Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo before completing his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto.

After completing his degree, he spent the last 3 years living and practicing in Calgary, Alberta. It was in Alberta where Kevin’s love for running began. Like a lot of people, he started running during Covid lockdowns due to lack of gym access. He also became very interested in hiking in the neighbouring Rocky Mountains. With the desire to push further into the mountains, he self-coached his way through a 100km ultramarathon, finishing in 17.5 hours as his first ever race. Now back home in Ontario, away from the mountains, he recently completed his first marathon in 3:18 and is looking to qualify for Boston at his next!

Kevin hasn’t always been into running. His primary activities of interest for the last 15 years have been strength training, powerlifting, and Olympic lifting. His degree in Kinesiology, experience as a personal trainer, and a decade and a half of personal experience give him an extensive background in strength and conditioning and functional exercise. He now combines these two passions, pursuing hybrid fitness goals in both weightlifting and running.

Kevin is certified in dry needling/acupuncture and has taken courses on Soft Tissue Release and manual therapy, using these techniques to help with pain and recovery from injury. He is also trained in advanced vestibular rehabilitation, assisting clients with a wide variety of dizziness and balance related conditions.

Additionally, Kevin helps runners pursue their goals not only through injury rehabilitation, but through Run Coaching as well. You can now book this with Kevin or reach out regarding any additional details.

He can be reached at kevin@therunningphysio.ca.

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Kevin is our clinic’s expert in dealing with shoulder, hip, and knee injuries and has worked with athletes from various sports including baseball, rugby, soccer, basketball, and Aussie rules football. This year Kevin set a personal best in the 10k and is excited to continue his running journey with more races next year!

Kevin recently moved back home to Toronto after four years living in Melbourne, Australia, where he earned a Doctor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne. Prior to that, Kevin graduated with a bachelor’s degree in film studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. Growing up, Kevin found his passion for team sports, especially baseball which he still plays today. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys playing squash, hiking, biking around the city and watching his favourite team, the Toronto Blue Jays.

After suffering a severe back injury in 2016, Kevin’s doctors recommended extensive physiotherapy. Initially sceptical, Kevin soon learned how helpful but challenging physio can be. Over time, he gained an appreciation for how physio works to heal people both physically and emotionally. As someone who has dealt with a variety of injuries, Kevin is empathetic towards the recovery process and dedicated to helping others overcome injuries and prevent new ones.

Kevin provides care that puts the patient first and he works with individuals to set meaningful goals. By utilizing exercise and hands-on techniques, Kevin helps people of all ages and fitness levels achieve their targets and return to the activities that they love.

Kevin plans to further expand his skill set as he aims to earn his accreditation in dry needling, strength and conditioning, and advanced running biomechanics.

You can contact him at kevinh@therunningphysio.ca.

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Kelly has always had a passion for encouraging sports for life. She grew up competing as a highly competitive synchronized swimmer and after over 20 years in the sport she is still competing today. Kelly faced many injuries while training that lead to multiple setbacks. Through working with dedicated physiotherapists, she was able to heal and continue competing. Synchro then led Kelly to compete collegiately in the USA while completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Lindenwood University. It was through these personal experiences that she decided to pursue a career in PT, and went on to achieve a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. She wants to be able to use her career in physical therapy to give the opportunity for everyone to participate in sports for life.

Kelly has also dedicated a lot of time volunteering and working with athletes with disabilities. She has volunteered with adapted water skiing organizations, coached athletes with disabilities in synchro, and interned in a personal training gym for people with disabilities. She hopes to continue to work with people with different abilities through physical therapy and volunteering in the future.

Kelly excels at taking your personalized goals and combining her knowledge in exercise with different manual techniques to tailor a treatment plan that is specifically made for you. She loves to learn and plans to further her education by taking courses in acupuncture, dry needling and other manual techniques in the future. She looks forward to working with you in the clinic to keep you active and doing what you love.

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An ex-varsity hockey player, Erin graduated from Queen’s University with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. One of Erin’s greatest strengths is getting to know her clients personally and developing individualized treatment plans that focus on enabling her clients to get back to what they love. She is continually taking courses to advance her skills specifically in manual therapy.

As Varsity Hockey Team captain in her last year at York University, Erin helped lead her team to the USPORTS National Championships for the first time in the program’s history. It was during these years that she developed her passion and interest in orthopaedics and sport injuries, as she learned how beneficial physiotherapy was after experiencing numerous painful injuries.

Erin has always been passionate about sports, physical activities and new challenges. Since retiring from hockey, Erin likes to stay active by hiking, running, biking and walking her dog. Her next fitness challenge is to complete her second triathlon in the summer of 2024.

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Kelly graduated with her Master’s of Physical Therapy from Queen’s University in 2009. She enjoys employing a hands on, manual therapy approach to her sessions, using acupuncture and exercise prescription to round out a client’s treatment. Her love for powerlifting and functional fitness has given her specialized knowledge in incorporating body weight, barbell and dumbbell movements into rehab.

A self-proclaimed exercise fanatic, she’s tried a little bit of everything from running, cycling, yoga and many different gym class offerings. When gyms closed in 2020 she rediscovered her love for running and joined her gym’s run club! Run club allowed her to have a little social back in her life, and she soon found herself running several times a week and getting back into races. She’s worked closely with her teammates on the Quantum Run Club with their injuries and taught them how to use strength as a tool to improve their running.

Kelly is part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and plans to run the Pride 5k this year!

Feel free to check out her instagram, @kfranklin_physio, to get a sense of what she’s all about!

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Our clinic’s go-to therapist for tricky injuries, Daniel is a gifted physiotherapist with an aptitude for problem-solving. He is excellent at treating nerve-related issues, as well as running related hip, knee, and ankle issues. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph and a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the Queens University, Daniel is also one of our clinic’s Run Coaches.

Growing up in Sault Ste. Marie, Daniel participated in a variety of sports, but specifically played hockey in a competitive setting. You can also find Daniel participating in a variety of other sports such as softball, golf, and ultimate frisbee. Daniel has also pushed forwards with pursuing his running goals,  completing a three race 2024 season that concluded with setting a personal best at the Georgina Half Marathon.

While always having an interest in a career as a physiotherapist, Daniel discovered his passion for the profession while acting as a clinical volunteer at a nearby clinic while he was a student at the University of Guelph. Here he quickly realized how rewarding it was to work in an environment where he gets the opportunity to help others with their return to activities, hobbies, and sports that have been affected by an ongoing injury.

Daniel likes to utilize both manual therapy and exercise in his treatment approach. He has also taken additional coursework in acupuncture and dry needling. Daniel has also taken a role within the clinic as a Communications Lead in our partnership with Canada Running Series in preparation for our on site care at CRS led races, including the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

You can book a free Discovery Call to discuss your coaching needs with Daniel, or reach out personally to daniel@therunningphysio.ca.

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Dr. Trevor Vander Doelen earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College following an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Laurentian University. Following his Chiropractic degree, he then completed a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of British Columbia and a 5-year residency to become a Sports Specialist Chiropractor. He is currently a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences and the lead author in a number of peer reviewed journal articles pertaining to injury care and sports performance.

He is the current Chiropractor at the Athlete Institute Basketball Academy in Orangeville that has produced numerous NBA basketball players. Trevor’s passion for his work has also led him to teaching his peers, as a current instructor in the Functional Integrated Acupuncture program. He was also a Lead Medical Practitioner at the Toronto Pan Am Games in 2015.

Dr. Vander Doelen takes an integrative approach to injury care by optimizing movement for both injury recovery and performance improvement. Along with his chiropractic education, Dr. Vander Doelen is also trained in Full body Active Release Technique (ART), Contemporary Medical Acupuncture (McMaster University), Functional Integrated Needling (FIN), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT), Complete Concussion Management (CCM), and SHIFT Concussion Management.

He has a special interest in basketball related injuries, running injuries, chronic injuries, and performance care. He currently consults with NCAA, NBA, and basketball players from international professional leagues. Along with basketball players and runners he serves as a consultant for OHL, AHL, and NHL hockey players, and speaks to athletic groups. Dr. Vander Doelen is a former Toronto Lifeguard Champion and has received the Toronto Emergency Medical Services Citizenship Award. In his spare time he enjoys running, cycling, windsurfing, playing basketball, squash, and volleyball.

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Having successfully lost 50 lbs herself, Mallory has a passion to teach and lead others towards realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes. A previous NCAA Division I athlete with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness, Mallory received her designation at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Mallory provides an individually tailored, non-diet approach to whole body wellness where she offers a variety of programs centred around real-time education, team work, and accountability. Mallory’s nutrition services are available remotely and have no client location boundaries.

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Vicky has been treating professional and everyday athletes as a Registered Massage Therapist at The Running Physio for over four years. Vicky is an avid runner, cyclist, and swimmer. In the past, she has suffered from numerous lower leg bone injuries while training and running four marathons in four different countries. Because of this, Vicky is well aware of the heartache and frustration an injury can cause.

Vicky uses a combination of deep tissue massage, acupuncture and home exercises to treat her patients not only when they are injured but also as maintenance during a training cycle and in managing day to day aches and pains.

Vicky is a body-positive and LGBTQ2S+ practitioner. She is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and a member of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO). She also provides acupuncture.

Reach out to Vicky at vicky@therunningphysio.ca with any questions!

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