Primary Care with a Focus on Children

Dr. Angela Peddle, co-owner of Elite Vision Therapy Centre, received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Upon graduation, she completed a Residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation from SUNY State College of Optometry in New York, where she gained expertise in the area of pediatrics, special needs examinations, vision therapy, and neuro-rehabilitation. Upon completion, she received the distinguished Dr. Martin Birnbaum Memorial Award for Outstanding Knowledge and Skill in Behavioral Optometry.

Dr. Peddle now practices full scope optometry with a focus on vision therapy, neuro-rehabilitation, sports vision enhancement, pediatrics and special needs examinations. She is an adjunct faculty member and lecturer at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in both the Binocular Vision and Special Needs Clinics. She is also the first private practice optometrist in Canada to offer a residency program in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation for Canadian optometrists.

With a keen interest in education, Dr. Peddle has published articles and posters on strabismus, amblyopia, and learning-related vision problems. She is also an international lecturer, offering courses in vision therapy techniques, oculomotor dysfunctions, binocular vision, and the newest research in strabismus and amblyopia therapy. Dr. Peddle is a board certified Fellow in developmental vision and vision therapy by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD).

Dr. Peddle is the founding President of the Canadian Optometrists in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, a non-profit organization that promotes public and professional awareness and education in vision therapy.

Dr. Speers received his Optometric degree from the Pennsylvania College of
Optometry in 2008, graduating with high honours. Prior to this, he attended the University of Waterloo graduating with his Bachelor of Science Honours degree. During his training, he was part of many different volunteer associations, one that took him to Guatemala to help provide eye care to many without eyecare access.

In 2008, Dr. Speers started his yearlong residency at Omni Eye Services of New Jersey in Co-Management of Ocular procedures and surgeries. This training further enhanced his ability to diagnose and manage patients with glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal disorders, dry eye, among other ocular pathologies.

Dr. Speers returned back to Canada in 2009 where he joined TLC laser eye centres in Mississauga and worked as the Clinical Director until 2018, managing laser and cataract patient’s pre operatively and post operatively.

He is a member of the College of Optometrists of Ontario, as well as Ontario
Association of Optometry (OAO), and was the Chair of the Education Committee in 2016.

Dr. Speers is excited to help you achieve your maximal visual potential through the use of spectacles, contact lenses or by way of surgery and is happy to discuss all your options with you.

Dr. Wong was born in Hong Kong, immigrating to Canada with her family when she was nine years old. She is fluent in both Chinese (Cantonese) and English. At age ten, she got her first pair of glasses and ever since that time her goal was to pursue a career in eye care. During her high school years she held various jobs in vision care, including a position as a frame stylist and working as a lab technician edging glasses. Throughout her university career she worked in ocular research, performing eye dissections and studying aberrations of the visual system. During her final year of study she completed an ocular pharmaceutical and disease externship at The Eye Institute in New Port Richie, Florida. In 2002 she underwent LASIK to correct her myopia and astigmatism. The procedure was a great success and she is happy to say she is still free of corrective lenses and has better than 20/20 vision.

Dr. Wong graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science and a Doctorate of Optometry, and was the recipient of the Essilor Award of Excellence in Optics. She has recently become involved in the exciting field of Vision Therapy, an area of optometry devoted to improving and enhancing people’s visual performance through specialized exercises and activities.

Dr. Wong has recently joined the Elite Vision Therapy Centre. She is the proud mother of two children, and is an avid pianist and martial artist.

Dr. Jonathan Niavis graduated with his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science. He is currently doing his residency alongside Dr. Peddle in Pediatrics and Vision Therapy Rehabilitation. On top of English, he is also able to perform eye exams in Greek and Spanish. He has been on several mission trips as well in various areas of Latin America performing eye exams.

Dr. Niavis works with the College of Optometrists in Vision Therapy (COVD) as the National Resident Liaison. He is also working towards a fellowship for the American Academy of Optometry.

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Dr. Stein is the current Pediatric and Vision Therapy resident. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science. She graduated in 2020 and was the recipient of the Excellence in Vision Therapy Award from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

PJ has 6 years of experience working as a Vision Therapist. She earned her certification from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in 2016 and she is currently completing the Practical Vision Therapy Accreditation Program here in Canada.

Prior to Vision Therapy, PJ worked as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Philippines. She learned OT approaches, techniques and skills making her a unique and competent Vision Therapist. She blends her creative mind, innate passion to help others, and boasting patience to bring effective and life-changing therapy experience for all her patients.

PJ in her spare time enjoys watching movies, relaxing at the beach a good book and loves trying different food.

Growing up Gordon devoted a vast amount of time to a variety of athletic pursuits: hockey, soccer, volleyball, cross-country running, ball hockey, and badminton. While the sports themselves satisfied his competitive nature, the practices fulfilled his need to sharpen his skills and fine-tune his techniques to achieve maximum results. This strategy of practice and patience is translated into his vision therapy sessions. He works with athletes and non-athletes alike – and all his patients derive equal benefit not only from his expert knowledge and the way he communicates it, but also from his laidback, supportive, inspiring manner and attitude

Leandri grew up in South Africa, where she earned her Bachelor of Optometry degree and practised as an optometrist for 6 years before moving to Canada in 2016. Since living in Canada, she developed a keen interest in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation. Leandri is currently working towards completing the Canadian Practical Vision Therapy Accreditation Program to further her knowledge in this exciting area.

Leandri and her husband loves the outdoors, are marathon runners and enjoy taking their two Golden Retrievers for long walks. Combining her love for sports, her education and experience in optometry, Leandri passionately provides a level of expertise that is a true asset to her patients of all ages, helping them to achieve their vision-related goals.

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Shreena is a fun-loving, empathetic and compassionate Vision Therapist and Kinesiologist working with children, young adults, and older adults here at Elite! She is very motivated to help her patients succeed in their vision therapy program. Shreena also loves taking additional courses that help her gain more insight and knowledge about various vision therapy procedures. She is starting her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of Western Michigan in Kalamazoo, Michigan in Fall 2021 but until then, she intends on gaining more clinical experience in healthcare and providing her VT patients with the best care.

When she has some free time, Shreena loves to go for long walks, cook meals for her family and friends and read!

Yallenni started as an optical assistant with Elite Vision Therapy Centre in October 2018. Since then, she has been assisting patients in selecting their perfect frames and educating them on the right lenses for their prescription.

She is a graduate of the Health Sciences program at Western University and as a result, is passionate about helping people. In her spare time, she loves reading, travelling, and spending time with her friends and family.

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I am a front desk receptionist at Elite Vision Therapy Centre. I have been a receptionist for over 3 years now and have been in customer service for almost 3 years before that. I greet patients and pre-test them before they see the doctor. I love what I do since I get to be with people. The day goes by so quickly when I talk to patients and I enjoy what I do. I value respect, compassion and dedication and I try to bring these values to my work place. I am a lover of dogs and music. You will most likely hear me humming ABBA tunes around the office. I love nature and spending time with my loved ones.”

Sandra started her career working in the Optical business before taking time off to raise her three children. She recently spent the last 10 years as an Optometric Assistant where She enjoyed helping patients and learning all about eye health. In her spare time she enjoys painting, gardening, music, ballet, and reading.

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Allison Rock is passionate and committed to her roles as she practices an Occupational Therapist and Osteopathy (current study). Allison holds over 10 years of experience as a therapist and values the holistic support she is able to provide to her clients.

Allison graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. She is a current student at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto completing her final courses of study in this rigorous program.

You can connect with Allison at Elite on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and other days by appointment.

Allison has diverse clinical experience working with individuals of all ages and abilities in community, hospitals, clinical and rehabilitation settings.

When Allison is not practicing, she is often found creating – art/photography, spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, yoga and being active outdoors. Not to forget her passionate role in continuing education, research, and teaching.

Allison’s role includes supporting clients with;

Children:

Attention Processing
Communication Skills
Development and milestones with infants and children
Digestion, sleep, feeding, and movement with infants/babies
Emotional regulation
Executive Functioning
Infant and child wellness
Learning (including fine motor and school readiness)
Mental Health
Motor and coordination development
Play skills
Primitive Reflex Integration
Sensory Integration
Social skills
Neuro-motor development
Oral Motor and Feeding
Adults:

Anxiety, Memory, Learning
Digestion
Concussion Rehabilitation
Emotional Regulation
General Wellness
Headaches
Mindfulness, Self Care and Work-Life Balance
Maternal Health (Pre and Post Partum)
Recovery following surgery, injury or illness
Return to work following
Parent Coaching
Sensory processing
Sleep
More information on Occupational Therapy and Osteopathy can be found at:

www.allisonrock.ca

Laurie has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine in the GTA since 2011. The daughter of two medical doctors, she grew up singing silly songs about digestive anatomy at the dinner table and developed a natural interest in how the body works. As she grew, so did her interest in what factors make a difference to one’s health and well-being, both in and around our bodies. After years of exploring these factors both for herself and her patients she believes everyone has the potential to feel and live well. Because we each face a unique combination of obstacles to health and well-being from our diet, environment, genetics, and sometimes our own mindset, Laurie’s approach to patient care is holistic, personalized and compassionate. She combines evidence-based therapies with patient education in order to nurture the doctor that already exists within so you can feel better and live your life well. Laurie considers it a pleasure and a privilege to support you and/or your child on a healing journey of recovery and beyond into true wellness.

As a Naturopathic Doctor, Laurie is trained to address both your acute and chronic health concerns. She has experience treating people of all ages but after starting a family of her own she has developed a special interest in pediatric care, including pediatric mental health care. Laurie loves her family, learning new things, being active outside, embracing down time, connecting with friends, laughing, making things with her hands, and sharing tasty nutritious food with family and friends.

An initial intake involves a detailed discussion of your concerns and overall health, a focused physical exam, ordering of any relevant lab work, and identifying specific goals. Treatments may include diet and lifestyle counselling, herbal therapies, nutritional supplementation, acupuncture, and mental health/mindset coaching. Follow up appointments are scheduled as needed to assess treatment progress and address any new obstacles or concerns.

Working in the optical/ophthalmic world since 2012 Chelsee has gained experience working as a manager at an ophthalmic surgical clinic and optical boutiques. She has had large teams to lead and takes pride in working as a team! Chelsee enjoys working with the public on making informed decisions about their vision. She ensures all customers find the perfect eyeglasses or sunglasses for their vision needs. She is happy to answer any questions you have about your prescription or frames and lenses. Chelsee recently moved to Toronto from Ottawa Ontario and is excited to explore the GTA. Be sure to make recommendations of your favourite local places to visit so she can check them out!