Kathryn Awde - President and Certified Laser Therapist   

Kathryn discovered the benefits of Low Intensity Laser Therapy for pain relief after she received treatment for a severe whiplash injury sustained in 1991. As a result of her personal success she brought the Bioflex™ laser system to London in an effort to help people in a painless, effective and low cost manner.

Dr. Murray Awde M.D., L.M.C.C., C.C.F.P., F.C.F.P.,  C.B., C.L.T - Medical Director

Dr. Murray Awde is the Medical Director to the Laser Approach Inc.  He is Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario and is a McMaster University post graduate facilitator coordinating post graduate education in Southwestern Ontario.

Dr. Awde is a family doctor who has practiced medicine in London for over thirty years.  He is Past President of the London and District Academy of Medicine.  He was a Coroner for the province of Ontario for fifteen years.  As medical director to a large physiotherapy centre in London, Dr. Awde is knowledgeable in all aspects of acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems.

Dr. Awde has done extensive research in osteoarthritis and published an article on arthritis in December 2000 that is used to teach other physicians.

Dr. Awde is trained for laser pain management and laser for cosmetic enhancements.  He is one of a very few physicians in Canada with significant laser experience throughout all spectrums of light.  He will use these clinical skills and experience when interacting with the staff at The Laser Approach Inc.

Karen Hobden - B.Sc. RPT, Certified Laser Therapist

Reiki master/teacher, Recognized Therapeutic Touch Teacher, Tutor for Dyslexic Children, First Aid Instructor

Karen has a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology and Physics from Laurentian University. Being interested in alternative therapies Karen studied Reiki and Therapeutic Touch. She has been practicing and teaching these modalities for the past 10 years.

Karen has served on the board for the Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario in the teacher liaison position.  In her spare time she volunteers with the Scottish Rite Foundation Learning Centre as a tutor for dyslexic children.

Chris Semenuk - Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Laser Therapist

Chris has been successfully practicing Massage Therapy since graduating from the D’Arcy Lane School of massage therapy in 2000.  After graduating he was given a teaching position at the school and continues to aid in moulding future RMT’s to this day.  In addition to teaching, Chris is the Assistant Coach and team Massage Therapist to the Western Mustangs Men’s & Women’s cross country and track & field teams.

Chris is an accomplished athlete, winning the gold medal at the 1996 Canadian Championships in the 400m sprint.  Because of his experience with sports he knows what it is like to also be a massage patient in need.

Giving back to the community Chris has volunteered his time and services to such events as; Canada Summer Games, Labatt 24-hour Relay, Participation House, AIDS Walk and Heart & Stroke.

Petr Macel - Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Laser Therapist

Petr first discovered the benefits of massage after a sports injury in 1985. He was so impressed with the results that he started studying massage at the local rehabilitation center. After moving to Canada Petr attended the D’Arcy Lane School of Massage Therapy to train as a Registered Massage Therapist. After graduation in 1995 he and his wife moved to South Carolina, USA. In all, Petr Macel, Registered Massage Therapist, completed over 3000 hours of massage training in Canada, Europe and the United States.

Petr comes to The Laser Approach as a 14 year veteran with experience in assisting both physicians and chiropractors in patient care. He enjoys working with both medical and holistic therapists and practitioners, as each brings new elements into treatment and care. With his many years of practicing massage, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy and other modalities, Petr encourages his clients to care for their bodies on an individual basis best suited to their needs.

Petr has enjoyed meeting and training with many excellent doctors, counselors, body workers, yoga and movement teachers believing that with each encounter he has deepened his understanding of the human body and mind. He hopes to continue learning new techniques and modalities that can be utilized into his practice.