Registered massage therapist Erin Chaisson enjoys helping others move better, feel better, and live the fullest life possible. She loves teaching people about their bodies so they can achieve quality of life without restriction and pain. Erin earned an Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Guelph, then went on to study massage therapy and sports injury therapy at Canadian Therapeutic College. Her background in kinesiology and massage, along with her CanFit Pro certification as a personal trainer, gives her a unique and well rounded perspective when planning and implementing treatment. At ellephysio, she sees herself as the soft tissue expert piece of the rehab puzzle, complementing the work of other practitioners to help clients recover and return to sport, work, and life.

Erin’s massage therapy career has seen her providing therapeutic and relaxation style massage treatments to a variety of clientele, including athletes at all levels, pre- and post-surgical patients, people with temporomandibular joint pain, and those recovering from injury or concussion. She appreciates, lives by, and teaches the “confidence within” motto of ellephysio and is excited by the female focus of the clinic. She loves treating expecting women, as well as teaching new mothers about the power of infant massage.

While lending her talents in a volunteer capacity, Erin has provided massage and sports therapy treatments to gymnasts, volleyball and soccer players, and wrestlers, and she regularly applies her knowledge of sports biomechanics in treatments. Her community outreach includes working with cancer survivors, pregnant women, and in a long-term care facility.

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Leah Franco, Reg. PT., loves working with patients of all ages and abilities. Her drive to help others and her passion for sport are the foundation of her career.

A former Queen’s University women’s varsity volleyball player (BSc Kinesiology) and the team’s student athletic trainer, Leah has seen injury from both sides, which is why she’s so committed to prevention and smart recovery. She earned her MSc in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2014 and has additional training in pelvic health, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation. That means she can help with everything from pelvic girdle pain to post-concussion symptoms, headaches, dizziness and vertigo.

Her care blends hands-on manual therapy, exercise, taping and acupuncture with plenty of education, so you understand what’s going on and how to speed your recovery. Leah builds a plan around your life and your goals, to get you back to your favourite sport, hobby or work, whatever you love to do!

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Trained at the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, Registered Massage Therapist Rolly Magno offers a variety of techniques and treatments that complement those offered by other practitioners at ellephysio.

Rolly began his working life as a professional engineer. When his employer dissolved his engineering position, he took the opportunity to travel, spending three months in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It was in Thailand that he trained to be a yoga teacher. Upon returning to Canada, Rolly qualified for Second Career financial assistance and pursued massage therapy professionally. He has provided massage therapy to everyone from pregnant women, to those who have suffered a stroke, to cancer patients. He is also a Level 3 practitioner in Indian Head Massage.

One of the reasons Rolly was drawn to health care was his experience as a long-time member of (and volunteer with) the rock climbing community. When he saw people recovering from injury, he wanted to be able to help.

As an engineer, Rolly particularly enjoyed the problem-solving aspect of the work and he finds similar satisfaction in helping patients. The difference now is that he gets to see instant results, with patients feeling the immediate benefits of their massage therapy treatment.

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Karen San Andres, Reg. PT., lovingly founded ellephysio on the belief that success comes from finding confidence from within. Since 2005, she has helped patients get stronger, improve balance and heal from injury, treating every session as a true partnership.

Karen loves working with women and girls of all ages and abilities, from seniors reclaiming their strength and freedom to pregnant women easing sore hips to young athletes leveling up. She has a special interest in dancers, rep sport players, marathon runners and weekend warriors.

A Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) since 2012, Karen now mentors others on the same path. She has practiced pelvic health since 2009, assists in teaching pelvic health courses, holds a certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is a certified women’s health coach. She earned her Master of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, after completing her Bachelor’s degrees at Queen’s University.

For Karen, ellephysio is more than a clinic. It’s a dream realized, a warm and welcoming space where providers and patients come together on a journey toward healing and health.

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Charmi Vaghela, Reg. PT., has been helping people move with more strength, confidence and comfort since 2020. She treats a wide range of orthopaedic and sports concerns, has hands-on experience in postpartum care, and is building her training in pelvic health. Her style? Root-cause focused, hands-on, and all about your goals.

Outside the clinic: hikes, sunsets and family time.

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Ivanka Videc, Reg. PT., brings passion, energy and experience to help you truly achieve ‘confidence from within.’ Grounded in sport medicine and rehabilitation, she’s an exceptional addition to the ellephysio team.

A McMaster grad (MSc Physiotherapy, 2010) and Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), Ivanka is also a certified Gunn IMS and acupuncture provider with training in concussion management and vestibular rehab. A former varsity soccer athlete, she has been team physio for the Ontario Summer and Winter Games and the Pan American Games, so she knows what it takes to recover well and get back in the game.

Off the clock? You’ll find her running, coaching soccer, or being the best auntie ever.

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