style massages. She speaks Mandarin and English.
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Kevin is a professional, courteous, and motivated physiotherapist. He attained his Masters of Physiotherapy from the University College Dublin in Ireland. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor degree in Kinesiology. He already has a ton of experience especially dealing with musculoskeletal conditions and providing rehabilitation. He speaks English & Cantonese.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Eugenia completed her massage therapy studies at Centennial College. She is also a certified yoga instructor and Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist. Her holistic approach to her practice combines contemporary techniques with a fresh perspective. She tailors each treatment to meet the needs of individual clients. She is Fluent in English and Cantonese.
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Lehr has 21 years of experience as a chiropractor & acupuncture provider. He has an interest in managing patients with complex pain. He is a firm advocate of active rehab & patient education. He has completed the spinal stenosis program at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Dr. Lehr has successfully guided the paramedical operations of 8 clinical practices.
CLINIC DIRECTOR & REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Alan has a wealth of experience as a registered massage therapist for over 8 years. He has previous experience as an Athletic Therapist, which gives him increased knowledge and skills to manage all sorts of injuries. As co-owner of Runway Health Newmarket, he cares deeply about the quality of service that he provides. He speaks English & Arabic.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Brenda has over 10 years experience as a Registered Massage Therapist. She graduated from Medix School. During her experience, she has attained a wide skillset and level of proficiency. She’s really easy to talk to and is very friendly. She’s great at communication and will explain things to you thoroughly. She speaks English & Mandarin.
CLINIC ADMINISTRATOR
Praveena is an amazing asset to our clinic. She’s a super-efficient administrator. She’ll take care of submitting all your insurance claims to save you the hassle. She can also help provide you with information about your insurance coverage and answer any of your questions. She’s very friendly and extremely easy to get along with. She speaks English and Tamil.
CLINIC MANAGER
Carmen is an amazing & energetic clinic manager. She is your go-to for sorting out insurance claims and benefits. If you have any questions about your insurance coverage, don’t hesitate to ask her. She is very fun to be around and makes your day better. She is the motor that keeps the clinic running. She speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
MEDICAL DOCTOR - VIRTUAL
Dr. Dost is an absolute pleasure to deal with. He takes on virtual OHIP medical appointments for our patients. He will assist our patients in obtaining prescriptions for medical products such as custom-made orthotics, compression stockings, and orthopaedic braces. He is very friendly and will listen to your needs. He is a vital part of the team here at Runway Health.
CLINIC DIRECTOR & REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Mina has been practising as a physiotherapist in Ontario since 2017. He has been acquiring experience since graduating from the University of Cairo in 2008. He has worked in settings such as sports, medical centres, & hospitals. He uses several techniques: active release, mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, & exercise prescription. He speaks English, French, and Arabic.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST & ACUPUNCTURIST
Vivian is a skilled and experienced Registered Massage Therapist. She graduated from the Royal Institute of Science in 2012 to attain her RMT license. She provides relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, pain-focused massage, pregnancy massage, cupping, acupuncture, and sports style. She speaks English, Cantonese, & Mandarin.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Alan graduated from Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy. He developed a wide skillset to produce different massage therapy techniques. He performs deep tissue massage, sports massage, tuina massage, relaxation massage, and a blend of techniques. He’s always very friendly and will always give it his all. He speaks English, Cantonese, & Mandarin.
CHINESE MEDICINE ACUPUNCTURIST
Fanda is a Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist. She graduated from UofT in Health & Disease. She pursued TCM at Humber College. She sees patients with reproductive issues, chronic pain, digestive issues, & more. She uses acupuncture, herbal medicine, gua sha massage, & fire cupping. She’s very easy to get along with. She speaks English, Cantonese, & Mandarin.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Ted graduated from Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada. He performs a wide array of techniques during his massage sessions. He is particulary good at relaxation, deep tissue, and tuina massage techniques. He does great with treating low back, shoulder, and neck pain. He’s very friendly and attentive to your needs. He speaks English & Mandarin.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Lawrence is a qualified, attentive, and proficient Registered Massage Therapist. He graduated from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy. He performs deep tissue massage, sports massage, trigger point massage, myofascial release, & relaxation massage. He’s easy to talk to. He is also a personal trainer and very proficient with rehab exercises.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Carrie is a highly qualified, enthusiastic, and friendly Registered Massage Therapist. She graduated from Protege College of Massage Therapy and is excited to be serving Markham. She provides relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, pain-focused massage, and will work endlessly to relieve your aches and pains. She speaks English and Cantonese.
CLINIC DIRECTOR & REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Kenneth is a registered massage therapist & owner of Runway Health Markham. He is a graduate of the Sutherland Chan School of Massage. He uses a blend of manual massage techniques customized to the needs & comfort of his patients. His biggest satisfaction is seeing the relief and satisfaction that he brings his patients. He speaks English and Cantonese.
CLINIC DIRECTOR & CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Omar is a clinic director of Runway Health Markham. His main job is to make sure that operations are running smoothly in the clinic and all patients are satisfied. He addresses patient concerns and explains things thoroughly. Dr. Omar believes in genuine quality care and proper education to speed up recovery. He speaks English and Arabic.
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. James is a great manual therapist focused on getting patients better with long-term results. He provides soft tissue therapy, mobilizations, acupuncture, spinal manipulative therapy & adjustments, as well as rehab exercises. He’s very easy to talk to and provides nothing short of his best to each of his patients. He speaks English & Korean.
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Askander has a passion for providing her patients with evidence-based & patient-focused care through manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation & patient education. She is your go-to for all your musculoskeletal injuries, aches and pain. She is friendly, approachable, & excited to provide exceptional care. She is also a fully certified functional acupuncture provider.
CLINICAL ASSISTANT
Chloe Danika Yongco is physiotherapy and chiropractic assistant. Chloe graduated from CEBU Doctor's University to attain her education in physical therapy. She is still working on being fully licensed in Ontario to practice physiotherapy.She prefers a hand-on approach when it comes to treatment and uses techniques such as joint mobilizations, isometric stretching, soft tissue therapy, & rehab exercises. She speaks English & Cebuano.
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Akshay has a long history at Runway Health from starting as a volunteer, to completing his education, and returning to work as a physiotherapist in the environment he loved to be at. He knows the ins and outs of our clinic and is an extremely hard-worker. He’s a true professional and simply always gets the job done. You’ll always feel comfortable in his hands.
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Kevin is a professional, courteous, and motivated physiotherapist. He attained his Masters of Physiotherapy from the University College Dublin in Ireland. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor degree in Kinesiology. He already has a ton of experience especially dealing with musculoskeletal conditions and providing rehabilitation. He speaks English & Cantonese.