Our Practitioners

Dr. Solanki graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in England in the year 2000. He completed his Masters degree while there, researching Repetitive Strain Injuries. His first posting was in a sports clinic where he became team doctor for a professional English soccer club (Northampton Town) and for Oxford County Cricket Club.

Since returning to Canada he has worked in family practice. He has taken further training in numerous diverse topics ranging from spinal decompression to the care of babies for colic, treating children and seniors for various injuries and the treatment of TMJ (jaw) conditions and headaches. He is also trained in the fitment of custom-made Orthotics.

In 2004 he became a team doctor for the American Le Mans and Grand Am motor-racing series’. He travels to various races and works with drivers and crew to optimize their performance. In private practice he truly enjoys interacting and helping patients on a daily basis and aiding in their recovery and the maintenance of good health and the prevention of future injuries. He often speaks on prevention of injuries in the local community.

In 2010 he became clinic director for Altona Physiotherapy and Chiropractic. He is an active member of the Ontario and Canadian Chiropractic Associations. When not working, he enjoys family time with his 2 young children, playing with his synths and drum machines and attempting to cook various exotic dishes in the kitchen.

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Nicholas was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in Markham, Ontario. While growing up and participating in various sports, he always had a keen interest in the sciences, health and helping people. 

Following high school, Nicholas went on to the University of Waterloo where he completed a 5-year Honours co-op Bachelors of Science Kinesiology degree in 2017. He concurrently worked in the Scarborough Health Network’s Cardiac Rehabilitation team and went on to pursue his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2021.

Nicholas grew up playing high-level soccer at the youth, collegiate and adult levels which ultimately came with a lot of injuries. Living through pain and discomfort fuelled him to become the best he can be at keeping people out pain and improving our body’s normal function. 

In his down time, you can catch him outside walking or running, reading up on the latest scholarly articles around health and on the soccer field, both as a player and sideline medical staff!

Achieving good mental health is a team effort! My psychotherapy practice, focused on youth, families and adults is all about working alongside other healthcare practitioners like chiropractors, Psychologists, massage therapists, etc. to achieve a ‘total care’ approach. I have over 10 years of experience in the field. My typical patient would be a young person who may be experiencing various mental health issue’s, anxiety, depression, behavioural concerns, coping with grief/loss, or a family suffering from distress, conflict, abuse, or parental concerns. I welcome referrals and work diligently to earn the trust of my team members to achieve effective therapeutic outcomes.

Dedrie is a Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families to help them navigate the many life-challenges they face.

Her practice is based on the strong belief that prevention and early intervention are key to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to be successful in life. She assists clients in identifying and addressing adversities they face in order to work on appropriate coping skills and problem-solving strategies.

With most clients, Dedrie employs a wide-ranging approach which brings in components of Trauma-focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Brief- and Solution-focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, but does recognize that there is no one-size-fits all solution and will work with you to find the treatment that serves you and your individual needs best.

She believes that by identifying and enhancing existing strengths, and working on building each individuals’ unique core competencies one will improve one’s social and personal relationships. Working with each individual to develop a comprehensive and tailored support plan in order to work on identified goals,

Dedrie’s practice is non-judgemental, empathetic, and compassion-focused. She works from a solution-focused, client-centered approach which honours every individual’s perspective, as well as life and ethno-cultural experience. It is never too late to begin exercising self-care and moving your life forward. Dedrie is here to help.

I’m Alpana Das, a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families towards healing and growth. With a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. I believe in collaboration and client empowerment. Let’s create a therapy session that feels like a heartfelt conversation with a trusted friend. I hold a Masters of Social Work specializing in Childhood Trauma and Mental Health. I have experience as a senior marriage counselor and divorce expert. I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. My areas of expertise include PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, and more.

Shanice received an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology form Ontario Tech University and continued her education to graduate from Brock University with a Masters in Professional Kinesiology. She passed her College of Kinesiologists entry-to-practice exam to become a Registered Kinesiologist, and has been in practice for 2 years. In her free time, she plays and coaches competitive soccer with the Oshawa Kicks Soccer Club. When she is not active on the field or in the clinic, she is in her kitchen trying new recipes and learning new culinary skills.

Jared graduated from York University with a Bachelors of Health Science with a Specialization in Kinesiology in 2021. Jared played for the York Lions football team, and grew up playing hockey, baseball and lacrosse. Throughout his athletic career, he experienced various injuries that introduced him to a clinical rehabilitation setting. This peaked his interest in helping others both prevent and recover from injuries through increasing strength and mobility.

Danielle completed her bachelor’s degree at Laurentian University with their School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Health Promotion Program. She also graduated with her Official Bilingual Certificate, French as a second language. Danielle grew up playing soccer and continues to play in Pickering and Whitby, and enjoys long distance running. A hobby and growing interest of hers is travelling the world and exploring new cultures. So far she has visited Switzerland, Italy and Greece, and one day hopes to travel to the Philippines. Within her work Danielle is always happy to share her knowledge and experience in exercise, rehabilitation, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Chris holds a Kinesiology degree and recently obtained a degree in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College. As of recently, Chris became a Certified Athletic therapist as well as a Certified FST Practitioner. Growing up playing sports such as hockey, baseball and football, Chris is no stranger to being in clinics and understands the importance of rehabilitation and treating injuries. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, reading comic books and watching sports!

Gizelle holds a Bachelors in Business Administration and Information Technology and brings several years of experience in a variety of industries with a history of success providing exceptional customer service. She is committed to providing superior day to day operational and technical leadership on a variety of administrative matters and always works towards achieving optimal productivity and effectiveness for the clinic.

In her spare time, Gizelle likes to play recreational softball and volleyball, spend quality time with friends and travel whenever possible.