Our interdisciplinary Health Care Team is comprised of a local regulated healthcare providers. Together we strive to help you accomplish your goals and achieve your potential through focused health care that meets your needs.

CLINICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Tara Pieczko

REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Gautam ​KC, PT Resident
Hasan Rahman, PT, BScPT, DPT, NASM-CPT, CES. Cert. Ortho Medicine, Cert. MDN
Jason Taddeo, PT, DHSc, MScPT, MScRS, CGIMS, CAFCI, AVPT(c), FCAMPT 
Matthew Beda, PT, MSc, BSc, Cert. IDN, CAFCI, MScPT
​Noah Bush, PT, MScPT    

​SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (CERTIFIED)
Dr. Sheryl Wark, CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med, HBK, BSc

REGISTERED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Tyler Anton, OT Reg. (Ont), MSc(OT), HBK​

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORK & COUNSELLING
Kaitlyn Ciddio, MSW, RSW

CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Ally Biniaris, DC

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Brady Hartwig, RMT

REGISTERED KINESIOLOGISTS & PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANTS
Mikayla Grant, R.Kin, MSc, HBK, Shift Level II Certified, WorkWell Certified
Frank Avella, R.Kin, HBK, WorkWell Certified

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BIOGRAPHIES

ADMINISTRATIVE

Tara Pieczko (she/her), Clinical Care Manager
Tara holds an Office Administrative Certificate.  Her warm and friendly personality, along with her management skills and dedication to staff and patients, keeps our clinic running smoothly.  She is often busy at work behind the scenes, whether assisting our motor vehicle accident clients and physios with their paperwork, or billing extended health & insurance companies. Tara loves the outdoors and spending time with her boys and her 2 fur babies, Trixie and Harley.

REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Matthew Beda (he/him) (Associate), PT, MSc, BSc, Cert. IDN, CAFCI, MScPT
After graduating with honours degrees in Biology and Psychology from Lakehead University, Matthew had an interest in human function which led him to pursue his Master’s of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia. 
Matthew returned from British Columbia to Thunder Bay where he resides with his wife Kayla, two sons and a German Shorthaired Pointer. An avid outdoor enthusiast and traveller, Matthew enjoys his time on the water or in the outdoors. You'll often find him fishing for steelhead, walking in the bush hunting or spending time camping with family and friends.
Professionally, Matthew has continued pursuing advanced manual therapy through the Canadian Physical Association Orthopedic Division, and has become CAFCI acupuncture certified. He also practices Integrated Dry Needling. Furthermore, Matthew has an interest in vestibular rehabilitation Other personal and professional areas of interest are sports physical therapy, gym athletics and weightlifting. He has taken certification courses  in kinesio K-taping, neurodynamic course with Michael Shacklock, Vestibular Course with Bernard Tonks and Stecco Myofascial Release.  

Hasan Rahman (he/him), PT, BScPT, DPT, MPT (c), CEOMT, CES, Cert. Ortho Medicine
Hasan has been a resident of Thunder Bay for more than nine years. He is a lifelong learner, was originally born and raised in Bangladesh. He has extensive experience working as a clinician for more than 15 years in many different work settings, such as private practice, public hospitals, and long-term care homes. He also likes to teach; therefore, he involves himself as an Assistant Professor in the JUST University (https://just.edu.bd/) and a clinical lecturer in the Clinical Science at the NOSM University (https://www.nosm.ca). Hasan has completed the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program from A. T. Still University, Arizona, USA. He also completed his orthopaedic manual therapy (CEOMT) from ISOMT(https://theisomt.com/), and also completed certification as a personal trainer (CPT) and corrective exercise specialization (CES) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (https://www.nasm.org). Additionally, he finished his sports performance specialization training from the American Council of Exercise (https://www.acefitness.org). Hasan has a special interest in pain education. He completed different coursework to manage chronic pain patients. He has great enthusiasm for incorporating medical acupuncture and exercise medicine to give his patients the best care. Hasan has previous experience working as a resident physiotherapist in Australia and has taken many courses in orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (https://australian.physio/). Hasan has also completed his certification in Orthopaedic medicine (Cert. OM) from the ETGOM Cyriax ( https://cyriax.eu), and Certification in Spinal Manual Therapy (CSMT) from Manual Concepts (https://www.manualconcepts.com). He is currently pursuing the Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR) Course from 360 Neurohealth, USA (https://www.360neurohealth.com) to gain a thorough understanding of the management of dizzy and concussive patients. Hasan likes to explore nature. This has given him a great passion for watercolour painting. When not working, Hasan enjoys his time being with his wife and three children!

Noah Bush (he/him), PT, MScPT
Noah is originally from Nova Scotia and stayed in the Maritimes to complete his Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. While completing this degree he worked for two years as a student athletic trainer for the Dalhousie men’s varsity hockey team. It was during these years that he began to grow his passion for physiotherapy. Upon graduating he worked for a year as a physiotherapy assistant in Dartmouth Nova Scotia before returning to school to complete his Master of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. He is committed to providing patient specific care to help his clients work towards their individual goals and help them improve their quality of life. He does this through providing evidence-based education, exercise, and manual therapy techniques. Noah enjoys his spare time by spending it playing sports or enjoying the outdoors. Some of Noah’s passions include hockey, rock climbing, and trail running. 

Jason Taddeo (he/him) (Associate), PT, DHSc, MScPT, MScRS-OMPT, CAFCI, CGIMS, AVPT, FCAMPT
Jason is a life-long resident of Northwestern Ontario and has called Thunder Bay his home for over 20 years. He graduated from Lakehead University with his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology (minor Gerontology) in 2003 and went on to complete his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2005. He has worked in a variety of private and public physiotherapy settings and has managed rehabilitation services for various retirement and long-term care homes in the past. He completed his Diploma in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy In 2010 and qualified as a Fellow with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT). He has pursued additional qualifications in vestibular (dizziness/balance) therapy, Kinesio Tape(R), exercise therapy and acupuncture. He is Certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) and in Gunn Intra-Muscular Stimulation (CGIMS) acupuncture with the UBC Gunn IMS program. He has also pursued advanced dry needling techniques in the Gokavi Transverse Technique and The Chronic Pain Management Certificate program with the University of Alberta. He returned to academics and completed a second Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Science - Orthopaedic Manual Physiotherapy (OMPT) program through McMaster University. He completed his Doctorate of Health Sciences through the University of St. Augustine, graduating Magna Cum Laude, with an interest in virtual healthcare services and concussion management. He has completed his Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapy (AVPT) Certification with the University of Pittsburgh. Outside of the clinic he teaches as an Assistant Professor with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University and as an Instructor for Shift Concussion Management. In addition, he mentors medical and physiotherapy students and residents regularly. Jason has served as Past-President for the Northwestern Division of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association and currently is an invited committee member for the Rehabilitation & Chronic Disease Management Community Engagement Council for St. Joseph's Care Group. He has served as a Past-President and committee chair for the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy as well. His area of research currently focus on virtual physiotherapy in the field of concussion, as well as classification systems for spinal pain, having presented internationally on this. Jason loves the outdoors and enjoying what Thunder Bay has to naturally offer with his wife and children. He has been an avid Crossfit /Strongfit athlete, and now enjoys powerlifting, golf, cycling, power lifting, and hiking in his spare time, and enjoys a healthy approach to health care and rehabilitation, which he brings to his patients’ experience. 

Gautam KC (he/him), PT Resident, BPT
Originally from Nepal, Gautam’s interest in healthcare began with a genuine desire to help others feel and function at their best. That interest eventually led him to physiotherapy, where he developed a strong appreciation for the role movement, exercise, and rehabilitation can play in helping people manage pain, regain function, and return to the activities that matter to them. Gautam completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in India before returning to Nepal, where he gained several years of experience working as a physiotherapist. Wanting to further expand his knowledge of movement, biomechanics, fitness, and rehabilitation, he later moved to Canada and completed a Fitness and Health Promotion diploma at Humber College in Toronto. Gautam enjoys working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and takes a patient-centered approach to care, incorporating education, exercise, and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to help each person work toward their individual goals. Outside of the clinic, Gautam enjoys staying active through working out, hiking, and going for long walks.

REGISTERED KINESIOLOGISTS & PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANTS

Frank Avella (he/him), R.Kin, HBK, WorkWell Certified 
Frank is born and raised in Thunder Bay and is thrilled to be able to provide Kinesiology services to those in Northwestern Ontario. Frank attended Lakehead University where he completed an Honours Bachelor in Kinesiology in 2021. Frank is a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and is a member of the Ontario Kinesiology Association. He is excited to continue to learn and provide care to the community amongst the rest of the amazing team at Fairway. In his spare time he enjoys basketball, weight lifting, camping, music, and spending time with friends.

Mikayla Grant (she/her), R. Kin, MSc, HBK, WorkWell Certified
​Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Mikayla developed a passion for the human body through her own experiences with injury and recovery. Inspired by the impact of various healthcare professionals throughout her healing journey, she pursued a career in kinesiology. Mikayla earned her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2020 and her Master of Science in Kinesiology in 2022, both from Lakehead University. She is a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario, a member of the Ontario Kinesiology Association, and holds certifications with Shift Concussion Management and WorkWell. Mikayla is passionate about helping others understand the importance of movement in recovery and long-term health. Outside of work, you'll often find her at the gym, spending time with friends and family, exploring new corners of Northwestern Ontario, or relaxing at the lake.

CERTIFIED SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

Dr. Sheryl Wark (she/her), (Associate) CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med, HBK, BSc
​Dr. Wark is a certified Sport Medicine Physician who is from Thunder Bay.  She completed her Kinesiology and Psychology at Lakehead University and worked as a personal trainer/Kinesiologist while continuing her education in Diagnostics.  After completing her BSc in Radiation Sciences and Nuclear Medicine Diploma through the University of Toronto/Michener Institute program, she worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay.  She then entered medical school at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and went on to complete her Family Medicine Residency with NOSM as well.  She then completed her Fellowship in Sport and Exercise Medicine through the University of Manitoba/Pan Am Clinic program.  During her fellowship, she worked at the Minor Injury Clinic at the Pan Am Clinic managing acute/subacute injuries such as sprains/strains and fractures.  She also trained at the Pan Am Concussion Program dealing with concussion, return to learn, and return to play management.  In regards to team sports, she spent time with the Winnipeg Jets and was the Chief Doping Control Officer for the FIFA Women’s World Cup (Manitoba site).  She also covered the Rifle’s Football games and volunteered at the PGA McKenzie Tour.  She has continued to volunteer her time after returning home, with international events such as the Can-Am Police-Fire Games 2016. Her current qualifications are her CCFP(SEM) -College of Family Physicians of Canada with a Certificate of Added Competence in Sport and Exercise Medicine & a Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine through CASEM (Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine).

REGISTERED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Tyler Anton (he/him), OT Reg. (Ont), MSc(OT), HBK
Tyler is a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist who holds an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from Lakehead University and a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta, where he specialized in Indigenous Peoples of Canada. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of diverse populations. With a solid background in kinesiology and occupational therapy, Tyler brings a comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care. He has extensive experience working with individuals who experience cognitive impairments, utilizing cognitive remediation and rehabilitation strategies to improve their ability to engage in meaningful daily activities. Tyler believes in addressing the whole person—mind, body, and environment—while collaborating with patients to achieve their goals and return to the activities that matter most to them. Tyler is also passionate about promoting well-being through active living, drawing from his own athletic background. During his time at Lakehead University, he played for the Lakehead Thunderwolves and was recognized as an Academic All-Canadian each year he participated. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending his free time fishing, golfing, and playing hockey, finding balance and joy in these activities. As an Occupational Therapist, Tyler is committed to providing compassionate care that empowers patients to regain independence and improve their quality of life.

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER

Kaitlyn Ciddio (she/her), (Associate) BScN, MSW, RSW
I recognize that seeking out therapy is a challenging and scary decision for many. Having the opportunity to work with people through what are some of the most difficult times in their lives, I never take for granted. Asking for help is a sign of strength, and I am here to listen. When we create space to be honest, non-judgmental, and compassionate with ourselves, we can see new possibilities and venture towards them with a renewed sense of mastery and courage. I come from a place of authenticity, candour, humour, and compassion and use a trauma-informed, strength-based approach. This means, I tailor counselling and treatment to your individual needs, while focusing on your skills. I work hard to understand your life through your perspective, as this is after all, your journey. You bring unique experiences, values, strengths, and knowledge to therapy that deserve to be respected and honoured. I strive to establish a safe, non-judgmental space for you throughout your therapeutic process. I work with individuals experiencing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, loss, and relational conflict. I believe that an effective therapist both supports and challenges. This means I will celebrate your successes, hold you accountable for your own progress, and support you through times of doubt, grief, and growth. I believe that people run into problems in their lives when the beliefs, strategies, and patterns that may have helped them cope in the past no longer work for them in the present. Regarding my education, I have my Master of Social Work with a Clinical Specialization in Trauma-Informed Practice. I also have a nursing degree (BScN) and a Certification in Concurrent Disorders. I have a strong interest in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and have completed the EFT internship. I also have training in trauma practice and am adept at drawing on elements of: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. You are the expert on your life, and with support and guidance, I believe you can build the one you want. I look forward to learning about your unique story and working together to help you to create meaningful change.

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Ally Biniaris (she/her), (Associate) DC 
Dr. Ally Biniaris was born and raised in Thunder Bay. Growing up, she always had a passion for health care and learning about the human body. In her adolescent years, her competitive dance instructor introduced her to chiropractic care for her ongoing back pain. Dr. Ally liked the more conservative approach to addressing underlying causes and quickly began to realize the value that manual care can have. Her personal experience combined with her love for helping others, drove her to pursue a career in chiropractic. Dr. Ally graduated from Queen’s University with her Honours Bachelor of Science and completed her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in Minneapolis, graduating cum laude. Dr. Ally desires to create trusting relationships with her patient’s and makes them feel at ease while treating their concerns and getting to the source of their complaint. In her practice, she helps people of all ages and is experienced in treating babies, children and prenatal women. She has furthered her education in concussion rehabilitation and is part of Fairway’s team approach to concussion care and helping you recover. Dr. Ally adopts a patient-centered approach to treatment while using an array of manual techniques such as joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapy, and patient-specific rehabilitation exercises and education. In her spare time, you can find Ally spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, playing cards, or going to camp. 

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Brady Hartwig (he/him), RMT
Brady graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Fanshawe College in 2023. Before and during his studies, he worked as a personal trainer, building a strong foundation in biomechanics and the musculoskeletal system. Growing up playing sports, and experiencing his fair share of injuries, sparked his passion for manual therapy and helping others recover, move better, and feel their best. Brady combines his background in strength training with his massage therapy expertise to create a tailored, results-focused approach for every patient. Outside of the clinic, you’ll find him staying active through exercise, hockey, and golf.