The Athlete's Grid

The Athlete's Grid Where Personal Training meets Treatment on Queen West

Creating you a roadmap to complete recovery.

Meet Michelle 💓Today we are excited to share more about Michell, our Registered Massage Therapist at the Athlete’s Grid....
03/24/2026

Meet Michelle 💓

Today we are excited to share more about Michell, our Registered Massage Therapist at the Athlete’s Grid. She’s passionate about creating a space where you feel safe to be vulnerable, supported, and truly cared for, whether you’re navigating stress, recovering from training, managing everyday tension, or simply needing time to reconnect with your body.

Her approach is compassionate, attentive, and grounded in trust. Michelle believes healing begins with feeling comfortable in your own space, and she takes time to listen, understand your story, and meet you exactly where you are. Having grown up across the GTA, she loves being a part of a diverse community and building meaningful connections with the people she treats.

Outside the clinic, Michelle is a big animal lover, which often shows up in the warmth and calm energy she brings to every session 💝

Book your massage therapy session with Michelle at The Athlete’s Grid 💙

📍 8 Dovercourt Rd, Unit 109, Toronto, ON
📞 (647) 236-3227
🌐 www.TheAthletesGrid.com

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Meet Michelle 💓Today we are excited to share more about Michelle, our Registered Massage Therapist at the Athlete’s Grid...
03/24/2026

Meet Michelle 💓

Today we are excited to share more about Michelle, our Registered Massage Therapist at the Athlete’s Grid. She’s passionate about creating a space where you feel safe to be vulnerable, supported, and truly cared for, whether you’re navigating stress, recovering from training, managing everyday tension, or simply needing time to reconnect with your body.

Her approach is compassionate, attentive, and grounded in trust. Michelle believes healing begins with feeling comfortable in your own space, and she takes time to listen, understand your story, and meet you exactly where you are. Having grown up across the GTA, she loves being a part of a diverse community and building meaningful connections with the people she treats.

Outside the clinic, Michelle is a big animal lover, which often shows up in the warmth and calm energy she brings to every session 💝

Book your massage therapy session with Michelle at The Athlete’s Grid 💙

📍 8 Dovercourt Rd, Unit 109, Toronto, ON
📞 (647) 236-3227
🌐 www.TheAthletesGrid.com

HolisticCare RecoveryMatters TheAthletesGrid ClientCenteredCare FeelSupported

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨The Athlete’s Grid is looking to add another a talented Registered Massage Therapist to join our growin...
10/22/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

The Athlete’s Grid is looking to add another a talented Registered Massage Therapist to join our growing team in Queen West, Toronto.

If you’re passionate about helping active people move and feel their best — and want to work in a clinic that values collaboration, education, and performance-based care — we’d love to meet you.

Ideal candidates would have a minimum of 2 years experience and experience with lymphatic drainage techniques.

🧠 Supportive team
💻 Reception & Direct Billing
🤓 Mentorship and Continued Education Opportunities
💪 Active clientele
📍 Prime location
📆 Flexible scheduling

📩 Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to info@theathletesgrid.com

Level up your career! Join our team 😊

What you need to know about ACL’s Post Op 👇Phase 1: Immediate Post-Op (0–2 Weeks)Goals: Protect graft, control swelling,...
09/10/2025

What you need to know about ACL’s Post Op 👇

Phase 1: Immediate Post-Op (0–2 Weeks)

Goals: Protect graft, control swelling, regain full extension, initiate quadriceps activation.
• Weight-bearing: Partial → as tolerated with crutches (per surgeon)
• Brace: Locked in extension for ambulation, unlocked for exercises if cleared
• ROM: 0° extension to ~90° flexion (early emphasis on extension)
• Exercises:
• Quad sets, straight leg raises (brace on)
• Heel slides, prone hangs
• Ankle pumps
• Patellar mobilizations

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Phase 2: Early Strength & Control (2–6 Weeks)

Goals: Achieve full ROM, normalize gait, restore quad control.
• Weight-bearing: Progress to full, discontinue crutches once gait normal
• ROM: Work toward full flexion
• Exercises:
• Stationary bike (once 110° flexion achieved)
• Closed-chain strengthening (mini-squats, step-ups)
• Core and hip strengthening
• Balance drills (single-leg stance)

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Phase 3: Strength & Neuromuscular Training (6–12 Weeks)

Goals: Improve strength, endurance, dynamic control.
• Exercises:
• Leg press (within safe ROM)
• Step-downs, lunges
• Proprioception/balance progressions
• Pool running, elliptical
• Begin light agility (side steps, gentle jogging at 10–12 weeks if cleared)

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Phase 4: Advanced Strength & Agility (3–6 Months)

Goals: Restore alignment and prevent compensation as you increase power, agility, and confidence.
• Plyometrics (box jumps, hopping)
• Agility drills (ladders, shuttle runs)
• Sport-specific drills (non-contact)
• Addressing and Identifying compensations

Reach out to level up your ACL recovery - new or old!

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Phase 5: Return to Sport (6–9+ Months)

Goals: Full strength, power, psychological readiness, safe return.
• Hop tests, Y-balance, isokinetic strength testing ≥90% limb symmetry
• Cutting, pivoting, reactive drills
• Gradual return to practice, then full play (usually 9–12 months depending on sport/contact level)

Embrace the power of stability- because movement thrives on it! ...
10/04/2024

Embrace the power of stability- because movement thrives on it!

Ready to learn more? Drive deeper on this month’s blog!

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No matter what you’re into, our team of manual therapists keep you moving & pain free!

☑️ Chiropractic
☑️ Physiotherapy
☑️ Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
☑️ Exercise-based Rehabilitation
☑️ Acupuncture
☑️ Soft-tissue Therapy
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You Got This!

This review says it all! 🙌✨ ———No matter what you’re into, our team of manua...
09/20/2024

This review says it all! 🙌✨ ———
No matter what you’re into, our team of manual therapists keep you moving & pain free!

☑️ Chiropractic
☑️ Physiotherapy
☑️ Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
☑️ Exercise-based Rehabilitation
☑️ Acupuncture
☑️ Soft-tissue Therapy
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You Got This!

ACL surgery done—on the path to recovery! Check out our blog for goals, tips, and more! ...
09/09/2024

ACL surgery done—on the path to recovery!

Check out our blog for goals, tips, and more!
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No matter what you’re into, our team of manual therapists keep you moving & pain free!

☑️ Chiropractic
☑️ Physiotherapy
☑️ Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
☑️ Exercise-based Rehabilitation
☑️ Acupuncture
☑️ Soft-tissue Therapy
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You Got This!

Let this review do the talking! ———No matter what you’re into, our team of manual therapists keep you moving...
08/28/2024

Let this review do the talking!

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No matter what you’re into, our team of manual therapists keep you moving & pain free!

☑️ Chiropractic
☑️ Physiotherapy
☑️ Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
☑️ Exercise-based Rehabilitation
☑️ Acupuncture
☑️ Soft-tissue Therapy
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You Got This!

Motion and control at the feet creates conditions for happy knees.Whether you have pain in your knees squatting, running...
10/17/2023

Motion and control at the feet creates conditions for happy knees.

Whether you have pain in your knees squatting, running, jumping, or taking stairs a thorough evaluation of the motion in your foot is the first place we want to check.

If you are working through knee pain, test the strength and motion of your foot. The solution lives there!

‘tis the season Get smart with how you use your benefits!We’re here to help, if you have questions about how your benefi...
10/04/2023

‘tis the season

Get smart with how you use your benefits!

We’re here to help, if you have questions about how your benefits plan works or services/products that you would benefit from - DM us.

We’re happy to help

We offer custom nutrition coaching for athletes 🏃‍♀️If you’re looking for support, hit the link in our bio & book a call...
07/29/2022

We offer custom nutrition coaching for athletes 🏃‍♀️

If you’re looking for support, hit the link in our bio & book a call!

Is your injury keeping you from doing what you love? We are HERE for you! Train out of pain & get the process started, h...
07/28/2022

Is your injury keeping you from doing what you love? We are HERE for you! Train out of pain & get the process started, head to the link in our bio to book a consult 🤳

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18 Dovercourt Road
Toronto, ON
M6J3C3

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

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