Burlington Proactive Wellness 

Mark Rofail specializes in helping babies, people suffering with TMJ, sciatica, concussions, low back/neck pain, herniated/bulged disc, lymphatic drainage, all while providing amazing relief/results for the clients. Over the years Mark has helped numerous babies and their parents deal with torticollis (head tilt), latching issues, tongue ties, etc. Mark also likes to assess/treat the mothers with the baby as well to ensure a wholesome treatment between mother and baby as Osteopathy deals not just with the body but also what is being administered to and from it. Mark has always been interested in manual therapy. Born with clubfoot, Mark saw a specialist for the first seven to eight years of his life. He knew that a career in manual therapy would be also life changing. Before studying Osteopathy, Mark also had completed 3 and half years of studying pharmacology. He started at the University of Albany and moved to England to continue at the University of Sunderland. Osteopathy came back into his life as his cousin was an Osteopath and explained/treated him which ignited his passion and interest for Osteopathy. He quickly noticed that Osteopathy genuinely focused on the root cause of the problems, honing on the whole body, leading to positive life changes, both mentally and physically. Mark enjoys treating clients of all ages, infants to older adults, supporting pregnancies, and working with athletes. When Mark has time to enjoy activities like board games, walking his dog, travel and hanging with friends and family.

Sophie is a Registered Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, and triathlete. She utilizes her varied experiences to provide holistic and restorative treatments for her clients. Her background as a triathlete offers her valuable insight into clients' pain and injuries, while her expertise in personal training enables her to recommend targeted rehabilitation exercises.

Andy is a certified athletic therapist and registered massage therapist. He graduated from Sheridan College with an Honours Bachelor in Applied Health Sciences - Athletic Therapy and from the Ontario College of Health and Technology with a diploma in Massage Therapy. In the clinic, Andy uses his skills in assessment to work with clients to determine the root causes of their musculoskeletal conditions. He uses a wide variety of evidence-informed manual therapy practices and movement-based exercise progressions to help people overcome their conditions, reduce their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and improve their performance in sport. On the field, Andy has worked as an athletic therapist in many sports including hockey, soccer, football, rugby, lacrosse, cheerleading, and volleyball. He has worked with athletes in many levels including youth, highschool, varsity, and professional levels and has worked in provincial, national, and international levels of competition. Andy is passionate about the sport of roller derby as a coach, skater and volunteer. In 2023, he was the athletic therapist for the Team Canada Junior Roller Derby team during the Junior World Cup in Valence, France. He is a coach of the women’s national team and was a skater on the men’s national team in 2018 and 2020. He continues to skate, coach, and volunteer locally and around the world.

Julian Gottschalk has been an avid proponent of movement in medicine for many years. Julian wants to help you move and feel better. With many different treatment modalities under his belt and a long history of exercise and weightlifting, Ihe can help you navigate your health needs and the confusion in the fitness industry. Let me help you feel the best and move better than before. You are only as old as you feel and if you move well and feel good then age is just a number.

Yongfang is an RMT who graduated at the top of her class at Oxford College. Her work experience started in China where she owned a successful health care business providing health and beauty-related services, along with massage therapy. She has continued in this line of work upon her arrival in Canada and has a long list of clients who enjoy her enthusiasm and hard work ethic. With her continued education completing her Registration she has a deep understanding of how therapy benefits a client, especially in the area of soft tissue discomfort and joint pain. Christina specializes in baby massage, maternity and postpartum massage. Years of practice have proven that massage can improve the bodies immunity in infants, promote gastrointestinal motility, and smooth muscle development. Pregnant women and postpartum massage can improve resistance, and relieve various discomfort can also improve sleep quality, eliminate tension, and reduce stress. In her spare time, she participates in Badminton at a competitive level.

Brianna Veerman is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association. In 2022 she graduated from the 4-year Osteopathic program at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton, with a Master in Practice Diploma in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc). Aspects of healing can complement traditional therapies. Brianna found that reiki reduced her headaches and improved her well-being. Inspired by her transformation, she decided to integrate reiki into her practice. Incorporating reiki can enhance patient care by addressing physical and emotional needs. The practice promotes relaxation and reduces stress, offering a holistic approach alongside established methods like osteopathy. Many patients seek alternative therapies to aid their treatment, and providing options like reiki empowers them in their healing journey. Prior to her osteopathic & reiki studies, Brianna completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology & Society from Cornell University in 2018. During her years there she played on the women’s varsity hockey team, where she balanced a vigorous school and athletic workload as a NCAA Division 1 student athlete. Throughout her competitive hockey career she has seen her fair share of aches & pains, and battled through injuries and surgeries, leading her to experience first hand the benefits osteopathy & reiki can provide. Utilizing her knowledge and experience, she will continue to be as dedicated and determined in assisting you with your health journey. In her free time Brianna is an avid sports lover, as she continues to enjoy watching and playing hockey and golf.

My name is Andres Landoni and I am an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (M.OMSc) and am a proud member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association. I live and work in Burlington where we raise our three kids. I know how busy and hectic life can become. I also know how important it is to find a reliable, local Osteopath. One that can keep you feeling great so that you can enjoy your life with out thinking about pain. You do not have to live with pain. You can count on my 20 years of clinical experience helping people just like you. I'm always available by phone or email if you have any questions at all. Thanks for taking the time to learn a bit about me and what I can do for you.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lakehead University and well on her way to becoming a Certified General Accountant, Lily came to the realization that health and wellness was her passion. She graduated top of her class from Kikkawa College in Toronto in 1997 as a Massage Therapist. She specializes in deep tissue massage, sports and motor vehicle accident injuries and lymphatic drainage. She also developed a passion for labour support for mothers in the early stages of delivery and postpartum. Lily has collaborated with Naturopathic Doctors on numerous client care programs and accumulated knowledge in the area of nutrition, and the link between emotional trauma, physical illness and energetic blocks in the healing process. This understanding led her to become a Reiki Master. Lily offers Reiki treatments and also teaches all levels of Reiki

Caroline Kupka is a graduate from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton, Ontario with a Masters Diploma in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences. Prior to becoming an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, she completed an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology at Brock University. With an educational background specializing in kinesiology, Caroline will be a detail oriented and enthusiastic asset in helping enrich your restorative exercises between treatments. Her practice is strongly rooted in functional anatomy, physiology, and human mechanics which allows her to tailor and individualize her treatment to the specific needs of her patients. She is a member in good standing of the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA).

Certified Athletic Therapist (Retired) Registered Massage Therapist Madeleine graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Recreation and Psychology, Sheridan College with a diploma in Sports Injury Management, Canadian Therapeutic College with a diploma in Massage Therapy, and the College of International Holistic Studies with diplomas in Acupuncture and Advanced Acupuncture. She has traveled extensively with junior national soccer teams and was the head therapist of the provincial soccer training facility. She worked at McMaster University in the sports injuries clinic, treating varsity athletes, and returning them to the competition. Since 2001, she has been practicing in Burlington, using her athletic therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture skills to help both athletes and non-athletes recover from their pain and injuries, and maintain an optimal level of health. Madeleine uses a wide variety of treatment options tailored to each individual client, including Myofascial Release, Cranio-sacral Therapy, Muscle Energy, Soft Tissue Release, cupping, Fascial Stretch therapy, as well as extensive strengthening, stretching and sport-specific exercises to enable clients to return to sport or to their activities of daily living. She has continued to travel to athletic events, being selected for the medical team at World University Games, the Canada Winter Games, and the under-20 World Cup of soccer, the PanAm Games and the Olympics.

Laura has been an RMT since 2007 practicing in Burlington. Her aim is to construct an effective treatment plan that addresses each client’s needs. Laura enjoys treating women who need prenatal care as well.

Teresa graduated from Western in Kinesiology in 1998 and then went on to Sutherland & Chan Massage Therapy School in 2000, and continued on with her Acupuncture Certification through McMaster University in 2007 and her Cupping Massage in 2015. Most of her focus is on soft tissues discomfort as well as joint pain and sinus discomfort. For additional Acupuncture time slots please email Burlingtonproactivewellness@gmail.com