Dr. Avery received his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from McMaster University he then went on to get his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from New York Chiropractic College. Professionally he has worked both in the United States and Canada and has been practicing in York Region since 2003.

St. Andrew’s Chiropractic & Wellness opened in 2005; it is a family practice with a large focus on sports injuries. Dr. Avery’s sports injury experience is equally valuable when treating gardeners, weekend warriors and dog -walkers as it is when treating runners, hockey players and golfers.

Dr. Avery has worked as a consultant for McMaster University’s Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre. He has also served as the team Chiropractor and Sports Injury Consultant to both the Aurora Ducks and the Aurora Master Ducks swim teams. Over his years in practice Dr. Avery has also worked with several professional, semi-pro, and amateur athletes and teams. A competitive swimmer since the age of 6, Dr. Avery was a member of McMaster’s OUAA champion swim team in 1994. Dr. Avery swam with the Aurora Master Ducks Swim Team for nearly a decade and was a member of their 2005 National Championship Team. He also routinely conducts injury prevention workshops with athletic teams such as his annual “Shoulder Injury Clinic” with the local swim teams. Dr. Avery resides in Aurora with his wife and 2 daughters. Since retiring from playing “old man baseball,” you will now find Dr. Avery in the pool at least 3 times per week.

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Lisa Bloomer graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Trent University in 1997. She then attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto for 4 years of intense study and graduated in 2001. During her studies at CCNM, she interned at the onsite clinic along with completing an additional internship at the Anishnawbe Health Clinic in Toronto. Lisa Bloomer is registered with the Board of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy and has been in private practice since 2001. From 2003-2006, Lisa also worked for a large nutraceutical company as a medical advisor assisting the company in educating other Naturopathic Doctors on using their products as well as a number of other medically related tasks.

Lisa is also a member of the BRB CE Group. She coordinates and runs an annual conference for hundreds of Naturopathic Doctors across Ontario to obtain their required Continuing Education credits.

Lisa continues to take courses in order to keep up with the latest in Naturopathic Medicine. In 2005 she was trained and received certification in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (Cosmetic Acupuncture) by world renowned Virginia Doran, M.Ac., L.Ac., LMT.

Lisa is also trained in the Healthy and Active Metabolism Plan, a unique and scientifically based nutrition program from Europe. The program determines the best food for each person on the basis of his/her individual hormonal system, metabolism and genetics.

As a Naturopathic Doctor, Lisa works with patients of all ages to create balance in their lives utilizing a variety of naturopathic principles to support their body’s natural healing abilities. Lisa resides in Aurora with her husband and two children

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Cinzia Carretta RMT has been practicing in her field since 2000. She has experience in a variety of conditions, injuries and health related issues. She treats motor vehicle accident (MVA) injuries, sports and pregnancy related issues. Cinzia specializes in pregnancy, infant, and post-partum massage and has earned a certificate in assisting with the stresses associated with the Labour and Birthing processes. She attended University of Toronto and studied languages, philosophy, sociology, development of children and cognitive psychology. Cinzia also volunteered as Director and Recording Secretary for the Toronto Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada and has treated children and young adults with ADD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. As of 2012, she has secured a teaching career at Humber College in the Massage Therapy Program. Cinzia maintains a professional, trusting and caring relationship with her clients at her practice in Richmond Hill and is motivated to help bring good health and wellness into her clients’ lives. She earned her Certificate of Registration from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) in 2000.

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Wooyoung (Sam) Chang is a member of College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and is a graduate of Georgian College’s Massage Therapy program. He has treated a wide variety of conditions including chronic migraines, fibromyalgia, piriformis syndrome . Prior to his career in massage Sam gained a great deal of clinical experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist in South Korea. His knowledge and interest in rehabilitation makes him a great fit here at St. Andrews Chiropractic and Wellness.

Sam prides himself in providing client-centered treatment. He always has a smile on his face and works individually with each client to develop a specialized treatment plan. Sam is accomplished in several different massage types and techniques such as: deep tissue massage, sports therapy, trigger point therapy, connective tissue treatments, pregnancy, and relaxation massage. He also knows the importance of remedial exercise for continuing care so that clients are able to maintain their wellness when they are away from the clinic. Sam strives to always continue his education and is regularly learning new techniques for his clients so he can best support their health and well-being.

Sam lives in Aurora with his wife and 2 children. He is also fluent in Korean

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Natalie Kelly is a graduate of Sutherland Chan (2016). Natalie has extensive training in many different styles of massage, from general Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage, joint mobilizations, myofascial techniques, trigger point therapy, and vacuum cupping-both static and with glide. She incorporates and blends different techniques as needed to get optimal results for her patients. She also gives remedial exercises to help prevent aches and pains from coming back. Natalie has practiced in Toronto, Aurora and Newmarket, and had placements at:

Lyndhurst Centre- a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation clinic where I worked alongside occupational therapists, doctors, and nurses as part of a team for the optimal benefit of the patient. It is at this clinic I found a passion for scar tissue prevention, and treatments of old scars to achieve a better tone and texture over the area of the scar and to regain range of motion. She also gained valuable insight into treating edema and pitted edema (extreme swelling) in the limbs.

Princess Margaret Lodge- a centre for people in the GTA who are coming to Toronto for cancer treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and experimental drug treatments.

Pregnancy Clinic- as the name implies, she treated patients who were at various stages of pregnancy with accommodations to their health, such as hypermobility, fluctuation blood pressure, and edema from pregnancy.

Natalie also has experience working with patients suffering from HIV, rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, nerve compression, depression, anxiety and migraines.

Natalie grew up and resides in Aurora.

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Jennie graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto. In addition to her clinical training, Jennie has completed the Trimester’s High-risk Pregnancy Massage course as well as an outreach at Women’s College Hospital. Jennie has a special interest in working with pregnancy clients as well as Fibromyalgia, Stress reduction, Sinusitis, Headaches and Hypertension.

Jennie continues to take courses to learn new skills, to provide her clients with the best possible care.

Jennie’s goal is to provide professional client care while assisting her clients in achieving and maintaining a healthy life.

Jennie is also fluent in Greek

Jennie graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto. In addition to... Read More

Melissa graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist from Sutherland Chan in 2005.

Over the past 18 years, Melissa has worked in a variety of settings as an RMT which include cruise ships, spas, and clinical environments. She is thrilled to be joining St Andrews Chiropractic and working with their talented team of healthcare providers.

Melissa treats a wide variety of clientele but focuses more on providing deep tissue treatments for athletes such as: CrossFitter’s, marathon runners, cyclists, and triathletes.

Melissa also provides treatments to help people alleviate everyday stress and tension, injury prevention, addresses and treats postural concerns, as well as tension headaches. She is trained in cupping and Gua Sha. She also has experience working with prenatal and postnatal clients and is a certified infant massage instructor.

In her off time, Melissa enjoys being active and spending time outdoors cycling, hiking with her two dogs, yoga, and weight training.

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