Angelica “Lyka” Avena is a Registered Massage Therapist with a physiotherapy background from the Philippines, giving her a deep understanding of rehabilitation and body mechanics. Her treatments go beyond massage, as she skillfully integrates therapeutic exercises into her care plans, providing clients with comprehensive support for recovery and injury prevention. Lyka specializes in sports massage, deep tissue, and therapeutic massage, while also leveraging her expertise in physiotherapy to create personalized treatment programs. Her knowledge of therapeutic exercises allows clients to continue their rehabilitation outside of the treatment room, ensuring long-lasting improvements in function and mobility. Her professional yet caring approach helps clients feel relaxed and empowered to take control of their health and well-being.

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Olympia Castillo is a Certified Reflexologist with over 20 years of experience in reflexology and body massage. Olympia has honed her craft with incredible skill and precision. Her techniques, developed through years of practice, have left a lasting impression on everyone she treats. Olympia specializes in using gentle, sophisticated techniques such as skin rolling, tapping, stretches, and various oriental massage approaches to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and restore balance to the body. She is also very good with deep tissue techniques. Olympia has completed her massage therapy program in Ontario. Though not yet a registered massage therapist, her intensive training, extensive experience and natural talents in body massage make her sessions truly exceptional. Step into the care of Olympia and experience the difference her expertise can bring to your well-being.

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Dr. Dean graduated with Honours from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He was accepted early into the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He is also certified in Functional Integrated Acupuncture through The FIT Institute

With a lifelong background in athletics, including provincial-level gymnastics and swimming, national-level diving, and recreational sports like soccer, hockey, and many more, Dr. Dean has a deep appreciation of movement, performance, and recovery.

Dr. Dean treats a wide variety of conditions using evidence-based manual therapy, with special interests in sports therapy and family chiropractic. He is a certified Complete Concussion Management Inc. (CCMI) provider and offers both baseline testing and individualized care for those recovering from concussions. He strives to create an approachable, supportive environment where patients feel informed, confident, and empowered in their care.

Outside of the clinic, he enjoys staying active, fishing, traveling, and continuing to learn about fitness and nutrition.

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Xueming Li, R.TCMP, R.Ac

With over 36 years of experience, Xueming Li is a highly skilled Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist. He graduated from the Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and worked in a government hospital in China before moving to Canada in 2009. Since 2013, he has been practicing acupuncture in Toronto, providing exceptional care to his clients. Xueming specializes in treating pain syndromes, internal medicine, and gynecological diseases. His expertise in traditional acupuncture techniques and the Balance Method Acupuncture brings quick and effective relief to his patients.

Xueming Li, R.TCMP, R.Ac With over 36 years of experience, Xueming Li is a highly skilled Tradit... Read More

Yan (Aileen) Liu is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with extensive clinical experience in addressing various musculoskeletal pain conditions and stress-related symptoms. She specializes in providing safe and effective solutions through an evidence-based approach to treatment. Aileen has a strong focus on chronic pain management, effectively alleviating chronic pain in the neck, shoulders, lower back and extremities while improving functional limitations caused by muscle tension and poor posture. Aileen is especially skilled in deep tissue release and neuromuscular regulation.

Maintaining an outcome-oriented treatment philosophy, she develops personalized plans through professional assessment to ensure each treatment directly supports clients’ rehabilitation goals. Ongoing professional development ensures her treatment methods consistently meet the latest industry standards.

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Combining traditional Chinese and Western massage techniques, this approach integrates Meridian therapy, acupressure, and reflexology with Canadian RMT and relaxation methods to effectively relieve pain and promote overall well-being. Specializations include head massage for headache and stress relief, foot reflexology to support whole-body balance, and therapeutic body massage to address various types of pain. Additional expertise includes hot stone therapy, lymphatic drainage, and beauty treatments that enhance both health and relaxation.

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Leszek has 20+ years of experience as registered massage therapist. He is superb with both relaxation and therapeutic treatment. Les’ strength as a massage therapist is focusing on the area of concern of his clients, reduces the cause of the pain, and improves their overall problem. He is very passionate about helping his clients and achieving their health goals. His massage therapy technique varies from providing relaxation massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage and etc.

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Hong has been practicing as an RMT since 2016. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from China (2010) and completed advanced certification as a Medical Acupuncture Practitioner at McMaster University in 2017. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Hong is dedicated to helping clients reduce stress, release tension, ease pain, and restore balance to both body and mind. She specializes in Swedish, Prenatal, and Deep tissue massage, and is also skilled in complementary modalities such as Reflexology, Cupping, Acupuncture, and Hot Stone Massage. These techniques support the circulation of energy, enhance relaxation, and promote natural healing. Drawing from both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches, Hong combines massage, acupuncture, cupping, reflexology, and hot stone therapy to encourage the smooth flow of qi (life force energy) and bring the body back into harmony. She offers her services in both English and Mandarin, creating a welcoming and accessible experience for diverse clients.

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Joan Wang is our resident Tui’na expert. Formerly working with Meridian as a non-RMT, she is also amazing at traditional western Relaxation massage. However, Joan has recently returned from a prestigious learning journey in China, where she was able to fully explore the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine and specialize in Tui’na. Tui’na is a form of TCM that focuses on balancing the body’s Qi (energy), similar to acupuncture. The techniques used in Tui’na are similar to that of a massage, but slower and deeper, in order to reach further into ourselves. The name of this practice comes from the pushing (Tui) and pulling (Na) of soft tissue, targeting neuromusculoskeletal issues.

Joan combines her knowledge of several other massage therapy teachings to bring you a refined balance of relaxation, restoration, and holistic healing. We at Meridian are very excited to re-introduce you all to the talented Joan. We cannot wait for you to experience her serene and tranquil approach to giving you the reset you need.

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Haina Yu (Anna) Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP)

Anna’s particular areas of expertise include: 1. Acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions 2. Insomnia, depression, and anxiety. 3. Female infertility, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, and menopausal syndrome. 4. High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular and cerebral vascular conditions. 5. Chronic respiratory and digestive conditions.

The initial session takes 90 minutes during which Anna completes a thorough assessment to make multidimensional traditional Chinese medical diagnoses. Treatment is provided as per the assessment and diagnoses.

Techniques and modalities Anna applies include acupuncture, herbal formulae, TuiNa, cupping, moxibustion, QiGong and special traditional Chinese diet, for the restoration of body energy from blockade and imbalances.

Anna is a talented R.Ac and R.TCMP who has achieved great success in Toronto. She is transferring her services to Oakville. Anna is unique and has great insight into the practice of acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine because she is both trained academically and was fostered in the culture and atmosphere in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.

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Andaleeb is a dedicated physiotherapist with a wealth of practice experience and a passion for providing high-quality physiotherapy care. She has honed her treatment techniques and skills across various hospital and community practice settings. Her expertise includes advanced techniques such as shockwave therapy, interferential current therapy (IFC), and ultrasound therapy. She excels in manual therapy, providing exemplary hands-on treatment to help patients achieve optimal health.

Additionally, Andaleeb has outstanding communication skills during assessment and treatment planning, ensuring that each patient receives thorough and complete care. Her approach to physiotherapy is patient-centered, focusing on personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.

Andaleeb obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy in 2010 and her Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy in Neurology in 2012, both in India. She began her career as a physiotherapist in Ontario in May 2023. Andaleeb’s approach to physiotherapy is patient-centered, focusing on personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Her comprehensive understanding of both traditional and innovative treatment methods ensures that each patient receives the best possible care.

Conditions she treats are the following:

-Ankle pain

-Arthritis

-Back pain

-Balance issues

-Carpal tunnel

-Concussions

-Dislocations

-Flexibility issues

-Foot pain

-Headaches

-Injuries

-Joint pain

-Knee pain

-Leg pain

-Muscle imbalances

-Neck pain

-Osteoporosis

-Plantar fasciitis

-Posture issues

-Rotator cuff issues

-Running issues

-Sciatica

-Scoliosis

-Shoulder pain

-Spasms

-Sports injuries

-Sprains

-Tendonitis

-Tennis elbow

-Torn ligaments

-Torn muscles

-Walking issues

-Wrist pain

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