Overview Dr. Evan Cole Lewis is a Pediatric Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist with expertise in epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, electroencephalography (EEG), teleneurology and medical cannabis for the treatment of neurologic disorders. Dr. Lewis is the director of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT) which he established in January 2017. At NCT, Dr. Lewis treats children with a variety of neurological disorders and he also treats adults for concussion, headache and epilepsy....

Dr. Johnson is a pediatric neurologist with additional expertise in epilepsy, electroencephalography (EEG), and genetic causes of neurologic disease. Dr. Johnson trained in neurology at Boston Children’s Hospital (Harvard Medical School) where he also completed fellowships in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Genetics. He is certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Johnson also holds a PhD in Neuroscience from...

Dr. Micallef trained in neurology at B.C. Children’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital. He holds a PhD in Neuro-Oncology from the University of Toronto where he studied the invasive mechanisms of brain tumours. More recently he has done research in pediatric epilepsy. He is a member of various professional organizations including the American Academy of Neurology and the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation. He will be actively seeing patients in person...

Dr. Yue Jiang is an adult Neurologist with additional expertise in neuromuscular neurology. Dr. Jiang trained in Neurology at the McMaster University and subsequently completed a clinical fellowship in neuromuscular neurology at Toronto General Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and is certified in NCS/EMG by the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists. She is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American...

Dr. Shirkool is an adult neurologist with an interest in neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, headache, and epilepsy. Dr. Shirkool received his MD from Iran University of Medical Sciences. He completed the residency programme in adult neurology at University of Toronto in 2013. He has kept an active general neurology practice since then, where he sees patients with various neurological symptoms and conditions. He is a Fellow of the Royal College...

Kevin is a Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for neurology and pediatrics. Kevin completed his undergraduate education at York University studying biology. In 2018, he completed his professional training in the Physician Assistant program at the University of Toronto. Through the PA program, Kevin was able to receive additional training in neuropsychiatry. Kevin has additional interest in mindfulness-based stress reduction and its use in the context of neurologic conditions....

Caitlin is a Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for pediatrics and a special interest in pediatric neurology. Caitlin completed her undergraduate education at McMaster University studying kinesiology with a focus in sports injury and concussion management. In 2018, she completed her professional training in the Physician Assistant program at the University of Toronto. In addition to working with the team at NCT, she also works in the Neonatal ICU...

Kaitlyn Chan received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from McMaster University in Hamilton, where she also completed her Masters of Science in 2015. After completing her Masters degree, Kaitlyn decided to seek out a career where she could continue to be involved in research while caring for others. She then moved back to Toronto and received her Nursing Degree from the University of Toronto in 2017. While completing her...

Whitney has always had a passion for helping people, and this led her to pursue a career in Nursing. Whitney completed her Registered Practical Nursing program with Honours at Humber College in 2015. With previous experience working in chronic pain as well as in a busy emergency department in Toronto, Whitney felt driven to find a way to bring her knowledge and skill set to patients in a one-on-one setting...

Ivanna has several years experience as a hospital-based nurse practitioner specializing in epilepsy. At NCT, Ivanna focuses on treating complex epilepsy and the management of patients in the Vagal Nerve Stimulator program.

Jenni completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The University of Western Ontario. She is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and is a current member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. Jenni has a keen interest in brain injury and concussion. She has experience in assessment, consultation and...

Gabi completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto, as well as a Double Major in Biology and Medical Sciences from The University of Western Ontario. She is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and is a current member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.   Gabi is very interested in pediatric neurology, concussion, and post-concussion syndrome. She has worked with...

Samara completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Queen’s University. She is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and is a current member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. She is interested in brain injury, concussion, post-concussion syndrome, and mental health. She has experience working with individuals across the life span,...

Emily completed her Master of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. She is licensed by the College of Occupational Therapist’s Ontario and is a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. Emily has an interest in concussion, neurorehabilitation, human movement and athletics. She has experience in creating holistic, client-centered treatment plans helping individuals return to school, work, sport and everyday life. She enjoys goal setting...

Danielle completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Master of Professional Kinesiology at the University of Toronto, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from Western University. Danielle is experienced in concussion assessment and management, as well as baseline concussion testing. As a former athlete, Danielle is very interested in helping athletes return to their sports and everyday life, following an injury. She is passionate...

Vanessa is a Physiotherapist with an interest in return-to-sport concussion rehabilitation. Vanessa trained in Physical Therapy at McGill University. She has extensive experience working with athletes in both the CFL and EPL (Premiership).  She most recently worked with Chelsea Football Club’s Academy and in a busy private clinics treating a wide array of musculoskeletal injuries and head trauma patients. Vanessa also practices Hydrotherapy. As a former competitive swimmer, she understands...

Matthew is an experienced physiotherapist with a special interest in treating complex neuromuscular pain, persistent post-concussive symptoms (aka: post-concussion syndrome) and vestibular (dizziness and balance) disorders. His goal is to provide the best result-oriented care through a thorough understanding of goals and condition. Matthew trained in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. He has experience working with and managing a range of patients from national level athletes to those dealing with complex...

Roger’s client-centered approach incorporates traditional Swedish massage techniques including deep tissue work to reduce pain, increase mobility and promote relaxation. Roger helps those with post-concussion syndrome better comprehend their symptoms, improve their functionality and advance their journey to recovery, having personal experience with concussion. Roger loves working with a wide variety of clients, with expertise in alleviating aches and pains associated with poor ergonomics, often due to working from home,...

Rebecca is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Association of Psychodynamic Therapy (CAPT). She supports her client’s goals to achieve a new balance in their day-to-day life and rediscovering purpose and meaning. Rebecca’s competencies range from your everyday improvements and insights to severe complex mental health challenges. She has extensive knowledge with Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA), Worker Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) clients...

Juliana Santos has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a postgraduate degree in Neuropsychology, both completed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she was born and raised. She has recently completed the Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM) program. She is now a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Having recently moved to Canada, Juliana is a new member of this community and very excited to serve...

Aiyana completed her Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto, with a double major in Physiology and Genetics and a strong focus in Psychology. She is passionate about improving the healthcare system by adopting a personalized approach. Aiyana is experienced and knowledgeable in clinical research, counselling, psychological screening tests, mental health, and brain injuries. She has worked with children, those with disabilities, and mental illness in various settings....

Keren Chen graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition and Food Science. She combines both holistic and science-based nutrition in her approach when it comes to healing and fuelling the body. She believes that eating a nutrient-dense diet of minimally processed whole foods is a powerful way to improve health. In addition to a varied and well-sourced diet, sleep quality, stress management, and exercise are...

Nicole is the Operations Manager at the Neurology Centre of Toronto, ensuring all clinic services, from patient care to administrative duties, are running at the highest standard possible.  She believes that top level service towards patients is the most important thing, striving to create a working environment that always ensures patient care is NCT’s top priority. Nicole has worked many client service-based careers and has always found success working directly...

Bringing a smile to the workplace and ensuring an inclusive culture are among Kyla’s core values. She has had extensive experience working within interpersonal communication roles for 10+ years and managing many diverse companies throughout her career. Kyla’s dedication to providing top-level patient care is one of her highest priorities and ensuring all needs of the clinic are completed within a timely manner. Having graduated from Humber College with a...

Richard is a second year medical student at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He joined the NCT team as the Social Media Manager in early 2017 and has since been a part of ongoing research at NCT. He has dreams of becoming a neurologist and has special interests in movement disorders and epilepsy.

Brenden is currently pursuing his Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology; Biomedical Science Stream at York University. Brenden has a passion for neurology and neuroscience, with an emphasis on neuroplasticity, learning, and mindfulness. He strives to attend medical school to become a practicing neurologist and medical researcher. Brenden leads NCT’s Special Projects and Research Team, composed of students of a multidisciplinary background, aiming to publish research on novel clinical interventions...

Emma Goizman is NCT’s Social Media Marketing Manager. Emma’s interests and talents in marketing help her learn more about business and how it operates remotely. She is passionate about art, digital design, and advertising. Emma uses her marketing and digital design skills to enhance NCT’s social media presence and further promote NCT’s goal of providing high-quality educational resources to the community. Emma’s role at NCT is strategic design and promotion of...