B.Sc. Kinesiology, McGill University, M.Sc.PT Oxford Brookes University, UK, Physiotherapist, Kinesiologist, Naturotherapist, Manual Therapy 

Cyrille graduated from McGill University with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology in 2011. He used this knowledge in his work as a kinesiologist and personal trainer for various Montreal-based clinics. Cyrille gained tremendous insight while volunteering as a kinesiologist for Hope and Cope, an organization within the Jewish General Hospital that provides psychosocial support and practical resources to people suffering from cancer.

Cyrille continued his education in England and graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy. The experience he garnered at Hope and Cope enabled Cyrille to study the effects of exercise in oncology patients, upon which he based his Master’s thesis. More than 1200 hours of internships as well as extensive training in both Maintland’s mobilization techniques and massotherapy gave him the experience needed to work as a physiotherapist for Oxford United FC, a Skybet League 1 professional soccer team.

Cyrille moved back to Quebec in 2014 and recently finished the international equivalency programme from the Professional Physiotherapy Order of Quebec. Cyrille is also a member of the Naturotherapy Association of Quebec.

Cyrille is a sports enthusiast. He has played hockey all his life and spends his free time camping or on a kayak.

M.Sc. PT, McGill University, B.Sc. Exercise Science, specialized in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Concordia University, Physiotherapist, Kinesiologist 

Born and raised in Montreal, Melissa earned her Bachelor’s degree at Concordia University in Exercise Science (Kinesiology) where she learned the science behind human kinetics, health and physical activity. She is also specialized in Clinical Exercise Physiology giving her the knowledge and tools to assess, evaluate and design exercise programs tailored to people requiring special medical attention. She has worked as a personal trainer at the YMCA in Downtown Montreal and in Cartierville with healthy and disabled populations. She was also a research assistant at Sacré-Coeur hospital working on a variety of studies related to the effects of exercises on weight management and cardiorespiratory health.

Following a year of work experience, Melissa decided to continue her education path and completed a Master’s degree in physical therapy at McGill university. She was first introduced to the Catalyst team when she did her internship alongside Donald Balmforth and Matthew Romano at the beginning of summer 2016. Following her internship, she was hired as a personal trainer at our new location while she finished her master’s degree. Today, as part of the team at Catalyst, she combines both physiotherapy and exercise fitness approaches with her clients.

Her passion for health, wellness, nutrition and yoga & meditation have guided her to using a holistic approach with her clients, by looking beyond the physical injury and taking into account the many factors that can affect one’s health and recovery.

M.Sc.PT McGill University, B.Sc. Athletic Therapy, Concordia University, physiotherapist, Athletic Therapist, CAT(C) 

Shayne completed his B.Sc. in Athletic Therapy at Concordia University in 2019. During his time in the program, he completed internships with the Vanier Cheetahs, Concordia Stingers and Montreal Canadiens. This allowed him the opportunity to work clinically and on-field with high-level athletes in hockey, basketball, football, and competitive cheerleading. The added challenge of returning an individual to their favorite sports and activities is what he enjoys the most in his practice.

In 2021, he completed his Master's degree in Physical Therapy at McGill University. Having participated in sports all his life, he brings a unique ability to understand the specific movement required to compete in certain sports. He is most experienced in Mixed Martial Arts, Basketball and Swimming. He currently competes in Track & Field, with a focus on sprinting.

Shayne is passionate about empowering his patients to take control of their conditions. Always seeking to improve his skills as a therapist, he strives to become better today, to get others better tomorrow.

M.Sc.PT, McGill University, B.Sc.Exercise Science, Concordia University, Physiotherapist, Athlectic Therapist, CAT(C)

Nicholas graduated from Concordia University in 2021 with a B.Sc. in Exercise Science, specializing in Athletic Therapy. Since his beginnings in the Athletic Therapy program, he has continued to gain experience in providing personalized treatments, rehabilitation programs, and on-field first-responder services to CEGEP, university, and professional athletes. In his time spent as a student athletic therapist with the Montreal Canadiens medical staff, Nicholas gained an appreciation for the benefits of having a multidisciplinary team in patient care. As a therapist who came to understand the value of viewing care through different lenses, he looked to further develop his clinical skills and broaden his learning experiences to adopt a more well-rounded approach to therapy.

Nicholas continued his studies at McGill University, graduating with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. During his time at McGill, his internships completed within the emergency department of Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital, as well as community rehabilitation centers, allowed him to further appreciate the importance of physical activity and patient-centered multidisciplinary care across all populations. 

Nicholas' foundational interest in human anatomy and physiology in combination with his skillsets in physiotherapy and exercise science allow him to provide patients with the tools to manage their pain and move better. Driven by a passion to make a lasting positive impact on the well-being of others, Nicholas seeks to optimize patients' recovery to help them get back to the activities they love.

Audrey has been a massage therapist since 2010 and has accumulated several continuing education courses since then such as myofacial release, neuromuscular therapy, lymphatic drainage, sports massage, cranial therapy, therapeutic cupping and more. She also taught for two years at Kiné-Concept, a renowned massage therapy school.
In her spare time, Audrey enjoys kickboxing, dancing, playing the guitar and also loves reading.