Our Team

At Peak Performance Health Centre, we take pride in our diverse and skilled team of health professionals. Each member of our team is dedicated to providing personalized, comprehensive care to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. Our collaborative approach ensures that every patient receives the most effective treatment tailored to their unique needs.

About Dr. Alex Pessoa

Dr. Alex founded Peak Performance Health Centre in 2004, starting as a single chiropractor with a vision to provide world-class chiropractic care in his hometown of Cambridge.

With experience working with professional sports teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and Esporte Clube Bahia (Brazilian professional soccer), Dr. Alex set out to deliver exceptional health care, keeping patients at their peak performance. Read More

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About Dr. Jessica Jarrell

Dr. Jess earned her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph in 2012. After spending a few years working in a multidisciplinary clinic alongside healthcare providers, she discovered her passion for chiropractic care. Read More

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About Sandy Buck, Physiotherapist

Sandy first graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours degree in Kinesiology and worked a number of years as a Certified Kinesiologist and Ergonomic Consultant. Read More

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About Aakshi Verma, Physiotherapist

Aakshi Verma is a passionate Physiotherapist who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Gian Sagar
Medical College in India in 2014. She has gained valuable experience working in a Neuro Rehabilitation clinic in India for four years before moving to Canada to further her career in the field of physiotherapy. Read More

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About Tanha Dave, Physiotherapist

Tanha Dave is a dedicated Physiotherapist who began her journey in healthcare by graduating with Honours in Physiotherapy from India. Her passion for the field motivated her to relocate to Canada, where she furthered her education by studying Fitness and Health Promotion. Read More

About Carmen Horvat, RMT

Carmen Horvat graduated with honours from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH) in 2005 and has been a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) at Peak Performance Health Centre since then. She is a proud member of the Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) and is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). Read More

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About Larissa Twinem, RMT

Larissa Twinem’s passion for massage therapy began at an early age, helping her mother relieve tension headaches by applying pressure to trigger points. This interest deepened during high school when she
competed on a swim team and experienced firsthand the healing power of massage after numerous sports-related injuries. Read More

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About Taylor Rabethge, RMT

Taylor Rabethge is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who graduated with honours from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2017. She is a proud member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Read More

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About Emily Brown, RMT

Emily Brown is a registered massage therapist who graduated with honours in 2023 from Mohawk College and is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.  Read More

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About Mitra Beharry, RMT

Mitra Beharry is a skilled Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who graduated from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in 2018. He is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and has been practicing since 2019. Read More

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About Jenny Smeh, RHN

Jenny Smeh has been a dedicated Nutrition Coach since 2014 and earned her Registered Holistic Nutritionist certification in 2020. Her journey into the world of holistic nutrition began when her son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read More

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