Nicole Doyle
R.Kin., Dip.O.M.P., Dip.Sc.O., CAT(C), BAHSc
Registered Kinesiologist
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Certified Athletic Therapist
Nicole grew up in Cobourg, Ontario, where she often returns to visit her family. She was a competitive figure skater until the end of high school, and she found her first calling working with injured athletes. Nicole was accepted into the Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) program at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario. She graduated from that program in 2010, and successfully challenged the board examinations to become a Certified Athletic Therapist.
Following her athletic therapy education, Nicole applied to the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto, to specialize in manual therapy. She completed the five years of study, and successfully defended her thesis on osteopathic palpation in 2017, earning the credentials Dip.O.M.P. (Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice) and Dip.Sc.O. (Diploma in the Science of Osteopathy). For her research efforts, Nicole was awarded the 2017 Louisa Burns, D.O. award for excellence in experimental research. Nicole is passionate about working with children and special needs patients.
Nicole now practices as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, a Certified Athletic Therapist, and a Registered Kinesiologist. She has been a full partner at ProCare Osteopathic & Rehabilitation Centre since 2011.
* PLEASE NOTE: Dennis Doyle is not accepting new patients at this time.
Dennis Doyle
R.Kin., Dip.O.M.P., Dip.Sc.O., CAT(C), BAHSc, BComm
Registered Kinesiologist
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Certified Athletic Therapist
Dennis was born and raised in Newfoundland, which he still refers to as “home”, and where he visits his family in the summer. After graduating high school, he was awarded a full scholarship to attend Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2001, and was awarded the honour of CIS Academic All-Canadian for academic excellence and involvement in varsity athletics.
Dennis lived in Calgary between 2001 and 2004, until he found his calling in the field of healthcare. He was accepted into the Athletic Therapy program at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario. During his time in that program, he had the opportunity to serve as therapist for various sports teams, including McMaster University football. He graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) in 2008, and was awarded the Sheridan Silver Medal for Academic Excellence as the top student in his graduating class.
Immediately upon graduation, Dennis applied to the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto, to further his studies in manual therapy. Dennis completed the five years of study, and successfully defended his thesis on osteopathic palpation in 2014, earning the credentials Dip.O.M.P. (Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice) and Dip.Sc.O. (Diploma in the Science of Osteopathy). For his research efforts, Dennis was awarded the 2014 Louisa Burns, D.O. award for excellence in experimental research.
Dennis now practices as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, a Certified Athletic Therapist, and a Registered Kinesiologist. He has served as a teaching assistant and thesis advisor at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto. Dennis founded ProCare Osteopathic & Rehabilitation Centre in Hamilton, Ontario in 2009, and has since found his new home in Kanata.
Emma Raftis
RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Emma graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College in 2015 and certified with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). She has a particular interest in sports-related injuries and deep tissue massage. To maximize the progress with each session, Emma’s treatment process is tailored to each client’s specific rehabilitation goals, whether it be pain relief, improved mobility, stress management, relaxation, or some combination thereof. Emma grew up with a passion for playing sports, with a focus on soccer and hockey, and she has extensive experience helping her clients as they recover from athletic injuries. Emma has taken additional courses and can offer Indie Head Massage and Muscle Energy Technique.

