Amanda is a certified Chiropodist from the Michener Institute. Amanda has an extensive background in kinesiology, personal training, and pedorthics that allows her to excel as a chiropodist. She graduated from Western University with a B.A Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and a diploma in Pedorthics. Amanda spent two years working as a pedorthist allowing her to have extensive knowledge and skills on making and modifying custom foot orthoses by hand or from a lab. She has a strong ability to cast through plaster of paris, foam, wax, and laser.

Amanda loves being active through going to the gym, running, hiking, skiing, paddle boarding, biking. She plays competitive ultimate frisbee and has a history playing high level basketball.

Amanda takes detailed patient history, footwear wear analysis, weight-bearing body assessment, gait analysis, appropriate functional tests, non-weight bearing lower limb joint range of motions, casting for custom foot orthoses, footwear modifications, padding/taping, compression stockings and patient educations on a wide variety of topics. She has exposure to many types of lower limb pains, injuries and deformities such as; plantar fasciitis, Achilles’ pain, fractures, ankle, shin, knee, hip, and lower back pain.

Also, she provides fast and efficient treatments of ingrown nails, corns, calluses, warts, and diabetic feet with the knowledge to generate new and appropriate treatment plans suitable for each unique patient. In addition, she administers injectable materials within the scope of practice to perform potential steroid injections and soft tissue surgeries (nail removals for ingrown nails and wart needling/excision) and appropriate prescription of necessary medications.

Amanda has taken a special interest in rehabbing the foot and ankle through exercises/stretches, shockwave/ultrasound, manual therapy, soft tissue release, foot mobilizations and adjustments. She also uses graston instruments, cupping and hypervolt.

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Dillon grew up embedded in the culture of sports. Always lived an active lifestyle, while playing Junior A and C hockey he found his passion for fitness. Through his knowledge and experience Dillon sets out to guide and motivate his clients to become stronger and healthier than they were yesterday.

Dillon uses his functional approach to program for clients of all levels. Dillon has experience working young athletes, semi/pro athletes, young professionals, Mothers, Fathers and Seniors.

Dillon’s goal is to guides his clients to achieve optimal health.

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Meet Dan Franceschetti, our seasoned athlete and Kinesiology master’s graduate from Miami University (OH), bringing a wealth of coaching experience to our wellness clinic. With certifications from the NSCA for Strength & Conditioning and Precision Nutrition for Sport Nutrition Coaching, Dan advocates for a holistic approach to wellness.

Dan’s influence stretches worldwide; he served as the Head Strength Coach for the CWHL’s Chinese expansion team, playing a pivotal role in preparing the Chinese National Women’s Hockey team for the Winter Olympics. Recent experiences include his role as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Las Vegas Desert Dogs in the National Lacrosse League, where he collaborated with Lacrosse Canada for World Championships preparation.

Committed to inclusivity, Dan thrives on working with clients of all ages, from youth to the elderly. Beyond coaching, you’ll catch Dan on the golf course or immersed in a game of Crossword.

In essence, Dan is more than a coach; he’s a guide on your wellness journey, combining academic knowledge, global experience, and a genuine passion for fostering health across diverse communities.

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Igor was born in Rwanda but moved as a young child to Belgium with his family where he grew up and pursued his education, getting a Masters degree in Physiotherapy. His experience in Belgium included cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, geriatrics, pediatrics, and sports physiotherapy. After immigrating to Canada in 2015, the focus of his practice has been orthopaedics and sports injuries, with a particular expertise in neck/shoulder, low back and knee injuries that he treats with a wide range of manual therapy skills and tailored rehab programs.

Before becoming a physiotherapist, Igor played on a semi-pro basketball team and continued competitively following the start of his career. In his spare time, Igor enjoys volunteering for the community and play several sports (basketball, soccer and some Hockey)

Igor enjoys learning about different cultures which has led him to learn a few languages. His first language is French, but he is also fluent in English, Dutch, Kinyarwanda, can converse in Arabic, Greek, Romanian and gets by with a couple others.

“I am very excited to start a new journey with SWAT Health and help you bring forth the best version of yourself!”

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Dr. Dave Giannone is a chiropractor by discipline and one of the original founders of SWAT. His diversified skill-set includes Active Release Technique(ART), Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Integrated Therapeutics, DNS, and concussion care.

His original vision of SWAT stemmed from the belief that healthcare begins when we empower patients to understand balance in their body. As a chiropractor, Dr. Dave believes in finding the root cause of dysfunction of pain and treating with movement-based solutions.

Outside of SWAT, Dave is a family man, hardcore Raptors fan, movie buff, and musician.

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Sarah completed her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. During this time, she worked as a personal trainer and gained a specific interest in physiotherapy. She completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree at the University of Toronto and has since gained experience treating a wide range of conditions amongst the general population, as well as a special interest in working with children, athletes and aging adults.

Sarah believes in using an active approach to therapy. By taking a patient-centered approach to treatment combined with manual therapy, functional exercise prescription and education, Sarah aims to work collaboratively with patients and their unique lifestyles to create a comprehensive treatment program to achieve optimal outcomes. Since physiotherapy school, Sarah has expanded her skill set by completing advanced courses in manual therapy, acupuncture and dry needling and pelvic health for both men and women.

In her spare time, Sarah enjoys going to the gym, cycling, canoe tripping and spending time with her dog, family and friends.

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Nieve is a Registered Kinesiologist and certified personal trainer as well as a former competitive swimmer and artistic swimmer. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelors of Kinesiology and has a post-graduate certificate in Exercise Science from Humber College.

Nieve has a background in coaching high performance athletes, as well as helping youth and adults of various abilities achieve their health and fitness goals. Nieve understands the importance of using scientific evidence-based practice to inform her training, so she can best meet the needs of her clients.

She is passionate about helping people improve their quality of life with exercise, whether it be through pain reduction, improving athletic performance, increasing strength and endurance, or simply feeling and looking better!

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Reid is a former professional hockey player with AHL and ECHL experience. He graduated York University with a Specialized Honours BSc in Kinesiology, where he also played starting forward for the Lions Organization. Throughout his playing career Reid worked with a number of high profile strength and conditioning coaches, including Gary Roberts, who helped shape his individual practice and left him with a passion for fitness and biomechanics.

Reid is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist (MAT). This unique blend of education makes for an all-encompassing, dynamic approach to each individual he works with. He is able to treat injury and dysfunction, carry out rehab protocols and help clients reach a variety of fitness goals.

Reid has worked with a wide range of clientele, from general population to young aspiring athletes as well as professional NHL and NLL players. His passion for biomechanics combined with almost 10 years of training experience allows him to deliver top quality client experience and desired results to anyone he works with!

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DC, BKin(Hons), Integrated Needling Acupuncture

Dr. Katie Locke is a dedicated patient-centred Chiropractor who is passionate about sports injury rehabilitation and overall movement optimization. With a strong foundation in evidence-based clinical decision making, she specializes in identifying and addressing the root causes of pain and movement dysfunction.

Katie’s active-care approach empowers patients to take an involved role in their recovery, while also using manual therapy, modalities, and education to help them return to the hobbies and sports that they love. She collaborates with her patients and fellow clinicians to develop multidisciplinary treatment plans tailored to their specific goals and needs. Katie’s goal is to support her patients in preventing injuries, overcoming chronic pain, and living an overall healthy life.

Katie is certified in Integrated Needling Acupuncture and Sports First Responder. When she is not at SWAT, Katie enjoys running, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and travelling.

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Dr. Courtney is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who is passionate about treating patients with long-term health in mind. She takes a holistic approach to medicine and provides personalized healthcare with a natural focus. Her goal is to is dig deeper to treat the root cause of your concerns rather than the symptoms.

Dr. Courtney has a clinical interest in: hormonal health (including menopause + peri-menopause support, PCOS, PMS, endometriosis and thyroid health), weight management, functional nutrition, natural fertility and pregnancy support, repairing digestion + autoimmune conditions

She obtained her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Prior to that, she graduated from the University of Western Ontario obtaining an Hons. Bachelor of Science degree where she focused in genetics, biology and sexuality studies - combining her passion for the biology and reproductive health.

During her clinical internship, Dr. Courtney was awarded the Dr. Richard McCrorie Award for exhibiting the qualities of compassion and integrity in patient care.

Dr. Courtney also has additional training in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Nutritional Genomics and Integrative Fertility Methods.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Courtney enjoys getting moving - whether it’s running the trails (with her dog, Sadie), swimming or hitting the gym. You can find her on weekends trying new restaurants in Toronto or testing recipes in her kitchen.

Check out www.drcourtneyranierind.com for more info, articles and recipes from Dr. Courtney.

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Riley is passionate about improving lives through hands-on care as a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), graduating with honours in 2023. With a deep understanding of soft tissue conditions, she specializes in applying personalized treatments that encompass Swedish Massage Therapy, Trigger point therapy, Deep tissue techniques, Joint mobilization, and targeted stretching for optimal relief and relaxation. Beyond her professional role, she has been a competitive bodybuilder, channeling discipline and dedication into sculpting her physique. Golfing is another beloved pursuit that challenges her precision and focus. When she’s not in the studio or on the course, she is a proud parent to two lively boxers who keep her life full of energy and joy.

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