Heather graduated with honors from Centennial College’s esteemed Massage Therapy program in 2003. In addition, she became a Reiki Master over a decade ago, and her multidisciplinary approach allows her to view the body as a dynamic repository of past experiences and emotions, and to integrate mechanical, structural, emotional, mental, and spiritual perspectives into her treatments within the scope of massage therapy practice.

Her clientele spans Olympic athletes, professional dancers, high-performance professionals, and everyday individuals seeking healing and balance. She places great value on fostering a collaborative environment where clients can tap into their body’s innate healing potential.

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Jennifer is an award-winning professional dancer with over twenty years’ expertise in fitness, integrated movement, and performance-based training. A fully certified STOTT PILATES Instructor and Master Instructor Trainer, she has had an active presence worldwide as an educator and as a member of the Education Dept. for Merrithew Health and Fitness. A graduate of the School of Toronto Dance Theatre and the University of Toronto Psychology department with a specialty in Physiology, Jennifer continues to hone her approach to the mind–body connection through well-articulated movement-based programs that offer to restore function and optimize performance.

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Laureen graduated with a BFA Honours degree and has been in the fitness industry for over thirty years. She is an educator for Merrithew, specializing in STOTT PILATES and core training, and has achieved the highest level of Merrithew certification. She teaches anatomy and biomechanics to movement specialists and is certified to teach post-rehabilitation exercise in a variety of areas. She is Pink Ribbon–certified for breast cancer fitness. Laureen has spoken and presented at conferences throughout Canada, the US, and internationally, and continues to upgrade her skills and knowledge through a variety of courses, conferences, and other training.

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Aida is a fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor and personal trainer with over twenty years’ experience. She enjoys training people of all ages and fitness levels, with her main focus being on the aging population. Aida focuses on muscle activation, mobility, stability, and overall strength to complement her clients’ sports interests and activities of daily living. In her free time, Aida enjoys cycling, swimming, weight lifting, cooking, and singing. She is fluent in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish.

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Kate graduated from Palmer West College of Chiropractic with awards in leadership, sport and clinical excellence. Credentialed in acupuncture, active release technique and as a primary spine practitioner, she also holds a master’s degree in rehabilitation science and has a particular interest in the spine and the role of performance care. Her goal is to translate clinical evidence into a practical approach for athletes and active people of all ages and skill levels.

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Sarah Jarvis is a fully certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor and Lead Instructor Trainer who has been teaching clients and training students in Toronto and around the world for twenty years. As she says, “Combining muscle activation exercises, Pilates, and weight training is my jam.” Her education has included several Merrithew® branded programs (ZEN•GA®, Halo Training, Fascial Movement), Functional Range Conditioning certification, several workshops and mentorships through Industry experts. Sarah teaches the general population with a focus on strength, proper muscle activation, and rehabilitation, and is a mentor to several students as they become certified Pilates instructors.

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Josh has a BSc in Civil Engineering from Queen’s University. He has completed the Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist exam, and has been an activation trainer at LINK since September 2016. He has worked with a wide range of clients from high-level athletic populations (elite high school, college, national level, professional) to people in their eighties; and a wide range of injuries and conditions including osteoarthritis, spinal issues, post-op recovery, and more. He is currently in school full time, studying acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.

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Paul is a NASM CPT-certified personal trainer dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal performance goals. Before becoming a personal trainer, he was a competitive high-level baseball and hockey player. Presently, he races long-course triathlons. Knowing firsthand the demands and stress that sports puts on the body has equipped him with valuable insights into the importance of proper movement patterns. Paul’s background provides him with the knowledge and experience to tailor his coaching strategy and meet the unique needs of each client, helping them progress and achieve their overall healthy movement goals.

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Sarka has been training clients in Toronto for fourteen years. An enthusiastic traveler born and raised in the Czech Republic, she has always been passionate about physical activity. She herself was a competitive track and field athlete in her youth. She decided to pursue her STOTT PILATES certification and became a fully certified instructor in January 2011. She has since done many athletic workshops, courses, and certifications. Sarka works with rehab clients with all kinds of injuries, and athletic-driven clients who want to get better at their sports. She loves the challenge and constant learning.

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Active in Pilates since 1995, Carolyn obtained her Full Comprehensive Certification through the STOTT PILATES International Certification Centre in 2002. She has been teaching in the Toronto area on all pieces of equipment for the past twenty-three years. Carolyn has studied Extensive Therapeutic and Rehabilitation, allowing for a diverse clientele ranging from athletic clients to those suffering from injuries and other pathologies. She has a keen eye, focusing on her clients’ technique and form to improve their overall strength and posture while paying attention to alignment and muscle activation. Additionally, Carolyn has a background in dance and equestrian.

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Trent is an athletic therapist and strength and conditioning coach who has worked with athletes from the amateur to pro level. He has worked in a rehab setting for over eight years, helping people recover from major and minor injuries to get back to everyday life. His approach to helping his clients move pain-free and build strength and power involves seeing the body as a working system, looking at the whole picture to solve smaller issues. His skills and experience help clients bridge the gap from the treatment table to training to their full potential.

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Keren is an orthopaedic and pelvic physiotherapist who provides injury rehabilitation and preventative and performance care using a holistic approach. Her treatment priorities are to restore optimal function, promote recovery, and enhance physical performance.

She applies her understanding of how the nervous system plays a role in musculoskeletal pain and movement patterning to design individualized treatments for her patients, and is committed to empowering them to be active participants in their care so they can keep pursuing the activities they love. Her approach focuses on guiding patients through corrective exercise where optimal biomechanics and functional movement patterns are the focus.

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With a foundation in professional ballet and comprehensive Pilates education, Julia specializes in recovery-focused fitness. She trained at Canada’s National Ballet School and honed her knowledge with a dance career in Germany. Julia’s personal journey through injury informs her approach to helping her clients achieve peak performance and sustainable health. She is passionate about continuing education, ensuring her methods are refined and rooted in current developments in fitness and rehabilitation.

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Emma enjoys using her knowledge of human kinetic and therapeutic techniques to help her patients overcome injuries and return to healthy, active lifestyles. She has spent many years working with sports teams in the field, especially football, and has completed additional courses in taping, cupping, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. She also works part-time with an orthopedic surgeon, where she learns firsthand from the doctor and helps guide patients throughout their recovery and rehab process. Through this position, she has had the opportunity to work with many hockey and baseball players, learning sport-specific rehab methods to help with their recovery.

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Michelle obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, With a strong background in human movement, biomechanics, and injury rehabilitation, Michelle has a particular interest in treating active individuals and sport-related injuries. She is certified in Functional Integrated Acupuncture, a biomedical approach to acupuncture used to address pain, muscle dysfunction, and sports injuries. Michelle integrates chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilizations, acupuncture, and fascial release to improve mobility, reduce pain, and support optimal movement patterns. Rather than focusing solely on the site of pain, Michelle takes a whole-body approach to care, recognizing that dysfunction in one area can contribute to symptoms elsewhere. She places a strong emphasis on movement assessment, identifying compensatory patterns, and addressing underlying mechanical contributors to injury. This allows her to create individualized treatment plans that support both recovery and injury prevention. Michelle works with a wide range of patients from recreational exercisers to competitive athletes and tailors care to meet the physical demands of each individual. Her goal is to help patients move better, recover efficiently, and return to training, sport, and daily activities with confidence. Her approach is evidence-informed, patient-centred, and focused on achieving long-term, sustainable results.

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Larissa Tutert

MScPT, HBSc.Kin, CMAG, Dip.AIM, FCAMPT

Larissa Tutert is a physiotherapist with training in the neurofunctional sports performance approach, male and female pelvic health, and medical acupuncture. In addition to manual osteopathic fascial techniques, Larissa has pursued internationally recognized education in advanced orthopaedics and joint/spinal manipulations, achieving the designation of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT).

She has provided physiotherapy for professional and national-level athletes across several sports, including elite dancers at Canada’s National Ballet School.

Larissa is a University of Toronto Adjunct Lecturer and McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture instructor. She created the Prenatal Pelvic Floor Health Workshop for Mount Sinai Hospital.

Larissa Tutert MScPT, HBSc.Kin, CMAG, Dip.AIM, FCAMPT Larissa Tutert is a physiotherapist with t... Read More