Carol has a special interest in manual therapy, orthopaedics, paediatrics and complex rehabilitation. She has completed several post-graduate courses in paediatrics, advanced manual therapy including soft tissue release, concussion treatment, sports injuries and acupuncture. Carol completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario, receiving her Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences in 2005, followed by her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2007.

Carol spends her time outside of Archway with her husband and their 3 young, active, children and is grateful to remain in a casual position at Sick Kids hospital in Toronto.

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Dave’s primary focus is providing patient care for chronic pain & sports injury management. He mentors and educates therapists in practical orthopaedic injury management & manual therapy. Dave received his Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education/Kinesiology and Psychology (Honours) at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada (1995). He also holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada (1997). He has additional training in Mulligan Concepts, Taping, Acupuncture, MacKenzie protocols, Active Release Technique, and Muscle Balancing (Sarhman and Cumerford) and has completed a Residency and Fellowship in the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapy. He is a member of the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapy and the Canadian Physical Therapy Association.

In the field of sports medicine, Dave has provided prevention, injury management and emergency action plans for events ranging from track and field to rugby. He has also participated in a variety of sports at a provincial level through high-school and played Senior A hockey through university. He continues to enjoy recreational hockey, volleyball and soccer.

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Archway Health and Sports Services is pleased to have Dr. Gary Barwitzki as part of our team. Dr. Barwitzki practices Sports Injury Medicine here at our clinic. He specializes in sports-related concussion injuries.

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Cindy has a keen interest in manual therapy, orthopedics and acupuncture. She provides a patient focused treatment approach combining manual therapy, pain relieving techniques, as well as a specific exercise program to assist patients to achieve a full recovery. Cindy graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in 1997. She then went on to pursue a post graduate program in Physiotherapy and received a Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto in 2000. Cindy has practiced as a physiotherapist in the Sarnia area for over 20 years. Cindy has completed post graduate courses in advanced manual therapy, acupuncture, Mulligan Concepts, McKenzie Methods and rotator cuff treatment techniques.

Cindy lives in the Camlachie area with her husband and three children.

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Dr. DiFederico is a dedicated chiropractor committed to helping people achieve optimal health through physical activity and personalized care. He graduated with honors from Wilfrid Laurier University, earning a degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in health and rehabilitation. He furthered his education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. DiFederico is also the team chiropractor for the Petrolia Flyers Jr. C hockey team.

In addition to his chiropractic expertise, Dr. DiFederico is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This dual qualification allows him to offer a comprehensive approach to patient care. His background in kinesiology and extensive experience in the fitness industry enable him to design customized treatment plans that integrate chiropractic care with targeted exercises to enhance physical performance. Dr. DiFederico has a special interest in treating athletes, fitness enthusiasts, strength athletes, and gym goers. His expertise allows him to address the specific needs of these individuals, whether they are seeking to improve their performance, recover from an injury, or maintain their overall physical health.

Dr. DiFederico adopts a patient-centered approach, taking the time to understand each patient’s unique concerns. He develops individualized treatment plans utilizing a range of techniques, including joint manipulations, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, and exercise prescription. His goal is to help patients achieve optimal physical function and lasting improvement.

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Sandra is a graduate of The D’Arcy Lane Institute and has been registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario since 1998. She has also been a student of Yoga since her early 20’s, and became a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher in 2014. Sandra’s training allows her to incorporate Iyengar Yoga within her Massage Therapy practice to rehabilitate soft tissue injuries and augment movement and mobility.

As part of her professional development, Sandra continues to attend yoga workshops taught by both Canadian and International Senior Iyengar Teachers. Sandra’s practice includes massage clients and yoga students ranging from the very young to the elderly who are looking to incorporate movement into their lives.

Sandra has worked in many practice settings over the years, from multidisciplinary clinics to large yoga studios. Most recently practicing in the community of Port Franks.

Sandra looks forward to meeting you in our Grand Bend clinic or Sarnia clinic.

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Dr. Jim Forbes is a Chiropractor and an Exercise Science and Athletic Therapy graduate. Dr. Jim Forbes graduated from Manchester University of Indiana in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science and three years in treating, rehabilitating, and training athletes of various sports while working for Orthopedics Northeast in Indiana. Dr. Forbes then obtained his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto in 2011, where he furthered his treatment experience in both athletes and the general population. In 2011, Dr. Forbes obtained his Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Certification.

Nationally, Dr. Forbes’ background for treating athletes has allowed him work with many local youth sports organizations, as well as formerly working with sports organizations at a national level to develop injury prevention material and complement performance training and development programs. In his past experiences, Dr. Forbes has treated professional, recreational, and collegiate athletes from golfers, triathletes, distance runners, and hockey players to name a few.

Dr. Forbes is a Chiropractor and Chiropractors are known to be skilled in treating many types of back and neck pain. However, Dr. Forbes is very well educated and experienced in treating all areas and tissues of the body with a special emphasis on the shoulder. Dr. Forbes uses a diverse set of skills including many different types of soft tissue therapies, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, joint mobilization and manipulation, specific rehabilitation exercises, and high performance training and performance advice.

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Allie graduated from Queen’s University in 2017 with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy. Prior to this, she graduated from McMaster University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Science with Honours in Kinesiology. She has a strong interest in concussion management, specifically with post concussion syndrome and vestibular therapy. She has taken numerous courses in post concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation which helps her to design individualized programs for each of her patients. She also enjoys using manual therapy, acupuncture and specific exercise and training programs to treat other musculoskeletal injuries. She has worked as a Personal Trainer in the past, where she designed sport specific and goal directed training programs for many elite athletes and sports teams. She has taken this knowledge and incorporates it into her treatment programs for her patients. Allie has completed her level 1 manual therapy with the orthopaedic division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and has taken over 8 courses in concussion and vestibular rehabilitation.

Allie grew up in Belleville Ontario where she played a variety of sports including hockey, soccer, swimming and ran with the cross-country and track team. She continues to live a healthy, active lifestyle through sport and exercise.

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Graduating from the University of Western Ontario in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Specialization in Kinesiology, and then again in 2010 with a Diploma in Pedorthics, Ryan has gone on to add Soft Tissue Release and Athletic/Kinesiology Taping courses to his repertoire of Pedorthic treatment.

Ryan takes pride in his hands-on approach, assessing and fabricating every orthotic, and incorporates new technologies with old-fashioned craftsmanship to create comfortable and effective orthotic devices. Furthermore, his love of shoes gives him a vast amount of knowledge to help you pair your new orthotics with a comfortable pair of footwear.

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Matt has been practicing Massage Therapy since 1998. Over the years, Matt’s practice has evolved through various forms, ranging from managing his private clinic to contributing his skills at one of Southwestern Ontario’s largest multidisciplinary sports medicine clinics, the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic.

In addition to his hands-on practice, Matt has shared his knowledge as an educator at both Lambton and Fanshawe College. Currently, he extends his expertise by conducting workshops across Canada. Matt also serves as a Sports Therapist at the National level with Rowing Canada, offering essential care to our Olympic athletes.

Recently, Matt completed a program in Manual Osteopathy. The integration of manual osteopathic techniques, coupled with conventional sports-related massage therapy, presents a distinctive and comprehensive treatment approach for his clients.

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Kari is interested in manual therapy and orthopaedics. She enjoys a hands on approach with clients. She has completed many post-graduate courses in manual therapy, Acupuncture, the Mackenzie Method and more. She completed her undergraduate degree at Western University, receiving an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Her Kinesiology degree included an Athletic Therapy Concept where she completed several courses in Sports Injuries and worked as a trainer with the Varsity Women’s soccer team. Kari also completed her Masters Degree in Physiotherapy at Western University, graduating in 2005, with elective courses in Women’s Health and Sports Injury Management. She has covered various sporting events providing on field injury assessment and management and worked as a trainer with the London Gryphons Semi Professional Women’s Soccer Team.

Kari grew up near Strathroy, Ontario and currently resides in Bright’s Grove with her family.

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Robb brings 28 years experience to Archway Health and Sports Services. He received his training at D’arcy Lane Institute in London, Ontario and is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Robb’s experience with athletes is vast.

He has spent numerous hours volunteering for High School Track and Field Events as well as Cross Country Teams. From 1996 through 2003 he had the privilege of serving on medical teams at Skate Canada, Canadian Figure Skating Championships and C.I.A.U. Track and Field Championships. Throughout his career, Robb has benefited from many informal hours of training with the Province’s best sports medicine practitioners.

Robb loves to see his clients return to the sport they love, or simply enjoy quality of life.

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Kate grew up playing sports up until university, where she began her fitness career working as a personal trainer. Her passion for athleticism lead her to enrol in several courses including TRX and yoga, and she soon discovered classical Pilates. Kate sought the highest level of instructor training at the Merrithew headquarters studio in Toronto through STOTT PILATES - a contemporary approach through the original method by Joseph Pilates, designed to target specific muscle groups with proper resistance, restoring body alignment, mobility, and strength. The overall challenge and benefit of Pilates inspired Kate to obtain her Full Certification; an in depth training of the entire exercise repertoire pertaining to all 7 apparatuses, as well as how to apply these exercises to clients’ individual and anatomical needs.

During Kate’s training, she was given the opportunity to work for Merrithew and be featured in their Hospitality Brochure, as well as other global marketing material for the Pilates brand.

Originally termed “Contrology”, Pilates requires true internal core strength, connecting the mind to the body through proper breathing and muscle activation, promoting harmonized movement, improving posture, developing control, and creating balance and vitality. Kate’s education, vast clientele, background in sports, and personal practice for over a decade, provides a complimentary and customized approach to exercise.

Certifications:

• STOTT PILATES Fully Certified Instructor (Reformer, Mat, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels)

• Injury & Special Populations Specialist

• Functional Anatomy Specialist

• CanfitPro Personal Trainer

• TRX Suspension Trainer

• YogaFit Instructor

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Sam is a graduate from the Massage Therapy program at Lambton College and is registered under the CMTO. As an advocate for health and natural therapies, she enjoys working as a massage therapist to help facilitate the body’s natural healing process.

Sam provides focused treatments to help rehabilitate and treat a number of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Her main goal as an RMT is to improve her clients’ overall well-being.

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Deb has over 28 years experience working in rehabilitation settings. Deb graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1992 with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Deb has a keen interest in hydrotherapy, complex functional and spinal injury rehab. She has completed many post-graduate courses in Kinesio taping, Soft Tissue Release, Bone Fit for managing osteoporosis, concussion management and more.

Outside of work Deb, enjoys time on the water with family and friends.

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Nick is primarily interested in using a combination of hands-on manual therapy techniques and targeted exercise therapy for the treatment of acute and chronic orthopaedic injuries. He is passionate about promoting a healthy and active lifestyle and wishes to help clients recognize and achieve their goals.

During his physical therapy training, he completed a placement at Archway Health & Sport Services and saw it as a natural transition to begin his career here. He has recently successfully completed his Level 1 Orthopedic Division exam and has also completed courses such as: Mulligan Concept (Upper) and The Running Athlete. He plans to continue with additional training in manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription, and other advanced sport-related physiotherapy services.

Nick grew up in Bright’s Grove with a love for sports. He attended high school at St. Patrick’s, where he competed on the school golf, hockey, basketball, track, and cross-country teams. Nick received his Honors Bachelor of Medical Sciences (2019) and his Master of Physical Therapy (2023) from Western University, where he competed on the varsity golf team. In his time off, Nick likes to keep busy by working out at the gym, golfing at Huron Oaks, or running the streets of Sarnia.

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Jeff graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Kinesiology and McMaster University with a degree in Physical Therapy in 1995. He obtained his Fellowship in the Canadian Academy of Physical Therapists after completing his Certificate of Advanced Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy. Jeff credentialed with the McKenzie Institute in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy and has completed the Mulligan Concept of Treatment courses. He has received training in acupuncture and has completed his Certificate of Integrated Dry Needling. Jeff has also been certified as an Active Release Technique ART Full Body Credentialed provider.

Jeff has a long-standing interest in sports medicine with a specific focus on wrestling and combat injuries. He is currently a consulting Physiotherapist with the Sarnia Bluewater Wrestling Team. Jeff was also a team member of the 1994 National Wrestling Champion McMaster Marauders which have been inducted into McMaster University’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

He continues to participate in sports including hockey, soccer, running, and Spartan racing.

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Melissa graduated from the D’arcy Lane Institution of Massage Therapy in early 1997. She joined the Archway team in March of 2012 with over 14 years experience. Melissa worked for 8 years at Lambton College as an instructor for the Practical Applications and Nutrition Course to Massage Therapy students. She had also supervised their Outreach program and public clinic.

Melissa has advanced training in Pregnancy and Infant Massage.

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