Lara Armstrong, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who currently practices in Ancaster and Hamilton, ON. She received her training in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), graduating in 2004, and started her private practice, Armstrong health in 2005.

Her areas of interest include: digestive conditions (IBS, celiac, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and women’s health. She has received training as a Doula (birthing assistant) and has special interest in all stages of birth from assisting fertility to delivery.

Dr. Armstrong, ND is very passionate about helping women who are going through peri-menopause/menopause, providing them with education and has been involved in several speaking engagements discussing this topic. Additionally, Dr. Armstrong, ND has prescribing rights associated with her license and has extensive experience with the use of bio-identical hormones as one of the treatment options when it comes to hormonal issues. She takes an evidence-based approach to treatment and sees the place for natural medicine working harmoniously with conventional medicine.

Dr. Armstrong, ND has also given back to her naturopathic community by sitting as a director on the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors since 2016 and acts as a mentor for new graduate ND’s.

Outside of clinical practice, Lara enjoys the practice of yoga and cross-fit and the health benefits that these provide. She is the mother of 2 children, whom she learns more and more from every day.

Lara is a member of the OAND, CONO and CAND

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Conor has been working in the field of manual therapy for 14 years. His clinical experience includes working with athletes in middle and long distance triathlon as well as contacts sports. He has a particular interest in the management and assessment of acute concussions and post concussion syndrome.

Over the years he has had the pleasure of working in a number of international events, most recently the Pan AM games. He has also managed a variety of elite level athletes in the NCAA, AHL and NHL.

Outside of his clinical practice Conor is professor at Mohawk College in Hamilton and teaches a variety of continuing education seminars in his field.

His interests include cooking, sports, kettlebells, wine, meditation and long walks on the beach.

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Sofia graduated from Mohawk College Massage Therapy program with Honours in 2020. She gained clinical experience working with patients who have chronic pain conditions and injuries, and provided treatments at retirement homes, hospices, chronic pain and community clinics. Sofia has knowledge about injury prevention and recovery from working collaboratively with Physiotherapists and patients throughout their rehabilitation as a Physiotherapy Assistant.   Her aim is to adapt her techniques to the needs and goals of each patient. Using Massage Therapy to educate about physical health, how to restore functional movement and improve wellbeing. In her treatments she offers Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Injury Prevention & Recovery, Manual Lymph Drainage, Prenatal, and Youth Massage techniques.

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Alyson Dam graduated with honours from Mohawk College’s Massage therapy program in early 2024. Throughout her studies, Alyson gained experience in a variety of different areas including athletics, injury recovery, prenatal, chronic pain, geriatrics, and long-term care.

Alyson’s interest in health began from a young age being heavily involved in sports, and later picked up strength training. As an athlete, she quickly learned the importance of maintaining ones health, as well as the different avenues of recovery within the injury healing process and the role that massage therapy can play within these areas.

Using a combination of hands-on therapy, at-home exercises, and client education, Alyson creates treatments tailored to one’s individual needs in order to create positive outcomes. Alyson offers treatments using many different techniques including deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and stretching.

Outside of the clinic, Alyson enjoys going on walks, reading, and spending time with her family.

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Laura Gelowitz

Physiotherapist, MScPT, HBScKin

Laura graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. Prior to this, she received a bachelor’s degree in honours Kinesiology from McMaster University. During her time at McMaster, Laura was a member of the Women’s Hockey team; served as a student strength and conditioning coach for the Men’s and Women’s Varsity Soccer teams; and was a student therapist for the Men’s Football team.

Laura has worked with vast populations, including elite-level athletes, pediatrics and older adults. She has experience treating acute and chronic sport-related injuries, pre-operative and post-operative patients and has a strong interest in optimizing movement patterns and preventing re-injury. Laura takes an active patient-centered approach to therapy that combines individualized exercise prescription, manual therapy, acupuncture and education to help her patients achieve their goals and return to their meaningful life activities.

Since her degree, Laura has expanded her skillset by obtaining certifications in manual therapy and has become a neurofunctional acupuncture provider.

When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Laura playing hockey, playing pickleball, strength training, or catching her breath on local hiking trails.

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Sarah Johnston is a highly skilled and knowledgeable massage therapist with a deep understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy. With a comprehensive background in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge to the practice of massage therapy.

Sarah is dedicated to serving clients of all ages and backgrounds, from young athletes to seniors managing age-related issues. No matter your massage therapy needs, Sarah is committed to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals.

In addition to her hands-on skills, Sarah is dedicated to empowering clients with education and self-care strategies to support long-term healing and prevent future injuries. By fostering a collaborative and proactive approach to wellness, Sarah ensures that clients not only experience immediate relief but also gain the knowledge and tools needed to maintain optimal musculoskeletal health over time.

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Erin Kesler is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist, and the Owner of the Foot-Knee-Back Clinic.

Erin has over 17 years of experience in her field, and takes pride in hand-making each of her patients orthotics, from casting to coverings, in her home lab.

>She specializes in custom made foot orthotics, custom and non-custom knee bracing, compression therapy, orthopaedic footwear and custom modifications and custom-made toe spacers

She is passionate about changing the discussion around foot orthotics, and aims to educate her patients so they are armed with the tools to help them live their lives more comfortably.

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**Natasha Kharwanwala 

Physiotherapist, PT, DPT, RYT**

Natasha developed her love for movement and the human body as a young child through dance and sports. After completing her undergraduate degree at McMaster University, she traveled to the United States to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Utica College in Upstate New York.

With a passion for learning, traveling and adventure, she spent some time volunteering in Africa and Albania and started the first part of her career as a travelling theapist working throughout the United States. During this time, she worked in a variety of different settings with a full spectrum of clients and impairments. She also completed an Orthopedic Residency in Savannah Georgia and became a Registered Power Yoga Instructor.

Natasha recently returned back home to settle down in Ontario after living in the States for the past 11 years. Since moving home, she has been fueled to stay on her learning journey in order to apply effective and efficient treatments to all of her patients. In the past year, she has completed courses in Dry Needling, ART, DNS and took another Yoga Teachers Training program and yoga assisting program. She is currently in the process of designing a yoga rehab program which she hopes to start in the near future. Natasha’s passion lies in enabling patients of all ages and abilities to return to pain free daily living and hopes to continue to help empower others through her motivation and expertise to find the connection between healing and movement.

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Evan’s interest in rehabilitation and performance stemmed from childhood while playing competitive soccer, basketball, and golf. He has lived in Ancaster his whole life, both going to school and playing sports on local teams growing up. The end of personal competition started a new life in the sports world where he moved to the other side to work as a strength and conditioning coach. For the past 7 years, Evan has worked with individuals and teams at both the professional and collegiate level in achieving greater performance in sport. In a recent transition of the last few years, Evan has combined manual therapy techniques with his experience in exercise prescription to focus on rehabilitation of neuro-musculoskeletal injury.

Evan earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and his Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology (Honours) from McMaster University. Since graduating, he has taken postgraduate courses in neurofunctional acupuncture and spinal stenosis management protocols.

Evan believes that every individual deserves the same expertise, resources, and care that high performance athletes are entitled to, and his goal is to bring exactly that to everyone in Ancaster at the Foot Knee Back Clinic. His mission is to be a catalyst with patient care in addition to partnering with the individual to take control of their own rehabilitation outside of the clinic. More specifically, Evan’s approach begins with a thorough assessment and diagnosis, which is then combined with treatment techniques that include manual therapy, neurofunctional acupuncture, patient education and exercise prescription.

Professional Highlights: - Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Graduate - McMaster University - Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Bootcamp - Mount Sinai Hospital - Doctorate of Chiropractic - Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

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Katelyn Martens is our Resident Pedorthist, under the supervision of Canadian Certified Pedorthist Erin Kesler. Katelyn has been with the Foot Knee Back Clinic since her first co-op placement in highschool, and has continued as front adminstration through her undergradutate degree in Kinesiology from Brock University, and her Diploma in Pedorthics through The University of Western.

Katelyn has been working alongside Erin for the last year, to learn the unique techniques of making truly handmade orthotics, and perfecting her assesment skills. She is also fully certified in compression assessment and fitting, and footwear recommendations.

Erin will be overseeing orthotic fabrication to ensure that all orthotics dispensed through the Foot Knee Back Clinic are consistent with the quality patients have learned to expect.

She is available for weekend and evening appointments, to help with busy schedules.

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I’ve been a chiropractor at the Foot Knee Back clinic since 2011. Working with patients is something I’m very passionate about. Whether you are a high level athlete with a sports injury or a senior looking to improve your quality of life, I’m on board!! I truly believe that getting your joints and muscles worked on is a healthy endeavour.

My approach is different from other chiropractors. I use a combination of therapies including joint mobilization, active release therapy (A.R.T), rehab exercise, acupuncture and more!!!! Another thing that makes my approach different is my treatment times are long. I like to spend the appropriate time to ensure that we address all the patients issues and establish a good home exercise program to compliment the therapy. Outside of work, there’s nothing else I’d rather do then spend time with family.

I have two daughters and my wife Katie is a school teacher in Ancaster as well. Basketball is something I’m very passionate about, I played professionally overseas and I’m still active in coaching. If you have any questions for me, please shoot me an email and I’ll do everything I can to help!!! ​

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Courtney Postma

Physiotherapist, MSc(PT), Hon B.Sc Kin., MCPA

Courtney started her Physiotherapy journey in Hamilton where she obtained an Honours Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology (2011-2015). During her time at McMaster, she volunteered in multiple Physiotherapy clinics, which led her to pursuing her Masters in Physiotherapy at Queen’s University (2015-2017).

During her time at Queen’s, Courtney maintained a very active lifestyle, being involved in multiple intramural sports and also ensuring regular physical activity. She grants her success to her active lifestyle and has since become even more passionate about fitness and staying active in order to minimize injury and maximize overall well-being! When she’s not in the clinic, she can usually be found outside, either exploring the local trails, walking her dog, or perhaps on the golf course!

Since returning to Hamilton, Courtney has reconnected with McMaster University and is now a Clinical Professor Adjunct within the Physiotherapy Program. Courtney loves being able to share her knowledge and passion for her profession with upcoming physiotherapists.

Courtney is certified in Soft Tissue Release, Acupuncture and Dry Needling.

Courtney believes the key to success is building a relationship with each and every patient, taking the time to ensure they understand their condition & working as a team to maximize results.

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Born and raised in Hamilton, Dr. Robinson practiced Family Medicine in Stoney Creek for 18 years. After obtaining his diploma in Sports Medicine he worked at McMaster David Braley Sport Medicine Centre for 10 years, where he looked after McMaster athletes, including the McMaster Marauders football team.

He has also been the team physician for the Hamilton Bulldogs as both an AHL and OHL franchise since 1999, a job he continues to this day.

Dr Robinson joined FKB in 2020, and provides exceptional care to patients with sport and musculoskeletal injuries (including concussions and arthritis management) in the greater Hamilton area.

For more information about how to book an appointment, please contact the clinic at 905-304-6556

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Hannah Slawich is an honours graduate from Mohawk College’s Massage Therapy program, which she completed in April 2024. She also graduated with honours from Brock University’s Physical Education program in April 2021. Hannah has gained a wide variety of hands-on experience throughout her schooling, including working with athletics, injury prevention and recovery, chronic pain, relaxation, geriatrics, and long-term care.

Hannah strives to create a relaxing atmosphere while using hands-on techniques to help maintain proper body mechanics and improve muscular imbalances. With her use of General Swedish Massage techniques, at-home exercises, and client education, Hannah is able to create effective treatment plans suitable for each client’s specific needs. Hannah offers a variety of techniques including deep tissue work, trigger point and myofascial release, joint mobilizations and stretching.

Since a young age, Hannah has shown interest in anatomy, physiology and fitness, and is always eager to learn more about the body and how different modalities can positively impact the body.

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Sarah earned the title of Registered Massage Therapist upon graduation from the Massage Therapy program from Mohawk College with honours in 2016. While studying, she took an interest in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis as she saw the benefits of massage therapy in regards to tissue health and pain management. Her training includes prenatal massage, myofascial release, chronic pain management, deep tissue massage and kinesiology taping.

Sarah is an advocate for fitness, nutrition and their importance to overall health, believing that the body is like a machine; it requires regular maintenance, it must take in the proper fluids (nutrients), and be run on a regular basis to function efficiently and optimally. Massage therapy is one of many tools that can be used to promote soft tissue health and overall well-being.

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Meaghan became an RMT in 2006, after graduating with an Honours Diploma from Canadian Therapeutic College. She continued her studies to specialize in Prenatal Massage and Myofascial Release.

She has taken many workshops including IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), Manual Lymph Drainage, FMT (Functional Movement Taping), & Cranial Sacral Therapy, thus allowing her to use a broad spectrum of approaches and techniques to achieve your health goals. She is happy to help whether you are in need of prenatal care, injury recovery, relaxation or stress relief!!

She also completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with The Institute of Classical Yoga in and Therapy in 2011 and has continued to study with other teachers with her areas of interest being Prenatal/Postpartum, Hatha and Restorative Yoga.

She believes in the inseparable connection between body and mind, using massage and body therapy for relieving physical as well as emotional stress to enhance energy, health and well-being

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