Kathryn Zbarsky
Kathryn Zbarsky is a Registered Physiotherapist, Neurofunctional Acupuncture Provider, and STOTT PILATESĀ® Rehab Instructor with over 17 years of experience in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance training. She is the co-founder of Kinective Health & Performance, a multidisciplinary clinic in midtown Toronto dedicated to helping people move better, recover fully, and live more active, resilient lives. For more information visit www.kinectivehealth.com.
Kathryn has worked with a wide spectrum of patients, from individuals recovering from injury, pain syndromes, and movement imbalances to recreational and elite athletes, including NHL players. Her integrative approach combines physiotherapy, neurofunctional acupuncture, and Pilates-based movement therapy to support optimal movement, performance, recovery, and long-term physical health.
In addition to her clinical practice, Kathryn is certified in ELDOA and Lagree methods, teaches anatomy within movement-based programs, and serves as an instructor for the McMaster Neurofunctional Acupuncture Program. She is also certified by Dr. Ara Suppiah through the Functional Sports Medicine Masterclass, further expanding the holistic and performance-based lens she brings to patient care.
Kathryn has a strong interest in the connection between nutrition, tissue health, and physical recovery. This passion led her to explore ways to better support her patients beyond the treatment room and ultimately inspired the creation of Hydrate2Heal. To bring this vision to life, she partnered with her colleague and nutrition expert, Ara Wiseman, to develop a product designed to support hydration, recovery, and daily performance.
Together, they created Hydrate2Heal as a clinically inspired hydration and recovery brand designed to support active individuals, athletes, and patients in their daily pursuit of better movement, resilience, and recovery