The Genesis Team

 

Francine Kurlandski

Office Nurse

Francine has been an R.N. since 1979. She worked at a number of local hospitals including the Intensive Care Unit at Sunnybrook Medical Centre and the Emergency Department at North York General - Branson Division. Francine is known for her professional manner, caring nature... 

Lisa Weinberg

Registered Dietitian

Lisa has worked as a highly respected registered dietician in private practice for over 20 years. She specializes in both adult and paediatric nutrition, having completed a graduate dietetic internship at the Hospital for Sick Children. Lisa has made numerous television appearances...

Adele Farber, M.S.W.

Lifestyle Counselor

Adele has been practicing as a Master of Social Work for over 25 years. She has worked with many diverse population groups and with a wide variety of issues over the years. Her experience includes working with teenagers and their families, adult individuals, couples...

Susan Barron, M.S.W.

Lifestyle Counselor

Susan is a Master of Social Work, providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families for over 25 years. She began her career working in the field of Geriatric Social Work and has recently taught at the University of Toronto in the field of Gerontology: "Family and...

Dr. Ruth Anne Baron

Naturopath

Ruth Anne Baron is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Toronto since 1994. She was the President of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Dr. Baron appears regularly on television and radio and lectures extensively throughout Canada to pharmacists, health...

Ted Thompson, C.F.A.

Fitness Consultant

Ted is recognized as one of the leading Fitness experts in the city, with over 30 years experience in exercise programming with individuals. Ted is the past Director of Fitness for the Jewish Community Centre of Toronto and has extensive affiliations in fitness...

Lauren Brown

Fitness Trainer

Lauren Brown received a Bachelor of Science, Honours degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. She has been in private practice for the past 23 years. In recent years she has become a certified fitness specialist...

Dr. James Pascual, BS

Chiropractor, Acupuncturist

James Pascual is a doctor of chiropractic medicine and a clinical acupuncturist. He has been practising in the Markham and Unionville area since 1999. He has published many articles on acupuncture and proper workplace ergonomics. He is also interested...

Stephanie Slater

Pilates Instructor

Prior to joining the team at Genesis Wellness, Stephanie worked as a professional ballet dancer with such renowned companies as The National Ballet of Canada and The Royal Danish Ballet. Since leaving the world of dance she has cultivated her love of healthy...

Renee Climans

Lifestyle Counselor

Renee Climans is a Master of Social Work and registered social worker with over 30 years of experience. Her private therapy practice specializes in the area of individual, couple and family counseling. Renee’s area of expertise includes trauma...

Marsha Fenwick

Nutritionist

Marsha Fenwick is a registered holistic nutritionist who is passionate about the impact of food on health. She utilizes a personalized nutritional approach including strategies, support and implementation for sustainable lifestyle changes. Marsha’s area ...