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Masks are now optional at Green Base Health. Please don’t hesitate to communicate with your practitioner about your level of comfort with regards to wearing masks. We appreciate your ongoing patience and understanding. Please continue to monitor for symptoms and make safe choices regarding masking and attending your appointments. If you are feeling unwell please reschedule so that we continue to keep our practitioners and other patients safe.

Virtual appointment options are still available for Counselling, with Catherine Kovacich RSW, and for Naturopathic Medicine, with Dr. Dabbagh ND.

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Chiropractic

Chiropractic Care is one of the largest Regulated Healthcare Professions utilized in Ontario. Primarily focusing on the Musculoskeletal system, Chiropractic manipulation is a non-invasive, hands-on, evidence-informed physical treatment. With you, your Chiropractor will establish a thorough health history and perform an in-depth physical assessment to identify a diagnosis or primary cause for yo... Read More

Chiropractic Care is one of the largest Regulated Healthcare Professions utilized in Ontario. Primarily focusing on the Musculoskeletal system, Chiropractic manipulation is a non-invasive, hands-on, evidence-informed physical treatment. With you, your Chiropractor will establish a thorough health history and perform an in-depth physical assessment to identify a diagnosis or primary cause for your condition. From there, they work with propose, and execute a comprehensive treatment plan. This plan may include chiropractic manipulations, soft tissue treatment, homecare exercises, nutritional/dietary advice or lifestyle advice.

Chiropractic care works well independently to enhance health and wellbeing and as a complimentary therapy with other forms of healthcare provision to support or relieve musculoskeletal issues associated with many conditions. Chiropractic care also works well to provide symptomatic relief of chronic conditions.

Psychotherapy

If you are looking for guidance with mood, anxiety, fears, depression, relationships, or trauma, it takes courage to ask for help. Making an appointment for therapy can be the first step toward achieving wellness. The good news is, asking for help gets easier with a little practice. The ways in which we cope in the world is greatly influenced by how we see the world. The more support you gain, ... Read More

If you are looking for guidance with mood, anxiety, fears, depression, relationships, or trauma, it takes courage to ask for help. Making an appointment for therapy can be the first step toward achieving wellness. The good news is, asking for help gets easier with a little practice. The ways in which we cope in the world is greatly influenced by how we see the world. The more support you gain, the better equipped you will be in managing your health and wellness.

Green Base Health is a space that aims at supporting mental health. In fact, research suggests that green is a colour that promotes mental health and wellness in an individual. Psychotherapy can be an effective tool in providing you with the necessary support and training to overcome the challenges you face. By seeking therapy, you are taking responsibility and action to change what no longer works in your life. Psychotherapy has been empirically validated through many research studies as an effective form of treating and managing mental health. it our honor to assist you in exploring your core issues and move toward a healthy, fulfilling life.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday, occupational and athletic stresses, muscular over-use and many physical conditions. Massage Therapy can be used to treat both acute and chron... Read More

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday, occupational and athletic stresses, muscular over-use and many physical conditions. Massage Therapy can be used to treat both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a variety of patients in the treatment of discomfort, illness, injury, rehabilitation and disability.

Dr. Cassidy Boniface DC

Cassidy Boniface is a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C) from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she recently graduated. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of Waterloo. With a passion for promoting healthy aging, Cassidy has a special interest in helping the aging population maintain mobility, functional independence, and quality of life as they age gracefully.

In addition to her focus on older adults, she is dedicated to serving the general population, drawing from hands-on experience treating both chronic and acute conditions during her clinical internship. She also brings over five years of experience working with older adults in a variety of healthcare and community settings. Cassidy offers a patient- centered approach, utilizing a range of evidence-informed techniques including chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, medical acupuncture, cupping, instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy, rehabilitative exercises, and personalized lifestyle and movement education.

She is thrilled to join our multidisciplinary team and is committed to helping the Kitchener-Waterloo Region feel 1% better each day. Her goal is to empower patients to move well, feel strong, and live their fullest, most active lives.

Outside of the clinic, you’ll find her camping, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.

Cassidy Boniface is a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C) from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic Colleg... Read More

Mrs. Kendall Burgess
(She/Her/Hers) RMT

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kendall@greenbasehealth.com

Kendall has been providing professional massage therapy for athletes and the general public for since 2014. She frequently works with members of the Canadian Physiques Alliance (CPA) and CrossFit Athletes who seek out her expertise in deep pressure massage, cupping, AIT stretching, and for treatment of Plantar Fasciitis.

After completing her diploma in Massage Therapy and becoming a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Kendall completed additional training in cupping, hot stone massage and recently was certified as a Meditation Practitioner and Teacher.

Kendall is always up for a good cup of coffee and enjoys reading, writing, and teaching. She is also passionate about animal rights activism and adoption. Kendall likes to keep fit and often hikes and fishes. Did we mention she likes coffee?

(she/her) kendall@greenbasehealth.com Kendall has been providing professional massage therapy f... Read More

Miss Kate Deschatelets
(She/Her/Hers) RMT

Kate Deschatelets has been a Registered Massage Therapist since graduating from Trillium College in 2017. In addition to her massage training, Kate has earned certificates for hot stone, cupping, nerve flossing techniques and Indian head massage.

She has worked in both spa and clinic settings, gaining valuable experience in a variety of massage techniques. With her advanced knowledge of human anatomy Kate is able to customize her treatments to her clients in order to meet their unique needs, helping them achieve their goals in relaxation and pain relief.

When she is not working, Kate enjoys spending time outside, going on runs or working out to stay active. She is also a proud mom of two.

Kate is committed to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment, taking the time to get to know each individual and their specific concern.

Kate Deschatelets has been a Registered Massage Therapist since graduating from Trillium College ... Read More

Alysha Espinal
(She/Her/Hers) RMT

Welcome Alysha Espinal to Green Base Health. Alysha graduated from the Canadian college of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2014. She is in good standing with the CMTO and holds a Sports certification, as well as certifications in Hot Stone and Indian Head Massage. She has been providing registered massage therapy in both clinical and spa settings for over 8 years.

During this time she has worked in Toronto and the greater Kitchener/Waterloo region with passionate runners and cyclist . Alysha enjoys treating a variety of conditions utilizing her wide range of massage skills which include deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and of course always incorporating some relaxation into all her treatments.

In her spare time Alysha enjoys travelling, having made her way to Thailand, being outdoors on adventures with her family and exploring new parks to spend quality time with her son and Frenchie.

Alysha will be available part time with Green Base from February till the end of August and will move into full time hours come September.

Welcome Alysha Espinal to Green Base Health. Alysha graduated from the Canadian college of Massag... Read More

Catherine Kovacich
(She/Her/Hers) MSW, RSW

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Registered Social Worker and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience

Catherine brings over 12 years of professional experience in mental health and psychotherapy to her deep and diverse practice. She provides individual and group psychotherapy using her expertise in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Change Therapy (ACT), attachment theory, caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and life coaching.

Throughout her professional experience, she has treated and supported clients with a wide range of issues like depression, anxiety, self-esteem, suicide, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation, addiction, Alzheimer’s, career guidance, chronic illness or pain, codependency, coping skills, divorce, domestic abuse and violence, family conflict, grief, marital and premarital concerns, infidelity, life transitions, parenting, peer relationships, pregnancy including prenatal and postpartum concerns, relationships, school concerns, self-harming, sexual abuse, stress, and women’s issues. Catherine welcomes and has expertise working with, LGTBQI2 persons, veterans and cancer patients, and all clients over the age of 17.

Catherine has a Bachelor and Masters of Social Work (BSW and MSW), a Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology (BA) and a Bachelor of Arts- Political Science (BA.). She has continued her education by studying Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) and is a mental health educator supervising both individual and group psychotherapy students.

(she/her) catherine@greenbasehealth.com Registered Social Worker and Assistant Clinical Profess... Read More

Marcel Thysman RMT

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marcel@greenbasehealth.com

Marcel is a fellow Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy Graduate. He left a career in the Insurance industry to become a Registered Massage Therapist and has yet to look back. He chose massage therapy because he found that a career where he can work directly with his clientele, hands-on, and where he can focus on helping others, combined with his ongoing interest in anatomical and physiological sciences, was where he was meant to be.

Marcel’s treatment focus is on soft tissue manipulation and using the body’s own natural processes and reactions to assist in the recovery. In addition to deep tissue massage, he also uses a number of other advanced techniques such as; Facilitated Stretching, Trigger Point Therapy, and TMJ massage in combination with therapeutic exercise and client education to help his clients reach their treatment goals. More recently, Marcel completed some training in Muscles Energy work to help clients with joint mobility restrictions.

(he/him) marcel@greenbasehealth.com Marcel is a fellow Canadian College of Massage and Hydrothe... Read More

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