SPARC is an initiative powered by KITE Research Institute, the research arm of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.

Patients undergo a comprehensive, standardized pain assessment to determine the nature of their chronic pain. The data collected is used by physicians and clinicians to develop a personalized multimodal treatment plan.

Patients referred to SPARC for comprehensive pain management services are assessed and treated by an interdisciplinary health care team of physicians, nurses, chiropractors, kinesiologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, and occupational therapists. An individualized treatment plan is developed using a holistic biopsychosocial approach to therapy. Depending upon their specific needs, patients will have access to kinesiology rehabilitation and exercise, chiropractic, occupational therapy, psychology, social work services, pharmacological management and more. SPARC collaborates with other clinical departments across UHN to deliver this patient-centered care.