Liberty Village Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine
Doctors and Physiotherapists working together to eliminate your pain
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Effective Treatment. Direct Billing to Your Insurance Company.
How we can help you!
The team of healthcare providers at Athlete's Care Liberty Village are trusted and experienced practitioners who believe in a dynamic, active approach to rehabilitation. Whether you have a sport related injury, a workplace injury or if you're experiencing pain caused by everyday activity, we can help! Book an appointment today and see why thousands of patients have trusted us with their sports medicine needs.
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Review
"From the office staff to the therapists, this clinic is fantastic! Highly organized, professional, knowledgeable and I really appreciate how appointment bookings are so smooth & efficient- all sent straight to my smartphone! AND Trevor Vander Doelen (Chiropractor/ acupuncture) is a game changer! 5 stars!" T.T
ChiropractorActive Release Techniques• ProviderContemporary Medical Acupuncture
Review
"A very overdue review! I've been coming to this location of Athlete's Care for some time now for physiotherapy and can't speak more highly of the care and treatment I've received from Linda Gomercic. From helping me understand and address the underlying issues and create a plan to support me moving forward, she's been great! Would highly recommend her for treatment. Additionally, the front desk staff are always friendly and helpful, and the online booking process for appointments makes things a breeze." S.D
Registered Physiotherapist Acupuncture AFCI Level 3 Manual Therapy
Review
"Have had a wonderful and helpful experience seeing Linda as a physiotherapist for my back pain. For massage therapy, both practitioners I have seen have been fantastic. Priscilla for gentler treatment and Margarita for deeper tissue. Higher recommend all three practitioners! J.K
Registered Massage Therapist Certified Yoga Teacher Thai Massage Practitioner
Registered Massage Therapist
Home to all your sports medicine needs
Detailed Assessment. Personalized Treatment
Our goal is to provide you with the appropriate care necessary for a quick return to doing what you enjoy.
Multifaceted Treatment. Modern Equipment
Our approach to treatment often includes a combination of 'hands-on' manual therapy techniques, acupuncture, exercise programs, performance taping and the latest in modern therapy equipment.
Easy Booking. Convenient Treatment Sessions
Our constant focus is always to provide you with the most effective treatment necessary to get you feeling better.
- Easy online booking.
- Early morning, evening & weekend appointments
- In Person & Virtual Care
Insurer Accepted
Our goal is to provide you with high quality physiotherapy treatments that are hassle-free. We are able to bill directly to most insurance companies on your behalf. Not sure if you’re covered? Give us a call and we will direct you to the appropriate resources to find out.
At Athlete's Care we pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to all of our patients, athletes and non-athletes alike.
Meet Your Physiotherapy Team
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Katherine Henderson
Physiotherapy Resident
Katherine graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. Katherine has had the opportunity to work in a wide range of physiotherapy settings, ranging from acute care to inpatient rehabilitation to private practice orthopedics. She has focused on employing a holistic patient-centered approach to help each patient work towards individual goals using treatment plans that fit their unique lifestyles.
Brian Culliton, BScHK, MScPT
Registered PhysiotherapistLevel 3 Manual TherapyMedical Acupuncture
Brian completed his graduate degree in physical therapy at the University of Toronto. His areas of particular interest include injuries to the shoulder and the ankle, as these are areas that he has had to rehab in his own athletic journey playing baseball, volleyball, and running track. A very hands-on therapist, Brian combines this with acupuncture and functional exercise prescription to address pain and restore function; his main goal is to get clients back to doing what they want to do, and to prevent future injury.
Jamie Wright, BPT
Registered Physiotherapist
Jamie is a Registered Physiotherapist with a passion for helping patients restore pain-free mobility and achieve optimal movement. With extensive experience working in the clinical setting, Jamie utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to help support patients in achieving their goals. Through a comprehensive and function assessment Jamie helps patients find the source of the problem and tailors their treatment plan accordingly, incorporating a combination of a manual therapy, education and exercise-based programs.
Timothy Wong, MScPT, BSc
Physiotherapy Resident
Tim is a recent graduate from the Master of Science in Physiotherapy program at McMaster University. He believes in continuous professional development and intends to expand his skillset and knowledge through future courses. Tim is committed to improving the quality of life of his clients and a strong advocate for health through movment and physical activity. He encourages clients to actively participate in their recovery through tailored exercise and education.
Emily Karageorgos, MScPT
Registered Physiotherapist
Emily graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. She has worked with many different patient populations including athletes, individuals with neurological conditions, and older adults. Emily is passionate about helping her patients get back to their activities while promoting good movement patterns to prevent re-injury. She takes a holistic client-centred approach to all of her assessments and treatments, and will work closely with you to develop an individualized and effective treatment plan that fits your lifestyle.
Damanjit Lachhar, MPT
Registered PhysiotherapistMedical Acupuncture
Damanjit obtained his Masters of Physiotherapy Degree from Queen's University.He got into physiotherapy from his desire and motivation to help people, his keen interest in human anatomy, movement and its complexities. Damanjit takes an active patient-centered approach to therapy that combines individualized exercise prescription, manual therapy, and education to help his patients achieve their goals and return to their meaningful life activities.
Meet Your Massage Therapy Team
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Michael Lapalme, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Michael graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Sutherland-Chan as well as the Fitness & Health Promotion program at Humber College. Blending his experience with both fitness and rehabilitation, his goal is to provide clients with a combined approach that is both proactive and long-term.
Margarita Moore, RMT
Registered Massage TherapistThai Massage PractitionerMedical Acupuncture
Margarita is a Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Yoga Instruction and a Thai Massage Practitioner. She graduated with honours from Kikkawa College. Margarita pairs her educational experience and her background in movement to help patients move freely and relieve pain.
Priscila Alvarado, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Priscila is an enthusiastic Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Kikkawa College. Using a variety of massage techniques, and active release techniques to help increase mobility and flexibility of joints and muscles. She works closely with each patient to find the right pressure and effective treatment approach to suit their individual needs and goals.
Kathryn Macivor, RMT
Registered Physiotherapist
Kathryn graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic. Central to Kathryn's practice are principles of empathy, humility, honesty and holism. She believes that everyone should feel comfortable, secure, confident and mobile within their bodies to the best of their abilities. Her treatments are aimed at working towards this with her patients to help increase their body awareness in order to help improve their quality of life.
Edward Cadougan, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Ed is a dedicated professional whose journey in the realm of health and wellness began with a passion for the intricacies of the human body. His expertise encompasses a diverse range of massage techniques, including sports massage, deep tissue, relaxation, myofascial release, active dynamic release, trigger point release, scar tissue work and pregnancy massage. Ed's professional journey extends beyond massage therapy, with seven years of experience as a strength and conditioning coaching the high-performance setting.
Matt Belisle, RMT
Registered Massage TherapistAdvanced Practice Massage TherapistMedical Acupuncture
Focused on your wellbeing and working with you on achieving your healthcare goals. Matthieu, a massage therapist from Kikkawa College, moved from Montréal to Toronto in 2008 to study massage therapy. In parallel, he undertook studies in the Active Release Therapy program and completed the Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity and Spine modules. Once he had his Registered Massage Therapy license in hand, he went to McMaster University to complete the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program as well as the Advanced Neurofunctional Sports Performance Program.
Meet Your Chiropractic Team
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Trevor Vander Doelen, BSc(Hon), MSc, DC
Sports Specialist ChiropractorActive Release Techniques• ProviderContemporary Medical Acupuncture
Dr. Trevor Vander Doelen earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Following his Chiropractic degree, he then completed a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of British Columbia and a 5-year residency to become a Sports Specialist Chiropractor. He is the current Chiropractor at the Athlete Institute Basketball Academy in Orangeville that has produced numerous NBA basketball players. Trevor's passion for his work has also led him to teaching his peers, as a current instructor in the Functional Integrated Acupuncture program. Dr. Vander Doelen takes an integrative approach to injury care by optimizing movement for both injury recovery and performance improvement.
Meet Your Allied Health Team
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Dr. Adam Manis, MD, CCFP, Dip Sport Med
Family Medicine, Practicing in Sport & Exercise Medicine
GP Focused Practice Designation
Dr. Adam Manis received his medical degree from Laval University. Since finishing his training, Dr. Manis has been a team physician at the University of Toronto where he sees varsity athletes as well as students. He is a team doctor for the Brampton Beast of the East Coast Hockey League. Besides being proficient in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, Adam is also very well trained in concussion management.
Dr. David Harel, BSc.Pharm, MD, FRCPC Psych
Psychiatrist, practicing in Sport Psychiatry
David is a Canadian Certified Psychiatrist with an interest in Sports. He has a background in Pharmacy, graduating from the University of British Columbia. David is available for consultations and short follow up regarding any mental health issue that athletes may be presenting with. Ranging from depressive and anxious symptoms to ADHD and post concussive symptoms.
Sarah Higgins, DCh
Registered ChiropodistRegistered PedorthistManual Foot Therapy
Sarah Higgins is a Registered Chiropodist (foot specialist) and Pedorthist. She is also trained in Manual Foot Therapy Technique which decreases joint stiffness restoring gait function and balance.
Wide Range of Therapy Solutions All In One Place
Using a combination of therapy options, our physiotherapists will develop a personalized treatment plan that gets you results.
- Physiotherapy
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Medical Acupuncture
- Dry Needling
- Manual Therapy
- Kinesio Taping
- Shockwave Therapy
- Laser Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Chiropractic Care
- Fascial Stretch Therapy
- Active Release Technique
- HA Viscosupplementation
- Orthopaedic Bracing
- Orthotics
Successfully Treated these Common Injuries
- Ankle - Sprains and Strains
- Arthritis - Osteo Joint Pain
- Back Pain
- Bursitis
- Concussions
- Elbow - Tennis, Golfer's
- Foot - Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis
- Hip - Fracture, OA
- Knee - ACL, MCL, Meniscal, Tendonitis
- Neck - Strain
- Osteoporosis
- Overuse Injuries
- Patella Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Sciatica - Piriformis Syndrome
- Shoulder -Frozen, Rotator Cuff
- Sports Related Injuries
- Strains & Sprains
- Wrist - Carpal Tunnel, DeQuervian's
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I'm not covered by insurance?
Some patients do pay out-of-pocket for physiotherapy. We accept most major credit cards, debit, and cash. We provide only the therapy you need, and we will empower you to supplement your in-clinic care with a home care program.
Do I need to bring anything with me?If you plan on having insurance cover your treatments, bring your insurance information and we can look into whether direct billing for physiotherapy is an option with your insurance provider. Bring your referral or doctor's note, if you have one. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.
What happens on my first visit?
You will be thoroughly assessed by a Registered
Physiotherapist. The physiotherapist will develop an appropriate treatment plan and get you started with treatment right away.
Is a doctor's referral necessary?
A doctor’s referral isn't necessary, but in rare cases, our physiotherapist may need you to see your doctor or a sports medicine physician to get further testing done. Note that some extended insurance may require doctor’s referral to get reimbursements for physiotherapy as well.
What shall I wear?
Comfortable, loose fitting clothing is suggested as specific areas in the body are subject for evaluation and treatment. For instance, if the issue is on you knee then it’s better to wear shorts or loose fitting pants that can be rolled up.
How many treatments do I need?
Number of treatments depends on your condition and the severity of your injury. Everyone responds differently to their type of treatment, but you will know on day 1, before you leave, what is suggested.
Review
"Thank you Linda and the rest of the Liberty Village team for being so helpful and providing the best client experience! Linda tried every possible way to fix my feet and the homework and treatment she gives you really works. Kasey and Alex have been so welcoming and awesome at the front desk as well. Adriana has done a terrific intake assessment which has helped a lot in figuring out a treatment plan for me. Thank you again so much Team Liberty Village for being amazing and having great safety measures in place to keep the clinic running helping people that need the services especially during this pandemic!."
– V.A. Athlete's Care Liberty Village
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LOCATION
Home to all your physiotherapy and sports medicine needs.
Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres
1209 King Street West, Unit 4
Toronto, ON M6K 1G2