WELLNESS PLANTING A SEED The simple act of planting a seed can be the beginning of a picturesque journey that yields more beauty than the flowers themselves. You cannot grow an entire garden or the life you dream of living overnight. It is this inaugural step of planting a seed that puts into motion a cascade of events that have the potential to create the life you desire. For me, this seed was taking a moment of anguish and realizing that I may be able to use it to ultimately help those around me and discover my life’s purpose. My fascination with health and wellness began in the most unlikely of places – the community basketball court. Sports are a significant part of my life. I enjoy the swift pace, quick thinking, and camaraderie. In my senior year of high school in Mississauga, a season-ending knee injury during a varsity basketball game shattered my world. I required surgery to reconstruct damaged tissues within the knee. In the midst of my distress, the genuine care I received from my doctor and rehabilitation experts made me appreciate how knowledgeable health professionals can inspire hope. I, too, wanted to help the community achieve optimal health. I wanted to help people overcome similar hardships in moments where their dreams seemed lost. My recovery sparked
DR. GURU KANDASAMY BSc, DC, MD, CCFP Family Physician & Director of Sports Medicine Mimico Medical
a desire to understand the biomechanics of the human body, leading me to pursue a career in physical rehabilitation.
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