Darcy has always been passionate about training, nutrition and overall fitness. Born and raised in Mississauga, he played a number of competitive sports including baseball, basketball, volleyball, wrestling and football. He attended Saint Mary’s University on a football scholarship and was drafted 6th overall in the 2009 CFL draft. After playing a combined 5 seasons with The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Edmonton Eskimos, his career was unfortunately cut short by a career ending shoulder surgery.
Darcy has nearly a decade of training experience and uses a unique and integrated approach to personal training that consists of strength and rehabilitation sciences. He has worked with athletes in the NHL, NBA, NFL, CFL, OHL, NCAA and U Sports. His passion lies in helping clients of all levels, from beginner to professional athlete, reach their goals through developing strength, technique and mobility.
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Intrigued at a very young age, Alec has always had a curious mind for human moment. From small nuances to how humans walk, to complex scales of cognitive, associative, and autonomous function during high performance tasks. Pair that curious mind with an able body, Alec was immersed with sports since he was 11 years old ranging from basketball, football, shot-put, javelin, discus, boxing etc. This created a recipe to not only push Alec to understand how we perform, but bring the practical side on why we perform certain actions over the other.
Alec lives by the saying “do what you love and love what you do”. Studying Health & Exercise at Humber College, Alec has both knowledge and sensible foundations on basic biomechanics, functional anatomy, and exercise prescription, Alec is able to distinguish basic needs of everyday movement that meets every day specific tasks. Whether it be rehab, sport performance, or just simply getting you to move. Alec is with you!
His interests include; MMA, Cooking, Thrifting, Traveling, Adrenaline junkie
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Patrick is a Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Athletic Therapist and a Personal Trainer at SWAT. He has been working in the health and wellness industry for four years, and he is passionate about helping people improve their physical and mental well-being. Whether you are an athlete looking to maximize your strength and performance, or someone who wants to be more capable and confident in your daily activities, he can help you achieve your goals. He uses a variety of techniques and modalities, such as manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education, to address your specific needs and challenges. Patrick believes that the most important thing he can do for you is to teach you how to move properly and help you understand the reasoning behind your treatment plan, so that you can take charge of your own health and wellness. When he is not working, he enjoys fishing and spending time in nature. He looks forward to meeting you and working with you at SWAT!
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Brian Fonseca brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the fitness and performance
industry. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Rochester College, a Diploma in
Fitness and Health Promotion from Humber College, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in
Kinesiology from the University of Guelph-Humber. In addition to his academic achievements,
Brian is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Precision Nutrition.
He is currently pursuing his R.Kin designation to become a Registered Kinesiologist.
With a strong athletic background, including playing hockey at a high level from minor to
college leagues, Brian understands the demands of competitive sports and incorporates this
insight into his training methods. His professional experience includes working with elite hockey
and soccer players from the minor levels to the pro levels. Brian has also excelled in group
fitness, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and personal training for the general population.
Brian’s approach is client-centered, focusing on enhancing functional movement patterns,
improving strength, mobility, and stability, and achieving performance goals. His dedication to
his clients stems from his competitive drive and passion for helping individuals reach their fullest
potential.
Brian Fonseca brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the fitness and performance
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Laura Gelowitz
Physiotherapist, MScPT, HBScKin
Laura graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. Prior to this, she received a bachelor’s degree in honours Kinesiology from McMaster University. During her time at McMaster, Laura was a member of the Women’s Hockey team; served as a student strength and conditioning coach for the Men’s and Women’s Varsity Soccer teams; and was a student therapist for the Men’s Football team.
Laura takes an active patient-centered approach to therapy that combines individualized exercise prescription, manual therapy, acupuncture and education to help her patients achieve their goals and return to their meaningful life activities.
When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Laura playing hockey, playing pickleball, strength training, or going for long walks around the neighbourhood.
Laura Gelowitz
Physiotherapist, MScPT, HBScKin
Laura graduated with a Master of Science in Phys...
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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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Dr. Sarah Hampton is a strong believer in functional well-being, injury prevention and healthcare tailored to the unique demands, goals and abilities of each individual patient. Dr. Sarah believes that for healthcare to be successful, patients must feel empowered and supported, through meaningful patient education and communication. Her passion for athletic performance and rehabilitation was sparked at an early age as a high-level hockey player. She now enjoys training and coaching young athletes as a member of the Toronto Marlboros U-18 coaching staff, and through her work with the OJHL and OJLL. Dr. Sarah is a Functional Integrated Acupuncture provider, and has completed certifications in Shift Concussion Management, Smart Tools instrument assisted soft tissue therapy.
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Luke graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics before moving to Ireland to attend the University of Limerick, where he completed his Master of Science in Physiotherapy.
Luke values the experience of his patients and believes that communication and relationship building play a key role in the recovery journey. He is focused on empowering through providing targeted education, manual therapy, and personalized exercise programs, and believes that understanding his patients and their individual needs and abilities is what makes the difference in getting someone back to their best self.
Outside of the clinic, Luke likes to spend his time with his friends, family and dogs. He spends his winters ski racing on the slopes in Collingwood, and summers wake-surfing the Muskoka Lakes. Luke recognizes the value of being active at any age or stage of life, and his goal is to ensure his patients can do what they love for many years to come.
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Hannah is a highly accomplished Registered Massage Therapist, specializing in Sports Massage Therapy. She graduated from Mohawk College in 2024 and has worked with diverse groups including the Hamilton Tigercats CFL team, the Hamilton Police SWAT team, and patients with progressive health conditions. Hannah uses her deep knowledge of human anatomy and advanced therapeutic techniques to optimize muscle function, enhance flexibility and strength, and accelerate recovery for athletes.
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Will has been around sports and training since he was young, growing up in Oakville playing various sports. While studying Kinesiology and working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Wilfrid Laurier University, Will represented the Men’s Rugby team. Will also volunteers as an Assistant Coach for the U18 boys with the Burlington Centaurs RFC and still competes as a Senior Men’s Player!
Will has a passion for helping others to better themselves and hopes to help you achieve your goals! His health and fitness knowledge allows him to help others succeed in attaining their goals. Seeing your progress is one of Will’s favourite things!
His interests include: Rugby, Golf, Other Sports, Training, Traveling, Coaching, and Music
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Yesinia Silva
Received diploma for Massage Therapy In 2016.
Worked in Brandon, Winnipeg for a year as an RMT. CMTO registered 2018. FST level 1 2020.
I am passionately in love with being a Registered Massage Therapist. As a massage therapist my goal is to help others feel their best. Working with a group of amazing, talented people at SWAT not only makes my job fun but allows me to learn & grow. I feel so grateful for all of the clients I have met throughout my journey. I leave work each day feeling full and energized.
Yesinia Silva
Received diploma for Massage Therapy In 2016.
Worked in Brandon, Winnipeg for a ...
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