Welcome to the
Walsh Health & Wellness Centre
With a brand new 5000 sq. ft clinic, located in the heart of Kitchener-Waterloo that specializes in treating sports and recreational injuries.
Whether you are a professional athlete, recreational athlete, or a weekend warrior, we have the professionals that can help to keep you active and injury free.
Please contact us with any questions or inquiries you may have. We would be happy to answer any of your questions to help you achieve your health goals.
Meet the Clinic Team
Dr. Patrick T. Walsh
Clinic Director
Chiropractor, Kinesiologist, Medical Acupuncturist, Certified Active Release Provider® (ART), Licenced in Graston Technique®, Certified Canadian Pedorthist, cped(c), Certified Bioflex Laser Specialist.
Dr. Walsh received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo in 1995. From there he went to the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago, Illinois and graduated Summa Cum Laude and Salutatorian of his year.
He then returned to the K-W area and established the Walsh Health and Wellness Centre. He has been in practice for over eighteen years.
He started a fellowship in acupuncture and is now a licensed Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is licensed in Active Release Technique and became a licensed Pedorthist in 2006 to further his understanding and treatment of foot and gait disorders.
Half of the conditions he treats are non-spinal (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankle) He is a member in the Ontario Chiropractic Association, Acupuncture Council of Ontario, Active Release Technique, Canadian Chiropractic Association, College of Pedorthist of Canada, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Dr. Kyle Simpson
B.Sc. (Hon) Health Sciences, D.C.
Chiropractor, Acupuncture Provider, Certified Functional Range Release Provider, Myofascial Release Therapy, Joint Mobilization & Manipulations, Rehabilitative Exercise, Laser & Shockwave Therapy, Athletic Taping, Orthotics.
Dr. Simpson is a graduate of Wilfred Laurier University’s Honours Health Sciences Program. He Completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, receiving Summa Cum Laude high honours. He is also certified in Functional Range Release Provider (spine) and is a graduate of the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University.
Dr. Simpson is experienced in treating both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and has a special interest in athletic performance. He focuses on involving patients in their own rehabilitation along with a combination of evidence based therapies to help you move better.
When not at Walsh Health , you can usually find Kyle working out at the local CrossFit Box or keeping active through cycling, hockey, snowboarding or golf.
Scott Gerardi, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Pre & Post Natal Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Tempero-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction, Neuromuscular Integration, Structural Alignment, Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation.
Scott is a graduate of Sir Sanford Fleming College, School of Massage Therapy.
He joined the Walsh Health and Wellness Centre In 2000. Scott’s continuing education includes Pre/Post Natal massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Tempero-mandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction, Neuromuscular Integration and Structural Alignment and Advanced soft tissue manipulation of the cervical spine (whiplash).
Scott has worked closely with Obstetricians, Dental Surgeons, Cosmetics Surgeons, Family Doctors, Physiotherapists and Chiropractors treating such conditions, but not limited to, motor vehicle accident injuries, repetitive-strain injuries, chronic pain syndromes, sports/performance injuries.
Scott is an active member with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and The Ontario Massage Therapist Association.
Nalinee Leesombun, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Nalinee is a therapist from Thailand who followed her dreams by studying her home country’s massage style and techniques. She continued her career path by receiving her registered massage therapist diploma from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto, Ontario. With over five years of experience from Thai massage combine with academic knowledge, adapt to various cases, necessary pressure and create an effective treatment plan for the clients. All therapists have a unique style, but we are all working towards meeting a client’s needs. My style is to apply my knowledge of Thai massage as well as the academic, practical and clinical skills I have learned combine with some stretching, and relaxation. I enjoy working with different cases; it is such a rewarding challenge for me. I am proud that I can help clients achieve their goals through their treatment, leaving them with pain relief and positive outcome.
Helping You Stay Active & Injury Free
See how the Active Approach can make the difference in YOUR LIFE
Whether you are a professional athlete, recreational athlete, or a weekend warrior, we have the professionals that can help to keep you active and injury free.