Julia has been passionate about health, exercise, and medicine from an early age. Growing up she led an active lifestyle participating competitively in basketball and track & field for many years. Having endured injuries during her athletic career, she underwent rehabilitation alongside an Athletic Therapist (AT) which led her to developing a love for rehabilitation and patient care. Following this interest, Julia graduated from Sheridan College in April 2023 with an Honors Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences/Certificate in Athletic Therapy. Julia is a Certified Athletic Therapist granted with the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association and holds a Certificate as a First Responder.

During her time as an Athletic Therapist, Julia is grateful to have had the opportunity to work for many different universities and sporting teams providing on field coverage as well as clinical rehabilitation to athletes. Julia’s sideline experience includes work with men’s and women’s varsity sports teams including basketball, volleyball, soccer, rugby and hockey. Julia has also worked alongside the medical team for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL Football team through training camp and into the 2022 season. Currently, Julia provides athletic therapy coverage for the Burlington Stampeders Football Team, Stoney Creek Camels Rugby teams, Rockstar Elite League here at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in addition to providing coverage for many large sporting tournaments.

As an Athletic Therapist, Julia is skilled in the assessment and rehabilitation musculoskeletal injuries using a sports medicine model, incorporating a variety of treatment techniques and applying evidence-based practices. Julia is dedicated to providing patient centered care so that you are able to achieve your goals, whether you are seeking treatment to return to your sport or to improve your daily activities.

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Kira has always had an interest in sports & how the body functions. Growing up she was involved in a variety of sports (swimming, soccer, skating, skiing, basketball, running). This led her to pursue studies and eventually a career in body movement and rehabilitation.

Kira graduated from Brock University in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. During her time at Brock University, she worked with different local and university sports teams as a Student Athletic Trainer. This provided Kira the opportunity to work with a variety of athletes and assisted in the development and delivery of rehabilitation treatment plans for acute and chronic injuries and conditions. This experience motivated Kira to pursue a career in massage therapy. She completed the massage therapy program at Mohawk College in 2021. Kira has since gone on to obtain certification in cupping and Level 1 Soft Tissue Release. She has also taken extra courses in prenatal massage.

After graduating, Kira moved to the Rocky Mountains where she worked as a Registered Massage Therapist for the past two years working. In this setting Kira was able to work with a variety of patients from all around the world.

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David Murray is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Certified Athletic Therapist with over 28 years of clinical and field experience. He currently treats a full caseload of patients of all ages with a variety of physical disorders and impairments.

David began his post-secondary education at Western University, where he received a degree in Physical Education. He also completed post-graduate Masters of Science degree in Kinesiology from McMaster University, postgraduate diplomas in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College, where he graduated with high honours, and Osteopathic Manual Practice from the Canadian College of Osteopathy. With his Osteopathic and Masters studies, David focused his research on blood flow in individuals with spinal cord injuries. Currently, David continues to advance his knowledge and skills through further post-graduate studies in Clinical Neuroscience.

In addition to clinic life at the Toronto Rock Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre, David was a member of the Sport Medicine Team at McMaster University from 1997 – 2023, working as a clinical practitioner, field therapist, and student supervisor.

David has been the Head Athletic Therapist of the Toronto Rock Professional Lacrosse Team since the franchise’s inception in 1998. David’s lacrosse experience has extended to the international level we well, where he was a member of the Sports Medicine Teams for Team Canada at the 2002 & 2006 Men’s World Field Lacrosse Championships, the 2003 Men’s World Indoor Lacrosse Championship, and the 2022 Men’s U21 World Field Lacrosse Championships.

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Emily graduated from the University of Alberta in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. After working as a Kinesiologist and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Emily returned to the University of Alberta in 2015 and completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Following graduation, Emily went on to obtain additional certification in spinal manipulation, functional dry needling and concussion management. She recently completed a Master of Clinical Science in Advanced Healthcare Practice in the field of Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Western University. Emily is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapist as well as a member of both the sport and manual therapy divisions of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Emily joins the team at the Toronto Rock Sport Medicine and Wellness Centre having previously worked alongside the Canadian Armed Forces as a civilian Physiotherapist for 8 years. On the sideline, Emily has worked with a variety of sports including lacrosse, baseball, soccer, rugby and basketball. Most recently working with the Edmonton Miners Lacrosse Club where she had the privilege of joining them at the 2022 Minto Cup. Emily currently assists the training staff for the Oakville Rock Sr. B Team.

Emily’s passion for sports and sport medicine developed during her time playing basketball in Alberta. She takes pride in bringing her patients high quality and evidence-informed treatment that focuses on helping them meet their goals, improve their performance and get them back to the activities they love.

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Dr. Carla Edwards is a Sports Psychiatrist whose practice focuses on the treatment of mental illness and psychological struggles in athletes. In her clinical practice, Dr. Edwards supports athletes from numerous National Sport Organizations, professional sports teams, Canadian Universities and youth sports organizations. She is the team psychiatrist for the Hamilton Tiger Cats and the company psychiatrist for the National Ballet of Canada. She has authored several book chapters and journal articles about the topics of Psychiatric Emergencies, Depression, Maltreatment, and Personality Disorders in sport, as well as the role of the Interdisciplinary Support Team in supporting athletes with mental illness. She is the current President of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry and sits on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine and the Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative. Dr. Edwards is a passionate advocate for the protection of athletes and safeguarding of the sport experience. Dr. Edwards is also active in the academic setting, as an Assistant Clinical Professor with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University.

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