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• exercise sciences
• strength & conditioning
• sports-specific training
• nutrition

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Our Review Team

• Dr. Shawn Thistle DC, B. Kin. (Hon.), D.Ac, ART®, C.S.C.S
• Dr. Kent Stuber DC, BSc, MSc
• Dr. Michael T. Haneline DC, MPH
• Dr. Stephen Burnie DC, BSc (Hon.), CAFCI, MSc
• Dr. Robert Rodine DC, BSc, (Graduate Student Clinical Sciences CMCC)
• Dr. Jeffrey J. Hebert DC, PhD(c), DACBSP
• Kevin Neeld BSc, MS, C.S.C.S.
• Lyndsay Foisey CK, B.A. (Hons.), M.Sc. (Cand.)
• Christopher Howard MS, NSCA-CPT
• Demetry Assimakopoulos Sp. Hons. BA, CSEP-CEP
• Dr. Stacy Irvine BSc. Kin., M.Sc., D.C., C.S.C.S.
• Novella Martinello, BA (Hons), MSc (c)
• Patrick Ward M.Sc., C.S.C.S., LMT

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Dr. Shawn Thistle B. Kin. (Hon.), DC, D.Ac, ART®, C.S.C.S

Dr. Thistle is the founder and president of RESEARCH REVIEW SERVICE Inc., designed to assist clinical practitioners in chiropractic manual medicine, physiotherapy, athletic therapy and acupuncture as well as training professionals to integrate current, relevant evidence-based research, in the application of their health-care and training services. As a practicing clinician himself, Shawn provides practical insight into the application of scientific research to clinical practice and patient care. The practitioner is faced with a daunting task of staying abreast of emerging information as the volume of evidence-based information grows. Research Review Service Inc. is designed to help bridge this gap by providing weekly reviews of current scientific articles.

Shawn graduated (magna cum laude) from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and holds an Honours Degree (summa cum laude) in Kinesiology from McMaster University. He also holds a certificate in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University, and is a Certified Active Release Techniques ® Soft Tissue Treatment provider. As a complement to his manual medicine and acupuncture training, Shawn is also certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association NSCA-USA.

Shawn has been interviewed by television news programs related to health and fitness issues and also writes for a number of print and online publications including Canadian Chiropractor Magazine. Shawn is currently Associate Clinic Director of SHAPE Health and Wellness Centres in Toronto and a lecturer in the Dept. of Orthopedics at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto.

For more information please visit Shawn's Personal Website

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Dr. Kent Stuber DC, BSc, MSc

Dr. Kent Stuber obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular, Molecular & Microbial Biology from the University of Calgary before attending Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with Clinic Honours in 2002. Dr. Stuber graduated in January, 2008 from the University of Sheffield with a Master of Science degree in Health and Social Care Research. Dr. Stuber has maintained a full time practice in Calgary since 2002.

Dr. Stuber has published original and review articles in several peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, Chiropractic & Osteopathy and Clinical Chiropractic, among others, on a variety of topics including football injury prevention, pre-natal chiropractic care, plantar fasciitis, diagnosis of sacroiliac joint injuries, research methods and chiropractic continuing education.

Kent is an editorial board member of the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and has served as a peer reviewer for the JCCA and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference. He is a post-graduate faculty member at the University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College (UBCC) and has written online postgraduate courses for UBCC and CMCC. Most importantly, Dr. Stuber is the proud dad of Morgan Alexander Stuber and proud husband of Dr. Caterina Lerede.

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Dr. Michael T. Haneline DC, MPH

Dr. Haneline attended the University of Nebraska, majoring in Pre-chiropractic, and graduated from Southern California Health Sciences University–Los Angeles College of Chiropractic with Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees. Also, he has a Master of Public Health degree from California College for Health Sciences, is a graduate of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Orthopedics program, and a Fellow in the Institute of Chiropractic Research (FICR).

Michael practiced chiropractic for nearly 30 years and has been involved in education and research since the early 1980’s. He previously did spinal biomechanics research with Chung Ha Suh, PhD and worked for the Spine Research Institute of San Diego.

Michael is currently a Professor and Head of Chiropractic at the International Medical University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia teaching evidence-based chiropractic. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and is the author of a recent textbook entitled Evidence-Based Chiropractic Practice.

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Dr. Stephen Burnie BSc (Hon.), DC, CAFCI, MSc

Dr. Burnie is a chiropractor practicing at a busy multidisciplinary health clinic in Toronto. Stephen received his Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and was trained in acupuncture at the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI).

In addition to practice, Stephen has a strong interest in research. He earned his Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University in Hamilton, where he was named a Strategic Training Fellow in Rehabilitation Research by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Research Fellow by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) for 2005 – 2007.

Stephen is a team member of the McMaster HaNSA (Hand, Neck, Shoulder and Arm) research group with a personal research interest in neck pain. He is currently working on several projects investigating optimal treatments for mechanical neck disorders. Stephen is also a member of the Cervical Overview Group (COG), which prepares systematic reviews in the area of neck pain for the Cochrane Collaboration and other journals.

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Dr. Robert Rodine BSc, DC, (Graduate Student Clinical Sciences CMCC)

Dr. Robert Rodine graduated with a BSc. in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa prior to receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic in 2007 at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Subsequent to this, Robert was enrolled in Graduate Studies at CMCC in the field of Clinical Sciences. Robert has specific research interests with case studies focusing on unique clinical judgment, systematic reviews of clinical interventions, and the informal processes surrounding health care education and clinical decision making.

Robert currently practices in Smiths Falls, Ontario.

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Dr. Jeffrey J. Hebert DC, PhD(c), DACBSP, C.S.C.S

Dr. Hebert is a chiropractor and PhD candidate in exercise physiology at the University of Utah. Jeff holds appointments to the Department of Neurosurgery and the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Utah, where he is actively involved in research, teaching, and patient care. Additionally, Jeff enjoys participating in the postgraduate education of clinicians on the topics of evidence based medicine and spinal rehabilitation.

Dr. Hebert’s research interests focus on clinical topics relevant to the rehabilitation of spinal disorders. He has authored or co-authored peer-reviewed manuscripts in such journals as Spine, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Clinics in Sports Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Hebert serves as a grant and manuscript reviewer for several biomedical journals, research conferences, and funding institutions.

Dr. Hebert is an experienced clinician, having practiced alongside a variety professionals in multidisciplinary environments including: neurology, physical medicine & rehabilitation, neurosurgery, and sports medicine. Dr. Hebert was the first chiropractor to be appointed to the faculty of the University of Utah Hospital, and currently sees patients in the Department of Neurosurgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

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Kevin Neeld BSc, MS, C.S.C.S.

Kevin Neeld is the Director of Athletic Development for Endeavor Fitness. Kevin is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) holding a Master's degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Neuroscience (University of Massachusetts Amherst), and a Bachelor's degree in Health Behavior Science with a concentration in Fitness Management, as well as a minor in Strength and Conditioning (University of Delaware).

After completing a successful college hockey career at the University of Delaware (‘05-’06: MVP; ‘06-’07: Team Captain, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2nd Team All-American), Kevin continues his work in ice hockey serving as a coach, educator, and program consultant in the sport.

An accomplished author, Kevin has had articles published at StrengthCoach.com, SBCoachesCollege.com, SportsRehabExpert.com, EliteFTS.com, T-Nation.com, BodyBuilding.com and AskMen.com. Additionally, he has served as an investigator and co-author on scholarly works published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Perceptual and Motor Skills, and The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Kevin is the author of Hockey Training University's "Off-Ice Performance Training Course", the first product on the market geared toward helping coaches of all age-levels and abilities design and implement effective off-ice training programs. Kevin possesses the unique ability to combine his backgrounds in research, academia, and athletics to create highly effective programs for athletes and clients of all backgrounds. Specializing in ice hockey training and corrective exercise, Kevin has helped guide athletes of all ages and abilities to optimal health and performance.

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Lyndsay Foisey CK, B.A. (Hons.), M.Sc. (Cand.)

Lyndsay has a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) Kinesiology, and has worked as a Kinesiologist, personal trainer and fitness instructor in both the private and corporate fitness sectors. She is also the owner of a wellness/fitness consulting company, Functional Fitness and Personal Training.

Lyndsay is completing her Masters of Science in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. Her current research focuses on whole-body vibration and how it may improve strength, balance and self-efficacy in older adults.

Other research interests for Lyndsay include exercise psychology (self-efficacy, goal-setting, exercise adherence) health promotion, life coaching, corporate wellness and successful aging. Lyndsay plans to commence her Ph.D. in the fall of 2010 in Kinesiology.

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Christopher Howard MS, NSCA-CPT, C.S.C.S

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Christopher has his Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and Masters of Science in Nutrition Science from the State University of New York University at Buffalo. During his studies at UB, Christopher worked as a personal trainer and teaching assistant. Chris is also certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association NSCA-USA.

In addition, he spent the 2008 Off-Season and Training Camp as an intern with the Buffalo Bills. Following his internship with the Bills, he headed out to Hudson, MA to intern with some of the brightest minds in the fields of Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition at Cressey Performance.

During his four months at Cressey Performance, Christopher worked alongside the staff training athletes from a variety of sports. His main experiences there focused on baseball players from the high school level all the way to the professional level.

Currently Christopher is pursuing certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In addition, he is enrolled at the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage, where he will graduate in December and become licensed as a massage therapist shortly thereafter. Christopher hopes to bridge the gap between training, nutrition, and soft tissue manual therapy.

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Demetry Assimakopoulos Sp. Hons. BA, CSEP-CEP

Demetry received his specialized honours undergraduate degree from York University in 2008 (Magna Cum Laude). Concurrently, he earned a specialty in Fitness Assessment and Exercise Counseling, and the title of Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).

While being able to apply his fitness background to the general, healthy population, Demetry also has knowledge and experience in treating clinical populations, chronic disease patients (particularly diabetics, heart attack and stroke victims) and athletes. He also has extensive experience in the assessment and training of firefighters, police officers and correctional workers.

Demetry is currently studying at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and has particular interests in radiographic interpretation, orthopedics and rehabilitation. He will graduate in June of 2012.

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Dr. Stacy Irvine BSc. Kin., M.Sc., D.C., C.S.C.S.

Dr. Stacy Irvine is a founder and co-owner of Totum Life Science. Through her work as a chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Irvine’s clientele ranges from beginners, just starting out on an exercise program, to elite and professional athletes, looking for advanced rehabilitation and training program strategies.

Dr. Irvine has worked as a sessional lecturer and research assistant at the University of Toronto and the University of Saskatchewan. During this time she also published and presented research articles in: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and Calcified Tissue International.

She has made several appearances as a fitness expert on Canada AM, Global Television Network, City TV, WTN and Balance Television for Living Well, and is frequently quoted as fitness expert in Flare Magazine, New Woman Magazine, Glow Magazine and The Toronto Star

Before moving to Toronto, Dr.Irvine completed her Bachelor’s of Kinesiology and Masters of Science degree, specializing in Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Density. Following this program she moved to Winnipeg to train and instruct full time with Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Upon moving to Toronto, Dr. Irvine completed Stott pilates certification, became a certified ART provider and completed her Dr. of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

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Novella Martinello, BA (Hons), MSc (c)

Novella Martinello graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) in Psychology at Saint Mary’s University and since then has been involved professionally in health research. She is currently completing a Master of Science degree in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, with a specialization in Health Promotion, at the University of Western Ontario. Her current graduate research concerns the determinants of health, specifically as they relate to young adults.

Secondary to her graduate work, she is collaborating with a colleague on an assessment of university student health and aligning this with an evaluation of university health services, as well as a project focused on health literacy. Other research interests include young adults and risky health behaviours and the area of e-health.

Novella has presented research at the local and national level, has been invited to present at the 20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion in Geneva, Switzerland, and has submitted articles for publication in national health journals. She is currently a member of the London Interprofessional Healthcare Students’ Association (LIHSA) and the International Union on Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE).

Novella is pursuing certification in life coaching, specifically for the area of health and wellness, and plans to pursue her PhD in Population Health, with a specialization in Health Policy.

Patrick Ward holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Science. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a USA Weightlifting-Certified Club Coach. In addition, Patrick holds a diploma in massage therapy and is currently licensed in the state of Arizona (LMT#12232). He specializes in clinical, therapeutic and sports massage and is certified in Neuromuscular Therapy (American Neuromuscular). Patrick's professional experience working with a diverse clientele ranges from training for general health, to rehabilitation, to athletes who want to take their abilities to the next level. Prior to founding Optimum Sports Performance, Patrick was a top-level fitness and human performance coach in New York City, where he also conducted seminars and clinics for fitness professionals, covering topics such as program design, periodization and assessments. He has served as a strength and conditioning consultant for various athletes of all ages and status.

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Patrick Ward M.Sc., C.S.C.S., LMT

Patrick Ward holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Science. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a USA Weightlifting-Certified Club Coach. In addition, Patrick holds a diploma in massage therapy and is currently licensed in the state of Arizona (LMT#12232).

Patrick specializes in clinical, therapeutic and sports massage and is certified in Neuromuscular Therapy (American Neuromuscular). His professional experience working with a diverse clientele includes training for general health, rehabilitation and athletes wanting to take their abilities to the next level. Prior to founding Optimum Sports Performance, Patrick was a top-level fitness and human performance coach in New York City, where he also conducted seminars and clinics for fitness professionals, covering topics such as program design, periodization and assessments.

He has served as a strength and conditioning consultant for various athletes of all ages and status.