CHIROPRACTOR & CLINIC OWNER

Dr. Luke Norval, BSc, MC, DC

Dr. Luke Norval graduated from University of Wollongong, Australia, with a Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science). He then completed a Master’s in Chiropractic from Macquarie University in 2010, also in Australia. He practiced in Sydney, Australia for 5 years and during this time he met his beautiful Canadian wife Emma. In 2015, he completed the Canadian board exams and began treating in Toronto.

Dr. Luke is a spinal care expert and well versed in neuromusculoskeletal conditions of the extremities. He often incorporates medical acupuncture, nutritional advice and rehab in his treatment sessions. Dr. Luke is committed to assisting all of his patients to reach their maximal health goals and well-being. He adopts current evidence-based research to ensure efficacy in his practice. As a primary health care professional he deems it a priority to lead a healthy lifestyle. In his spare time he is an exercise enthusiast, loves rugby & hockey, and is an avid surfer and snowboarder. You can often find Luke walking his dog Conrad around the neighbourhood.

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Nicole Mancini

Dr. Mancini obtained her Bachelor of Science from McMaster University, followed by her Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). Within her final year of schooling, she completed internships through CMCC affiliations at the CMCC Campus Clinic and St. Michael’s Hospital Clinic. Dr. Mancini also participated in the Interprofessional Educational Council, a non-profit student group which aims to encourage the relationships between chiropractors and other health disciplines.

Dr. Mancini’s treatment style incorporates spinal manipulation and soft tissue therapy, alongwith patient education and rehabilitation. Through her prior experience, she has gained a special interest in treating various spinal complaints (from neck to lower back), headaches, shoulders, and injuries to the lower limbs. She has also been trained in managing patients with spinal stenosis through Dr. Ammendolia’s Spinal Stenosis Bootcamp.

When pursuing higher education, Dr. Mancini always had a desire to be a part of the healthcare community. She first became interested in chiropractic care after seeing the benefit that manual care provided to her friends and family members. Chiropractic integrates her desire to treat the cause of an individual’s pain and provide patients with tools to lead an active and pain-free life.

For leisure, Dr. Mancini devotes time with her friends and family through exploring many local communities, cooking, and reading a good book.

NATUROPATH

Dr. Tiffany Dzugan, ND

Dr. Tiffany Dzugan, ND is passionate about improving the lives of her patients. She believes whole heartedly that women who are stressed and burnt out deserve to feel amazing and receive wonderful care. This led her to a practice focusing on women’s health related to hormones and digestion. Dr. Tiffany runs a general practice, seeing a range of concerns including weight management, stress management, women’s health issues (menopause, fertility, PMS, cycle regulation), thyroid dysregulation, pain management, digestive health, depression, anxiety, sleep and skin health. Dr. Dzugan graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine first in her class. She received several awards throughout her year of internship honouring her outstanding clinical and academic achievement. Prior to Naturopathic Medicine College, Tiffany attended McMaster University where she completed an Honours Science Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree. With this, she became a Registered Kinesiologist in the inactive class, and was a CSEP certified personal trainer. Her breadth of knowledge about exercise as medicine and lifestyle intervention greatly influences her practice today. 

Dr. Tiffany Dzugan, ND is in good standing with the OAND and CAND, has her prescribing rights in Ontario. She has completed certifications in Functional Neuromuscular Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) including thyroid hormone.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Elia Darazi, PT

Elia is a registered PT in Ontario, and a licensed PT in multiple states in the USA. In 2017, he received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England in Maine. Elia practiced for years before coming to Canada in 2022. He has vast clinical experience in a variety of health settings including general outpatient therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and vestibular balance rehabilitation.

Elia holds multiple certifications including shockwave therapy, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), vertigo & dizziness rehabilitation, compression garment fitting, and dry needling. In addition, since 2017 he has completed over 40 continuing education courses and seminars to enhance his skills and knowledge.

Elia’s practice philosophy revolves around providing patient-centered care, with a focus on manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises to maximize improvement in daily function. When not seeing patients, he enjoys spending time with family & friends, walking, traveling, and trying new restaurants and foods.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Shona Thompson, RMT

Shona graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2004. She is also a member of the Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario.

Focussing on clinical care, Shona has worked in a variety of settings, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver effective treatment plans for her clients. Most of her experience has been in a hospital setting, assisting in-patient and community programs with acute and chronic conditions.  Shona has experience in harm reduction, mental health support, crisis prevention training and palliative care.

Shona practises Swedish massage therapy techniques, but is also trained in bamboo massage, therapeutic ultrasound, and foam rolling instruction. Currently, she is working on her Bachelor of Health Science degree.
Shona is passionate about the environment and in helping people to find ways to achieve good self- care in sustainable ways.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Dragana Stosic, RMT

Dragana is a dedicated and driven Registered Massage Therapist whose mission is to improve the holistic wellbeing and quality of her clients’ lives by fostering the harmony between mind and body. Her prior and ongoing experience in the medical field, including having completed the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine and Medical School at the University of Nis, has added to her passion of healing the human body. In her previous experiences, Dragana’s empathic nature and repertoire of medical knowledge have successfully guided her diverse range of clients through a multitude of challenges. Considering that clients seeking Massage Therapy are interested in relaxation, recovery, or a combination of both, she is confident in her ability to deliver on clients’ specific needs in accordance to their individualized circumstances. Individuality is of particular significance to Dragana’s practice as she recognizes the uniqueness of each and every client, allowing her to engage in a professional analysis and develop the perfect combination of techniques to cultivate the best therapy for her clients. Dragana’s priority in her practice is to help her clients reach their maximum potential, whether that involves aiding in their physical recovery from injuries or helping them restore their natural balance by reducing or eliminating any stress or pain that creates barriers from living a healthy and high-quality life. 

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Simone Costa, RMT

Simone has been practicing for many years and has accumulated a lot of experience working with brain and spinal cord injury patients. Her practice focus is very clinical, meaning she loves rehabilitating people back to health. She will take her time to assess her patients and present them with a treatment plan that is meaningful for them and in alignment with their health goals. She is passionate about acupuncture as treatment modality of hers, as it provides greater and long term relief of pain and improvement of function aligned with the patient needs.  

Some conditions Simone has success treating are: acute and chronic pain  management, postural imbalances, neurological dysfunctions (MS, GBS,  whiplashes, brain injuries), orthopaedic conditions (such as frozen  shoulder, back injuries, TMJ, strains, sprains and tendonitis), etc.  

Another passion of hers is perinatal care, where she can help pregnant  and or postpartum women with the changes the body goes through during  pregnancy and childbirth.