Jonathan D’Sylva, BSc. Kin, MSc. PT

Jonathan D’Sylva is a registered physiotherapist who is new to the Align Health Center team. Jonathan obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University. Jonathan has been practicing for two years and during that time he has completed courses in manual therapy, acupuncture and soft-tissue release.

Jonathan has experience working with a wide variety of patients including sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, work place injuries and post surgical patients. Jonathan’s treatments focus on using manual therapy and therapeutic exercises to restore proper function to an injured area.

Aside from his clinical work and active participation in various sports, Jonathan has been actively involved in physiotherapy research with the Cervical Overview Group (COG). The COG research is focused on the treatment of neck pain, and last year the COG published 1 Cochrane review and 3 other systematic reviews, including Jonathan’s first publication as a primary author.

Andrea Moore, BAHSc, CAT(C)

Andrea Moore is a Certified Athletic Therapist and First Responder through the Canadian Red Cross. She graduated with Honours from Sheridan College Institute of Technology, where she received a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences degree. She is also currently enrolled in the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition where she is studying to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Andrea’s experiences as a competitive rock climber largely shaped the direction of her career. As an athlete herself, she developed a keen interest in strength conditioning and its role in injury prevention. Combined with a desire to help others she was lead to a career in Athletic Therapy.

Andrea has worked with competitive athletes through a variety of sports including Rugby Canada National Women’s League and Ontario Junior A Hockey. Her field coverage experience also includes gymnastics, football, lacrosse and speed skating.

Andrea has experience working with a diverse clientele utilizing contemporary rehabilitative techniques, therapeutic modalities, soft tissue mobilization and supportive taping procedures. In addition to this, she can provide patients with therapeutic exercises and Dynamic Functional Training programs (DFT) customized to each athlete's needs. A DFT program will work on developing sport specific strength, speed and power while increasing core stability to decrease back pain, lower the risk of injury and improve performance. Find out today how Andrea as a Certified Athletic Therapist can help you meet your health and fitness goals.