ABOUT US

Located in the Mount Dennis area of Toronto, we are a chiropractic and physical rehab clinic committed to using a collaborative, evidence-based and patient-centred approach to treating your pain. We collaborate with, and are conveniently located within, Crosstown Family Health Team. A family health team is a group of doctors and allied health professionals (i.e. social workers, dieticians, physiotherapists, chiropractors, etc) who work together with the goal of providing comprehensive primary care. We are also affiliated with the Low Back Pain Rapid Access Clinics via Toronto Western Hospital and Sunnybrook.

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

Mission: To provide clinical excellence in the conservative management of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders using a collaborative, shared-care, patient-centered, and evidence-based approach to care.

Vision: To be recognized as experts in the diagnosis and management of MSK disorders.

Values:

Clinical excellence

Interprofessional collaboration

Respect and dignity

Compassion

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Accessibility

MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Ngai Chow, DC, MSc, FCCS(C), ACPAC

Founder, Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care (ACPAC), Chiropractic Clinical Specialist

**Dr. Chow is currently not accepting patients at Crosstown Rehab.**

Dr. Chow is the Founder of Crosstown Rehab. He is a Chiropractic Clinical Specialist with expertise in diagnosing and managing spinal disorders (such as neck and back pain, disc herniations, arthritis, lumbar spinal stenosis), inflammatory arthritis, and chronic non-cancer pain. He currently works as an Advanced Practice Chiropractor in the Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis Programs at Toronto Western Hospital.

Dr. Chow graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 2014 and completed the Clinical Sciences Residency program at CMCC in 2016, obtaining his fellowship with the College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada). He completed his Master of Science in Health Research Methodology, specializing in Clinical Epidemiology, at McMaster University in 2020. He recently completed the Advanced Clinician Practitioner In Arthritis Care (ACPAC) program through University of Toronto. He previously worked as an Advanced Practice Provider with the Rapid Access Clinics for Low Back Pain via Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Toronto Western Hospital.

Dr. Chow is a member of the College of Chiropractic Sciences, College of Chiropractors of Ontario, Canadian Chiropractic Association, Ontario Chiropractic Association, and Arthritis Health Professions Association.

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Dr. Anser Abbas, BSc, DC, FCCS(C)

Associate Chiropractor, Chiropractic Clinical Specialist

Dr. Anser Abbas graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 2020, receiving the David Percival Memorial Award. Before enrolling at CMCC, he completed an Honours Bachelors degree in Life Sciences at McMaster University.

Dr. Abbas is currently completing the Chiropractic Clinical Sciences residency program at CMCC, where his research focuses on optimizing back pain care for older patients. He is a clinical education instructor and Resource Clinician at CMCC and has worked in interdisciplinary and collaborative settings including St. Michael’s Hospital, St. John’s Rehab Hospital, and the Toronto Rehab Institute’s Comprehensive Integrated Pain Program.

Dr. Abbas is a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, Canadian Chiropractic Association, and Ontario Chiropractic Association. He is happy to provide services in English, Hindi, and Urdu.

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Dr. Julian Velez, BKin, DC

Associate Chiropractor

Dr. Julian Velez earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, ON. He is an Advanced Practice Clinician with the Rapid Access Clinic for Low Back Pain through Toronto Western Hospital where he triages patients with low back pain for spine surgery. Additionally, he is a certified provider of Neurofunctional Acupuncture.

His interest in healthcare and athletics began at an early age, actively participating in volleyball, track, and earning a scholarship to the esteemed Prestige Dance Academy in Calgary, AB, during high school. His training in classic and contemporary dance fostered a further interest in understanding biomechanics, propelling him to pursue a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with a specialization in Mind Sciences from the University of Calgary.

Through clinical rotations at St. Michael’s Hospital and Sherbourne Health Centre, Dr. Velez gained extensive medical experience. In addition, he was selected as one of the ten interns for the Wellness team at the People with AIDS Foundation Bike Rally, further enriching his skills. His treatments integrate various modalities such as Exercise Prescription, Patient Education, Spinal & Extremity Joint Mobilization & Manipulation, Soft Tissue Therapy, Electro-Acupuncture, and more.

Originally from South America, Julian spent his early childhood in Medellin, Colombia, before moving to Canada. Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, he maintains a deep connection to his Colombian roots, often exploring Toronto's coffee shops and indulging his passion for travel.

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COVID-19 RESPONSE

HERE ARE THE PRECAUTIONS WE ARE TAKING TO PROTECT EACH OTHER

VACCINATED STAFF

All of our health professionals are fully vaccinated to protect patients and themselves.

COVID-19 SCREENING

Before each visit, each patient is required to complete a COVID-19 screening questionnaire (either online or at the door) prior to entering the clinic. We encourage all patients who are sick, or experiencing symptoms such as fever, trouble breathing, or coughing to rebook your appointment. You can do this by calling 647-956-0477 or emailing info@crosstownrehab.ca

PPE

We wear masks and face shields/goggles. Patients are required to wear a mask in the building. If patients do not have their own mask, we are happy to provide them with one.

HAND HYGIENE

We follow proper hand washing procedures and hand hygiene, including washing hands or using hand sanitizer prior to, and following, each patient interaction.

SANITIZING PROCEDURES

We sanitize the tables after each treatment, as well as frequently touched areas.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

When possible, we practice physical distancing with at least 2 metres between each other.

VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS

We offer virtual appointments for those who don't have urgent issues or aren't comfortable coming in to the office. This ensures continuity of care and allows a safe to check in with your provider and ask any questions you may have, and to review your exercises.

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