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Meet the Team
Let us tell you a little bit more about ourselves.
2005 Bachelor degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
2009 Master degree from McGill University in Rehabilitation Science
2007-2009 Assistant Athletic Therapist for the Montreal Alouettes, Grey Cup champions
2012 CTSQ Outstanding Supervisor of the Year
2013 Diploma from the Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy in Osteopathic Manipulative
Practice
​2019, 2021 Titliest Performance Institute Certified, Level 1 and Level 2
Max has been the head Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Vanier college since 2006. Max works with a wide variety of athletes from different sports including football, basketball, soccer, rugby, MMA, and hockey. He also works with many professional and amateur athletes, most notably UFC’s Georges St.-Pierre. Max frequently travels for international competitions with Wrestling Canada. These competitions have included the World Cup, 2013 Jeux de la Francophonie, 2015 and 2019 PAN-AM games, and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ​Max is also an instructor at his alma mater, Concordia University, since 2010. He has experience teaching courses in Manual Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, and Assessment of Extremities.
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Max combines his manual skills, knowledge and experience as an Athletic Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Osteopath to promote overall well-being.
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CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
OSTEOPATHIC PRACTITIONER
FOUNDER OF SYNERGY SPORTS THERAPY AND PERFORMANCE
MAXIM HANNA
B.Sc., CAT(C), M.SC. (REHABILITATION SCIENCE), CSCS, DOMP
2009 NCCP Certified Coach
2013 Bachelor degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
2017 Certification in NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 2
2019 Certification in Fascial Stretch Therapy
Jessica was a competitive figure skater for 18 years and an NCCP Certified Coach since 2009. She hosted as Chief Therapist with Skate Canada at multiple National and International competitions, including 2019 Skate Canada International and 2020 World Championships. Jessica has also worked as Head Athletic Therapist for local sporting associations, including the North Shore Football League and Dollard Soccer.
Jess uses her experience as a former athlete to teach her clients about the nature of injury, the importance of prevention and how to use exercise to heal the body. In her practice, she believes that understanding how the body compensates is a crucial part of injury prevention, developing athletic ability, and resolving injury.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
FIELD EVENT COODINATOR
NEUROKINETIC THERAPIST
FASCIAL STRECTH THERAPIST
CLINIC MANAGER
JESSICA MELOTTI
B.Sc., CAT(C)
2015 Bachelor degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
2019 Certification in NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 1
Donavan was an Athletic Therapist at Concordia University from 2016 to 2020 where he worked with the Hockey, Rugby, and Football teams. Since 2017, he has also been the Head Athletic Therapist with the Lac St. Louis Lions M18 AAA Hockey team.
Donavan uses his understanding of the body to assess the reason for pain and limitation. A strong assessment allows him to effectively treat the cause through manual treatment and provide his clients with targeted exercises.
DONAVAN COCHRANE-POMRENSKI
B.Sc., CAT(C)
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
NEUROKINETIC THERAPIST
GYM MANAGER
PHILIPPE HAGE-MOUSSA
B.Sc., CAT(C), DOMP
2016 Bachelor degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
2022 Diploma from the Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy in Osteopathic Manipulative Practice
​Certification in neurokinetic therapy and FMS
Phil has played competitive AAA soccer for many years and still enjoys playing soccer and tennis. Throughout this time, he has coached and provided strength and conditioning to his soccer athletes at the high school level. Phil has been an Athletic Therapist and internship supervisor at University du Quebec â Montréal since 2017 working with athletes in a variety of sports such as volleyball, soccer and basketball. Phil has also worked with many rugby Quebec and rugby Canada athletes.
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Philippe takes a functional approach when assessing and treating his clients. He incorporates techniques in both physical therapy and osteopathy in his practice. His main goal is to help his clients return to their active lifestyle regardless of their fitness level.
ATHLETIC THERAPIST
OSTEOPATHIC PRACTITIONER
NEUROKINETIC THERAPIST
RUBY VIRAY
1996 Bachelor Degree in Biology
1997 Bachelor Degree in Physical Education
2007 Masters In Education Specializing in Coaching Studies
Ruby is a Brand X Professional Youth Coach, Level 1 Crossfit Trainer and a certified Level 1 Burgener Strength Weightlifting coach with over 25 years of coaching experience. She has an extensive background in coaching at all levels. She is an energetic, passionate and caring coach who believes that physical health and well-being is important to all. Ruby emphasizes creating proper movement patterns to create a solid physical foundation and to reduce potential injuries. Ruby pulls from her experience and knowledge, as both an athlete and coach, in basketball, judo, soccer and CrossFit, to create fun and functional workouts that will allow her athletes to move better for any sport or activity they wish to do.
BRAND X PROFESSIONAL YOUTH COACH
LEVEL 1 CROSSFIT TRAINER
CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 BURGENERE STRENGTH WEIGHTLIFTING COACH
DAPHNÉ AYOTTE
B.Sc., CAT(C), RMT
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST​
Daphné is a certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist. As a former high-level gymnast, she understands firsthand the impact injuries can have on an individual’s life. Her primary goal is to assist both athletes and everyday individuals in overcoming injuries using a variety of specialized techniques.
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Dedicated to expanding her expertise, Daphne is currently furthering her education in osteopathy. She has also completed specialized training in cupping therapy and therapeutic massage to enhance her ability to provide effective, targeted treatment.
2014 Bachelor Degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
2015-2018 Field therapist for variety of teams at McGill
2017-2018 Team therapist McGill swimming and track and field
2017 Kinetic Swedish Massage at Kine Concept
2019-2021 Massage Therapy certification
Christine is a former Canadian Junior National team member in Judo. She came to Montreal to train at National Training Centre. Christine had to discontinue Judo due to an ACL injury. Her injury sparked an interest in athletic therapy, strength and conditioning and rehabilitation. In 2019, Christine furthered her education by becoming a registered massage therapy. Her studies have provided her with tools in deep tissue, myofascial, sports, therapeutic, and chair massage.
Christine uses knowledge and skill from athletic therapy and applies it in massage therapy to provide relaxing and therapeutic treatment for her clients.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
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CHRISTINE TSUYUKI
B.Sc., CAT(C), RMT
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2022 Bachelor degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
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Julie is a certified Athletic Therapist with a passion for sports and a desire for helping others. As an athlete herself having explored various sports including competitive ringette and soccer, she has a well-rounded perspective allowing her to relate to her patients both on and off the field.
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While she has worked with a variety of teams, Julie's professional journey has been largely centered around the world of football. She has had the pleasure of working with athletes of all levels, from recreational to professional.
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Julie uses a combination of manual therapy and exercise prescription to help her clients move better and excel in their athletic endeavours.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
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Julie Lamoureux
B.Sc., CAT(C)
M.Sc. (Health Kinesiology and Applied Physiology)
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Chris was a competitive hockey and lacrosse player for most of his life, achieving his dream of playing in the NCAA while continuing his education.
During his career, he was a frequent flyer in the clinic with a multitude of injuries. This gives him first hand experience that is relatable to his patients.
With a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and another in Athletic Therapy, Chris now focuses on the next generation of athletes. He has worked with professional athletes in the American Hockey League as
well as U-Sport football athletes. Chris is currently the head Athletic Therapist for Kuper Academy’s CSSHL U17 travel hockey team.
By using his knowledge of both manual therapy and biomechanics, he leads a true return-to-play process for athletes of all levels, as well as the general population who want to remain active and pain-free.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
Chris Thanopoulos
B.Sc., CAT(C)
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CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
MELISA DUMITRAS
B.Sc., CAT(C)
2023 Bachelor degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
2023 Ongoing Osteopathy diploma at Collège d'études Osteopathique a Montréal​
Melisa is an empathetic and passionate certified Athletic Therapist. Since a young age, Melisa has been competing internationally in acrobatic gymnastics and her passion for sports and healthcare has introduced her to Athletic Therapy. With her enthusiasm and drive, she enjoys equally covering field events and treating in the clinic.
​Melisa is comfortable treating any age group and her main goal is to get you moving pain free. In her treatment sessions, she focuses on manual therapy and exercise prescription. To expand her skills and knowledge, Melisa is currently working on completing her diploma in osteopathy and she is looking forward to adding this certification to her expertise.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
MARC FINDLAY
B.Sc., CAT(C)
M.SC. (Rehab Science)
2020 Bachelor degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
Marc is currently the Assistant Athletic Therapist at Vanier College, a role he has held since 2022, where he works with a wide variety of athletes across multiple sports. In this position, he focuses on injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, helping athletes safely return to play and improve overall performance.
Previously, Marc served as the Assistant Athletic Therapist for the BC Lions of the CFL during the 2021 season, gaining valuable experience working in a high-performance professional sports environment.
Marc utilizes a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, combining hands-on manual therapy with individualized exercise programs and movement analysis to develop effective, long term rehabilitation plans tailored to each athlete's needs.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
EMMA DAVIDS
B.Sc., CAT(C)
2025 Bachelor Degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
2025 ongoing diploma of osteopathy (D.O.) at Centre d’Enseignement en Ostéopathie
Emma is a certified Athletic Therapist who has worked with athletes across various sports and skill levels, from high school hockey to professional football.
Her passion for the profession came from her love of sports and her interest in the human body. She grew up at her local summer pool, which led her to compete in artistic swimming for most of her life.
Emma’s goal is to keep her clients pain free and allow them to perform their best out on the field or in their day to day lives. She hopes to one day specialize in women’s health.
2024 Bachelor degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
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Kierra is a certified Athletic Therapist who has worked with athletes across various sports and skill levels. She had the privilege of volunteering as part of the medical team for the 2024 World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal.
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Growing up playing soccer and basketball, Kierra's own experience with sports-related injuries drives her passion for helping others recover and achieve their full potential. She takes a hands-on approach, blending manual therapy with personalized exercise prescriptions to promote long-term health and peak performance.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
KIERRA DOWNS
B.Sc., CAT(C)
2023 Bachelor degree from Concordia University in Athletic Therapy
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John-Patrick Wand was a competitive hockey and soccer player for 16 years. His athletic career, marked by various injuries and rehabilitation, gave him firsthand insight into the athlete's experience. Driven by a passion for sports and helping others, he pursued athletic therapy, working as a sports first responder in Football, Hockey, Soccer, and Jiujitsu. He has served as head Athletic Therapist for the North Shore Mustangs Midget AAA Football team and worked with the Montreal Rangers Junior AAA hockey team.
John-Patrick combines his deep understanding of the human body with his athletic experience to assess a wide range of injuries. He educates his patients, from athletes to everyday individuals, using a comprehensive approach to support optimal recovery. His treatments often blend manual therapy with exercise prescription. In addition to therapy, John-Patrick offers personal training and designs tailored exercise programs for his patients.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST