Meet The Team

Chiropractors

Dr. Ali Kheradmand

Education:

  • Western University, B.Sc

  • Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, DC

  • Registered Acupuncture, R.Ac

Experience

  • Advanced Practice Clinician - Toronto Western Hospital, RAC-LB program

  • Consultant to members of:

    • NBA, NFL, CFL, MLB, NHL

    • Canadian national dragon boat team

    • Olympics

  • Advance practice clinician at Toronto Western Hospital

  • Staff at UHN as part of the Rapid Access Lower Back Clinic. 

Professional Teams Experience:

Dr. Gita Madadi

Education:

  • York University, B.Sc

  • Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, DC

  • Registered Acupuncture, R.Ac

Experience

  • Has worked with members of:

    • Canadian national dragon boat team

  • Children and Infant specialties

Professional Teams Experience:

Physiotherapists

David Granata

Education:

  • University of Sydney, B.Sc

  • Australasian College of Natural Therapies. cert IV in remedial massage and diploma of sports injury therapies. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

  • Australasian college of Natural Therapies.  Diploma of remedial massage and diploma of sports athlete support services. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

  • University of Sydney, Master of Physiotherapy. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Experience

  • Medibank international tennis tournament - massage and sports injury therapist for men’s

  • Massage and Sports injury therapist city to surf fun run

  • Massage and sports injury therapist for A-league football club the Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Professional Teams Experience:

Lesley Santini

Education:

  • McMaster University, B.Sc

  • Manchester Metropolitan University, Master’s of Physiotherapy

Experience:

  • Manchester United Football Club

  • Multiple clinical settings in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and France.

Profession Teams Experience:

Alyssa Brunt

Education:

  • H.BSc. Kinesiology, Queen’s University

  • MSc. Physical Therapy, Queen’s University

  • Certified in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Experience:

  • Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist with certifications in pregnancy, pelvic girdle pain, cesarean birth, labor & delivery support, female and male urinary incontinence, female and male pelvic pain, advanced pelvic pain

  • Doula Birth Coach Training

  • Treats highly athletic patient populations

  • Worked at The Department of National Defence, Health Services Centre

  • Speaker at the World Conference of Physical Therapy, Geneva 2019

  • Published author with the Journal of Clinical Medicine

  • Author for Women’s Health Division of Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Imran Firozali Solanki

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

  • Postgraduate degree in Healthcare Leadership

Experience:

  • Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

  • Special interest in vestibular treatment and concussion management

Jake Head

Education:

  • University of Western Ontario, B.A. Kinesiology

  • University of Queensland, Australia, Master’s of Physiotherapy

Experience:

  • 15 years as a Registered Physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal and sports injuries

  • Focuses on manual therapy, movement assessments, and customized exercise programs

  • Certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), soft tissue release, and cupping

  • Advanced skills in custom knee brace measurements and fittings

Afshin Shams

Education:

  • York University, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

  • European School of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy Degree

Post-Graduate Training:

  • Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, McMaster University

  • Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Program, Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Experience:

  • Special interest in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance enhancement

  • Utilizes manual techniques and neurofunctional electro-acupuncture

Winnie Mokashi

Education:

  • Adelphi University, Master’s of Exercise Science

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy

Experience:

  • Resident Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

  • Licensed Physiotherapist in the State of New York

  • 4 years of experience across diverse healthcare settings

  • Skilled in treating various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions

Massage Therapists

Yuliana Demchuk

Education:

  • Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy 

Angel Isaias Starkman Y

Education:

  • Lakehead University Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology

  • Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy - Diploma of Massage Therapy

  • Current student at the Canadian College of Osteopathy Class of 2027

Eden Young

Education:

  • Georgian College, Advanced Diploma of Massage Therapy

Experience:

  • Extensive hands-on experience in therapeutic and relaxation massage techniques

  • Skilled in addressing specific client needs, from stress relief to rehabilitation.

Professional Teams Experience:

Karolina Sobota

Education:

  • McMaster University, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Certificate

  • Georgian College, Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma

  • Humber College, Physiotherapy Assistant & Occupational Therapy Assistant Diploma

Experience:

  • Specializes in prenatal, postpartum relaxation, and sports injury recovery

  • Team Canada Cycling Athletes

Awards:

  • Voted "Best Registered Massage Therapist" in Halton Region, 2022

  • Humber College, Massage Therapy Research Award

Professional Teams Experience:

Osteopaths

Rasif Iftessam

Education:

  • York University, B.Sc B.Kin

  • National Osteopathy Academy, DOMP

  • Certified Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST)

Experience:

  • Skilled in manual therapy, specializing in mobilization techniques that target joint, muscle, and soft tissue ailments.

  • Expertise in managing chronic pain, sports injuries, postural misalignment, and both musculoskeletal and soft tissue disorders.

  • Experienced in Visceral Manipulation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and TMJ treatments, focusing on comprehensive patient wellness.

Daniel Sabau

Education:

  • University of Waterloo, B.Sc. Hon. Kinesiology

  • Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy

  • Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy

Experience:

  • Skilled in manual therapy techniques targeting joint, muscle, and soft tissue ailments

  • Expertise in addressing postural imbalances, sports injuries, chronic pain, and headaches

  • Proficient in visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic and nerve mobilization, and TMJ treatments

  • Specializes in comprehensive patient wellness and corrective exercise programs

Chiropodists

Village Rehab Team Chiropodist Liberty Village

Alexandra Misiak

Education:

  • University of Toronto, H.B.Sc.

  • Michener Institute at UHN, D.Ch

Experience

  • Women’s College Hospital

  • The Ottawa Hospital

Naturopaths

Dr. Melissa Chan

Education:

  • McMaster University, HBA

  • Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, ND

  • Registered Midwife at the Midwives Clinic of East York-Don Mills.

Have any questions? Ask us!

Email: villagerehabteam@gmail.com


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Fax 647.660.1626