Dr. Alex Agnino was born and raised in St. Catharines Ontario, playing football and hockey through his elementary and high school years. Dr. Alex went on to play football at the University of Guelph, where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree, with Honours in Human Kinetics. During his time at Guelph, he suffered sports injuries and postural issues from many hours studying, and decided to seek Chiropractic care. This is where it all started…
Dr. Alex’s Chiropractic experience is what excited him to apply to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida, so he could continue to help people improve their health and wellness as well. During his time at Palmer, he became fascinated with the body’s ability to heal and recover when spinal alignment and muscle function is optimal. Dr. Alex’s focus is to ensure the spine and musculature are both functioning optimally.
As a former, (and pretend current) athlete, Dr. Alex is fascinated in the athletes’ ability to improve their brain speed, reaction time, decision-making skills and balance. Dr. Alex spent many hours training under president of Microgate USA, Dr. Peter Gorman, where he learned how to analyze athletes’ movement, hesitations, cognitive disturbances and functional weaknesses that are limiting their ability to perform at PEAK performance. Dr. Alex’s goal with cognitive training is to decrease the time between the athlete thinking about their next move and performing it.
As co-founder of Core Health Collective, Dr. Alex’s goal is to help as many people as possible reach optimal health. He achieves this goal through treating the muscle, the fascia and the joint, with muscle release, muscle activation and Chiropractic adjustments. His goal is to not only “make pain go away” but also make lifestyle corrections so it will “never happen again”.
Dr. Alex Agnino was born and raised in St. Catharines Ontario, playing football and hockey throug...
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Dr. Erica Balcombe is a dedicated Naturopathic Doctor (ND) focusing in women’s health, with a passion for empowering women through holistic and integrative care. With an undergraduate degree from Brock University and a doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Balcombe combines evidence-based practices with traditional healing methods to address a wide range of women’s health concerns, including menstrual irregularities, infertility, prenatal and postpartum care, and menopause.
With a compassionate and educational approach, Dr. Balcombe believes in identifying and treating the root cause of dysfunction, not just the symptoms. She emphasizes the importance of lifestyle, nutrition, and mental well-being in achieving optimal health. Dr. Balcombe is committed to providing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals, fostering a supportive environment for healing and growth.
Outside of the office, you can find her playing with her son, cooking or baking healthy meals and treats, going for walks, or in the gym.
Dr. Erica Balcombe is a dedicated Naturopathic Doctor (ND) focusing in women’s health, with a pas...
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Dr. Marc is a Board-certified Naturopath in Ontario. He graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours degree in Human Kinetics where he developed a strong interest for nutrition and health sciences.
As a Naturopathic Doctor, his focus is to find individualized methods suitable to one’s lifestyle. He helps people with chronic health concerns manage their concerns with a patient centered approach that emphasizes both prevention and treatment. He can work collaboratively with your conventional medical interventions or provide safe and effective alternative solutions that will assist you in reaching your health goals.
Dr. Marc has also been working in hospitality for over a decade. In 2018, he decided to take his passion for food & health to a new level, and he began his career as a private chef providing unique culinary experiences centred around healthy eating.
He continues to assist those in need with meal prep services, and helps others in creating sustainable & culturally appropriate options that meet our everyday nutritional needs.
Areas of Focus Include:
- Digestive Concerns
- Autoimmune Conditions
- Brain Fog/Cognitive Health/Focus Concerns/Mental Health/Sleep Disturbances
- Cardiovascular/Cardiometabolic Health
- Weight & Nutrition Concerns
Dr. Marc is a Board-certified Naturopath in Ontario. He graduated from the University of Guelph w...
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Niki D’Amore is a graduate of the Massage Therapy Three Year Advanced Diploma Program at Niagara College Canada, where she made the President’s Honour Roll for each term of study, and where she was awarded the Ellen and Patricia Lewis Memorial Scholarship. Niki finds community outreach especially enriching, and has enjoyed her volunteer experience at such locations as Valhalla Project Niagara (Learn 2 Live Program), the Brock Functional Inclusive Training Center, and the Niagara Region Senior Wellness Program. She hopes to continue to find ways to utilize her massage therapy skills to serve the local community, and plans to continuously expand her skill set, beginning with an upcoming lymphedema training program presented by the inimitable Jodi Steele. In her free time, Niki can be found jumping on a mini trampoline and finding joy in the natural beauty of the Niagara Region in long walks around the escarpment.
Niki D’Amore is a graduate of the Massage Therapy Three Year Advanced Diploma Program at Niagara ...
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My path towards Osteopathy began with an interest in the human body when I started playing competitive sports at a young age. This lead me to obtain an athletic scholarship to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, graduating in honors with a degree in Physical and Health Education.
Back in Canada, I attended a post graduate degree in Exercise Science and Physiology. This then led me to become self employed as a business owner in the Personal Training and Active Rehabilitation field, focusing on injury prevention.
Working with patients who had injuries led me to want a deeper understanding of the human body. This then led me to the field of Osteopathy. After an intensive 4 year program, I graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton, Ontario.
Osteopathy has allowed me to understand the body in a new, integrative way. I am dedicated to assist people in their quest to a better quality of life and good health by using my knowledge and experience with the human body.
My path towards Osteopathy began with an interest in the human body when I started playing compet...
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Morgan completed her undergraduate degree in 2015 at the University of Western Ontario, earning a Bachelor of Arts Honors Specialization in Kinesiology.
Throughout her studies at Western, Morgan developed her interest in physiotherapy and volunteered as a physiotherapy assistant at the Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic on campus to help rehabilitate student and local athletes. During this time she also volunteered with the special needs population through Participaction House.
In 2016, Morgan moved to Scotland to complete her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at Robert Gordon University. Throughout her training, Morgan completed placements dealing with a variety of conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, orthopaedic rehabilitation, pediatrics, neurological maintenance and recovery, as well as elderly rehab.
Upon graduating in 2018, Morgan stayed in Scotland to work as a physiotherapist assessing and rehabilitating seniors.
Since returning from Scotland in 2018, Morgan has worked in clinics in the Niagara and Hamilton region before becoming the co-owner of CORE Health Collective. .
While practicing in Ontario, Morgan has worked with a variety of populations, including acute, chronic and overuse injuries, MVA and WSIB claims. To further supplement her professional development and knowledge base, Morgan has attended courses focusing on concussion, exercise prescription, patterns of pain, and an APTEI course on lumbo-sacral pain.
Morgan has a passion to help others, and through building a repertoire with her patients, aspires to empower you in your recovery, help you return to your pre-injury activities, and reach your goals!
Morgan completed her undergraduate degree in 2015 at the University of Western Ontario, earning ...
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