Millwood Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre

Professional care in a relaxed treatment environment

Clinic Staff

At Millwood Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Centre our friendly staff is always happy to help in any way they can. Whether you are coming for a regular appointment, need to book or change an appointment, need some advice, purchase some supplements or a lumbar support we will attend to your needs and get you on your way quickly.

Our Team

Dr. Peter Skalenda
Chiropractor
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Lienne Cole
Registered Massage Therapist
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Szilvia Eross
Registered Massage Therapist
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Rubinah Atcha
Traditional Chinese Medicine (licence pending)
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Chloe
Office Greeter
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Dr. Peter Skalenda

Dr. Peter Skalenda

Dr. Peter Skalenda, B.SC., D.C., CAFCI

Dr. Peter Skalenda grew up in the Don Mills area of Toronto but has lived in East York since 1995. Peter lived in Leaside during his early years at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) plus worked at The Racing Stripe Bike Shop at Bayview and Parkhurst during High School and University. Dr. Skalenda and his wife Barb (who is also a Doctor of Chiropractic) live near Cosburn and Coxwell with their teenage daughter Haley.

Dr. Skalenda is an accomplished multi-sport athlete, having competed in swimming, soccer, hockey, triathlons and road cycling from a young age to the present.

Bouts of severe lower back pain in Dr. Skalenda’s teenage years led to his future as a chiropractor. He quickly came to realize that the medical model of health care was not going to heal his injury and cease his severe pain, and only realized significant improvements in his condition once he started attending chiropractic treatment. Peter was given quality treatments by an enthusiastic chiropractor who spent a long time with his treatments plus prescribed stretching exercises for Peter’s condition. Peter came to realize that if he attended regular treatments and stretched regularly that his lower back pain was significantly better and his athletic performance was improved.

This experience focused his post-secondary education, with Peter first obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph followed by the Doctor of Chiropractic degree from CMCC in 1997. Understanding patient needs and a desire to provide superior health care drives Dr. Skalenda's professional development. In 2003 he completed the Chiropractic Orthopedics Residency Program through CMCC and New York Chiropractic College and in 2004 he became licensed to provide acupuncture treatments through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.

Dr. Skalenda specializes in treating all musculoskeletal injuries and headache pain conditions. Peter spends a lot of time with his patients, providing them with extensive treatments and educating them about their condition. Patients are instructed on how to properly perform stretching exercises that have been customized to their specific needs. A typical treatment with Dr. Skalenda may involve the use of muscle stimulation or ultrasound modalities, acupuncture, soft tissue work via massage or the Thumper Massager, manual stretching exercises and spinal/extremity adjustments as deemed applicable and necessary.

Phone: 416-425-4399

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Lienne Cole

Lienne Cole

Lienne Cole, BFA, RMT

A Registered Massage Therapist (R.M.T.), Lienne Cole has been practicing at the Millwood Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre since 2006, and has been in practice since 2005. A graduate of ICT Kikkawa College, she is also certified in Musculoskeletal Acupuncture, Hot Stone Therapy, Ultrasound, Suikodo and Myofascial Release. Recent continuing education for Lienne has been in Craniosacral Therapy, K-Taping and Reiki Level 1 courses. She has been a dancer, personal trainer, and tennis instructor, bringing a deep understanding of sports-related injuries to her clients. She is passionate about improving her clients' wellness and educating them towards healthier lifestyles.

Lienne enjoys working at Millwood Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Centre, with work hours being:

  • Monday: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Phone: 416-995-0484

Online Booking: YOCALE

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Szilvia Eross

Szilvia Eross

Szilvia Eross, RMT

I studied massage therapy at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. I am a licensed practitioner in Ontario. I have been practicing on my own and also in multi-disciplinary clinic settings since 2005.

In the 14 years of practice I have treated various conditions, like sports and motor vehicle related injuries, provided pre- and post-natal care. I have seen patients with fractures and dislocations, cancer, repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and bursitis.Many clients visit with Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, TMJ dysfunctions, arthritis, frozen shoulder, scoliosis, headaches and migraines, muscle tension and patients often come just to relax.

My goal is to make my clients feel better, improve their conditions and offer a natural approach to possibly cure their ailments.

Szilvia hours at the clinic are:

  • Tuesday: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Email: sil@burstingintolife.com

Website: www.burstingintolife.com

Phone: 647-829-5566

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Rubinah Atcha

Rubinah Atcha

Rubinah Atcha

Throughout her personal health journey, Rubinah came to experience the bodywide benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This inspired her to complete the Acupuncture and Moxibustion program at Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine in Davisville. There she used acupuncture with adjunct therapies to treat a spectrum of conditions including digestive disorders, gynecological concerns such as PCOS and menopause, chronic pain, fatigue, stress, mental health, and more.

Rubinah believes in a gentle acupuncture style with treatments that are comprehensive, including TCM dietary recommendations, bodywork modalities such as GuaSha, TuiNa, and cupping. She is especially passionate about women’s health and supporting those who have experienced trauma and all the bodywide symptoms that accompany it. Rubinah can support your journey to mental, physical and emotional wellness with Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies. Her goal is to offer you a helping hand to move from surviving to thriving!

A former high school teacher and avid crocheter, Rubinah practices meditation, loves to experiment in the kitchen, and enjoys nature walks with her husband Matthew and adventure cat Simsim.

Rubinah will be starting with the clinic in late 2024 or early 2025, and her hours will be will be:

  • Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thursday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Email: rubinah6atcha@gmail.com

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Chloe

Chloe

Chloe

Congratulations Chloe! In the June 2014 issue of the Leaside Life News magazine Chloe was named the winner of the Best Office Greeter Award in Leaside, beating out 7 other dogs and a bird for the honour.

Chloe has been a valuable member of the Millwood Team since late in 2010, acting as Therapy Dog, Patient Greeter and part-time Security Guard.

Chloe loves attending work with her Dad, Dr. Peter Skalenda. She works every morning and the odd afternoon, and is usually so excited to see who is in the office that she practically jumps over Dr. Skalenda as he is trying to get out of the car and into the office.

Chloe will greet you at the door, play fetch with you or cuddle on your lap in the waiting room if you are so inclined. Chloe has become such a loved staff member that some patients will only book appointments when they know that Chloe will be working.

Chloe’s main interests are treats, playing fetch, cuddling, sleeping and going for walks in the ravine where she can chase squirrels.

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