Canadian Spine Institute
Our Team

Meet the team

A multidisciplinary team of surgeons, therapists, kinesiologists and coaches who support patients throughout their care.

Leadership

Dr. Jeff D. Golan

Dr. Jeff D. GolanMD, FRCSC

Spine Surgeon, Co-Founder
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Jay Kiss

Jay KissD.O.M.T., Oth, ADOP, S&C

Co-Founder, Spine, Movement & Performance Specialist
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Executive Operations

Carrie Kahane

Carrie KahaneB.A. (Hons), Psychology, OrTH

Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
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Cynthia Bowman

Cynthia BowmanHRM

Director of Client Experience and Clinic Operations
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Lola Charara

Lola ChararaM.D (Radiologist), MHA

Research Coordinator and Neurosurgery Operations Lead
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Clinical & Rehabilitation Team

Catalina Massai Hamilton

Catalina Massai HamiltonKin

Kin
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Michaela Spivak

Michaela SpivakMScPT

Physiotherapist
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Josh Baruch

Josh BaruchCAT(C)

Certified Athletic Therapist
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Matthew Fox

Matthew FoxCAT(C)

Certified Athletic Therapist
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Kelly Liao

Kelly LiaoKin

Kinesiologist & Certified Personal Trainer
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Samantha Abrunzo

Samantha AbrunzoKin

Kinesiologist & Certified Fitness Professional
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Malcolm Balk

Malcolm Balk

Running Coach & Alexander Technique Senior Teacher
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Geneviève Roberts

Geneviève Roberts

Pilates Specialist
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Research

Lola Charara

Lola ChararaM.D (Radiologist), MHA

Research Coordinator and Neurosurgery Operations Lead
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Administration

Debbie McCaulay

Debbie McCaulayBA

Administrative Assistant
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Elyana Schwartz

Elyana Schwartz

Administrative Assistant
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Jaidan Cohen

Jaidan Cohen

Administrative Assistant
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