Meet The Bodylab Recovery Science Team: Wellness Experts

Get to Know The Bodylab Recovery Science Team

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Dr. Sarah Hopkins BScKIN, DC, CMAG

Bodylab Recovery Science is Dr. Sarah Hopkins and her team, they combines soft tissue, manipulation, acupuncture and exercise to get you out of pain and back to doing the things you love. We believe that everyone has the capacity to reach their full potential and by combining different techniques can help you reach your goals.
Dr. Hopkins is a Chiropractor and trained Registered Massage Therapist She completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University before attending Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Upon graduation Dr. Sarah continued her education at the Ontario College of Health and Technology and has also completed the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture course.
Dr. Sarah combines all of her education to assess and treat in a diversified, multidisciplinary model.

Kristina Jerry BSc, MSc, PT, CMAG
Kristina is a Registered physiotherapist who believes in incorporating musculoskeletal assessments with a neurofunctional approach in the development of treatments as well as providing a holistic and well-rounded approach to wellness and well being. She attended Liberty University on a scholarship for Division 1 Softball, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Kinesiology. Additionally, she completed her Master’s Degree of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University in 2012. To date she has completed the McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Course, Therapeutic Taping, Skills in Hands Functional Assessment Course and Spinal Manipulation Therapy Level 1. Her strong interest in the athletic population has led to her working with various NHL, professional soccer and Olympic athletes in addition to treating volleyball, baseball and rugby athletes.

Kaitlyn Ross MScPT, BKin
Kaitlyn grew up in a small border town outside of Windsor, but has called the Niagara region home for the last 15 years. Kaitlyn attended Brock University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree, followed by a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. Her pediatric physiotherapy experience began in 2012. Kaitlyn’s clinical practice has ranged from interdisciplinary pediatric clinics, and hospital settings, to a pediatric oncology research study at the Hospital for Sick Children (Sickkids). Kaitlyn is excited to be joining the Bodylab Recovery Science team, where her love for the practice of physiotherapy and passion for helping the pediatric population can be combined. She is passionate about helping kids and their families meet goals, while accomplishing this in a fun and energetic environment! She has taken continuing education in several areas, most recently becoming the first Canadian CureDuchenne certified Physical Therapist.

Kaitlyn currently holds a position as Adjunct Professor for McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Science, where she provides instruction on paediatric physiotherapy. In addition to teaching, Kaitlyn has also had the opportunity to present research at various conferences.

Darian Kalogerakos RMT
Darian is a Registered Massage Therapist and is also certified in Soft Tissue Release Techniques. He is a graduate from the Ontario College of Health and Technology and also has a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Niagara College. His education and training provides him with a unique and important understanding of the human body, health, physical training and healing. Darian specializes in myofascial release, deep and soft tissue techniques as well as postural assessment to ensure he can treat accordingly. He plans on continuing his education to become a chiropractor. Darian's goal is to help people live a pain free lifestyle and prevent certain musculoskeletal conditions that could present later in life. He has experience treating the elderly, athletes, children, weekend warriors and people with common everyday ailments.

Sarah Krowchuk PTA RMT
At an early age, Sarah knew she wanted to help people but was unsure how. Hockey injuries introduced her to multi-disciplinary world of Chiropractic, Physiotherapy and Massage. From her first appointment, Sarah knew this was the field she wanted to work in. Sarah graduated from Niagara College in 2018 as an Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant, and after working in the field for 5 years went back to school and became a registered massage therapist. She uses deep tissue and traditional massage to help people get back to being active and healthy!

Jarin Harvey CYT RMT
As a massage therapist, certified yoga teacher and avid age-group triathlete, Jarin knows first hand how difficult it can be to balance an active lifestyle with the rest you need to perform your best and truly believes in the benefits of massage therapy to help with performance and recovery. Although she naturally likes working with athletes, she enjoys working with anyone looking to manage their aches and pains from daily living or who are hoping to keep them from happening in the first place. Jarin is well trained in orthopaedic assessment and many manual therapies to help treat and prevent a wide-range of injuries and dysfunctions. She has extra training in Cupping and Soft Tissue Release along with additional courses in working with runners. She’s also a huge fan of the good old relaxation massage for those who need it (which is most of us if you ask her!).