Meet the Corrective Healthcare Wellness & Rehabilitation Team
Meet Saiera Alam B.Sc.(Hons), D.C., D.Ac.
Dr. Saiera Alam has graduated with Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) located in Toronto. She is a certified Clinical Acupuncturist and a member of the Acupuncture Council of Ontario (ACO). In addition, Dr. Alam is a member in good standing with the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) and the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA).
She has received her Bachelor of Science Honours from the University of Toronto in Biology and Physical Anthropology. And while completing her degree she spent two years working in research that has influenced her emphasis on evidenced-based care for her patients.
As the newest member of the Corrective Healthcare Group, Dr. Alam intends to meet the high standards of excellence that Dr. Abtan’s team has been recognized with over the last ten years, emphasizing patient care and education.
Meet Bryna Abtan, Office Manager/Registered Massage Therapist
As the second part of our husband and wife team, Dr. Abtan (or Ollie as I call him) and I have been working together for over 10 years. I truly dedicate my time and energy to ensure our clinic is a compassionate, caring and healing environment for our patients, staff and associates alike. My goal is to ensure that we have created a warm and friendly family atmosphere where your health and well-being is the number one priority. All of our staff and associates were carefully chosen by myself to provide our patients with the highest quality of care.
Aside from managing the practice at CHCG, I have run a successful practice as a Registered Massage Therapist for over 12 years. I have worked with chronic pain and rehabilitation specialists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and have a special interest in prenatal and postnatal (pregnancy) massage and women's health issues.
Health & Wellness is not just our business, it's our lifestyle. We strongly believe in putting words into action and our four wonderful children are great motivators.
Your health is my priority.
Meet Kim Railey, Chiropractic Assistant
Kim Railey's bio coming soon...
Meet Chris Agaton, Registered Massage Therapist
Chris is a Registered Massage Therapist and has been working with the Corrective Healthcare Group since 2003. He has experience in treating clients with various conditions such as work related injuries and sporting injuries and specializes in deep tissue massage and postural dysfunctions. Chris has completed a degree in Kinesiology and has over 7 years experience working with various sports teams as strength and conditioning coach and athletic therapist. He combines this knowledge with massage therapy to give clients the tools needed to heal and prevent injuries. He is certified in the technique of Myofascial Release and also holds a certification as a Kinesiologist and Certified Fitness Consultant.
Meet Monique Miller, Registered Massage Therapist
Prior to becoming a Registered Massage Therapist in 1999, I completed a four year Bachelor of Arts from York University. After working as an RMT for two years, I once again went back to school to attain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ryerson University in 2005. I have completed a Level I certification in Thai Massage from Sutherland and Chan and plan to complete the remaining two levels in the future. During my years as a therapist and while working with this clinic, I have always and will continue to participate in and promote a healthy lifestyle, since for me, massage therapy is instrumental, in people living healthier, longer and stress reduced lives.
Meet Sheera Stern, Registered Massage Therapist
“I love seeing patients get well. When they tell me about having more energy, less stiffness and greater flexibility, it makes me feel great!”
Sheera is a registered massage therapist and has been with the Corrective Healthcare team since 2006. She was a medical assistant in the Canadian forces for six years in addition to studying Kinesiology. Her training and experience has given her a vast knowledge of structural anatomy, orthopedic assessments, pathologies, remedial exercises and hydrotherapy.
“While my background and experience permits me to find the areas that need attention, the best part of my job is making a real connection with patients.”
Sheera enjoys treating a variety of conditions using Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger-point therapy, joint mobilizations and myofascial release. When combined with today’s safe and natural chiropractic care, it’s an unbeatable combination.
“Whether it’s for an injury or stress-reduction, make massage therapy part of your health care routine. I do!”
Meet Clarence Crawford, Registered Massage Therapist
Clarence left behind 18 years in the information technology/senior management corporate world, to return to school full time in Jan 2006 to become a Registered Massage Therapist at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy.
Many have asked why such a career switch? While I.T. can be very financially rewarding, I find that you cannot put a price on stress free and helping people. I often tell people that I have had more people say “Thank you” in the first week of massage therapy than 18 years in I.T.
Clarence is a practicing Reiki Master since 2005 and also a Certified Personal Trainer. Clarence holds a certification in pre/post natal pregnancy massage and IFC/TENS – Ultrasound.
Clarence has a love for the natural healing arts and plans to further his natural healing modalities by adding Cranio Sacral Therapy, Thai Massage and Matrix Repatterning. Clarence has a goal of making it on to the 2010 Winter Olympics massage therapy team. Clarence’s motto is "Find a career you LOVE and you will never have to WORK another day in your life"
My treatment goals are to help assist my clients to heal themselves, not only with hands on techniques, but also homecare tips and exercises including visualization and empowerment.
Meet Betty Shum, BSc, DPodM, Chiropodist
Betty specializes in the recognition, assessment, treatment and ongoing care of the foot. A chiropodist has many skills and techniques that help patients eliminate foot pain and maintain healthy feet. Chiropodists treat:
Sports Injuries, common foot conditions such as corns, warts, ingrown toenails or calluses, foot infections (eg, diabetes related), foot deformities and misalignments in both adults and children.
Betty graduated from the Chelsea School of Chiropody in 1989. She had been working in Hong Kong for 5 years and moved to Canada in 1994. Dr. Shum continued to practice in Saskatchewan and now in Toronto, Ontario. In 2000, Dr. Shum went to the United Kingdom to enrich her education in Chiropody and completed a Bachelor of Science from the University of Brighton.
Betty practices a full scope of Chiropody services at the Corrective Healthcare Group. She is an essential member of our health care team.
Dr. Atousa Faraz B.Sc. (Honors), N. D.
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr Atousa Faraz is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor both in Ontario and British Columbia provinces of Canada. She received her Bachelor’s of Honors Science degree in physical organic chemistry from York University and earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr Faraz is a member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Institute of Naturopathic Education and Research.
For more information about Dr. Atousa Faraz ND please call the office to book a complimentary consultation.
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