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Your Wellness Professionals
The Welcome To Wellness team is comprised of qualified health and wellness specialists ready to put their energy and skills towards helping you reach your goals. All of our team members believe in establishing an energy balance and flow within your mind and body. Get in touch to learn more about our incredible team — we’re looking forward to being a part of your healthy lifestyle.
Harmony Reilly-Malanka, RMT
Harmony has been our onsite Massage Therapist since 2001. She specializes in sports injury massage, relaxation treatments, motor vehicle accidents, lymphatic drainage massage and La Stone Therapy. La Stone Therapy is an incredibly relaxing experience. Hot and cold stones are used on the body to reduce tension and inflammation in the muscles. The heated stones are also incorporated into the massage strokes. This allows for deep work to remove muscle tension as well as increased circulation to any problem areas. The best way to ensure a healthy body in the future is to take care of it today. Unlike a car, you can’t trade your body in for a newer model when it starts to break down. A massage acts like a tune up for the body – it keeps things in good working order so that injuries are less likely to occur and old injuries become less bothersome.
Dr. Diane Peters, Naturopath
Dr. Diane Peters has been serving the Durham Region for over a decade and was twice voted Best Naturopath in Ajax. She has successfully treated a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, digestive issues, women’s health, and weight management. Her approach focuses on creating a warm and supportive environment where patients can achieve optimal health—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Her services include nutritional and lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, acupuncture, and more.
Dr. Peters's passion for nature and her deep desire to help others led her to pre-medical studies at McMaster University. Inspired by naturopathic principles like The Healing Power of Nature and Treating the Whole Person, she pursued her studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Over the years, she has developed a deep appreciation for traditional remedies, which are increasingly supported by modern scientific research.
Beyond naturopathic medicine, Dr. Peters finds joy in creating with natural materials. She loves spinning wool into yarn and knitting garments—just like in Sleeping Beauty! Her love for all things sheep is evident in her office, where you may spot knitting needles, sheep ornaments, or handmade items made with wool. Recently, she has expanded her creativity through weaving on her floor loom, further deepening her love for working with wool.
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Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine – Naturopathic Doctor
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McMaster University – Bachelor of Life Sciences (Honours)
Amit Patel, Physiotherapist
Amit is an enthusiastic and resourceful physiotherapist who strives to empower patients to take a leading role in their healthcare. In Amit's practice, he treats a variety of patients having musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Using the latest in clinical knowledge, he works to provide the highest quality of care for his patients to ease their pain, improve quality of life and get the best possible outcomes. His clinical interests include whiplash management, neck pain, lower back pain, knee and foot pain and treating pre and post operative knee, hip and shoulder patients.
Amit holds a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from South Gujarat University, India. Amit is also certified in mulligan technique, which is one of the most effective techniques to manage any kind of joint pain.
Rebecca,
Office Manager
Rebecca joined our team in 2022. She has been a patient of the office for over 7 years. Rebecca brings with her many years of experience in customer service and management. Rebecca works to keep every day running smoothly, jumping into multiple roles when needed. She looks to advance her knowledge of the five fundamentals every chance she can.
Outside of the office, Rebecca enjoys relaxing with crafting and has an interest in travelling to new places to see nature and learn about history. Rebecca will be on maternity leave from May 2026-2027 with her second child.
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Cathy,
Office & Wellness Assistant
Cathy joined our team in 2026. Cathy is a Parker certified Chiropractic Health Assistant and the President and founder of the Canadian Chiropractic Assistant Association. Cathy has been awarded Chiropractic Assistant of the year as she has been serving the chiropractic profession and the chiropractic patient for over 30 years with passion, dedication, and confidence. Cathy is devoted to the success of the chiropractic practice and is committed to providing the highest standard of care and support to patients throughout their wellness journey. Cathy is also a certified Reflexologist and has been practicing lovingly for 15 years.
Magda,
Office & Wellness Assistant
Magda joined the Welcome to Wellness Team in 2025 because of her shared interest in pursuing a healthy mind and body. She brings with her 30 years of customer service experience and a strong managerial background. Magda is focused, disciplined, and lives the 5 Fundamentals daily! As a Volunteer Group Fitness Leader at her local YMCA Magda aims to motivate and inspire others through their fitness journey. Her thirst for knowledge drives her to continuously expand her skills through Professional and Part-Time Learning courses at Durham College. Just in the last year Magda has completed QuickBooks Online and her Microsoft Office Certificate. When not at work, the YMCA, or studying, you’ll find Magda in the kitchen cooking. She loves creating healthy meals from scratch for her and her husband to enjoy. Magda believes that our lifestyles play an enormous role in our overall health and emotional wellbeing. She is excited to share her positivity and enthusiasm with the Welcome to Wellness family.
Amanda,
Office & Wellness Assistant
Amanda joined our team in 2025 with a passion for health, personal growth, and helping others feel supported throughout their wellness journey. She brings strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and experience in customer service and office administration. Amanda is dedicated to expanding her knowledge of holistic health and enjoys creating a welcoming and uplifting environment for both patients and her team. She values building genuine connections with patients and helping the office run smoothly each day.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys writing, creative projects, and spending time outdoors. She is passionate about continuous self-improvement and is always looking for opportunities to grow personally and professionally through learning, wellness practices, and new experiences. Amanda is excited to continue growing alongside the Welcome to Wellness family.
Dr. Phil Smith, DC
Since 1993, Dr. Phil Smith has practiced chiropractic in Whitby/Oshawa, Ontario where he has helped thousands of adults, children and families achieve a life of wellness. He studied Human Biology at the University of Guelph and Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, both schools in Ontario, Canada. He is certified in Lifestyle Medicine from Harvard University. "Dr. Phil" is a highly respected health and wellness authority, athletic, ergonomic and nutritional consultant, speaker and chiropractor. He is a co-author of the best seller The World’s Best Kept Health Secret Revealed. His articles have appeared in golf and other sports magazines. Dr. Phil has made numerous health expert appearances on radio and television. He has been involved in research with chiropractic and performance enhancement. He has played several competitive sports such as varsity golf and soccer and also represented Canada in a world invitational soccer tournament. He has provided chiropractic care to hundreds of professional athletes, including PGA tour pros at Glen Abbey and professional soccer and curling teams. Dr. Phil’s greatest joy in life, though is his wonderful family! He has been married to Lisa for over 20 years and they have two children. They enjoy travelling as a family and getting outside in the sun and snow and experiencing life!
Dr. Phil founded Welcome to Wellness where the mission is to lead by example by living the "5 Fundamentals" and to offer corrective, compassionate chiropractic care and lifestyle guidance on your journey to lifelong wellness.
Dr. Jason Taylor, DC
Prior to receiving his Doctor or Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2001, Dr. Taylor studied at Queen’s University in Kingston , Ontario . He obtained a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Health and Life Sciences) and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education. While at Queen’s he was voted graduate speaker of his faculty, held the position as faculty School Director and participated in many different sports. Following graduation from Chiropractic College , Dr. Taylor returned to his hometown of Oshawa and has been practicing in the area ever since.
Dr. Taylor specializes in complete family and sport Chiropractic care. He sees patients of all ages and ensures a relaxed experience in a comfortable environment. Along with Chiropractic, he is also certified in Acupuncture and
Active Release Therapy.
Dr. Taylor has worked with many amateur and professional athletes, was part of the healthcare team at the U.S. Ironman Competition in Lake Placid , N.Y. , has worked with athletes from the Indianapolis Ice (professional hockey team) in Indianapolis , Indiana and was part of the healthcare team during the Molson Game Day Competitions at the ACC. He enjoys treating athletes of all ages and skill levels, from the weekend warriors to the marathoners.
When not promoting the wellness lifestyle, Dr. Taylor lives it. He competes in triathlon competitions. His loving family and friends are his motivation. Dr. Taylor enjoys giving back to the community and has done talks in local schools, in the workplace, at the Running Room and at various other health facilities in the area.
Dr. Diana Shaboo, DC
From the moment I stepped into my first treatment room, I knew I wanted to spend my career helping people move, feel, and live better. For me, chiropractic care isn’t just about adjusting spines—it’s about supporting whole families through every season of life and guiding them toward long-term wellness.
I’ve been practicing as a chiropractor for over 15 years, caring for everyone from infants to older adults with the same goal: restore balance, improve function, and help each person feel at home in their body.
Alongside chiropractic work, I’m also a certified nutritional Life coach through INN, with a passion for reducing inflammation, supporting autoimmune conditions, improving gut health, and helping patients achieve meaningful, sustainable weight loss. I love empowering people with the knowledge and habits that genuinely change their lives. I am also a member of the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) with a special certification (Webster) that works to help create a better environment for pregnant women along their journey to delivering their child
When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll find me staying active—weight lifting, running, playing tennis—or enjoying quieter moments through meditation and reading.
At the end of the day, nothing matters more to me than seeing people thrive—moving with ease, living with energy, and feeling truly connected to their bodies.
I’m committed to giving every patient the tools, care, and support they need to take control of their health and create lasting change from the inside out.