THE ION TEAM
Dr. Ben Holtom
Chiropractor
Guelph + Orangville
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
- Certified Medical Acupuncture (CMA)
- Neurofunctional Sports Performance Practitioner
- Functional Sports Medicine (FSM)
- Sports Science and Human Performance Certified
- Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Certified
- Foundations in Neurofunctional Assessment (FIFA)
drben@ionhealthperformance.com
Dr. Ben played OHL hockey and was a member of the varsity men’s hockey team at the University of Guelph before studying at Chiropractic at NYCC. There he completed additional training in Sports Science and Human Performance, and has since received certifications in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Neurofunctional Sports Performance and Functional Sports Medicine. His experience as an athlete, while recovering from hip and knee surgeries, provides a unique insight to injury rehabilitation and performance care.
Sam MacDonald
Registered Massage Therapist
Guelph + Orangville
- Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)
- Certified Medical Acupuncture (CMA)
- Registered Kinesiologist
- Sport Massage Therapist
- Advanced Sport Massage Course
- Cupping Course
Sam grew up playing competitive hockey and soccer prior to studying massage therapy at the Ontario College of Health & Technology. Her athletic experience and work with junior hockey and lacrosse teams led her to take a different approach to massage. She utilizes a combination of active range of motion, deep tissue treatments and medical acupuncture to improve performance and recovery.
Dr. Cole Pollard
Chiropractor
Guelph
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
- Certified Medical Acupuncture (CMA)
- SMART Tools (IASTM)
- Foundations in Neurofunctional Assessment (FIFA)
- Bachelors of Kinesiology (HBK)
- Bachelors of Arts (HBA), Psychology
drcole@ionhealthperformance.com
Dr. Cole Pollard has always had a passion for health and wellness. He utilizes a more holistic approach when it comes to patient care, assessing not only the area of concern but also the root cause of the complaint. Dr. Cole attended Lakehead University where he obtained Honours Degrees in both Kinesiology and Psychology. From there, he obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Cole has additional training in contemporary medical acupuncture, neurofunctional assessment, and instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy.
Dr. Roshen Bhunnoo
Naturopathic Doctor
Guelph + Virtual
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
- Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN)
- Honours Bachelors of Science (HBSc)
drroshen@ionhealthperformance.com
Dr. Roshen is a licensed naturopathic doctor and certified sports nutritionist with a special interest in sports medicine, weight loss, digestive health, and a passion for health and fitness. His approach focuses on educating and empowering you with the tools necessary to maximize your health, improve recovery, and achieve your best performance possible.
Stephanie Foxman
Physiotherapist
Guelph
- Registered Physiotherapist (PT)
- Certified Medical Acupuncture (CMA)
- Advanced Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Level 1
- Soft Tissue Release (STR)
- Foundations in Functional Assessment (FIFA)
- Core and Pelvic Health (External)
stephanie@ionhealthperformance.com
Stephanie’s background in dance and her passion for helping others led her to obtain degrees at McMaster University (HBScKin) and the University of Toronto (MScPT). As an expert in human movement she treats both acute injuries and persistent pain, with a focus on injury prevention. Stephanie loves creating hands-on treatment plans to help her clients feel their best as quickly as possible, and maintain wellness long-term.
Ieva Van Geest Mikelsons
Registered Massage Therapist
Guelph
- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Techniques
- Swedish Massage Techniques
- Myofascial Release
- Scar Treatment
- Joint Mobilizations
- Lymph Drainage
- K-Taping
- Perinatal Massage
Ieva’s experience as a competitive rugby player and team captain provides her with the hands-on knowledge of the demand’s athletes put on their bodies, and the importance of proper care both inside and out of the treatment room. During her time at Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, Ieva trained in a variety of treatment techniques while maintaining a special interest in Sports Injury Rehabilitation.
Julianne Kalocsai
Registered Massage Therapist
Guelph
- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Techniques
- Swedish massage
- Joint Mobilizations
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Myofascial Release
- K-Taping
- Scar Treatment
- Perinatal Massage
julianne@ionhealthperformance.com
Prior to graduating from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, Julianne grew up in Guelph and participated in many different styles of dance for over 15 years. It was then that she learned the role of massage therapy in performance enhancement and recovery and also the importance of mind-body and mind-muscle connection which is what led her into becoming an RMT.
Sammy Drost
Personal Trainer
Guelph + Virtual
- Personal Training Certification University of Guelph (UGPT)
- Natural Product Advisor – Alive Academy of Natural Health
- ISSA Certified Nutritionist
sammy@ionhealthperformance.com
Sammy has worked as a personal trainer since 2019 after completing her studies at both Lakehead University and University of Guelph. Her personal journey back to training following multiple car accidents in a 6-month period provides Sammy with a unique perspective on the struggles of training through injury and post-concussion symptoms. Using her knowledge through experience, she wants to help others train and live without limitations!
Alex Jafs
Personal Trainer
Guelph
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- Varsity Football UoG Athlete
- CrossFit Quarter Final Athlete
Alex has spent 5 years as a varsity football player for the University of Guelph and is now training to be a CrossFit athlete. Combining his sport specific knowledge with his passion for health and fitness, he wants to help you achieve your customized goals to become happier, healthier, and get more out of your life.
iON Facility
We offer the privacy of a small clinic and active care resources of a fully functional gym. Our separate entrance and individual treatment rooms provide a safe, quiet space for treatment, with the resources to assess and train our clients in a real world setting using barbells, lifting platforms, squat racks and a variety of other fitness equipment.
