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Meet Our Care Team!

Our people are what makes us different. This is why we call them the “Care Team”. We
are passionate about the treatments we offer and have been able to see dramatic results
in our patients.

Dr. Gurvinder Chand-Virk   Francesca Chari
Dr. C. Gus Augustatos   Sarla Mills
Nao Nasu    


 

 

Dr. Gurvinder Chand-Virk (Chiropractor / Acupuncturist)


Dr. Gurvinder Chand VirkDr. Virk has worked in rehabilitation, family practice, and fitness-oriented chiropractic offices within the Greater Toronto Area. Along with the Downtown Chiropractic clinic, he maintains a secondary chiropractic office in Mississauga.

He graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and was the recipient of the York-Peel Chiropractic Award. In addition to providing chiropractic care, he was trained and is experienced in acupuncture. Prior to becoming a chiropractor, he worked as a teacher within the Toronto area and also enjoyed a year in Japan teaching English.

His interest lies in the latest research related to the spine. Dr. Virk has completed Part 1 of a Rehabilitation Sciences Fellowship. Along with the Downtown Chiropractic clinic, he maintains a secondary chiropractic office in Mississauga.

He is registered and involved with the following chiropractic organizations:
• Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA)
• Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA)
• College of Chiropractors in Ontario (CCO)
• Canadian Chiropractic Protection Agency (CCPA)

Email: gurvinder@toronto-chiropractor.ca

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Dr. C. Gus Augustatos (Chiropractor)

Dr. C. Gus AugustatosGus graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1978. He has faithfully served the Greek community of Toronto for most of his career and now shares his 28 years of experience with the downtown population. Team work and communicating with other health practitioners describes Dr. Augustatos’ approach to health. He is well read in medicine and is current with the latest research in health matters. Trigger point work, modalities, and soft tissue therapy are some of the methods Gus utilizes for treatment.

Email: gus@toronto-chiropractor.ca

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Nao Nasu (Registered Massage Therapist)

Nao NasuNao graduated from Toronto’s renowned Kikkawa College of Massage Therapy. Nao’s approach to massage treatments uses a combination of Swedish massage techniques along with Trigger Point and Myofascial Release techniques. Nao’s expertise ranges from elite athletes, expectant mothers, to those suffering from chronic low back pain and headaches. Nao is a firm believer in the power of knowledge and often works to educate clients on the importance of proper ergonomics and the benefits of daily stretching routines.

Email: nao@toronto-chiropractor.ca 

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Francesca Chari (Hypnotherapist)


Francesca ChariFrancesca Gigliotti Chari is co-owner and operator of Art of Empowerment Inc. an innovative company that offers both hypnotherapy and counselling services to both children and adults.

Francesca is a registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work
degree (1997), a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Social Psychology (1992), and a graduate diploma in Gerontology (1994), from the University of Toronto. Francesca is a Certified Hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotists (2006) and is a practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming, Past Life Therapy and Paediatric Hypnosis. Francesca's work in hypnotherapy is driven by a belief in this innovative tool for assisting clients achieve the changes to which they have committed.

Francesca believes that clients are the experts of their lives and works collaboratively with them to define the methods and action plans that will be utilized in therapy. Francesca is a registered clinical social worker who has offered counselling services to individuals and families since
1998. She specializes in issues related to mental health and uses a clientcentered, cognitive behavioural approach to facilitate clients' journey to self-discovery and self-efficacy.

Francesca has facilitated various psycho-therapeutic, self-help support groups since 1998. In addition, her experience with children includes implementing integrated programs for children with developmental challenges such as Autism and Pervasive Developmental Delay.

E-mail: francesca@toronto-chiropractor.ca

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Sarla Mills (Hypnotherapist / Coach)

Sarla MillsMills graduated from The University of Toronto in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Psychology (Specialist), Development in Human Learning (Major) and Anthropology (Minor). She is a Certified Hypnotherapist (National Guild of Hypnotists, 2006). Sarla is a practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming, has completed Past Life Therapy training and Hypnosis for Children training through the Ontario Hypnosis Centre. She also is co-owner and operator of Art of Empowerment Inc.

Sarla's work history includes counselling with abused women and their children and Case Management for adolescents and adults through the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Sarla also has extensive experience in the corporate world in various capacities. This includes 5 years as a Manager of New Developments and Special Projects for a national company.

Sarla’s philosophy of the mind-body connection has been inspired through her study and daily practice of meditation and yoga. She incorporates this philosophy in her hypnotherapy sessions to motivate her clients. Sarla is the President Elect of her Toastmaster’s Club and enjoys motivational speaking. She is working towards her Competent Toastmaster’s Certification.

E-mail: sarla@toronto-chiropractor.ca

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