Hermina completed her undergraduate degree at McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor in Kinesiology. She then attended the University of Toronto, where she graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. Throughout her studies, she maintained honour roll standing, and was the recipient of the highest grade and academic achievement amongst her graduating class in the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Since graduating, Hermina has worked in the field of both orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation. While working as a physiotherapist, she pursued further post graduate training and completed her Advanced level certification in Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She then became an instructor and mentor for other physiotherapists in her field. Hermina is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). Furthermore, she has taken courses through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada, and is certified in athletic and kinesio taping.

Outside of work, Hermina enjoys spending time at her local gym, and participating in running events. She also takes great passion in the outdoors, participating in hiking and camping. Also, being a new mom has given her great appreciation for the wonders of the female body and its abilities, and she has recently taken an interest in treating the demands of pregnancy, delivery, and post-natal recovery. Hermina’s educational background and practical experience give her great success in treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

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Lauren Sacks graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2006 after completing a Specialized Honours degree in Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. She has also completed training in acupuncture and is a Certified Acupuncture Practitioner by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. She is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, including the orthopaedic and sports injury divisions.

Lauren’s physiotherapy practice takes a patient-centred approach and utilizes manual therapy, exercise prescription to correct/resolve muscle imbalances that lead to musculoskeletal injury and impairment, as well as acupuncture, taping and other modalities. Her goal with each patient is to educate them on their condition and causative factors involved in order to empower them to take an active role in their rehabilitation process. She is a firm believer that an active treatment plan, along with the use of manual therapy, are the keys to a successful recovery.

Furthermore, she is actively pursuing a wide range of post-graduate education courses to further her knowledge and clinical skills in manual therapy, exercise prescription, postural correction and re-alignment for the treatment of various musculoskeletal impairments. To keep active herself, Lauren currently participates in Muay Thai kickboxing, snowboarding, running and weight training.

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