Dr. Bryan DiFrancesco
Clinical Director of Active Body Clinic.  Physiotherapist, Chiropractor and Acupuncture Provider 

Hard-working and goal-oriented, his unique approach to clinic direction has attracted a patient-base of professionals more than satisfied with their clinical experience and the care offered by him and his team...

Lisa Ditchburn
Physiotherapist 

Lisa developed her interest in physiotherapy as a young child watching her older sister play rugby for Quebec. When her sister separated her shoulder and attended physiotherapy, Lisa was intrigued by the Physiotherapist’s ability to help her sister return to the game...

Rebecca Hamel
Registered Physiotherapist, Acupuncture Provider, Orthotics and Braces

Rebecca grew up in the rural area of Caledon, Ontario where she spent her time enjoying nature and bike riding through the many trails in the Caledon Hills. She was exposed to physiotherapy as a teenager...

Paul Uhl
Registered Physiotherapist, Certified Graston® Provider (M1), Titilest Performance Institute, Orthotics and Braces 

Paul graduated from Brock University in 2004 with an Honours BA in Community Health Studies and was a professors’ assistant for 3rd year nutrition courses. Paul graduated from D’Youville College, in Buffalo, ...

Laura Dickie
Registered Physiotherapist, Acupuncture Provider 

Laura graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2003 with an honours degree in Psychology. Following this she worked as a Mental Health Counsellor for the Canadian Mental Health Association of Chatham-Kent, Ontario...

Natalie Paladino
Athletic Therapist 

Natalie is a resident of Stoney Creek, having attended St. Francis Xavier elementary school and Cardinal Newman high school. From a young age, she was always involved in extra-curricular sports which culminated in her...

Kelsie Stunden
Athletic Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist 

Kelsie completed a Bachelor’s of Applied Health Science (Athletic Therapy) Degree from Sheridan College. She continued her education with a Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Ontario College of Health and...

Amanda Fisher
Athletic Therapist, Certified Kinesiologist 

Amanda graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Science degree in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied ...

Ashley Harrison
Physiotherapy Assistant 

As one of Hamilton and the surrounding area’s most recognized and respected faces of fitness, Ashley is demanding and dedicated to her client's long term progress. Coach Ashley mixes first class education with her innovative approach to add diversity to the Active Body Clinic...

Rebecca Henry
Registered Massage Therapist

Rebecca is passionate about helping her clients obtain optimal health and functionality. Whether you are looking for a full body relaxation massage to counter the stress of daily life, or you have a clinical issue that you...

Karen Dunn
Registered Massage Therapist 

Karen, a native of Stoney Creek, is a Registered Massage Therapist and completed her massage therapy program at the Ontario College of Health and Technology. Karen also offers Thai Massage, which is an exciting...

Dr. Ashley Petrina
Chiropractor, Medical Acupuncture Provider, Graston®, Orthotics and Braces 

Dr. Ashley Petrina received her undergraduate education from Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario where she earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science....

Shelley Gordon
Physiotherapy Assistant 

After years of being active with running, skiing, cycling and weight lifting, a friend suggested Shelley try a yoga class. She attended her first class in Whistler, BC in 1999 and her life was changed...

Judi Savage
Physiotherapy Assistant 

Over the course of Judi's 25 years of experience in the fitness industry she has worked as a group fitness/spinning instructor, personal trainer and was one of the original Can-Fit-Pro Trainers for certification courses for...

Tammy Rimmington
Physiotherapy Assistant

Tammy took some time off from her 9-year career as a Respiratory Therapist to travel India, obtaining her first 500 hr. yoga teacher certificate in hot yoga. Since then she has merged her passion for breathing ....

Liz
Physiotherapy Assistant 

Liz’s pilates practice began at an early age. Her childhood memories include practicing yoga and pilates in the air conditioned comfort of her mother’s bedroom while growing up in Nigeria. Both in matching leotards, ...

Insurance Team

Experience Hassle-Free Insurance Claims

At Active Body Clinic, we help make payment arrangements with your insurance company and deal with your scheduling concerns so you don’t have to.

Our friendly and helpful administrators have handled thousands of claims with the majority of insurance companies. They have a proven track record of successfully processing your insurance charges, allowing you the opportunity to focus on regaining your health.

Angela DiFrancesco
Office Manager

Angela joined Active Body Clinic in January 2010.  She comes from a varied background in the financial services industry. After graduating from McMaster University with a B.A. in Economics, she worked as a Research Assistant with the Bank of Montreal’s Economics Department ...

Natascha DiFrancesco
Occupational Therapist

Since 2005, Natascha has helped to build Active Body Clinic. She has 10 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist in Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area. Natascha earned a Bachelor of Social Science degree in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario...

Katelyn Halagian
Insurance Coordinator

Katelyn joined Active Body Clinic in May 2008.  She has years of experience as an Administrative Assistant as well as training in computer software. As the Accounts Receivable Manager and Products Manager, Katelyn utilizes her excellence in customer service and administration to assist clients...

Lia Licata
Clinic Assistant

Lia joined Active Body Clinic in the summer of 2010.  Lia brings years of experience working as an Office Administrator at a physiotherapy clinic.  Lia is a graduate of Mohawk College, receiving her diploma...

Maggie Wisniowski
Clinic Assistant

Maggie joined Active Body Clinic in early 2009.  Maggie holds a Psychology degree from Brock University. She was born in Poland and moved to Canada in her childhood...

Alana Goertzen
Clinic Assistant

Alana joined Active Body Clinic in the spring of 2011 after graduating from Brock University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Alana was born and raised in St. Catharines and is a graduate of...

Stephanie Fuca
Clinic Assistant

Stephanie joined Active Body Clinic in the fall of 2011. Stephanie brings years of experience working as a legal assistant at a Toronto law firm. Stephanie is a graduate of Humber College, receiving her Law Clerk diploma in 2002...