Larysa Bondelevich graduated from Kiné-Concept Institute of Ontario as a Registered Massage Therapist with the Canadian Touch Research Centre Award of Outstanding Academic Performance in 2006.

Highlights

Therapeutic Massage

Lymphatic Drainage

Relaxation Massage

Sports Massage

Myofascial Release – M.F.R

Larysa completed all four levels of certification in the Method of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLDTM) from the Dr. Vodder School 2006. Larysa has also obtained training in the Therapeutic Ultrasound and IFC/TENS electrotherapy modalities for treating soft tissue injuries from the National Wellness Institute of Education. Her medical background as a physician gives her additional professional judgement that helps to employ the most effective massage techniques and treatment modalities for injury and post-orthopedic surgery rehabilitation, pain relief, lymphedema and other complex health conditions. Larysa specializes in therapeutic massage and rehabilitation care for accident and sports related injuries, repetitive strain injuries, primary and secondary lymphedema and geriatric massage.

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Physiotherapist, M.Sc.

Samantha Church is a bilingual Physiotherapist who is committed to improving the quality of life of all her clients through connection and collaboration. She gets to know her clients’ needs and tailors her treatment plans so that they are living and performing their best as quickly as possible. Samantha’s passion for human movement began as a competitive dancer in the Ottawa dance community. This passion, combined with an in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology lends itself to astute diagnostic skills and effective treatments. Physiotherapy is a perfect fit for her because she enjoys making meaningful connections and educating her clients on the nature of their injuries, which ultimately leads to better outcomes. In her spare time Samantha enjoys outdoor activities, contemporary dance, creative projects, and trying new recipes. Since completing her Masters degree in Physical Therapy, Samantha has taken several continuing education courses which broaden her knowledge base and provide interesting perspective from which to treat.

Alta Vista’s private treatment rooms lend themselves perfectly to Samantha’s treatment style which can bring about so much positive change in client’s lives. In a session with Samantha, she will likely treat your injury from many different angles. You will feel comfortable and cared-for. Once some improvements in pain and function have been made, she will help you prevent re-injury and fully enjoy life.

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Dr. Thanh Le, B.Sc. (Hons), D.C., Acupuncture Provider

Dr. Thanh Le spent most of his childhood years in Ottawa playing competitive soccer. Through his love of sports, he developed a passion for helping others, especially after experiencing numerous injuries himself. Dr. Le studied Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa prior to pursuing chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and draws on his past athletic experiences, incorporating rehabilitative exercises into his practice.

Dr. Le was part of the Family Health Team at St. Michael’s Hospital in his final clinical internship, where he managed several complex cases, including chronic pain, spinal stenosis, neck and low back pain, shoulder dysfunction, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. His individualized approach to care involves his patients every step of the way, using the highest quality evidence and therapies to improve function and optimize performance.

When you meet Dr. Le, you will notice that he values patient education just as much as the manual therapy that he provides. He believes that without a complete understanding of why his patients are experiencing pain or unable to perform certain movements without discomfort, long-lasting changes are unlikely to occur. Dr. Le takes a fully comprehensive approach to functional movement, as he teaches his patients that pain is merely a symptom and should not dictate one’s ability to move. He provides an individualized plan for each of his patients, where joint health, resilience, and longevity are emphasized through progressive movement exercises.

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Dr. Dustin Ho, BA Kin (Hons), R.M.T., D.C.

Dr. Dustin Ho grew up in London, Ontario playing various sports including soccer and football. After experiencing multiple injuries throughout his athletic career, Dr. Ho underwent various treatments and rehabilitation, and these experiences helped develop his desire to help others recover from injury and maximize their performance. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Western University, Dr. Ho went on to complete a diploma in Massage Therapy at Sutherland-Chan and obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC).

Clinical Experience

During his Massage Therapy education at Sutherland-Chan, Dustin was involved in various specialty clinics working with seniors, athletes, pregnant women, and patients suffering from central nervous system (CNS) conditions, as well as doing a placement at Toronto General Hospitals working with patients before and after surgeries.

During his final year at CMCC, Dr. Ho spent the first 6 months of his clinical internship as part of the Family Health Team at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. There he worked closely with physicians and other medical professionals to manage complex cases including spinal stenosis, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, shoulder dysfunction and various other spinal and extremity complaints. His second placement took place at CMCC, where he treated a different population including student-athletes and corporate employees. He gained valuable experience in treating postural dysfunction as well as expanding his knowledge of the rehabilitation process for patients recovering from sports injury.

Approach to Care

Dr. Ho believes strongly in finding and treating the root cause of dysfunction, rather than focusing solely on pain. He uses an evidence-based and patient-centered approach dedicated to educating the patient regarding the cause of their symptoms as well as how they can work to improve those symptoms. Dr. Ho also has a passion for fitness and believes that rehabilitation as well as preventative exercise play an important role in optimizing function and avoiding injury. He works with each patient to create an individualized approach to care that best suits their needs.

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Dr. O’Neill grew up in Ottawa involved in various sports like basketball, soccer, running, Nordic skiing, and cycling. Her summers were spent in Newfoundland with her grandparents, where the kind hearts, love of the outdoors, and the art of storytelling shaped her passion for enjoying little victories. This connection to Canada’s East Coast continued as she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University. There, her volunteer experiences with athletic populations, chronic pain, cancer patients, and geriatric individuals with mentorship from Dr. Laquerre and Dr. Le lead to her interest in chiropractic care.

Dr. O’Neill subsequently obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She was part of the community chiropractic team in Rexdale, Ontario in her final clinical internship. She provided care for patients experiencing chronic pain relief to pain and strengthened their healthcare ecosystem through empowerment with education on the human body, rehabilitative exercises, and connections to community resources.

Approach to care

Dr. O’Neill recognizes the positive influence a chiropractor can have on a patient beyond treating a physical complaint. Through identifying personal goals, providing evidence-based chiropractic care and comprehensive anatomical education, and connecting to appropriate resources, she helps patients enjoy little victories in their health journey.

Today, Dr. O’Neill’s interests are as follows: - functional movement assessment - mental health advocacy - individualized exercise rehabilitation - peri-natal and pregnant patients - geriatric patients - LGBTQIA2S+ patients - chronic pain patients

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