About Us.
A circle is made of 360 degrees. We felt that as a clinic, we offer the full (360 degrees) package of services and more, which is why we thought it was fitting to be called 361°!
Sports Specialist Chiropractor Provider
Dr. Melanie Lopes
BSc HK, MSc, DC, FRCCSS(C)
- Active Release Technique (ART) Provider
- Acupuncture Provider
- Graston Technique
- DONA Trained Birth & Postpartum Doula
- Webster Technique
Dr. Lopes is a doctor of chiropractic who graduated in 2005 from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). She obtained her BSc. degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. She then went on to complete her MSc. in Kinesiology at York University in 2008 and concurrently completed her Sports Chiropractic Fellowship program in 2011 through the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) (RCCSS(C)).
Between 2005 and 2010 she has worked with the Ontario and National Training Centre soccer teams at the Soccer Centre in Vaughan. She has covered various sporting events including the: 2015 Pan Am & Para Pan Am Games (Toronto, ON), 2017 Canada Summer Games (Winnipeg, MB), 2019 Canada Winter Games (Red Deer, AB) and the 2019 Winter Deaflympics (Valfurva, Italy) with the Canadian Deaf Ski/Snowboard Team.
Dr. Lopes’ other passions include salsa dancing, traveling the world, photography, learning Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL) and long-distance running.
Michelle Bastone
BA, RTS RAD, RMT
- Registered Massage Therapist
- Registered Teacher Status with the Royal Academy of Dance
Michelle graduated from Centennial College, studying Massage Therapy in 2007, where she gained extensive knowledge in Sports and Rehabilitation Assessments, Swedish, Sports, and Hot Stone Massage Techniques, and Remedial Exercise Programs. She has been practicing at 361° since 2012 and currently practices throughout the GTA, helping dancers and a variety of athletes overcome injuries and maintain good health throughout their training.
Since 2017, Michelle has been teaching in the private career college sector in Massage Therapy programs where she is able to share and expand her knowledge and expertise to those with goals in pursuing a career in Massage Therapy.
Michelle’s passion for dancing initially introduced her into the world of Massage Therapy. Having trained and received Honours and Distinctions under the Cecchetti and RAD methods of ballet, CDTA jazz, and studying various methods of modern, including Graham and Limon techniques, Michelle has also graduated with Honours from the University of Surrey. Here, she achieved her Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education with a focus on health and rehabilitation. Michelle completed a Dissertation on Dancer Screening Processes to learn more about training dancers while promoting self-awareness and addressing their body’s requirements regarding the mind, body and soul. Michelle has developed a holistic program with aims to help dancers learn how to maintain the longevity of a career in dance.
Teaching dance since 2004, Michelle continues to share her knowledge and expertise throughout Downtown Toronto. Establishing “Liberty Dance” in 2015 was a pivotal moment in Michelle’s career which allowed her the opportunity to introduce the holistic approach to dance education to those under her instruction recreationally, pre-professionally and professionally.
With such passion for holistic methods, Michelle utilizes her therapeutic and rehabilitative knowledge and experiences within her teaching and therapy practices with hopes to provide a positive and healthy atmosphere for learning and healing throughout all her sessions.
361° CHIROPRACTIC SPORTS & WELLNESS
1-19 Penrose Road,
Toronto, ON
(647) 874-2434
Transit Information
St Clair Station | #74 bus.
Davisville Station | #11 or #28 bus.
Eglinton Station | #34, #51, #54, #56, or #100 bus.
Free 1 hour parking on Penrose Rd and surrounding streets.
Hours
Monday – Saturday
Appointments available in the morning, afternoon, evening and most Saturday mornings.