Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic in Toronto
We are Synergy Sports Medicine, a Toronto-based clinic redefining sports medicine through our integrative Movement-Based Rehabilitation approach. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Raza Awan and Riki Richter, our practice combines physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic care, and movement therapy to address chronic pain and mobility issues. Our team of certified specialists prioritizes personalized treatment plans, emphasizing patient education and long-term recovery. With two locations in Toronto, we offer both in-person and virtual appointments, serving patients seeking alternatives to surgery and recurring injuries.Our clinicians collaborate across disciplines to ensure comprehensive care, utilizing evidence-based techniques and state-of-the-art equipment. We maintain affiliations with recognized institutions like the Canadian College of Osteopathy and emphasize continuous professional development. Patient testimonials consistently highlight our staff's expertise, compassionate care, and measurable results. We operate extended weekday hours and maintain strict hygiene and safety standards. Our mission remains focused on empowering individuals through movement, helping them regain vitality and freedom of motion.
Services
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic Care
Osteopathy
Massage Therapy
Acupuncture
Pelvic Health
Vestibular Therapy
Movement Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
Personal Training
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific mobility needs
- Our team includes certified specialists in physiotherapy and sports medicine
- We combine movement therapy with clinical treatment for lasting results
- We provide both in-person and virtual appointment options for convenience
- Our clinicians maintain affiliations with recognized institutions like the Canadian College of Osteopathy
What people say
Fantastic physiotherapist
Highly recommend
Great experience
Knowledgeable and patient
Exceptional clinic
Services
Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapy services address musculoskeletal issues through customized exercise programs and manual therapy techniques. We treat chronic pain, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation using evidence-based approaches. Our registered physiotherapists develop personalized treatment plans focusing on improving mobility, reducing pain, and preventing future injuries.
Movement Therapy
Synergy's Movement-Based Rehabilitation combines Pilates principles with clinical treatment to improve body mechanics. This approach enhances body awareness, corrects movement patterns, and prevents recurring injuries. Our certified instructors guide patients through progressive exercises using specialized equipment to restore functional movement.
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic services focus on neuromusculoskeletal conditions through manual adjustments and soft tissue therapy. We treat back pain, neck pain, and joint issues using both hands-on techniques and instrument-assisted methods. Treatment plans may include posture correction, ergonomic advice, and therapeutic exercises.
Pelvic Health
This specialized program addresses pelvic floor dysfunction through targeted physical therapy. We treat urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and postpartum recovery issues. Our approach combines manual therapy, biofeedback, and individualized exercise programs to restore pelvic floor function and improve quality of life.
Shockwave Therapy
We offer radial shockwave therapy for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. This non-invasive treatment stimulates healing in injured tissues, effectively treating plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, and myofascial pain. Sessions typically last 15-20 minutes and are often combined with other rehabilitation techniques.
People
Dr. Raza Awan
Director
Founder of Synergy Sports Medicine, Dr. Awan developed the Movement-Based Rehabilitation model combining Pilates with clinical treatment. He specializes in sports medicine and has over 15 years of experience in integrative rehabilitation approaches.
Riki Richter
Director
Co-founder and movement therapy expert, Riki brings extensive Pilates and rehabilitation experience. She collaborates with physicians to develop movement protocols that address chronic pain and improve functional mobility through evidence-based exercise programs.
Jesse Awenus
Physiotherapist
Registered physiotherapist with specialization in sports injuries and postural rehabilitation. Jesse creates customized treatment plans incorporating manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to achieve long-term recovery goals.
Mitchell Starkman
Physiotherapist
Experienced clinician focusing on musculoskeletal rehabilitation and injury prevention. Mitchell combines manual therapy techniques with movement analysis to address chronic pain and improve patients' functional capabilities through personalized treatment programs.
Kiley Praught
Physiotherapist
Specialist in sports-related injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation. Kiley develops comprehensive treatment plans that integrate manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient-specific movement retraining to optimize recovery outcomes and prevent reinjury.
Questions
What virtual appointment options are available?
We offer virtual physiotherapy, chiropractic, and movement therapy sessions with real-time feedback using secure healthcare platforms accessible via email links.
Do I need equipment for virtual sessions?
No specialized equipment is required. Our therapists will help you adapt exercises using household items and bodyweight training for effective home rehabilitation.
How do you personalize treatment plans?
Our clinicians create customized programs combining movement therapy, manual techniques, and exercise prescription based on comprehensive assessments of your specific condition and recovery goals.
What makes your approach different?
We integrate movement therapy with clinical treatment, focusing on long-term recovery through improved body mechanics rather than temporary symptom relief.
Are your practitioners certified?
Yes, our team includes registered physiotherapists, certified chiropractors, and osteopathic practitioners with advanced training in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
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Reviews (7)
Marti Obreza
Jan 26, 2022
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By far the best physiotherapy I have received in my life and I have been a super active person with knee issues for a long time. Finally, someone who did a thorough review of my body mechanics and working away at getting better. Tyler is great. I am impressed. Friendly environment too. Thank you.
Paddy Bateman
Jan 20, 2022
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Exceptional staff, well qualified to increase your mobility through exercise and slowly increasing your routine to make health improvements to your body! Would not hesitate in recommending any of the staff to anyone with issues relating to physio therapy. If it can be fixed, they will do their best! Thank you for such a pleasant experience!
Jill Levenson
Jan 13, 2022
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This was the first time I had a face-to-face consultation about problems like serious arthritis and other spinal issues, as well as vertigo, since the beginning of the pandemic. Darryl Reid gave me confidence in improving my various conditions because he knew his fields of specialization and he applied them, listening to me carefully. My second meeting with Darryl Reid was equally successful.
Robert Ashford
Dec 25, 2021
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I was referred to Synergy by my family doctor to treat an ongoing issue of stenosis in my lower back and resulting very painful sciatica in my leg. I strongly believe in trying to manage ones health and I had a number of objectives that Keith Fernandes my Physiotherapist at Synergy helped me achieve. These objectives included avoiding potential hip surgery, reduce the need for pain medication and generally put my lower body back into shape. Im happy that the exercises and advice given by Keith have significantly contributed to this success.
Alisha Swinnerton
Dec 03, 2021
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My daughter started seeing Brittany Kafka at the Danforth clinic in August 2021. My daughter is a competitive swimmer and has had shoulder problems on and off for the past three years. Since starting at the clinic and a month into treatment, our daughter has been swimming pain-free. We see Brittany regularly, and after four months, her range of motion and pain has drastically improved. Thank you so much for the care and advice you have given her for the past four months. Onwards and upwards!!
Michelle Barbosa
Nov 23, 2021
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Natasha is an excellent Physiotherapist that is highly skilled with a depth of knowledge and ability to communicate conditions and treatments in easy to understand language! She listened and asked relevant questions related to my injury, and created a plan to work towards helping me get back to a pre-existing condition and normal activities of life. I highly recommend her.
Yuling Wong
Nov 01, 2021
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Synergy Sports Medicine (235 Wallace Ave) is a great place for rehabilitation and physiotherapy. The staff are all accommodating, nice, and welcoming. I dislocated my knee in March 2021 and was recommended to go see Megan Couch for physiotherapy. Megan was thoughtful, patient, and caring. She made sure that I had a routine of exercises that were easy to follow and that helped me get my knee back to my pre-injury days. Megan was very knowledgeable but also made sure to explain everything she was doing and why she was doing it. There were a lot of sessions where I felt discouraged about getting better
