Primal Human Performance

Mr. Dev Chengkalath

As a physiotherapist, Dev has expanded his clinical arsenal by completing numerous post-graduate continuing education courses and seminars including specialized training in advanced manual therapy and exercise. He is fully credentialed in Active Release Techniques (ART®), educated in myofascial and muscle mobilization, and is certified in medical acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.

In addition to his training as a physiotherapist, Dev is further recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and holds over a decade of experience in health and fitness. His clients have included high performance, professional athletes, weekend warriors and everyone in between.

Dev’s unique background grants him the ability to unite distinct rehabilitation and performance objectives together. This allows integration of various treatment techniques to address issues such as pain, immobility, instability, weakness, de-conditioning, injuries (sports, trauma, low back pain, sprains/strains etc) and other forms of movement dysfunctions, while still improving general fitness and athletic performance.

Dev ensures that every client is educated on the components of complete health and wellness and its vital role in the return to optimal function and total performance. With their acquired insight, Dev’s clients are empowered to understand their situation, set realistic goals and then work towards realizing their true potential.

Dev is passionate about health and fitness and endeavors to share that passion with those around him. Dev’s clientele has included professional athletes from Olympic Gold Medalists, to athletes in the NHL, AHL, MLB, Ironman Triathlons, along with CEOs and executives with multi-national corporations. He has also worked with numerous high-level youth athletes (e.g. OFSAA champions) and emergency service personnel (police, fire, and military) each having specialized performance and rehabilitation requirements. His vast clinical experience allows him to create optimal training and therapy programs for all of his clients.

While working with Dev, you can expect top-level care directed towards optimal health, ultimate performance and exceptional results.

Dr. Katherine Au

Dr. Katherine Au received her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College after graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Kinesiology. She is also credentialed in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University, and is in the process of completing her Fellowship in Chiropractic Rehabilitation Sciences (FCCRS) in Toronto.
Katherine is a certified Active Release Techniques® Soft Tissue Treatment (ART®) provider in Spine, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, and Long Tract Nerve Entrapments, a state-of-the-art movement-based soft tissue technique that treats overuse conditions, restores function, and optimizes performance. Katherine is also a certified Level 2 provider of Graston Technique (GT®), and instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization enabling the effective breakdown of scar tissue, fascial restrictions and treatment of other acute and chronic injuries.
As a complement to her manual therapy skills, Katherine is an experienced Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-USA) and a Level 1 National Coaching Certificate holder. She has extensive experience working with a wide array of individuals from recreational to professional athletes and as an athlete and fitness competitor herself, with the Ontario Physique Association (OPA) and the International Drug Free Association (IDFA), Katherine understands the cyclical challenges and triumphs of training, competition, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
Katherine always takes an integrated functional approach when working with her clients. She incorporates advanced neuromuskuloskeletal assessments with traditional orthopaedic testing in order to diagnose and treat not only the area of complaint, but the root cause of the problem. She has treated and resolved a wide variety of problems and conditions, from injuries such as sprains and strains, acute and chronic injuries involving the spine and/or extremities, headaches and migraines, osteoarthritis prevention, to more complex issues such as whiplash associated disorder, low back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, postural issues, sports injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Dr. Katherine Au

Dr. Katherine Au received her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College after graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Kinesiology. She is also credentialed in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University, and is in the process of completing her Fellowship in Chiropractic Rehabilitation Sciences (FCCRS) in Toronto.
Katherine is a certified Active Release Techniques® Soft Tissue Treatment (ART®) provider in Spine, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, and Long Tract Nerve Entrapments, a state-of-the-art movement-based soft tissue technique that treats overuse conditions, restores function, and optimizes performance. Katherine is also a certified Level 2 provider of Graston Technique (GT®), and instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization enabling the effective breakdown of scar tissue, fascial restrictions and treatment of other acute and chronic injuries.
As a complement to her manual therapy skills, Katherine is an experienced Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-USA) and a Level 1 National Coaching Certificate holder. She has extensive experience working with a wide array of individuals from recreational to professional athletes and as an athlete and fitness competitor herself, with the Ontario Physique Association (OPA) and the International Drug Free Association (IDFA), Katherine understands the cyclical challenges and triumphs of training, competition, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
Katherine always takes an integrated functional approach when working with her clients. She incorporates advanced neuromuskuloskeletal assessments with traditional orthopaedic testing in order to diagnose and treat not only the area of complaint, but the root cause of the problem. She has treated and resolved a wide variety of problems and conditions, from injuries such as sprains and strains, acute and chronic injuries involving the spine and/or extremities, headaches and migraines, osteoarthritis prevention, to more complex issues such as whiplash associated disorder, low back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, postural issues, sports injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Lauren Frick

As a graduate of the Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program, Lauren is continually expanding her breadth of experience in the wellness, rehabilitation, and sport performance sectors of the fitness industry to help you achieve your peak!

Being a naturally curious and highly driven individual, she eagerly pursues learning opportunities in any arena, while always maintaining her deep understanding for the importance of the fundamental synergy between health, performance, and body composition.

A long time sport enthusiast and athlete, Lauren’s spirit for competition and continual love for self-improvement have characterized her niche in sport and athletic development. As a strong student of biomechanics, with a well-developed eye for faulty or inefficient movement patterns, Lauren is able to help minimize your risk of injury while optimizing your performance.

Using her adaptive and creative exercise prescription skills, Lauren has been rewarded with success across a diverse range of client profiles, including geriatrics, elite athletes, youth and special populations, to name a few.

Lauren has worked with athletes of many disciplines, notably assisting in the profiling and development of athletes from Alpine Ontario and Phase 1 Basketball. She looks forward to many more such opportunities as she continues her education as a third-year Kinesiology student in pursuit of her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as coaching certifications through the National Coaching Certification Program.

With an innate sense for personal coaching, and an uncanny ability to mesh your needs and goals into a comprehensive training plan that is more than just a workout, you’ll not only be pushed, you’ll feel empowered and invigorated while working with Lauren!

Mr. Dev Chengkalath

As a physiotherapist, Dev has expanded his clinical arsenal by completing numerous post-graduate continuing education courses and seminars including specialized training in advanced manual therapy and exercise. He is fully credentialed in Active Release Techniques (ART®), educated in myofascial and muscle mobilization, and is certified in medical acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.

In addition to his training as a physiotherapist, Dev is further recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and holds over a decade of experience in health and fitness. His clients have included high performance, professional athletes, weekend warriors and everyone in between.

Dev’s unique background grants him the ability to unite distinct rehabilitation and performance objectives together. This allows integration of various treatment techniques to address issues such as pain, immobility, instability, weakness, de-conditioning, injuries (sports, trauma, low back pain, sprains/strains etc) and other forms of movement dysfunctions, while still improving general fitness and athletic performance.

Dev ensures that every client is educated on the components of complete health and wellness and its vital role in the return to optimal function and total performance. With their acquired insight, Dev’s clients are empowered to understand their situation, set realistic goals and then work towards realizing their true potential.

Dev is passionate about health and fitness and endeavors to share that passion with those around him. Dev’s clientele has included professional athletes from Olympic Gold Medalists, to athletes in the NHL, AHL, MLB, Ironman Triathlons, along with CEOs and executives with multi-national corporations. He has also worked with numerous high-level youth athletes (e.g. OFSAA champions) and emergency service personnel (police, fire, and military) each having specialized performance and rehabilitation requirements. His vast clinical experience allows him to create optimal training and therapy programs for all of his clients.

While working with Dev, you can expect top-level care directed towards optimal health, ultimate performance and exceptional results.

Mr. Mark Chee-Aloy

Mark Chee-Aloy is a graduate of York University with a Specialized Honors Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science, with the designation of Certified Kinesiologist with the Ontario Kinesiology Association. He is also a graduate of the Canadian College Of Massage and Hydrotherapy holding a Diploma in Massage Therapy, with the designation of Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

For the past 4 years his career has consisted of Head of Massage Therapy Department and instructor in the Massage Therapy and the Professional Fitness Consultant programs at the private career college Medix School, as well as conducting a Private Massage Therapy Practice since 2005. Mark educates adults in the following fields of study: Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology and Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Psychology, Health Communication and Health Promotion, Professional Development, Business, Wellness and Nutrition, Fitness Assessment, and Exercise Prescription.

Mark has over 15 years of experience in both the fitness and rehabilitative fields, including owning and operating several businesses, Active Med Clinic and Optimal Health Fitness and Lifestyle Consulting, as well as working in several fitness clubs and injury rehabilitative clinics in and around the Greater Toronto Area. He has vast experience in conducting workshops and seminars, as well as having published articles in Fitness Trainer Canada magazine.

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Mr. Dev Chengkalath

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