As CEO, Founder and elite runner, her passion lies in helping people recover from foot pain to get back to function. She is currently the chiropodist for the Toronto Raptors.

Her area of focus is foot pain/ biomechanics, orthotics, soft tissue surgery, ingrown toe nail treatment and injection therapy.

She holds certification and training in Biomechanics from Harvard Spaulding National Running Center, Ultrasound Guided Injection Therapy, Surgical training in Ingrown Toe Nail and Soft Tissue from The Royal College of Podiatry in the UK.

She has represented Team Canada multiple times for running and loves both inspiring and treating local runners in her community.

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Shavaiz Malik is a Registered Physiotherapist who earned his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto, a leading physiotherapy program in Canada. He has over 6 years of clinical experience, specializing in orthopaedic rehabilitation across multiple clinics. He is highly skilled in assessments, treatments, and modalities for musculoskeletal pathologies across all demographics and excels in working collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Shavaiz has extensive clinical expertise, including acute pain management, strength and conditioning protocols, manual therapy techniques (soft tissue release, PROM, manual stretching, cupping, fascial stretching, dry needling), and modalities such as shockwave therapy.

Outside of his professional practice, Shavaiz is an accomplished athlete. He actively participates in local Toronto running events and has a competitive history in powerlifting, giving him unique insight into performance optimization, injury prevention, and personalized training. His combination of clinical expertise and athletic experience allows him to provide holistic care that supports both rehabilitation and peak performance.

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Dr. Ashkan is a highly dedicated chiropractor with a strong background in kinesiology and rehabilitation. He completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto.

With a passion for promoting health and wellness, Dr. Ash has been actively involved in initiatives such as Exercise is Medicine, where he advocated for the critical role of exercise in maintaining physical and mental well-being. As a former athlete, he understands firsthand the challenges of recovering from injuries and incorporates patient education and injury prevention as central pillars of his care.

During his master’s studies, Dr. Ash completed a capstone project focused on creating evidence- based exercise prescription guidelines for patients undergoing hemodialysis. This experience solidified his commitment to evidence-based care and fostered a deep appreciation for interprofessional collaboration. He has worked alongside a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including medical doctors, physical therapists, registered massage therapists, and naturopathic doctors, to ensure seamless, patient-centered care. Dr. Ash’s clinical experience spans a wide range of patient populations, including athletes, individuals with neurological conditions, seniors, and those recovering from motor vehicle or workplace injuries. He is particularly passionate about helping patients manage chronic pain and achieve long-term wellness.

As a certified clinician in GLA:D Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis and GLA:D Back programs, Dr. Ash specializes in delivering exercise-based rehabilitation combined with education to help patients reduce pain and improve function. Dr. Ash is further certified in contemporary acupuncture, myofascial release technique, instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy, and concussion management and rehabilitation.

His approach integrates active rehabilitation, functional biomechanical assessments, and the biopsychosocial model of care to address each patient’s unique needs. Whether you are an athlete, an individual managing chronic conditions, or someone looking to improve overall mobility and wellness, Dr. Ash is committed to helping you achieve your health goals through a personalized and patient-centred approach.

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Andrew Lam is a Chiropodist, Physiotherapist, and a Registered Massage Therapist.

After completing his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, Andrew decided to pursue a path into health care. Beginning his career with a Diploma of Massage Therapy at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, then completing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at D’Youville College in Buffalo and completing his education at the Michener Institute for an Advanced Diploma in Chiropody.

In his personal time, Andrew enjoys volleyball, soccer, and swimming. With his experiences Andrew utilizes his understanding of biomechanics to get his patients back to sport.

With his expertise, he is a great fit at InStride, matching our philosophy of a whole body approach when addressing foot ailments.

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