About Us
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CLINIC IN PICKERING
Chiropractor Laura Ellison opened Balanced Health & Wellness in 1986, growing it into a multi-practitioner, multi-disciplinary clinic in Pickering. We offer a comprehensive range of chiropractic and massage therapies to help our patients find relief from a variety of injuries beyond just neck and back pain. Our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals includes:
George Semerdjian
Chiropractor
DR. CHELSEA NORTH
CHIROPRACTOR, ACUPUNCTURE PROVIDER
Dr. Chelsea North is passionate about guiding individuals on their wellness journey. She holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and pursued her interest in proactive health at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). With a dedication to preventive care, Dr. North employs evidence-based practices, including manual therapy, modalities, exercise prescription, and medical acupuncture.
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Driven by a childhood calling to healthcare, she emphasizes personalized and holistic solutions in her chiropractic practice. Dr. North's goal is not only to address current discomfort but also to prevent future issues, fostering a partnership with patients for a healthier, pain-free life.
LINDA LAlla
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Lisa Pasquariello-Bent
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Lisa Pasquariello-Bent is an ambitious, enthusiastic and experienced Registered Massage Therapist, graduating from Centennial College in 2004.
Working in clinical, sporting and rehabilitative settings, Lisa incorporates orthopedic testing into her assessments to help find the underlying cause of the client's concern(s) along with consideration of client's day-to-day activities. To help facilitate the path to optimal health, Lisa implements a variety of Swedish and deep tissue massage techniques as well as modalities such as Active Release Therapy, myofascial techniques and Manual Lymph Drainage.
Outside of her clinical setting, Lisa has been contracted with The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) since 2008. She spent five years as an Examiner for the Objectively Structured Clinical Evaluation's (OSCE) and has been a Peer Assessor for the Durham Region, since 2010.
Lisa's passion for the Massage Therapy profession not only focuses on hands-on treatments and providing guidance of regulations and legislation to other Massage Therapists, but also on giving back knowledge to where it all began. As a part-time teacher in the Massage Therapy program at Centennial College, Lisa's experience as a Lab Technician and Professor have been extremely rewarding for her.
Lisa is greatly appreciative of her existing clientele and is always accepting new clients. Please contact our clinic to book your assessment and massage therapy appointment at 905-831-8531.
ERIKA PAGNOTTA
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Erika is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and the Registered Massage Therapy Association of Ontario (RMTAO). She is a registered massage therapist who graduated from Trillium College with honours.
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Erika enjoys working with a variety of people, including children, adults, and pregnant and postpartum clients! She is certified in cupping and uses various techniques such as Swedish massage, low-grade joint mobilizations, stretching, trigger point therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) tailored to each client.
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It is her goal to create a safe and comfortable environment for her clients. In her spare time, Erika enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and playing the violin.
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If you have been experiencing pain or discomfort due to injury or other stresses, contact Balanced Health & Wellness to book an appointment for chiropractic care or registered massage therapy.
If you have been experiencing pain or discomfort due to injury or other stresses, contact Balanced Health & Wellness to book an appointment for chiropractic care or registered massage therapy.