Our Team

Our health care team is committed to providing you with the utmost quality of health care available, with a genuine concern for your well-being. We don’t want to just manage your symptoms, we want you to be at your full potential, free of pain and fully recovered.

Acupuncturist

(Judi) Xiulan Mei

Judy is an experienced and compassionate Acupuncturist dedicated to promoting holistic wellness, supported by a deep understanding of ancient healing traditions.

She specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Pain syndromes (neck, shoulder, back, joint pain, plantar fasciitis, headaches)

  • Sports injuries, strains, and sprains

  • Mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression

  • Digestive system disorders

  • Weight loss and weight management

Judy tailors each acupuncture treatment using a patient-centered approach, ensuring every session addresses her clients’ unique needs. Whether you are seeking relief from physical discomfort, emotional imbalance, or chronic health conditions, her acupuncture practice offers a natural and effective pathway to improved well-being.

Chiropractors

Dr. John Nagiub

John is a highly qualified chiropractor with a diverse range of skills and certifications. He hold’s a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College and an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology from Western University. In addition to his formal education, John holds several certifications, including an Advanced Certificate in Custom Stabilizing Orthotics, a Sports Science & Human Performance Certification, a Whole Food Nutrition Certification from, and a Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Certificate. Overall, John brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and skill to the field of chiropractic. He is passionate about helping his patients achieve optimal health and wellness, and is committed to ongoing professional development in order to provide the highest quality of care possible.

Dr. Stacey Nolan

Dr. Stacey has over two decades of experience working in the health and fitness industry as a chiropractor and a fitness trainer. She graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in 2003 before obtaining her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2007. She has since worked in various clinics within the GTA and has provided therapy services in many sports settings including the Canadian National Cheerleading Championships, and the 2015 Pan-Am Games. Her areas of expertise include injury rehab, chronic repetitive strain, headache management, and wellness care. Dr. Stacey is also a certified first aid and CPR instructor with the Lifesaving Society. Some of her most notable achievements outside of chiropractic include winning multiple fitness championships, participating in multiple long distance races, and leading and participating in a number of virtual musical theatre groups.

Massage Therapists

Cherry Aranzanso

Cherry graduated from the Centennial College massage therapy program in 2010 and has been with Active Rehab Centre since 2011. Her focus is in tailoring a unique treatment plan for each individual allows her to provide effective treatments. She has learned a variety of massage techniques, most often using deep tissue, trigger point therapy and fascial release. She has had years of experience with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions as well as pregnancy massage and sports and motor vehicle injuries. She believes that posture correction and muscle balancing is the key to pain relief.

(Judi) Xiulan Mei

Judy is a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with extensive experience treating both acute and chronic conditions. She specializes in issues such as back pain, shoulder discomfort, sciatica, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome, helping clients restore mobility, comfort, and overall well-being.

Judy utilizes a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, relaxation massage, tuina, hot stone massage, myofascial release, soft tissue stretching, trigger point therapy, Guasha, and cupping massage. Her patient-centered approach ensures each treatment plan is uniquely tailored to her clients’ needs and goals.

Whether recovering from a motor vehicle accident, managing sports injuries, or seeking relief from chronic discomfort, Judy provides compassionate, effective care in a supportive and relaxing environment.

Osteopath

Takhmina Shermirzaeva

Takhmina is a Manual Osteopath (DOMP) with a strong medical foundation. With over two decades of clinical experience as a Medical Doctor, massage therapist, and osteopathic manual practitioner. 
 
She has extensive expertise in musculoskeletal assessment, pain management, and rehabilitation, with a special focus on cervical, lumbar, and fascial conditions. She works with muscles, joints, fascia, and the nervous system to support the body’s natural ability to heal. Her approach integrates evidence-based medical knowledge with hands-on osteopathic techniques to restore function, relieve pain, and her treatments can assist with back and neck pain, joint stiffness, postural imbalances, stress-related tension, and overall mobility. 
 
She is passionate about helping patients better understand their bodies and maintain long-term health through improved movement, balance, and personalized self-care strategies. Fluent in English, Farsi, and Russian, she is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to individual needs.

Physiotherapists

Anjali Dharaskar

Anjali is a Registered Physiotherapist in the province of Ontario with over 25 years of experience in diagnosing and treating various musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurological conditions. She is skilled in soft tissue mobilization techniques, taping, cervical & lumbar tractions. She also uses modalities as needed for managing & controlling pain so patients can improve their quality of life. She believes in correcting faulty postural habits before they become irreversible and has a special interest in treating post-operative joint replacement surgery patients.

Sonia Bector

Ms. Sonia Bector is a licensed and registered physiotherapist in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, bringing over 14 years of expertise in physiotherapy and rehabilitation across Canada.

With extensive experience, Sonia has developed a strong reputation as a knowledgeable and skilled practitioner. She specializes in treating patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents (MVA), workplace injuries (WSIB), as well as those with orthopedic and sports-related injuries.

Sonia is deeply committed to identifying the underlying causes of her patients’ conditions and educating them on their injuries and treatment options. Her practice integrates a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, joint mobilizations, soft tissue release, the Mulligan technique, customized exercise programs, and advanced electrotherapeutic modalities. This holistic approach allows her to design tailored and effective treatment plans that align with each patient’s unique goals and needs.

Susan Loi

Susan is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Master of Science in Physical Therapy program. She previously attended McMaster University, receiving her Degree of Bachelor of Kinesiology Honours and Minor in Psychology. After completing her Masters, Susan worked as a physiotherapist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Toronto General Hospital where she treated patients in the cardiac, vascular, multi-organ, trauma and medical surgery units. Susan has been practicing at Active Rehab Centre for the last 7 years. Often working with patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, post operative surgery, repetitive strain and work/sports related injuries. Treatment approaches include manual therapy (active release/trigger point release/mobilizations) modalities, exercise prescription and kinesio-taping.

Weight & Lifestyle Management

Toru Miyake

TLS Weight Management Coach

Toru graduated from George Brown College in 2015 with certification in medical aesthetics, skincare therapy, body treatment and makeup artistry. Upon completing her studies, she began her career in the beauty industry, where she was met with various skin conditions that came from deeply rooted health issues such as Rosacea and Acne, having a chronic health background and internal inflammation. Having experienced stress induced adult Acne herself, she discovered the importance of managing her lifestyle and nutrition. Today, she is a certified Transition Lifestyle System Coach. She is in the process of completing her certification in Skin Nutrition at the Canadian Academy of Sports Nutrition, which will further help her provide comprehensive results driven regiments for her clients’ long-term wellness. Toru is passionate about nurturing a sense of beauty achieved by elevating the balance of each individual life energy.

Tracy Liu

Registered Nutrition Consultant

Tracy is a registered nutritional specialist, who graduated from Canadian Academy of Natural Health in 2001 and completed Advanced Health and Nutrition program. In addition, she is a certified nutrition consultant with a certification in Medicinal Nutrition from Canadian Academy of Sports Nutrition in 2017. She took a path in practicing natural medicine upon being diagnosed with RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) in 2009 which led to a complete remission of her RA. Tracy’s practice is about the impact of nutrition on health and how to help a diseased body heal naturally.

Psychotherapists

Amita Risbud

Amita is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist with experience in the field since 2014. She brings a unique understanding of cultural nuances, particularly as a first-generation South Asian therapist, allowing her to empathetically address the distinct challenges faced by marginalized communities. Her practice extends support to adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, refugee claimants, first responders, military members, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence. Amita is especially devoted to individuals from equity-seeking communities, providing a safe and inclusive space for their healing.

Amita’s therapeutic expertise encompasses a range of modalities, including EMDR, EFIT, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness-based practices. She specializes in assisting individuals in overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, postpartum and parenting challenges, adult ADHD, and Operational Stress Injuries (OSI), among other issues. Her compassionate and warm nature, combined with a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, enables her to forge deep connections with clients and guide them through their journey of healing.

In addition to English, Amita provides therapy in Marathi, Hindi, and Urdu, demonstrating her commitment to offering language-specific support to ensure clients feel truly understood. Her dedication to empowering others, along with her empathy and cultural awareness, transcends therapy into a transformational experience, assisting individuals in moving from survival to thriving, imbued with resilience and hope.

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