Professors Emeriti
Sutherland, Donald C., DC, LLD(Hons)

Faculty
Rajwani, Moez, DC – Instructor
Reitav, Jaan, BA, MA, PhD – Professor
Reux, Marcel, BA, BSc(PT), DC – Instructor
Ricciardi, Vincent, DC – Tutor
Ross, Kim, BSc, MSc, DC, PhD – Associate Professor
Ruegg, Richard, BSc, PhD, DC – Assistant Professor
Ruhr, Gregory, DC – Assistant Professor
Saad, Reda, MBBCh(Hons), MMedSci, PhD, CV – Associate Professor
Schoales, Donna, BSc(Hons), DC, FCCSS(C) – Assistant Professor
Schoonderwoerd, Kelly, DC, BA – Tutor
Schut, Brian, DC – Associate Professor
Shandling, Barry, MB ChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(C), FACS – Professor, Anatomy
Simonsen, Inger, DC, FCCO(C) – Assistant Professor
Sinclair, Darcie, BSc, DC – Tutor
Sovak, Guy, BSc, MSc, PhD – Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Histology, Coordinator,
Special Projects
Steiman, Igor, BSc(Hons), MSc, DC, FCCS(C) – Professor
Stern, Paula, BSc, DC, FCCS(C) – Assistant Professor
Swyszcz, Oryst, BSc, DC – Assistant Professor
Szaraz, Zoltan, DC, FCCRS(C) – Associate Professor
Tabrizi, Negda, BSc, MSc, DC, BEd – Instructor
Teodorczyk-Injeyan, Julita, BSc, MSc, PhD – Associate Professor
Thistle, Shawn, BKin, DC(Hons) – Tutor
Tibbles, Anthony, BSc, DC, FCCS(C) – Associate Professor
Triano, John J., BSc, DC, MA, PhD – Professor
Trim, Astrid, BSc, DC, FCCSS(C) – Assistant Professor

Adjunct Faculty
Tick, Heather, MA, MD, CAFCI, DipAAPM
Tunks, Eldon, MD, FRCP(C)

Librarians
Taylor-Vaisey, Anne, BA(Hons), MLS – Associate Librarian

Technologists
Tanner, Lynda, RT(R) – Registered Technologist II
Tse, Sum, BA, MT, MSc, RT – Laboratory Technologist

Graduate Students
Robb, Andrew, BA, DC, Sports Sciences Year II
Rodine, Rob, BSc, DC, Clinical Sciences Year II
Schenkel, David, DC, Sports Sciences Year I
Sims, Kevin, BSc, DC, Sports Sciences Year I


Moez Rajwani, DC
Lecturer, Clinical Diagnosis

Dr. Moez Rajwani is currently a Lecturer in the Division of Foundational and Professional Education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, a Health Policy Officer for the Ontario Chiropractic Association, the Director of Rehabilitation Services at the North York Rehabilitation Center Inc and a Chiropractic Consultant for the Canadian Rehabilitation Institute, for the Wellness Works Professions Inc, the Missisauga Physical and rehabilitation Centre and the Canadian MedRehab and Disability Assessment Inc. He was previously a Chiropractic Consultant at the Bloorview McMillan Children’s Hospital and later a Chiropractic Consultant at the Mississauga Physical and Rehabilitation Centre. After earning a diploma in Acupuncture from the Open University in Columbo Sri Lanka in 1992 and certification in Occupational Health and Safety from the Ontario Chiropractic Association in 1994, he completed a Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He then subsequently obtained his certification in Chiropractic Sport Sciences from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and is now completing his Bachelor of Education degree from Brock University.

Dr. Rajwani’s research focuses on Botox for Headaches. He has contributed articles to the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. He also serves on the board for the Access Alliance Multicultural Health Center, as Chairman of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Canada, as Vice President for the Canadian Society of Chiropractic Evaluators and as President of the Canadian Society of Chiropractic Evaluators. He is a recipient of many awards including the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award (Gold Metal) and the Community Services Award by the Ontario Chiropractic Association. He was also listed as one of the “Top 20 Chiropractors under 40” by the Chiropractic Business Magazine.

Jaan Reitav, DC
Professor, Clinical Diagnosis

Dr. Jaan Reitav is a Professor in the Division of Chiropractic Clinical Sciences at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He was previously a Staff Psyhcologist at the Toronto East General Hospital and was later faculty for the Ontario Centre for Training and Research in Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy. After earning a undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Psychology at York University, he completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology at York University.

Dr. Reitav’s research focuses on stress, mental health and heart disease. He has contributed articles to the Journal of Chiropractic Education, Journal of Neuromusculoskeletal System and International Journal of Short-term Physiotherapy. He has also been a member of the Research Ethics Board, the Curriculum Working Group, the Library Committee, the Appeals Committee, Disciplinary Committee and the Appointments and Promotions Committee at CMCC. He has served as Vice President of the Faculty Council at CMCC and President of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Psychology.

Marcel Reux, DC
Lecturer, Clinical Diagnosis

Dr. Marcel Reux is a Lecturer in the Division of Clinical Sciences at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as well as an Assessor for the Disability Assessment Center for the Orthopaedic and Arthritic Institute at Sunnybrook and Women’s Health Centre. He was previously a Lecturer in the French Department at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies. After earning two undergraduate degrees in French and Biology from the Memorial University of Newfoundland and a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto, he completed a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Dr. Reux is currently a Referee for the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. He also teaches Orthopaedics and Rheumatology (CD 302) at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Vincent Ricciardi, DC
Tutor, Clinical Diagnosis

Dr. Vincent Ricciardi is a Lecturer in the Division of Chiropractic Sciences at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, an Independent Examiner at the Designated Assessment Centre at the orthopaedic and Arthritic Division at the Sunnybrook and Women’s Health Science Centre. He was previously a First Aid and CPR Teacher for the St. John’s Ambulance and later the Academic Director at Kikkawa College. In 1986, he graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Dr. Ricciardi is currently a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, the Ontario Chiropractic Association and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Andrew Robb, DC.
Resident II (Sports Sciences)

Dr. Andrew Robb is a Year II Resident for Sport Sciences in the Division of Graduate Education and Research Programs and a Teaching Assistant in the Division of Undergraduate Studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He is also a Chiropractic Associate at the Sport Performance Centres Ltd and at Totum Lifescience Clinic. He was previously a Teaching Assistant for the Faculty of Community Health Science at Brock University and was later a Personal Trainer in Fitness Consultation at the Totum Lifescience Clinic. After earning a undergraduate honours degree in community health ar Brock University, he completed a Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Dr. Robb is currently conducting research with Dr. Glenn Fleisig from the American Sports Medicine Institute. He is also currently the Director of Personal Training Development at Totum Lifescience and the Team Doctor for the Greater Toronto Hockey League. He has also served as a Emergency Care Provider for the Toronto Dragon Boat Rugby Club and as a Varsity Athletic Student Trainer for Brock University. He is involved in providing medical service to many Toronto-based sports and recreation clubs.

Research Projects:

• Is there an association between high load versus low load training on sprinting performance. 2007. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Independent Student Investigation. Supervisor: Dr. Greg Lehman.
• Does Active Release Technique improve pain pressure threshold on groin strains among hockey players. 2007. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Independent Student Investigation. Supervisor: Dr. Jason Pajaczkowski.
• Internal rotation deficits in the lead hip and ball velocity among professional pitchers: is there a correlation. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Original Research. Supervisor: Dr. Kim Ross DC, PhD and Dr. Jason Pajaczkowski DC, FCCSS(C). Collaboration with The American Sports Medicine Institute and Dr. Glenn Fleisig PhD, Birmingham, Alabama.

J. Kim Ross, BSc, MSc, DC, PhD
Director of Education, Year I Associate Professor

Dr. Kim Ross graduated from CMCC in 1987 and has taught chiropractic skills and body biomechanics at CMCC since 1988. He received his PhD in biomechanics from the University of Waterloo in 2003, with a thesis focused on the biomechanics of spinal manipulation. That same year, he received the Professional Service Award for Research by the Ontario Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Ross has been lecturing on the subjects of gait biomechanics, orthotic therapy and the biomechanics of manipulation since 1995. In 1999, he obtained the position of chair for the department of applied chiropractic in CMCC’s undergraduate program. He became director of education, year I, in 2008.

Research Interests:

• Accuracy of Manipulation: Typically, the intent of practitioners who apply forces and loads to the spine is to affect a specific region of anatomy. For chiropractors, it is often a particular vertebral motion segment. While Dr. Ross is interested in all facets of manipulation biomechanics, (including an understanding of cavitation and vibrational characteristics of the spine before and after manipulation), his current focus involves evaluation of the degree of accuracy with which such forces and loads can be applied. That is, to what degree can manipulation be applied to isolated levels and to what extent of tissues and locations do the biomechanical repercussions of manipulation spread?
• Biomechanical ramifications of orthotics, particularly related to sports: The angle of the feet as they impact the floor in any given activity can be expected to facilitate angles of motion at several levels up the joint chain. Orthotics are used in an effort to stabilize basic patterns of foot motion in everyday life, to prevent pain and possibly injury. The biomechanical ramifications of orthotics in sports are largely unexplored. Dr. Ross is interested in the relationship between biomechanical changes due to orthotics and performance and injury prevention, in various sporting activities.

Richard Ruegg, BSc, PhD, DC
Associate Dean, Clinical Education Assistant Professor

Dr. Richard Ruegg received his PhD in physiology from York University. His focus was on comparative endocrinology. He graduated from CMCC in 1989. Dr. Ruegg has served on the faculties of the universities of Waterloo, York, Toronto and California at Berkeley. He has published 17 scholarly works in Canadian and international journals and is a member of the committee for the development and publication of the Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for chiropractic.

His most recent work has been in regards to the response on the immune system to spinal manipulation. These studies will assist in determining the immune status in terms of white blood cell populations, blastokinetic ability and titres of interleukins and immunoglobulins.

Greg Ruhr, DC
Course Coordinator, Applied Chiropractics

Dr. Greg Ruhr is a Course Coordinator for Applied Chiropractics at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He was previously a Clinical Instructor for the H.K. Lee Outpatient Clinic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and was later an Assistant Professor for the Chiropractic Clinical Sciences Division at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. In 1980, he obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Dr. Ruhr has served on the Chiropractic Sciences Technique Review Committee, the Problem Based Learning workshop committees with Ms. S. Baptiste, and on the Teaching and Evaluating Psychomotor Skills workshops with Dr. F. Medio PhD at CMCC.

In the past five years, he has been a Tutor for CD 1301 and CD 2301 Clinical Diagnosis, a Facilitator for CP1101 and AC 3305 Clinical Management Problem Based Learning, a Tutor for AC 1102 and a Coordinator for AC 3306 at CMCC.

Donna Lee Schoales, DC
Course Coordinator, Clinical Diagnosis

Dr. Donna Lee Schoales is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Chiropractic Clinical Sciences at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She was previously Chair of the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences of Canada Fellowship Committee and later an Assistant Professor for AC409 Athletic Therapeutics at CMCC. After earning a undergraduate degree in science from the University of Waterloo, she completed a Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

In 1999, she was awarded with the 10 Year Teaching Certificate of Merit and in 2004, she was awarded with the 15 Year Teaching Certificate of Merit at CMCC. In 1997, she was awarded with the President’s Award by the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences of Canada. She is currently an Examiner for the C.C.S.C. (C) Fellowship Exam and was previously Chair of the C.C.S.C. (C) Fellowship Committee.

Kelly Schoonderwoerd, DC
Tutor, Chiropractic Principles and Practice

Dr. Kelly Schoonderwoerd is an Tutor for the Division of Foundational and Professional Education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She was previously a Chiropractic Practitioner at the South Ajax Family Doctors’ Clinic and later a Trainer/Consultant and Chiropractor for the Whitby Gators Girl’s U-14 Soccer Team, the Pickering Vikings Girls U-15 Soccer Team, the Ajax Avalanche Girls U-15 Soccer Team and the Ajax United Magic Girls 7-14 Soccer Team. After earning a undergraduate degree in arts from Sir Wilfred Laurier University, she completed a Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Dr. Schoonderwoerd’s research focuses on musculoskeletal pain secondary to tardive dyskinesia. She has contributed articles to the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. She currently teaches Chiropractic Principles (CP 1101) and Differential Diagnosis (CD 3304) and has taught Chiropractic Skills (AC 3305) at CMCC in previous years.
Dr. Kelly Schoonderwoerd is a Tutor for the Division of Foundational and Professional Education at the CMCC. Dr. Schoonderwoerd has a BA from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, and earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from CMCC in 1995.

From 1996 to 2000, she was a Chiropractic Practitioner at the South Ajax Family Doctor's Clinic; from 2000 to present she has been practising at her own clinic, South Ajax Chiropractic Clinic in Ajax, Ontario.

In addition to her chiropractic license, Dr. Schoonderwoerd holds her Personal Trainer's license, and as such, has worked as a Trainer/Consultant and Chiropractor for several local girl's rep soccer teams.

Dr. Schoonderwoerd has been published in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association.

Brian Schut, DC
Director, Clinical Education and Patient Care
Associate Professor and Clinician, Clinical Education Division

Dr. Schut completed a Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1969. He began his career at CMCC as a Clinician in 1977, then became Clinic Director in 1981. He assumed the role of Chair of the Department of Clinical Diagnosis in 1990, apost he still holds today. Dr. Brian Schut is also currently an Associate Professor, Clincian and the Director of Clinical Education and Patient Care at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Dr. Schut’s research focuses on clinical chiropractic education. He has contributed articles to Topics in Clinical Chiropractic, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics and other academic journals and books. He currently serves as a Member of the Appointments and Promotions Committee, the Curriculum Planning Working Group and the Curriculum Working Group sub committee. He was previously Vice President of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and a Test Committee Member for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Dr. Schut has maintained a modest private practice in Scarborough where he lives since his graduation.

Barry Shandling, MB ChB, FRCS, FRCSC
Professor, Anatomy

Dr. Barry Shandling is currently a Professor Emeritus of Surgery for the Department of Anatomy, Division of Biological Sciences at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as well as an Honorary Surgical Staff Member for the Hospital for Sick Children and North York General Hospital. He was previously the Staff Surgeon for the Hospital for Sick Children and was later the Chief Pediatric Surgeon at the Doctor’s Hospital in Toronto. After earning a MB ChB at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, he obtained his FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London UK and his FRCSC from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Dr. Shandling’s research focuses on pediatric diseases and surgical procedures. He has contributed articles to the Journal of Medical Pediatric Oncology, Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Radiology and several other academic journals and books. He also serves as Past President of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgery, as an Honorary Life Member of the Australasian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Like Membership of the Ontario Medical Association, Elected Senior Member of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons and as the Appointed Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto.

Inger Simonsen, DC
Assistant Professor, Clinical Diagnosis 
 
Dr. Inger Simonsen is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Chiropractic Clinical Sciences at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She was previously a Clinical Instructor for the Clinical Education program and later a Tutorial Assistant for the Acupuncture Program at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. After earning a undergraduate degree from the University of Odense in Denmark and an Honours Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Dr. Simonsen’s research focuses on the Denmark Chiropractic School system. She has contributed articles to the Journal of the Association for the History of Chiropractic.

Darcie Sinclair, DC
Facilitator, Applied Chiropractics

Dr. Darcie Sinclair is a Facilitator in the Division of Foundational and Professional Education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She was previously working on locum appointments in Southwestern Ontario and is now in private practice at the First Canadian Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center. After earning a undergraduate degree in Life Sciences at Queen;s University, she completed a Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1996. Dr. Sinclair currently teaches Clinical Management (AC 3305) at the CMCC.

Guy Sovak PhD
Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Histology
Coordinator, Special projects

Dr. Guy Sovak is a Assistant Professor in the Division of Anatomy and Histology as well as a Coordinator of Special Projects at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He was previously a Postdoctoral Fellow in Anatomy and Cell Biology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in Bronx New York and was later a Senior Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Biology at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto Canada. After earning a undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and a teaching certificate at the Oranim School of Education at Haifa University, as well as a master’s degree in Medical Sciences at the Isreal Institute of Technology in Haifa Isreal, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences at the same university. Dr. Sovak PhD thesis was funded by the Israeli Ministery of Science’ s Levi Eshkol Award for intradisceplinary sciences. Prior to his Biological / Medical studies he earned his degree in Electronics and worked as an P.Eng for five years developing software and hardware for telecomunication.

Dr. Sovak’s research focuses on intracellular processes of disease such as Parkinson disease and Cystic Fibrosis. Persuing his PhD thesis topic, nowaday he is interested in the Histology of the both Bone and Muscle tissues.He has contributed articles to PNAS, Journal of Experimental Gerontology, Microscopy and Microanalysis, Bone and Joint Surgery and several other academic journals. He also has been serving as a Chief Scientist for Scientists Solutions Inc in San Diego moderating online discussion forums.

Igor Steiman, DC
Clinician, St. Michael’s Hospital & Campus Clinic

Dr. Igor Steiman is a Clinician in the Division of Clinical Education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic Collegeand a Staff Chiropractor in the Department of Family and Community Medcine at St. Michael’s Hospital. He also has his own private practice and does independent chiropractic assessments and consultations. After earning an undergraduate degree in science and a Masters in physiology at the University of Toronto, he completed a Doctor of of Chiropractic programme at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1981. After completing a residency in Chiropractic Clinical Sciences, he became a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sciences (Can.) in 1986.

Dr. Steiman’s current research focuses on interprofessional education. He has contributed articles to the Journal of Manipulative and PhysiologicalTherapeutics, the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and several other academic journals. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and on the Board of Directors of the College of Chiropractic Sciences. He is currently on the Science Advisory Resource Team of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, and at CMCC, on the External Affairs Committee, the Examinations Standards Committee and on the Library and Copyright Committee. He is a recipient of many honours and awards such as the Ontario Chiropractic Association Professional Services Award, CMCC’s Twenty-Five Year Service Award, CMCC’s Clinical Service Award, CMCC’s Juriprudence and Business Law Award, and St. Michaels Hospital Education Scholarship Award.

Paula Stern, DC
Interim Director, Graduate Education and Research Program

Dr. Paula Stern is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Interim Director for the Graduate Education and Research Program at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She was previously Clinic Manager for the CBI Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Centre in Toronto and was later an Independent Chiropractic Consultant at the Canadian Utilization Review in Toronto. After earning a undergraduate degree in neuroscience at the University of Toronto, she completed a Doctor of Chiropractics from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and a Fellowship from the College of Clinical Sciences also at CMCC.

Dr. Stern’s research focuses on case reports of ankle and wrist injuries. She has contributed articles to the Journal of Chiropractic and Osteopathy, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics f and several other academic journals and books. She currently serves as Chair of the Curriculum Working Group and on the Residency Admissions Committee at CMCC, and is a member of the Chiropractic EI Network for the Institute of Work and Health. She has also been a member of the Clinical Education Working Group at CMCC in previous years. She is a recipient of the Judy Welsh Memorial Award for Excellence in Radiology and came in second place for the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research Award.

Oryst Swyszcz, BSc (Hons), DC
Education Coordinator

Dr. Oryst Swyszcz is an Assistant Professor and Education Coordinator for the Dean’s Office at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He was previously in private practice at the Swyszcz Chiropractic Clinic, Super Fitness Sports Injury Clinic, High Park Chiropractic and Sports Injury Clinic and was later an Assistant Professor for the Division of Chiropractic Clinical Sciences at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. After earning a undergraduate degree in Biology and Mathematics at the University of Toronto, he completed a Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and a certificate from the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture in Kansas City Missouri. He is currently completing a Masters of Medical Education at the University of Dundee in Scotland via distance learning.

Dr. Swyszcz’s research focuses on medical education. He has contributed articles to the Journal of Chiropractic Education and other academic journals and conferences. He also serves as a Reviewer for the Journal of manipulative and Physiological Therapetics and for the Association of Standardized Patients. At CMCC, he sits on the Budget Development Group, the Academic Affairs Committee, the ACC RAC Annual Conference, Assessment Working Group, the Curriculum Planning Working Group, and Admissions Committee.

Dr. Swyszcz coordinates and moderates Year 1, 2, and 3 Grand Rounds, the HPD (History, Physical and Diagnosis) assessments, and year end OSCE examinations.

Zoltan Szaraz, DC, FCCRS(C)
Associated Professor, Chiropractic Sciences

Dr. Zoltan Szaraz is an Associate Professor in the Division of Chiropractic Sciences at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He started his teaching appointment in 1977 as a Tutor in the Department of Applied Chiropractic and became the Chairman of the Department in 1981. He resigned from this post in 1998 and continued teaching Chiropractic Technique and Chiropractic Principles in the Undergraduate Programs. As an Adjunct Professor in the Postgraduate Division, he has participated as lecturer in various Technique Symposia and was the Principal Technique Lecturer during the Brazilian Chiropractic Association Convention, in Porto Allegre, Brazil, 1998. He also participated as a Specialist Panel Participant during the Canadian Chiropractic Convention, in Vancouver, BC, in 2006. Dr. Szaraz is a CMCC graduate, earning a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1974. He pursued a Fellowship designation at the College of Chiropractic Rehabiliation Sciences (Canada) in 1996 and obtained his FCCRS(C) certification.

Dr. Szaraz’s research interest is in chiropractic clinical management issue. Currently, he is involved in a research project relative to adjustive loads in the cervical spine. He has supervised numerous Undergraduate Research Projects. His publications includes The Compendium of Chiropractic Technique, first published in 1981,and updated in 1984, and other chiropractic adjustive procedure related articles, appearing in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and other academic journals and books. He also served on the board of editors for the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and the Journal of Chiropractic Technique. He has also been President of the Toronto East Chiropractic Society, Board Member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association, Chair of the Continuign Education Committee for the Ontario Chiropractic Association and Governor of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, to name a few. At CMCC, Dr. Szaraz has been the Chairman of Applied Chiropractic Department, Chair of the CCE Review Committee of Chiropractic Technique and Clinic, Chair of the Examination Review Committee of the Division of Chiropractic Sciences and Chair of the ACA Council on Technique. He is currently Faculty Advisor for CMCC’s Gonstead Club and a member of the Admissions Interview Team.

Dr. Szaraz’s current teaching responsibilities include being a Course Coordinator and lecturer for CP 2202, Chiropractic Principles, Guest Lecturer in CP 1101, the First Year Chiropractic Principles program, technique tutor for first, second and third year Chiropractic Technique Course, and a Problem Based Learning Facilitator.

Negda Tabrizi, DC
Lecturer, Clinical Diagnosis

Dr. Negda Tabrizi is a Lecturer for the Division of Clinical Diagnosis at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and had been in private practice since 2003. She was previously a Financial Services Manager for the Bank of Montreal and was later began her career as a Lecturer for the Division of Clinical Education at CMCC. After earning a undergraduate degree in Human Biology, Physiology and Anthropology at the University of Toronto, and a master’s degree in Physiology at the University of Toronto, she completed a Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and then later a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Tabrizi has been a recipient of the York Peel Chiropractic Award, the Auxiliary Award, the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Award, the Admissions Award and the University of Toronto’s Open Master’s Scholarship Award.

Anne Taylor-Vaisey, MLS
Reference Librarian

Anne Taylor-Vaisey has been the Reference Librarian at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College since 2001. After earning a BA from the University of Toronto, she completed her Master of Library Science degree at the School of Library and Information Science at the University of Western Ontario. Ms Taylor-Vaisey began her library career at the Trent University Library, where she held several positions, including Map Libarian and Head, Circulation and Reference. From 1991 to 2000 she was Library Services Consultant, Office of Continuing Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.

Ms Taylor-Vaisey’s research focuses on continuing education and the translation of clinical practice guidelines into practice. She has contributed articles to the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Psychosomatics, JAMA, CMAJ and The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions. She has served as President of both the Indexing and Abstracting Society of Canada and the Toronto Health Libraries Association, and as Editor for the newsletters of both of those associations. She has been a member of the literature search team for the Guidelines Development Committee (GDC), Canadian Chiropractic Association/Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Regulatory Boards Clinical Practice Guidelines (CCA/CFCRBB-CPG). She is a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award, Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education.

Ms Taylor-Vaisey’s current interests include online indexing, website development, and online learning. She is the Co-Editor of the Index to Chiropractic Literature (ICL), Web Editor for both ICL and the Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education, and she is involved in the development of online courses at CMCC. For 2008-2009 she is Chair of CMCC’s Faculty Council and Chair of the Chiropractic Library Consortium (CLIBCON).

Julita Teodorczyk-Injeyan, MSc, PhD
Associate Professor, Research

Dr. T-Injeyan has an MSc in Forensic (Medical) Anthropology and a PhD in Immunopharmacology. She became a Post-Doctoral Fellow of the Medical Research Council of Canada in 1976.

Dr. Injeyan has been a research associate and assistant professor of surgery and immunology, University of Toronto, a staff research scientist at the Toronto Hospital and the Sunnybrook Trauma Research Group, Department of National Defence Research Scientist and a senior research scientist at Wellesley Hospital Institute.

Her research interests include investigations of immune consequences of neoplasia, severe trauma (e.g. thermal, mechanical trauma), shock and clinical sepsis. At CMCC since 1999, Dr. T-Injeyan is currently involved in studies of cellular and molecular mechanisms of systemic (visceral) effects of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) with emphasis on the effect of SMT on the integrated neuro-immune cytokine network regulating the inflammatory response associated with musculoskeletal disorders.

Dr. Injeyan has contributed numerous articles in Journal of Chiropractic Education, Journal of Manipulative Therapeutics Journal, Journal of Clinical Immunology, and in several other leading journals. She is also a current recipient of a large research fund by the Neuro Research Group. In the past 5 years, she has taught, General Pathology (PA1201) and Immunology (PA 2204) at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Anthony Tibbles, DC
Director, Clinical Education and Patient Care
Associate Professor

Dr. Anthony Tibbles began his career with the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1990 first as a clinician, then as a Clinical Sciences Resident in 1990-1992, then as a Fellow, Clinical Instructor and Assistant Professor from 1993-1997. He is currently the Director of Clinical Education and Patient Education, an Associate Professor and Chiropractic Professional Practice Leader in the Department of Clinical Services at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. After earning a undergraduate honours degree in science at the University of Toronto, he graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic cum laude from CMCC.

Dr. Tibbles research focuses on HIV-associated chiropractic education clinics. He has contributed articles to the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and several other academic journals and books. He is a recipient of many awards including the Metro Toronto Ambulance Service Citizen Award for Outstanding Emergency Service, the Canadian Foundation for Spinal Research (CFSR) Third Award, and the Helen Evan Read Award for Scientific Communication. He currently serves as Chair of the Appointments and Promotions Committee and member of the Clinical Education Working Group/Clinic Project Team and Residency Selection Committee at CMCC.

Dr. Tibbles is currenly an Executive Member for the College of Chiropractic Sciences, Co-Chair of the WSIB Program for Chronic Low Back Pain Expert Translation Committee, Co-Chair of the WSIB Program of Care for Lower Extremity Expert Translation Committee, and Chair of the College of Chiropractic Sciences Royal Status Committee. He is also an Insurer’s Examination Assessor for the Canadian Rehabilitation Institute, Riverfront Medical Services, Independent Group Medical Specialists, Canada Wide Medical Assessments and Integrate Assessment Services.

Shawn Thistle, DC
Clinical Instructor

Dr. Shawn Thistle is a Tutor in the Division of Clinical Education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, an Associate Clinic Director at the SHAPE Health and Wellness Center, and the Founder and President for Research Review Service Inc. He was previously the Dryland Training Implementor for Alpine Ontario and was later a Personal Trainer at Glendon Athletics at York University. After earning a undergraduate degree in Kinesiology Summa Cum Laude at McMaster University in 2000, he completed his Doctor of Chiropractic Magna Cum Laude at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and a Diploma in Acupuncture at the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University.

Dr. Thistle’s research focuses on chiropractic education. He has contributed articles to the Journal of Chiropractic Education and other academic journals. He is a recipent of the Gilbert H. Yong Memorial Award, the Stephane Julien Memorial Award, the Hoskins/Sommacal Clinic Proficiency Award and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Research Award (CIHR).

David Torrance, DC
Resident II (Clinical Sciences)

Dr. David Torrance is currently a Resource Clinician and a Teaching Assistant at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and has completed his Clinical Sciences Residency program. He was previously on the Orthopedic Research Team at the London Health Sciences Center and was later a Personal Trainer at Totum Life Science in Toronto, where he is now a part of their rehab team as a chiropractor. After earning an undergraduate degree with distinction in Biology from the University of Western Ontario, he completed a Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Magna Cum Laude. He is a recipient of many awards such as the Governor’s Club Corporate Members Award, the John Duckworth Memorial Award, the John Wallace Memorial Award, the Laurene Patterson Estate Scholarship, and the University of Western Ontario’s Scholarship of Excellence Award. In 2006, he was awarded with the CMCC President’s Award for having obtained high academic and clinical standing and contribution to student life for over four years.

Dr. Torrance’s research focuses on evaluating the internal and external behavior of porcine psoas under strain using ultrasound elastomyography. This technology holds promise to measure the mechanical transduction of forces upon and through the layers of muscles and soft tissues in vivo. By quantifying the properties of soft-tissues, insight will be gained into what manual treatments actually do and how the body responds to various manual therapies. He has contributed articles to the Clinical Chiropractic Journal. He also has served on the Fourth Year Clinic Committee and as a Third Year Class Representative during his studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

John J. Triano, DC, PhD, FCCS (C) (Hons)
Dean, Graduate Education and Research Programs
Associate Dean of Research
Professor

John J. Triano, DC, PhD, is a graduate of Logan College (DC), Webster College (MA), and the University of Michigan (PhD). He is a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Scientists (Canada) and serves as an editorial advisor to the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (since 1986), to Spine (since 1994), The Spine Journal(since 2000) and The BackLetter. Dr. Triano was Research Professor in the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Arlington, Joint Biomedical Engineering Program. To date he has written 45 scientific and clinical articles and 14 book chapters. From 1992 to 2005 he was the Co-Director of Conservative Medicine and Director for the Chiropractic Division at the Texas Back Institute, a multidisciplinary spine facility caring for 15,000 new patients per year. Currently, he is a Professor and the Associate Dean of Research at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and is cross-appointed as Associate Professor within the Rehabilitation Sciences department at McMaster University.

Dr. Triano is the recipient of a number of awards and honors including the ICA Researcher of the Year (1987), FCER Researcher of the Year (1989), AHCPR Service Award (1993), the US Department of Health and Human Services (1993), ACA Council on Rehabilitation Doctor of the Year Award (1998), DC Person of the Year (2002) and the 2005 Earl Homewood Professorship. During 2005 to 2007, Dr. Triano has served as the only chiropractor on the US National Committee for Quality Assurance that recently released its first Spine Physician Recognition Program in the US, a program that acknowledges quality spine care by chiropractors on par with medical physicians. He is recipient of the first NCCAM-NIH/CIHR research award supporting studies in the mechanisms of spinal manipulation.

Astrid Trim, DC
Assistant Professor, Applied Chiropractic

Dr. Astrid Trim is a Assistant Professor in the Division of Applied Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and in private practice since 1994. She was previously an Independent Associate at the Sawa Chiropractic and Sports Injury Clinic in Mississauga and was later a Consultant at the Mississauga Physical Rehabiliation Center. After earning a undergraduate degree in Science at the University fo Waterloo, she completed her Doctor of Chiropractic degree and her Fellowship at the Canadian Chiropractic Sports Science at CMCC.

Dr. Trim’s research focuses on pediatric chiropractic illnesses. He has contributed articles to the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and other journals. She is a recipient of the Volunteer Award from the Mississuaga YMCA and has achieved several awards for Academic Excellence from the University of Waterloo.