Meet Your Care Team
Cardiac physiotherapy, exercise, nutrition and psychotherapy expertise working together on one coordinated plan for you.
Also on our team: Carissa, Director of Operations
Frankie Rubino, MScPT
Frankie leads the Shield cardiac rehabilitation program. A McMaster-trained physiotherapist and Assistant Clinical Professor, he builds individualized, heart-rate guided exercise plans for POTS and cardiac recovery, combining exercise, manual therapy and education.
Director of Cardiac Rehab
Nutrition CoachTrina Lompa, RHNP
Trina is a Registered Holistic Nutritional Practitioner and Metabolic Balance® Coach. She works with cardiac rehab patients on personalized, sustainable nutrition, including the hydration and salt strategies that support blood volume in POTS.
Caitlyn Nelson, RP
PsychotherapistCaitlyn is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Leadership Coach specializing in anxiety, stress and burnout, and life transitions. She helps patients manage the stress and uncertainty that can come with chronic symptoms, building resilience and confidence alongside their physical rehab.
