Dr. Mohsen Kazemi, R.N., D.C., D.Ac, F.C.C.S.S.(C), D.A.C.R.B., F.C.C.R.S.(C)

Dr. Kazemi is a doctor of chiropractic, Fellow of College of Chiropractic Sports and Rehabilitation Sciences, Diplomat of American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board and certified Acupuncturist. He currently works as a full time Associate Professor at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College teaching Clinical education for fourth year students and Sports Specific Subjects to first and second year Sports Sciences Residents. He has taught various continuing education seminars on topics such as Shock Wave Therapy, VMTX Vibromax Therapeutics, Sports Chiropractic and Rehabilitation. He also practices at his multi-disciplinary Sports Clinic, Sports Specialist Rehab Centre in Toronto. He provides Chiropractic Treatments, acupuncture, rehabilitation, whole body vibration exercises, shock wave therapy, soft tissue therapies such as Graston, myofacsial release, VMTX, and trigger point therapy to name a few.

He has traveled with Canadian and Ontario Taekwondo teams as Team Doctor since 1998.He has been the appointed Alternate Chiropractor for Core Canadian Health Care Team for the Saltlake City 2002 Winter Olympic, Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, and Rio 2007 Pan American Games. He served as the Core Canadian Medical Team Chiropractor at Santa Domingo 2003 Pan American Games. He has also served as the Canadian Taekwondo Team Chiropractor at Beijing 2008 Olympic. He has been serving as the Medical Chairperson for Ontario Taekwondo Association since 2003.

He has published several scientific articles and research in peer reviewed journals and presented his research in Taekwondo and chiropractic around the world.

He holds 6th degree black belt in WTF Taekwondo and has been Canadian Taekwondo Poomse Champion in 2006 and 2008. Dr. Kazemi was the 2008 World Hanmadang Taekwondo Champion in 5th degree Masters individual poomse.

Dr. Kazemi is the original inventor of VMTX Vibromax Therapeutics soft tissue technique and Kazemizer, a Portable exercise device and method of preventing lactic-acid build-up.

Dr. F. Di Stefano BA, BKin(Hons), DC, D.Ac Chiropractor, Acupuncturist

Dr. Di Stefano is a laureate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) Class of 2004. He joined Dr. Kazemi and his associates at the Sports Specialist Rehab Centre shortly after his graduation in August of the same year. Dr. Di Stefano also studied clinical acupuncture during his chiropractic education and has succeeded in achieving the distinction of a certified acupuncturist. At his convocation he was awarded the class of 2000 scholarship as well as the chiropractic sciences award in acknowledgement of his diligence, conscientiousness, and hard work during his four years of study at the CMCC.

Prior to the commencement of his chiropractic career Dr. Di Stefano studied at York University where he majored in Kinesiology and Health sciences. While studying at York he also attained the status of a certified fitness consultant with which he has made an impact on the quality of life of many individuals in health clubs as well as other corporations through health promotion. He has worked with many sports teams assisting in conditioning and treatment of athletes and their injuries. As part of his commitment to the field of health care and fitness, Dr. Di Stefano has also provided seminars on ergonomics, physical fitness and chiropractic health care, and continues to do so on a routine basis.

A vision of the future for Dr. Di Stefano entails an expansive increase of more health care and fitness professionals working together side by side in a multidisciplinary setting with more treatment options and services available to patients and athletes. Philosophically, Dr. Di Stefano believes in the highest standards of treatment, and also believes in helping patients take control of their situations from a client centered perspective through health care, education, nutrition, and fitness. Through the integration of these many facets of healthy living, he endeavors to create comprehensive treatment plans designed on an individual basis where the patient is an active participant in their goals and achievements. As such, Dr. Di Stefano displays a strong commitment to the chiropractic profession and demonstrates an incredible passion for his patient’s well being.

As an integral part of healthy living, Dr. Di Stefano does not only provide health care and education for others, but he also maintains his own healthy lifestyle by engaging in a variety of physical activities. He is an avid hockey player and weight trains regularly at his local health club. Since he has also been dedicated to physical fitness from a very young age, Dr. Di Stefano understands and appreciates the importance of encouragement and role modeling, and participates in physical activities with others through coaching of rugby, football, and hockey teams.

Dr. F. Vakily, B.Sc., M.Sc., PTS, DC, D.Ac

Dr. Faezeh Vakily received her B.Sc., and M.Sc of physical education and sport- sciences from University of Tehran majoring in corrective exercises. Her passion for health led her to peruse study at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto where she graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic as well as a Certified Acupuncture Provider.

Dr. Vakily’s focus is on assisting her patients in their achievement of optimal health by assessing various aspects of health and addressing the underlying cause of health concerns. She develops an individualized treatment plan and educates her patients to take an active role in their own health care.

As a licensed and registered Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr.Vakily utilizes her strong background in rehabilitation, corrective exercises, physical fitness and acupuncture to assist her patients in attaining their treatment goals. She believes in learning diverse techniques; therefore, she has also learned how to use the Graston and Mulligan mobilization techniques in her practice.

She has a wealth of experience in coaching and teaching several sports at universities and professional sport clubs in 80’s and 90’s, such as: Volleyball, Badminton, swimming, gymnastic and physical conditioning. She has participated in University Volleyball team, Iranian employees team of physical fitness, Volleyball, and Shooting. Her management experience at universities as well as various sports events and congresses, has been her asset to provide an optimal patient management.

Faezeh also brings her experience as a personal trainer to the clinic .She has been training at several fitness clubs in Toronto since 2003. Her clients are consisted of individuals with different type of conditions and injuries and she has been able to help each individual very effectively.

Dr.Vakily is a member of Canadian Chiropractic College, Ontario Chiropractic Association, Canadian Chiropractic Association and Acupuncture Council of Ontario.

Michelle Bastone, RMT

Michelle is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She is also a member of the Ontario Massage Therapist Association. Her clinical experience includes a variety of placements such as Rosalie Hall doing infant massage, O’Conner Court Seniors Home working with the elderly, Variety Village working with the elderly as well as disabled clients, University of Toronto doing pre and post event Sports Massage, Women’s College Hospital working in high risk pregnancy and post partum massage, and North York General Hospital working in the Emergency.

Massage Therapy treatments include both the relaxation and deep tissue rehabilitative aspects. Specific techniques include Swedish massage, fascial techniques, rhythmic mobilizations, trigger point therapy, remedial exercises, hydrotherapy, and hot stone massage.

Michelle strives to maintain her own active, healthy lifestyle by participating in pilates, yoga, and dancing on a regular basis. Dancing has been an essential part of her life from a very young age, competing regionally and nationally in all forms of dance, performing as a soloist in ballet productions such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and Les Sylphides. She has also performed in a nationally promoted video from Sony Productions. Michelle is currently studying with the Royal Academy of Dance working towards gaining her Certification in Ballet Teaching Studies.

Understanding the drive and determination of a young athlete, Michelle makes every effort to guide her clients into a positive mind set towards healing. It is essential to recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy body, physically as well as mentally. Massage Therapy treatments will help every client restore their abilities and guide them to reach their optimum health and recovery.