ADELAIDE CLINIC TEAM
DR. DAVID LEE, BA, BSc, DC
Chiropractor, Clinic Director, Masters ART provider
 
Our Clinic Director, Dr. David Lee, is a graduate of National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, one of the nation’s premier institutions in Health Sciences education. In addition to his professional degree, Dr. Lee earned his Bachelor degrees in Science (University of Waterloo) and Kinesiology (York University) providing him with an impressive knowledge base that spans from the basic physiological processes in living organisms to human anatomy and the biomechanics of movement.

Dr. Lee is a passionate student of biomechanics, the study of human movement. He is fully certified in the patented specialized soft tissue technique, Active Release Technique (ART) that is internationally renowned among professional and Olympic athletes. Dr. Lee’s emphasis on the first-line treatment of muscle and nerve dysfunctions for common and stubborn clinical cases has gained him an impressive list of clientele and referral system from medical colleagues throughout the city. Dr. Lee is a firm believer in pain prevention through physical fitness, and brings his experience as a personal trainer of more than 10 years to promote an injury free and active lifestyle.

Dr.Lee is also a passionate student of Leadership, including leadership in business. Dr Lee has attended numerous leadership conferences to learn from top business and political leaders such as Jim Collins (author of Good to Great), General Colin Powell (former US Secretary of State), John Maxwell (author of several leadership books including The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow), Colleen Barrett (President of SouthWest Airlines), Bono (Musician and Aids Activist), and many more. Dr. Lee tries to implement a strong culture of leadership and excellence at the Adelaide Health Clinic. Dr Lee is asked to provide various seminars on ergonomic and injury prevention topics at several companies in the financial district.

Dr Lee is a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing several sports including football, baseball and snowboarding. Dr. Lee has played football with York University, and currently plays Semi-Professional football in the Northern Football Conference with the Milton Marauders.

DR. EDDY JIN, BSc, MD, CCFP-EM
Family/Emergency Physician
 

Our family physician, Dr. Eddy Jin, earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of British Columbia and successfully completed his Medical Residencies in Family Medicine (University of Calgary) and Emergency Medicine (University of Alberta). He also holds a Bachelor of Science specialist degree in Pharmacology and Therapeutics from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Jin holds numerous professional affiliations that include: Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, College of Family Physicians of Canada, Ontario Medical Association, Canadian Medical Protective Association and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

In addition to Dr. Jin’s practical contribution to healthcare, he has contributed to the wider medical academic community by publishing his research titled “CT Scanning for Minor Head Injuries” in the Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Jin is currently a full-time Emergency Physician at North York General Hospital and is a part-time addition to the impressive staff at the Adelaide Health Clinic.
DR. GAURAV BHARDWAJ, MSc, MD. CCFP
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
 
Our family physician, Dr Gaurav Bhardwaj, earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Toronto and successfully completed his Medical Residency in Family Medicine (University of Toronto). He also holds a Masters of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Western Ontario under the supervision of Dr. M. Bhatia (Robart’s Research Institute). Dr Bhardwaj holds many professional affiliations that include: College of Family Physicians (CFPC), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), Canadian Medical Association (CMA), and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).

In addition to Dr Bhardwaj’s contribution to healthcare, he has contributed to the wider academic community by publishing his research titled “Sonic Hedgehog Induces the Proliferation of Primitive Human Hematopoietic Cells via BMP Regulatoin” in Nature Immunology along with scientific abstracts in the American Society of Hematology. Dr Bhardwaj served in many volunteer roles in the Youth Science Academy (University of Western Ontario), Graduate Student Representative (University of Western Ontario), St Felix Mentorship Program (University of Toronto) and participated in a teaching program to introduce elementary school children to the world of science (Let’s Talk Science Program at the University of Western Ontario).

Dr Bhardwaj has played within the University intramural volleyball circuit and was a member of the Varsity Cross-Country Team. Dr Bhardwaj works part-time at East Toronto General Hospital and is also a part-time addition to the impressive staff at the Adelaide Health Clinic.

MARK McFADDEN, BSc, PT
Physiotherapist
 
Our Physiotherapist, Mark McFadden, is a graduate of the McGill University B.Sc.P.T. program.
Mark’s professional affiliations include: Canadian Physiotherapy Association and Orthopaedic Division and the Ontario College of Physiotherapy. In addition to his professional affiliations, Mark’s credentials include: National Coaching Certificate Level 1, Lumbar Spine Part A of The Robin McKenzie Institute of Canada (Medical Diagnosis and Treatment), Level II (Lower) and Level II (E2V2) of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy Program.

Mark has over 10 years of experience as a physiotherapist at the McGill Sport Medicine Clinic, Montreal Children’s Hospital and on various sports teams which incude: Club de Volleyball Boreal, C.E.G.E.P. Bois-de-Bologne AA Volleyball and Les Grand Ballet Canadien de Montreal. Mark has also developed and instructed courses for the C.E.G.E.P. St. Felician Rehab Monitor Training Program, and provided service development for the Cree Board of Health and Services of James Bay. Mark was also successfully involved in the strategic project and planning management for physiotherapy event coverage at the 2006 World Outgames in Montreal (2006). In addition to his impressive practical experience, Mark has taught various courses on the Musculoskeletal System to medical professionals, advanced topics in Orthopaedic Rehabilition at the McGill School of Physiotherapy and served as clinical supervisor for student clinical placement.

Mark is a general sports enthusiast and his interests include: competitive indoor and beach volleyball, tennis, badminton, running, downhill and cross-country skiing, in-line speed skating and swimming. Mark is currently a part-time physiotherapy consultant and is a part-time addition to the impressive staff at the Adelaide Health Clinic.
JESSICA GOODWIN, BScH, MScPT
Physiotherapist
   
Jessica graduated from Queen’s University in 2007 with her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. Her professional affiliations include the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. During 3 years of clinical practice, Jessica has worked with a wide range of patients ranging from national-level and recreational athletes to children and active seniors. She also provides her expertise as a speaker for injury prevention at The Running Room.

Jessica is a firm believer in combining manual therapy with an individualized home exercise program tailored to her patients’ individual needs to help them achieve their goals and maximize physical function. Continuing education courses in manual therapy include: McKenzie Part A (Lumbar Spine), Therapeutic Taping, Level III (Upper) and Level II (Lower) Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Advanced Myofascial Release and Standard First Aid and Level C CPR.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys dance, tennis and working out.
JEAN LAMANTIA, BASc, RD, CDE, CPT
Registered Dietitian
   
Our Registered Dietitian, Jean LaMantia, earned her Bachelors degree in Applied Human Nutrition from University of Guelph and completed a clinical dietetic internship at the Toronto Western Hospital. Jean is certified as a Diabetes Educator, and received a certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management from the American Dietetic Association. Jean holds numerous professional affiliations that include: The College of Dietitians of Ontario, Canadian Celiac Association and is the current Chairperson of the Consulting Dietitians Network of Dietitians of Canada.

Jean has provided her expertise in developing personalized nutrition plans for her clients in clinics, hospitals, outpatient diabetes centers, and in-home care facilities. As a registered dietitian, Jean provides counseling on healthy eating, weight loss/gain, cholesterol control, sports nutrition, diabetes, hypoglycemia, osteoporosis treatment and prevention, reducing cancer risk, food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, prenatal, pregnancy and vegetarianism.

Jean is a firm believer in educating the public on the benefits of a healthy diet and her approach is holistic, including nutrition as well as exercise and eating behaviors. In addition to her individual counseling Jean provides nutrition seminars, shares a weekly column called Vice Squad in the health section of the Toronto Star and appears regularly in the media. For more information on Jean’s services visit www.jeanlamantia.com
MARY BAMFORD, BSc (honors), RD, MBA
Registered Dietitian
   
Mary was born and raised in Niagara Wine Country and Tender Fruit Farming Belt. She went to London to earn her Bachelor of Science (honors) Degree in Clinical Nutrition (1988) at the University of Western Ontario. Her next academic move brought her further west to Edmonton to complete her Dietetic Internship at the University of Alberta Hospitals (1989). Mary is a regulated health professional as a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada. While working full time, Mary completed a graduate degree in Marketing from McMaster University (MBA 2002). In 2008, Mary completed her certification in Smoking Cessation Counselling through The University of Toronto and CAMH.

Ultimately, Mary helps her clients make the healthy choice the easy choice. Mary offers a buffet of proven motivational and Cognitive Behaviour Change (CBT) tools that turn eating, exercise and lifestyle goals into actions and results.

In her free time, Mary loves to cook, mountain bike, run and hike.

Prior to joining Adelaide Clinic in 2007, Mary worked in both hospitals and in business. Her career began with several clinical nutrition positions at McMaster University Medical Center including The Children’s Exercise and Nutrition Center, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She next moved into progressive sales and marketing positions in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. She returned to Clinical Dietetics in 2005 opening Bamford Nutrition Consulting with individual counselling at The Club at White Oaks in Niagara-on-the-Lake, teaching at Niagara College, and providing corporate wellness and weight loss programs. She fully moved her practice to Toronto in 2010.

Mary is a part-time addition to the impressive staff at the Adelaide Health Clinic. She is also the Director of Nutrition at Newtopia Inc., and leads corporate weight loss programs and nutrition seminars. She regularly appears in media including Chatelaine, Best Health, Alive, The Toronto Star, CTV, CanWest and local cable stations. For more information on Mary Bamford visit www.essencenutrition.ca.
DR. JUMY KIM, B.Sc.,MA,TCMP,D.Ac.,N.D.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor/Licensed Acupuncturist/Chinese Herbalist
   
Our Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and Acupuncturist, Dr. Jumy Kim earned her Doctoral Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from the Toronto School of TCM. She is also fully certified in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Tuina Massage. Dr. Jumy Kim adds to the impressive academic credentials of the Adelaide Health Clinic staff with a Bachelors of Science degree in Anatomical Sciences (McGill University), a Masters of Arts degree in East Asian Studies
(McGill University) and she has received her Doctor of Naturopath licenced degree from Quebec (ONAQ). She is an active member of Ordre des Naturopathes du Quebec (ONAQ) and also strongly affiliated with the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Assocation of Canada (CMAAC). Dr. Jumy Kim also enjoys educating the general public on the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture through seminars and is a strong advocate of clean-needle technique. She is fluent in
English, French and Korean and has traveled extensively to Asia and for research and teaching.

Dr. Jumy Kim’s expertise in natural wholistic nutrition uniquely complements her extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, allowing her to merge traditional Eastern approaches with modern Western nutrition, both of which contribute to her integrated approach to healthcare. Drawing on her multidisciplinary education and experience, Dr. Jumy Kim has developed a compassionate, caring and flexible treatment style which guides clients through various stages of wholistic medicine.
DR. SELENE WILKINSON,BA, ND
Naturopath / Doula
 
Our Naturopath, Dr. Selene Wilkinson, earned her Bachelors degree in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario and her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Wilkinson has also earned her accreditation in Doula training from the Doulas of North America in 2007 and in Homeopathy from The Toronto School of Homeopathy in 2001. Dr. Wilkinson’s professional affiliations include: The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, The Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors (APND), and is registered with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy.

Dr. Wilkinson has almost 7 years experience in the financial world as a marketing executive for various fund management companies. However, her passion for treating and educating the public on health and well-being led her to the field of Naturopathic Medicine and the development of her own brand and company known as Lemonwater Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Wilkinson has treated an extensive variety of conditions ranging from infertility to diabetes as well as a large demographic of patients from pediatrics to seniors. Over the years, Dr. Wilkinson has developed a strong clinical experience with women’s health, fertility and hormonal issues. Dr. Wilkinson uses an integrative approach of incorporating a wide variety of treatment modalities such as acupuncture, Asian medicine, nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, and counseling.

Dr. Wilkinson also provides her expertise in Naturopathic Medicine as a writer for MSN Canada and has appeared on the Steven & Chris Show. In addition to writing, Dr. Wilkinson enjoys adventure travels and has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. She also enjoys running, yoga, ballet and is a tai chi enthusiast. Dr. Wilkinson is a part-time addition to the impressive staff at the Adelaide Health Clinic. For more information on Dr. Wilkinson visit www.lemonwater.ca
REGAN WALKER, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
   
Originally from Vancouver BC, Regan moved to Toronto to complete her education in Massage Therapy at Sutherland-Chan School. Regan joined the Adelaide Club to become part of a multi-disciplinary team that would have the resources to achieve the goals of each client. Her belief in continuing education has taken her through a number of post graduate course which have finally led her to the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy where she is now pursuing her education in Osteopathy.
PATRICIA ROUSSEL
Laser Hair Removal
   
Patricia is a licensed esthetician, electrologist and laser technician. Operating in one of the first of ten laser clinics in the GTA, she has worked in a doctor’s office and now practices in two of Toronto's leading health clubs. Always aware of the importance of keeping abreast of the latest advancements, Patricia recently attended the American Medical Skin & Laser conference in Las Vegas Nevada June/06.

PATRICIA'S CREDENTIALS INCLUDE:
• Laser Treatment Diploma from Hair and Faces International
• Laser Treatment certificate for Hair Removal
• On-going Laser training form Coherent-AMT
• Edith Serei School of Esthetics – Electrolysis Diploma
• Triad School of Beauty Therapy – International Beauty Therapist Diploma
• Trained with Win Walker (head of CBC makeup department)
PEARL LAM
Office Manager
   
Pearl Lam, the office manager at the Adelaide Health Clinic, plays a fundamental role in managing an efficient practitioner schedule and effective front desk. Pearl strives to provide the best customer service to all patients of the Adelaide Health Clinic. In addition to her prior experience in a Scarborough multi-disciplinary health clinic, Pearl also has a solid background in Hotel Management and over 6 years of work experience in the food and beverage industry. Pearl joined the impressive Adelaide Health Clinic staff in December 2006 and is delighted to have the opportunity of working alongside some of the best health care practitioners she has known. Pearl is passionate about tennis and basketball and is a faithful fan of the Toronto Raptors!
DENISE JAMES
Receptionist
   
Denise James joined the Adelaide Health Clinic reception staff in May 2007 and provides support to the practitioners and front desk. Denise is currently enrolled at George Brown College for Medical Administration, and has an educational background in nursing. She is an avid reader and a huge football fan!