Lifting of Mask Mandate in Ontario

Mask wearing for medical visits is no longer required by the Province of Ontario. However, we continue to encourage mask wearing as a means to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Individual staff may choose to only see patients who wear a mask, if they are trying to protect those around them (e.g., family members who are immunocompromised). As an organization, we support them in their decision to dictate their own practice.

We’re glad to finally be reaching a point of relative “normalcy”. We hope you understand that some staff continue to be cautious.

Thank you. AESM management team

Athletic Edge Sports Medicine (AESM) Statement – Your Health, Our Philosophy

At AESM, we are dedicated to your excellence. We understand that reaching anything less than your optimum health potential is simply not good enough. This is why our team of skilled practitioners work with you to provide a customized plan that gets you from where you are to exactly where you need and want to be. The AESM team has been providing successful, individualized attention and treatment to professional athletes and the athletically inclined for over 15 years. With a mix of tradition and innovation, as well as your valuable input, our team will guide you through programs that include, but are not limited to, physiotherapy, chiropractic medicine, massage therapy and more. Simply look at our encompassing list of services for more information.

From pain relief to restoring mobility to improving your physical health and wellbeing, our team is dedicated to helping you keep playing. We are experienced, compassionate, and capable of understanding your individual needs.

No referral is needed to make an appointment, so BOOK NOW at one of our convenient locations listed below.

Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapy professionals can help you recover from your injury, enhance your movement, improve your form, and avoid repeating the same injuries. From manual therapy and remedial exercises to prescription braces and sport-specific conditioning, our expert team has you covered. Athletic Edge Sports Medicine clinics **DO NOT** direct bill to extended health care providers, Workplace Sa... Read More

Our physiotherapy professionals can help you recover from your injury, enhance your movement, improve your form, and avoid repeating the same injuries. From manual therapy and remedial exercises to prescription braces and sport-specific conditioning, our expert team has you covered.

Athletic Edge Sports Medicine clinics **DO NOT** direct bill to extended health care providers, Workplace Safety Board (WSIB) or for Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims or. Patients are required to submit their own claims to their insurance company for reimbursement.


Chiropractic

Our chiropractors use a variety of techniques to adjust and manipulate misaligned joints to reduce pain and restore normal function. At Athletic Edge Sports Medicine, your treatment specialist will not only offer expert chiropractic treatment to ease your pain and hasten recovery, but they will also combine traditional and innovative adjustment techniques, such as acupuncture and manual therap... Read More

Our chiropractors use a variety of techniques to adjust and manipulate misaligned joints to reduce pain and restore normal function. At Athletic Edge Sports Medicine, your treatment specialist will not only offer expert chiropractic treatment to ease your pain and hasten recovery, but they will also combine traditional and innovative adjustment techniques, such as acupuncture and manual therapy techniques. We treat your condition and enhance your chiropractic experience until you are fully satisfied. In fact, every Athletic Edge Sports Medicine Toronto chiropractor is also certified as an acupuncture provider.

AAthletic Edge Sports Medicine clinics **DO NOT** direct bill to extended health care providers, Workplace Safety Board (WSIB) or for Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims or. Patients are required to submit their own claims to their insurance company for reimbursement.


Massage Therapy

At Athletic Edge Sports Medicine we take your injury seriously. We have massage therapists who will tailor a treatment plan for your individual needs and goals. All of our massage therapists are trained to assess tissue damage caused by acute or chronic injuries, and many of our therapists are certified in other forms of therapy as well, including Active Release Technique® and acupuncture.... Read More

At Athletic Edge Sports Medicine we take your injury seriously. We have massage therapists who will tailor a treatment plan for your individual needs and goals.

All of our massage therapists are trained to assess tissue damage caused by acute or chronic injuries, and many of our therapists are certified in other forms of therapy as well, including Active Release Technique® and acupuncture.

Our qualified massage therapy team will work with you to get to the root of your pain. Massage therapy treatment is often recommended alongside physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, and acupuncture, and can speed up the effects of other forms of therapy.

Working together, we can:

Reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation in your muscles
Improve blood circulation
Promote healing
Prevent future injuries
As an added benefit, most insurance plans cover registered massage therapy, which means you can receive massage therapy at our Toronto clinics for little or no cost. Moreover, you can visit a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) without the need for a doctor’s referral.

Athletic Edge Sports Medicine clinics **DO NOT** direct bill to extended health care providers, Workplace Safety Board (WSIB) or for Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims or. Patients are required to submit their own claims to their insurance company for reimbursement.


Counselling / Psychology / Mental Health

PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST FOR SPORTS As an athlete, you understand that performing your best requires physical and mental preparation. At Athletic Edge, our Toronto sport-dedicated psychologist will help you focus on what matters most, in every aspect of your training and competition. We train you to realize your full potential. BENEFITS OF PSYCHOLOGY TREATMENT IN SPORTS Improved Focus ... Read More

PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST FOR SPORTS
As an athlete, you understand that performing your best requires physical and mental preparation. At Athletic Edge, our Toronto sport-dedicated psychologist will help you focus on what matters most, in every aspect of your training and competition. We train you to realize your full potential.

BENEFITS OF PSYCHOLOGY TREATMENT IN SPORTS
Improved Focus
Whether you’re long-distance running, driving the golf ball, or caught in transition, being in the “zone” with a clear mind will improve your execution.
Faster Recovery
Recovery from an injury can be long and debilitating. Get back on the track, court, or field faster using proven techniques like “self-talk” to speed up recovery.
Better Performance
Master powerful visualization techniques that can give an immediate boost to your performance in high-pressure situations.
Elite-Level Confidence
Perfect practice is nothing without the confidence to execute under pressure. Learn to squash doubt and dominate your sport.
Emotional Strength
Errors and mistakes can flood you with emotion in the heat of competition. Learn to take control and play at your optimal level.
Competitive Advantage
It can be the small things that give you the biggest advantage. Gain an Athletic Edge on the competition through proper mental preparation.

RESTORING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH POST-INJURY
Mental support is crucial following an injury, especially when it affects your mood and mental health. If playing at the top of your game is important to you our sport-specific, Toronto-based psychologists, will help you deal with the challenges of competing after injury.

Our in-house psychologist holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has years of experience working with athletes just like you. She is also available for performance coaching in areas such as business and performing arts.

At Athletic Edge Sports Medicine our Toronto psychologists dedicate themselves to helping you improve your performance, motivate you through injury, overcome the pressure of competition, and much more. Take the first steps in reaching your true athletic potential.

Athletic Edge Sports Medicine clinics **DO NOT** direct bill to extended health care providers, Workplace Safety Board (WSIB) or for Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims or. Patients are required to submit their own claims to their insurance company for reimbursement.


Athletic Therapist

Athletic Edge Sports Medicine clinics **DO NOT** direct bill to extended health care providers, Workplace Safety Board (WSIB) or for Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims or. Patients are required to submit their own claims to their insurance company for reimbursement.

Dr. Jacob Ceccanese spent most of his childhood and adolescent years growing up in the York Region, playing both competitive hockey and soccer. Through his love of sports, he developed a passion for sports medicine and rehabilitation. He began his pursuit for a career in health care at the University of Guelph-Humber, where he studied Kinesiology. After graduating with honours, Dr. Jacob pursued to further his education by completing the four-year Doctor of Chiropractic program at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.

Dr. Jacob utilizes a holistic approach to manual therapy and movement with all patients. His belief is finding the root cause of one’s pain or dysfunction to provide a higher level of care with lasting results. He can utilize the appropriate intervention to help you move and feel better through a systematic approach. Integrating his 8 years of experience with personal training and sports conditioning before becoming a chiropractor, he understands the value of movement and the importance of incorporating active approaches to care.

Dr. Jacob Ceccanese spent most of his childhood and adolescent years growing up in the York Regio... Read More

Samantha grew up in Aurora, where she was involved in many community sport organizations. With her love of playing sports as well as her love for helping people, she graduated with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics in Movement Science from the University of Windsor. She was then accepted and graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. She has further completed the Neurofunctional Medical Acupuncture course at McMaster University.

Samantha uses evidence-based treatment protocols with her patients to achieve the best possible results. She treats both acute and chronic conditions of the spine and extremities with a combination of spinal manipulation, soft-tissue therapy, cupping and home exercise plans. Samantha encourages her patients to make improvements to overall health through stretching, exercise, diet, sleep, and workplace ergonomics to achieve optimal results. She values educating and building trustworthy relationships with her patients.

When Samantha is not in clinic, she enjoys playing hockey, spending time with her family and friends, hiking, gardening, trying new recipes, and traveling.

Samantha grew up in Aurora, where she was involved in many community sport organizations. With he... Read More

Sam graduated from York University with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, as well as a certificate in the University’s Athletic Therapy program. He is also a graduate from the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy, and a certified personal trainer since 2018.

Sam has worked with a variety of athletes and individuals from various backgrounds, which has allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding in helping people return to sport, continue playing, and to perform at their best. He thoughtfully combines the disciplines of Athletic Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Strength Training to help his patients reach their short and long-term goals using reliable evidence-based practices.

He is highly dedicated to constant improvement and life-long learning as a healthcare practitioner. He looks forward to taking new courses and aspires to pursue teaching in the future to assist the next generation’s practitioners. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, scuba diving, surfing, reading, and playing the drums.

Sam graduated from York University with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, a... Read More

Originally from Toronto, Tuan, graduated with anHonours Bachelor of Science degree in Medical and Health Physics from McMaster University and went on to later receive his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. Tuan has worked in many facilities across the US in New York, California, and Oregon, as well as Toronto, and in doing so, gained a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience working with a wide breadth of conditions including orthopedics, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological conditions, and chronic pain. Tuan’s treatment approach uses an individualized combination of manual therapy and therapeutic exercises with strong emphasis on activity and movement to restore strength, range, and function to clients so they can meet their treatment goals. In addition, he always includes a strong education component to any treatment plan to empowerclients with understanding oftheir unique situations. Tuan has been involved in breakdancing and martial arts throughout most of his life, giving him insight into, often unconventional, movements of the human body. As a physiotherapist, he understandsthe demands of martial arts, dance, movement culture, and fitness, and how to helpclients recover to perform at their best, while protecting themselves from future injury. Outside of work, Tuan stays active by training in martial arts, breakdance, Latin dance, and strength training. He also enjoys music and gaming.

Originally from Toronto, Tuan, graduated with anHonours Bachelor of Science degree in Medical and... Read More

Michelle is a passionate and caring physiotherapist who strives to provide the best possible care to her clients while working with them to achieve their goals. She has been a physiotherapist for over 10 years, working in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. She recently received her FCAMPT certification, the highest level of manual therapy training, in 2022. Michelle is additionally certified in acupuncture and Gunn IMS dry needling. She has extensive experience treating patients of all ages and has a particular interest in treating upper back and neck pain, lower back pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle and foot injuries, arthritis, and tendonitis.

Michelle maintains an active clinical interest in treating musculoskeletal injuries, particularly those stubborn and recurring injuries that are slow to improve. She strongly believes in finding the root cause of your pain and employs various treatments, including manual therapy and dry needling techniques to address those issues. Michelle prioritizes patient education so that her clients leave empowered and confident to manage their pain between sessions and will also provide an individualized exercise plan to help her clients return to their previous level of activity and prevent injury.

Having grown up figure skating and playing volleyball, Michelle enjoys staying active and is an avid hiker and skier. She loves exploring nature with her husband and 2 sons and trying new things. You can find her at a new restaurant, picking up a new sport, working on a new skill or even trying out a new recipe in the kitchen!

Languages: English, 普通话,粤语

Michelle is a passionate and caring physiotherapist who strives to provide the best possible care... Read More

Performance, Health and Rehabilitation Psychology - Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto

Lynda Mainwaring is a Registered Psychologist and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto with graduate training in both Human Kinetics and Psychology.  Dr. Mainwaring has published and presented over 200 papers internationally on athletic and dance injury, performance, and dance psychology. Her research interests include psychological consequences of physical injuries in sport, dance, and performance, the emotional impact of mild traumatic brain injury in sport, psychological sequelae of hand injuries, perfectionism, and performance enhancement.  She also has a keen interest and proficiency with a qualitative methodology.  Her practice focuses on optimal well-being and performance, psychological aspects of injury in sport, work, and the performing arts, hand injuries, and sports concussion. She uses various approaches to treatment including mindfulness and hypnosis matching the presenting issues with a suitable management strategy. Dr. Mainwaring is a principal investigator with the Concussion Programme at the University of Toronto, a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the Ontario Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Research Committee for the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science.

Credentials:

Psych. (1993). Registered Psychologist in Ontario.

PhD (Psychology) 1992 York University, Toronto, Ontario

MHK (Masters of Human Kinetics) 1984 University of Windsor, Ontario

Bachelor of Human Kinetics (first class honours) 1981 University of Windsor, ON.

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)1980 University of Windsor, ON.

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