Elysa Graci

Elysa Graci is our Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated with a Specialized Honours Kinesiology Degree from York University, as well as a certificate in Athletic Therapy. She specializes in rehabilitative strengthening, detecting muscular imbalances, and creating customized strength and mobility programs. These programs take into consideration a patient’s previous and current injuries, lifestyle factors, age, sport, and accessible gym equipment. Elysa takes pride in helping patients use exercise as healing, and always figuring out modifications that will help strengthen, yet reduce pain and discomfort.

Elysa became interested in Athletic Therapy after she endured a major knee injury from playing soccer. At that time, there was not enough education and awareness regarding proper strength training to reduce the risk of injury and increase the success of injury rehabilitation. After moving on from soccer, Elysa qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon twice. With the help of sport-specific exercises, she was able to get through vigorous marathon training injury free, and achieve a personal best of 3 hours and 5 minutes. She firmly believes that every person, athlete or non-athlete, should incorporate strength training into their daily lives in order to improve their performance and the quality of their day to day living. Now a mom of two, she can empathize and assist post-partum patients gain their strength back in a safe way, so that they can keep up with their little ones and whatever else life throws at them.