The Axis Knee Program is tailor made for patients suffering from chronic moderate to severe knee pain. The catalyst is Laser Knee Decompression.
It is specifically designed for conditions including knee arthritis, degenerative knees, meniscus tearing, and cartilage thinning.
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This is the catalyst to the program. Arthritis creates a lack of space between the bones (femur & tibia) that make the knee joint. In turn, this thins our cartilage and produces pressure, pain, and inflammation.
It’s a painless and safe treatment that works by creating a pull on your knee and thus opens the joint. The pull is generated by a computerized system based on case-specific parameters. The pull creates a negative pressure in your joint (similar to a vacuum-like effect) that draws in water and nutrients to lubricate and nourish your knee.
Simultaneously, therapeutic laser is penetrated deep into the knee joint for effective healing, pain relief, and inflammation reduction. Without opening the knee joint during decompression, the laser cannot penetrate as deep as it needs to for maximal results.
Advanced Manual Therapy is another critical component of our program. It is a hands-on treatment that is used by our therapists to loosen up the specific musculature required around your knee joint. This is used to reduce the compression on your knee joint that is created by tight muscles.
As your knee joint is being opened during decompression, it is a natural reaction for the muscles around your knee to “guard” or tighten in response to resist the movement. By working on releasing the musculature before your decompression session, this minimizes this “guarding mechanism” and allows a much more effective decompression of your knee joint.
This aspect of your treatment is typically performed by our in-house chiropractors, physiotherapists and registered massage therapists.
Dr. Marina Askander
Dr. James Son
Mina Messeha
Dr. Michael Lehr
Dr. Tharshni Velauthapillai
Kevin Ho
Akshay Misir
Martin Barthe
Watch the following video to see a real patient get set-up for their Laser Knee Decompression session. You will be able to tell how comfortable it is.
Obviously not each treatment is identical as it is customized to your symptoms and exact condition. Each treatment is customized based on your specific diagnosis and examination findings.
You will also be given knee pain stretches and exercises to help alleviate your pain while you are out of the office and in between treatments.
First off, understand that you are not alone and there is help out there. If you’re going to read this e-book, you are most likely part of the 13% of women or 10% of men that suffers with knee osteoarthritis. Or you may know someone close to you suffering.
This e-book is meant to give you a vast understanding of the pain you are going through, what osteoarthritis really is, the possible causes of your pain, and the research behind the current therapies used to combat arthritic pain.
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 performs soft tissue therapy, joint mobilizations, suction cupping, rehab exercises, acupuncture, and more. He’s a true professional and simply always gets the job done. He is an extremely hard-worker and will ensure that you are equipped with all the tools to overcome challenges and achieve your wellness goals.
ADMINISTRATOR
Stephanie is excited to join our team where she contributes her extensive administrative and customer service experience. She enjoys taking the time to get to know each patient and strives to ensure the best possible experience for them. When she is not working, she spends her time cooking, reading and being with her two dogs, Hazel and Maya.
CLINIC & PHYSIO ASSISTANT
A highly experienced Physiotherapist (In Iran) with over 15 years of expertise in Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, and Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. She has excelled in developing personalized treatment plans and delivering effective therapy sessions. Proficient in electrotherapy, manual therapy, and therapeutic Exercise.
She is skilled in using advanced physiotherapy modalities, maintaining clinical equipment, and managing administrative tasks, she brings both clinical and operational excellence to her role.
Now joining as a Physiotherapy Assistant, she is committed to supporting the team and patients by leveraging her extensive experience, dedication to care, and passion for improving lives. She speaks Fluent in English, Farsi, Urdu, and Hindi.
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Tharshni Velauthapillai is Toronto-born and raised, and has been a licensed chiropractor since 2019 after graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Tharshni uses a variety of techniques for treatment including manual therapy, instrument-based therapy, modalities, and exercise prescription. She is primarily a hands-on practitioner, and she offers a wide range of techniques tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.
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. She speaks English & Cantonese.
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REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Jing graduated with honours from Bryan College in 2024. During her studies, she had the opportunity to work with a diverse population of clients. Jing provides therapeutic treatments Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy. Jing believes that each client has a unique goal and helping clients to achieve their goals is her priority. She speaks fluent English and Mandarin.
RESIDENT PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Martin is a dedicated physiotherapist with expertise in tailored treatment plans, customized patient care, and promoting mobility across diverse medical settings. He has experience in a wide range of areas of practice including orthopedics, geriatrics, neurology, and pediatrics. He has both his Bachelor's and Doctorate in Physiotherapy and has attained experience in clinical settings in France and is excited to bring his talents to Markham. He speaks fluent English, French, and some Spanish.
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. She speaks English & Cantonese.
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 & some 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 practicing 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 and Acupuncturist. She graduated from the Royal Institute of Science in 2012 to attain her RMT license and followed that with attaining her acupuncturist license. She provides relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, pain-focused massage, pregnancy massage, suction cupping, and acupuncture. She 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 dedicated RMT with over 5 years of experience. A graduate of Protégé College, she is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal health. She skillfully combines relaxation, deep tissue, and pain-focused techniques to alleviate muscle tension, reduce stress, and manage chronic pain. Known for her attentive and compassionate approach, Carrie continually updates her skills with the latest advancements in massage therapy. 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 performs soft tissue therapy, joint mobilizations, suction cupping, rehab exercises, acupuncture, and more. He’s a true professional and simply always gets the job done. He is an extremely hard-worker and will ensure that you are equipped with all the tools to overcome challenges and achieve your wellness goals.
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.