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Dr. Daniel R. Perossa
Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Pedorthist Dr. Dan Perossa was born and raised in St. Catharines, Ontario. He graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1992 with an Honours Bachelor of Science. He then attended Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, completing the four year program to become a Doctor of Chiropractic, graduating in 1996. He has been practicing in St. Catharines since 1996 and Virgil up until 2015. Dr. Perossa has attended various chiropractic seminars including:
In 2012 Dr. Perossa attended The Cranial Adjusting Technique seminar. This technique adjusts misalignments of the skull and the spine. It can correct a multitude of problems related to various head injuries resulting from a difficult birth, or from falls and blows to the head from sports or different activites. Dr. Perossa obtained his diploma of acupuncture from Acupoints Therapy Academy in 1994 and The Academy of Traditional Acupuncture in 1997. Dr. Perossa studied Electrical Acupuncture with Dr. Claro at the University of Toronto in 2004. Dr. Perossa also attended the Shiatsu School of Canada in Toronto in 2006 and 2010 studying Japanese Acupuncture with Dr. Kiiko Matsumoto. In 2008 and 2011 Dr. Perossa attended a seminar in Acupuncture Orthopedics, by world renown Dr. John Amaro. Since that seminar, Dr. Perossa visits Dr. Amaro's office in Carefree, Arizona yearly to learn new techniques. Dr. Perossa obtained his Canadian Pedorthic Certification in 2005. This qualifies him as a foot care specialist and trained specifically to assess, design, manufacture and fit custom-made foot orthotics and custom-made orthopedic shoes. Dr. Perossa has attended various seminars dealing with the Pediatric foot and its congenital deformities. He has attended the Xtra Depth University in 2006 to study the orthotic treatment of the Diabetic foot. In 2008, he studied the various conditions of the Pediatric foot in Toronto. He also attended the North American Pedorthic Conference in 2010 and 2014 in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Perossa also proctors the practical examination of new graduates for the College of Pedorthics of Canada, yearly. Dr. Perossa has also completed his certification in Emergency First Aid CPR C in 2016. Each of Dr. Perossa's disciplines has its own registration and continuing education requirements. Dr. Perossa has been registered with The College of Chiropractors of Ontario and Canada since 1996, The Acupuncture Council of Ontario since 1997 and the College of Pedorthics of Ontario and Canada since 2006. |
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Parisa Ricciardelli
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Chiropractor, Acupuncture Provider, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Dr. Parisa Ricciardelli began her health care career at McMaster University, graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology degree. She continued her education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), completing a rigorous four-year program and earning the title Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). While at McMaster university, Dr. Ricciardelli enrolled in the Sports Medicine program and was the sports med for the McMaster women's hockey team, gaining valuable in field experience. Dr. Ricciardelli grew up playing a wide variety of sports and has a strong passion for athlete care. She continues to play hockey, soccer and golf and has incorporated this passion into her chiropractic practice. Dr. Parisa Ricciardelli is Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified and is proficient in assessing each golfer, no matter the skill level, and working with them to help improve their golf game.Her main goal is to create a plan unique to each golfer that will co-ordinate, strengthen and optimize their bodies specific movement when swinging a golf club, not changing the swing itself. “TPI does not believe in one way to swing a club, rather in an infinite number of swing styles. But, we do believe there is one efficient way for every player to swing and it is based on what the player can physically do.” Dr. Ricciardelli is able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions relating to the skeletal, muscular and nervous system. She offers and uses many treatments options such as acupuncture, manipulations, mobilizations, soft tissue and muscle release therapy, Class IV laser therapy, and exercise programs to help further each individual’s potential. Having grown up in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Dr. Ricciardelli is excited to return home and serve the Niagara region. To book an appointment with Dr. Ricciardelli, call the office at (905) 684 6504. |
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Vanessa Ricciardelli
Registered Massage Therapist Vanessa was born in St. Catharines, raised in Niagara-on-the-Lake and went to Sir Winston Secondary School. She attended Ontario College of Health and Technology in Stoney Creek, Ontario, for massage therapy and graduated in April 2009. Vanessa has been working with Dr. Perossa since her graduation in August 2009. She looks forward to building her massage practice and welcomes new patients. Vanessa's focus is deep tissue massage and hot stone massage. She works on a variety of soft tissue injuries as well as relaxation massage. Please call or email the office for Vanessa's availability. Later appointments are available by appointment only. You can book an appointment by calling the office or Vanessa's cell at 905-941-0046. Massage Rates: 90 minutes $104.00 60 minutes $72.00 45 minutes $62.00 30 minutes $52.00 Vanessa accepts Visa, Mastercard, Debit, or cash. ** Please allow 15 minutes of your time prior to your first appointment to fill out a health history and consent form. Please be respectful of Vanessa's time and give ample notice (24 Hours) for cancellations. All no-show and same-day cancellations will be charged a $35.00 fee. |
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Heather Baker
Registered Massage Therapist Lorene Collins
Office Manager Lorene was born and raised in St. Catharines. A graduate of Grantham High School and Mohawk College, Lorene brings with her over 25 years of office management experience in both the public and private sector. She spent 22 years working in education at elementary and secondary schools in New Liskeard, Ontario, 2.5 years working in Northern Saskatchewan at the Cigar Lake Uranium Mine both above ground and underground and 2 years managing a medical clinic in Latchford, Ontario. Lorene moved back to her hometown in 2017 joining the team here in October. |
