Staff
Kevin Honsberger
Kevin graduated with degrees in Physical and Health Education, qualified as a teacher and received his Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy in 1982 from U of T. He has worked primarily in the sports medicine field with Dr. Ron Taylor at the Mt. Sinai Sports Injury Clinic and at the Fitness Institute where he was instrumental in reviving the Olympic High Performance Center. Kevin’s focus has been on the biomechanical nature of injuries and how to treat them. He also has a special interest in the role of orthotics and injury management and the assessment and treatment of low back and pelvic injuries.
Margaret Honsberger
Margaret graduated with a degree in physiotherapy from the University of Toronto in 1982. With the experience she has gained in working in a variety of hospital, sports and clinical settings, she has developed a great interest in spinal and biomechanically based injuries. Margaret’s experience has been instrumental in developing the Clinic’s approach of developing a team concept between the therapist and the patient in order that treatment, strengthening, conditioning and education combine together in the successful resolution of current and the prevention of future injuries.
Efan Gonsalves
Efan is the Clinical Director of the Markham clinic. Efan has 12 years of experience in the fields of orthopaedics and sports medicine. He is a registered Physiotherapist with a degree from McMaster University and also a certified Athletic Therapist. Efan has worked with all levels of clients, including professional baseball players, and elite figure skaters and track athletes. He is currently working on continuing education in the area of advanced manual therapy techniques and has completed level 5 and has obtained his Intermediate Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Current areas of focus include children's issues, concussion management, soccer and performance vision training.
Cindy Salopek
Cindy is the Clinic Director in Aurora and holds a professional degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor degree in Biology from the University of Guelph. Her strong interest in sports medicine started with a 5 week clinical placement at Harvard University – primarily in varsity track and field. Cindy has continued this interest in sports medicine by providing local event coverage in soccer, Gymnastics, hockey and is a member of the paramedical staff for the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team. Her goal is to acquire her certificate in sports Medicine from the Sports Physiotherapy division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Brent Andrews
Brent is the Assistant Director of our Sport Sciences International division. He is a certified athletic trainer and was the assistant athletic trainer with the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club from 1989-1997. He brings this experience, as well as an extensive background in biomechanics, gait analysis, performance and sport specific training to provide our clients with a multi-functional approach to biomechanical evaluation, injury management, rehabilitation and sports training. Brent is certified CSIA ski instructor, CSCF ski coach, as well as a level 2 NCCP coach in baseball and hockey.
Christina Cellucci
Christina holds a professional degree in Physical Therapy and an honours degree in Zoology from the University of Western Ontario. Christina has a strong interest in supporting the community and pursuing her interest in tennis and racquet related injuries. She is currently working towards attaining her advanced manual therapy courses through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Sandra Manherz
Sandra holds a professional degree in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor degree in physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto. Sandra holds experience in both hospital and clinic settings which has allowed her to teat the full spectrum of acute to chronic injuries. She has a focused interest in orthopaedics, sports injuries, and manual therapy, and is also committed to continuing education, and professional and client advocacy.
Karen holds a professional degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto and a Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. She is certified in acupuncture through the Canadian Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University. Practising for 10 years, her experience lies in working in an orthopaedic multidisciplinary setting. She combines manual therapy, exercise prescription and acupuncture into her treatments.
Nora DeGraaff. Nora holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, and an honours degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. She has post graduate courses in manual therapy, acupuncture, and has attained level C from the McKenzie Institute. She has unique understanding of post traumatic and surgical rehabilitation from her own personal experience. Nora has been dancing since the age of three and although she no longer performs or competes, she still enjoys taking new classes. Among other areas, she enjoys treating dance injuries and post-mastectomy rehab.
Lada Ellis. Lada is a Master of Science in %Physiotherap%y program at the University of Toronto, with an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics. Lada has a strong interest in pediatircs and orthopaedics, with post graduate courses in acupuncture, manual therapy and Part A with the McKenzie Institute. Lada is also a youth alpine ski coach.
Patricia Vogel. Patricia is a graduate of the Academy of Physiotherapy in Switzerland with 15+ years of experience in the fields of sports medicine and orthopaedics. Patricia has a strong background in manual therapy and alos holds certification as a Can-Fit Pro personal training.
Jason Varghese
Jason is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Kinesiologist and graduated from York University in 1998. Jason has several years experience in the athletic, clinical, and hospital-based community. Jason is the director of our Industrial Rehabilitation (including Functional Ability Evaluations and Ergonomics) Programs. In addition, he was also an assistant Athletic Therapist with the Canadian mens Field Hockey team.
Gordon McFarlane
Gordon is a Registered Massage Therapist from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and a Kinesiology graduate of Laurentian University. He holds a variety of coaching certificates including a CSCF level 2, CSIA level 2, NCCP level 3 in skiing and mountain biking. Gordon is very active in alpine skiing, adventure racing, a senior elite mountain bike racer.
Becky Sarjeant. Becky started her post-secondary study in Exercise Science, a Bachelor degree at Arkansas State University. There she received a four-year Athletic Scholarship for Golf. She went onto Sports Injury Management and has been a certified Athletic therapist for the past three years. Upon completion she decided to broaden and round her clinical skills to include massage therapy.