Meet Our Team

Erin Smith, RMT
Erin graduated from an intensive and well rounded three year massage therapy program at Centennial College in 2004.

Since graduating, Erin has gained expertise inseveral different clinical settings including sport’s rehabilitation, pre/post natal massage as well as palliative and senior care.Erin feels thather background and experiences have helped her to become a confident and qualified massage therapist. She believes in including an overall sense of relaxation to all massage treatments to quiet both mind and body and to aid in the healing process.

Erin is dedicated to continuing her education and increasing her knowledge. She believes that in so doing, she will be able to always provide the best possible care for her clientele.

Loida Blas, RMT
Loida graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 2001. The clients she treats have various conditions ranging from joint sprains, muscle strains, tendonitis, back and neck pain and stress related disorders. Loida specializes in Deep Tissue and Sports Massage. With a background in kinesiology, she believes in combining her knowledge for a well-rounded approach to helping her clients. She utilizes a number of techniques including myofascial release, general Swedish massage, trigger-point therapy, stretching, and hydrotherapy within her practice. In 2002, Loida continued her education by receiving a certification in Cranial-Sacral Therapy. She is a firm believer that mental and physical stress disrupt the normal balanced state of the body and she believes Massage Therapy and complimentary approaches such as Chiropractic, Exercise and relaxation are safe and effective techniques to restore balance allowing our entire body to heal itself and work efficiently.

Michelle Wilson, RMT, Clinic Director
Michelle graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2000 with honours. She has also completed training at the Women’s College Hospital and North York General Hospital specializing in Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery, High Risk Pregnancies and Infant Massage. Michelle is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) in good standing and has been since beginning her practice. She has continued her training and education in techniques such as Cranial Sacral I and Trigenics. With a strong interest and extensive experience in competitive sports, Michelle draws on her knowledge to treat sports related injuries and aid in the prevention of such injuries. Her years of extensive experience working in multidisciplinary clinics withmotor vehicle accident and workplace injuries as well as in hospital settingswith pre/post natal care,help her to have avaried and knowledgeable approach to thetreatment of her clients. She believes in treating the body as a whole, not only in treating symptoms but working with her clients to determine the cause of the symptoms and resolving them.

Rob Vendrasco, DC
Dr. Rob Vendrasco graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2008 where after four rigorous years of training he received his degree. In addition to his intensive training he gained valuable clinical experience at the South Riverdale Community Health Clinic as part of his twelve month internship. Dr. Vendrasco is also fully certified in Contemporary Acupuncture from McMaster University as well as being fully certified in Active Release Technique.

Prior to his chiropractic education, Dr. Vendrasco graduated in 2003 from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours degree in Health Science.

Caitlin Wright, PT
Caitlin grew up in Parkview Hills and has been working in the local community for the past 6 years, both inclinical and home care settings. She is excited to now be able to offer her physiotherapy services at Parkview Hills Rehab and Wellness Clinic.

Caitlin graduated from the University of Western Ontario’s Kinesiology Program in 2000, and the Physical Therapy Program in 2003. She is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), and is also an authorizer for mobility devices with the Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

Caitlin has taken extensive post-graduate training in orthopaedics and is committed to providing evidence-based practice. She has certification in the following: Manual Therapy-Level 2, McKenzie treatment, Mulligan concept, and Sahrmann concept-Level 1.

She has extensive experience working with a wide variety of conditions, with a particular interest in post-operative rehabilitation, treatment of spinal disorders, and with promoting healthy, independent lifestyles for all ages. She believes in a client-focused approach, using manual therapy techniques to restore proper joint or tissue mechanics, and individualized exercise prescriptions to restore optimal function and prevent reoccurrence. Physiotherapy treatments provided are private, one-on-one sessions provided in a professional, relaxed environment.

Adrienne Agnello
Adrienne grew up in East York and is a welcomed addition to the team at Parkview Hills Rehab and Wellness Clinic.

Adrienne graduated from the University of Toronto’s Science program in 2006, and the University of Western Ontario’s Physical Therapy program in 2008. She is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Adrienne’s post-graduate courses include Acupuncture (Level 1, Part 1, Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute), Level 1 Manual Therapy, Level 2 Manual Therapy (currently completing). She has also had an article published in the journal, Physiotherapy Canada, which reviewed literature on factors affecting recovery from low back injury.

With both clinical and hospital experience, Adrienne is knowledgeable on treating a wide variety of conditions. She particularly enjoys working with young athletes. In her treatments, Adrienne strives to help her clients achieve a functional level of independence and provide them with appropriate tools for self-management. Adrienne provides all of her clients with individualized treatments, which include the use of manual therapy, and personalized exercise programs.