Our Team
Michele Liew, MS, CAT(C), ATC
Founder & Owner, golf biomechanics and injury specialist
TPI medical level three certified
NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) level two practitioner
A biomechanics and injury specialist, Michele uses 3D motion capture to analyze the relationship between your body and swing to maximize your golf potential.
Michele is a certified athletic therapist (University of Connecticut), holds a masters in sports medicine (University of Florida), and completed her residency in sports biomechanics with a research interest in 3D golf biomechanics.
A former competitive golfer, Michele has continued to pursue her studies in sports medicine by studying the relationship between functional movements, injury prevention and performance enhancement in golfers.
Her interest in 3D golf biomechanics led her to working with the University of Florida’s NCAA Division 1 Golf team, NCCGA Team and LPGA players. She speaks fluent English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese as well as conversational Korean.
Kaitlyn Jolivet, BSc, CAT(C)
Golf injury & Performance specialist
TPI Level 1 certification
Our athletic therapist specializes in assessment, rehabilitation and preventative measures for musculoskeletal injuries. Kaitlyn will ensure your muscles, ligaments and joints are pain free to enable you to develop an efficient and effective golf swing.
She uses manual therapy and personalized exercises to correct muscle imbalances and physical restrictions.
Kaitlyn was a member of the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) and competed in many Drive, Chip and Putt competitions and youth tournaments. She was also a member of the Barrie Elites Volleyball Club and Barrie Select Soccer Club throughout her teenage years.
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​Kaitlyn combined her passion for sports and human kinetics and earned honours in a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Athletic Therapy degree from Sheridan College Institute of Advanced Learning. She has also worked with a range of elite athletes, ranging from youth level up to some of the stars of the Canadian Football League.
Jesurun Wong, BSc, CAT(C)
Golf injury & performance specialist
A lifelong golf fan and player, Jesurun has a wealth of experience working with leading institutions including the University of Waterloo, Appleby College, Toronto Argonauts and Toronto Metropolitan University.
By combining the power of manual therapy and targeted exercises, he is dedicated to helping people correct imbalances and optimize the efficiency of their movements. With a deep understanding of human anatomy and biomechanics, Jesurun utilizes hands-on techniques to address specific areas of concern.
His personalized approach allows for precise adjustments and alignments, enhancing golf players’ overall function to promote a balanced musculoskeletal system.
With Jesurun's guidance, golfers can experience a transformative journey towards maximizing their performance so they can enjoy the game to its fullest.
Danielle Sawyer , DC
Chiropractor
I am thrilled to join the practice as a chiropractor. My passion for sports has been a significant part of my life stemming from my small-town roots where I played hockey, golf, and soccer. Competing at the Division 1 level in golf fueled my love for the sport and the thrill of competition. With a background in Neuroscience and Psychology, I’m fascinated by the mind-body connection and how it influences performance.
As a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, I specialize in conditions affecting the neuromusculoskeletal system. This includes the nerves, muscles, bones, and joints with an aim to restore balance and function. I’m eager to help others enhance their health and improve their golf game. I look forward to connecting with our community and supporting each individual on their journey to wellness.
When I’m not in the office you can find me on the links, out for a run, or reading a good book!
Alex Panigas
Director of Club Fitting
Alex has been in the golf industry working on player improvement for the better part of a decade. With roles at The Golf Lab, Tour Experience Golf/Club champion and various green grass facilities, Alex has a passion for watching players develop and become the best they can be.
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With experience in understanding the dynamic movement of the players swing and their golf club, Alex specializes in understanding how to maximize the most out of a club fitting experience. Alex’s skills come to life in the fitting bay, where he’s able to help players analyze and appreciate their strengths while matching them with their ideal clubs.
If you have any questions in relation to how you can get the most out of your equipment, booking a session with Alex will help provide clarity on the progression of your game.
Richard Bass , MSS Sport Coaching, B.Ed, B.PhE
Director of Performance Academy
Richard has been coaching professionally for over 40 years. During his career as a CPGA golf professional, Richard coached and trained thousands of golfers of all skill levels from beginners to pros.
Prior to that, Richard trained elite amateur and professional tennis players and coached college and professional football with several of
his players becoming stars in the NFL.
Recently retired from a 20 year career in education teaching law and
philosophy. His focus is on creating a positive and growing connection to the game of golf for players of all levels through coaching, training, and playing experiences.
Calvin Ku, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Before becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, Calvin grew up with a deep passion for sports. He has played countless recreational sports from volleyball and football to ultimate frisbee and track and field. More competitively, Calvin has 15+ years of experience playing hockey.
His love and passion for sports drove him to pursue a degree in Kinesiology so he could learn the ins and outs of the human body. After graduating with his Kinesiology degree in 2023 from York University, Calvin then extended studies of the human body and his passion for sports to a career field in massage therapy at Sutherland-Chan.
Calvin’s background of sports combined with his intelligence of biomechanics allows him to tailor each treatment specifically to his client’s goals and needs. He specializes in using a variety of techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, general Swedish techniques, cupping, and active release techniques to either decrease pain, improve performance, or elicit a relaxation response.
On his days off, you will catch Calvin either at the range, in the simulator or on the course.
Selena Chan, CAT(C), RMT
Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Athletic Therapist
Selena is a Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated from Sheridan College, a Registered Massage Therapist from the Ontario College of Health and Technology and first responder. Selena has experience working in multidisciplinary clinics and in high performance athletics. Most recently Selena was an Athletic Therapist at Durham College overseeing all medical care for their varsity rugby program and also provided AT services for the rest of the school’s varsity athletics. Previous to Durham College she was an Athletic Therapist at Seneca College from 2018-2024.
Selena’s practice is individualized and guided by on-going communication and education with her patients. Her treatment involves a combination of manual therapy and therapeutic exercises to get you moving and feeling your best.
In her free time Selena loves to travel (Hawaii is her favourite) and going on adventures with her 2 dogs.