Ariane is passionate about physiotherapy and the recovery of all types of injuries. This stems from the fact that she has a keen interest in the biomechanics of the human body.

Apart from physiotherapy, Ariane loves to move. You will find her practicing creative exercises in the training room.

Mitchelle is passionate about orthopedics and sports injury recovery. This stems from the fact that she has a keen interest in the body’s biomechanics. Having done plenty of sports in her life, she is able to adapt the exercises quite creatively depending on the individual’s level of athleticism and motivate others to try new things. 

During her university years, she worked with several varsity teams at McGill, enriching her knowledge in traumatic injuries. With the Lacrosse and Football team, she had the opportunity to improve her efficiency in manual therapy. With the Track & Field and Cross Country teams, she perfected her ability to analyze movement patterns in athletes. All of this work was directed to help athletes achieve their goals and to perform during their competitions.

Another interest close to her heart is women’s health, which is why she amplified her knowledge in perineal rehabilitation. Her interest in the pelvic floor and athletes was so strong that she pursued her master’s research project in this domain. Don’t be surprised if Mitchelle also talks to you about her interest in pre-postnatal care and infant motor development during your appointments.

Mitchelle’s mission is to create a pleasant and calm environment for others. Her stoic and yet serene approach allows her to listen and guide others on their rehabilitation journey in the most peaceful way possible. If values such as determination, responsibility and discipline are important to you, Mitchelle will be a perfect match for you!

In her free time, she loves to do sports. For her, the gym is a sanctuary for the mind, body and soul. If you want to try some creative exercises, Mitchelle will be happy to suggest some to you and help you reach your objectives. In addition to heavy weightlifting, she enjoys doing plyometrics and kettlebell flow exercises. Nonetheless, after arduous training sessions and her beautifully busy days at work, Mitchelle likes to rest at home with her two kittens. If you too are an animal lover, Mitchelle will be happy to tell you more about Michelangelo‘s and Donatello‘s many incredible adventures.

His main interest as a physiotherapist is the analysis of the quality of movement for his clients. In particular, he likes to discover the mechanisms of injury with the aim of developing personalized solutions for each individual.

Mahmud is a physiotherapist with a passion for orthopedics and sports injury rehabilitation. He practiced soccer for a long time, but injuries held him back and motivated him to develop his interest in sports-related rehabilitation.

Mahmud is always looking to improve himself as a physiotherapist. His interests are in orthopedic physiotherapy with a particular emphasis on manual therapy and motor control of complex movements.

Outside of physiotherapy, Mahmud has his place in the Canadian Armed Forces, where he is regularly involved with the Reserves.

Since discovering Brazilian jiu-jutsu, he has become passionate about it and is now an avid martial artist.

Stephania obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2016, in Greece. She has always been fascinated by the human brain and body, and understanding how they function as a whole entity. In 2018, she moved to Montreal to pursue her graduate studies at McGill University. She aspires to dedicate her professional career to contribute in improving peoples’ health and quality of life. She received her Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science, with a thesis on neurological rehabilitation and neuroplasticity of the brain.

Stephania enjoys working in an orthopaedic setting. She loves interacting with her patients and is always happy to see their improvement and progression whilst attaining their objectives. She strives to get her patients back to being functional, back to their activities and their sports.

Stephania has been a competitive athlete herself. She has been a ballet dancer as well as a rowing and volleyball athlete. Through practicing sports, she has faced many injuries, such as back and shoulder, for which she had to have physiotherapy. Understanding and treating different types of injuries is what makes Stephania excited about her job!

She also has a specific interest in the neurorehabilitation domain. Stephania has a lot of curiosity about the latest literature concerning physiotherapy and offering the best possible services for her patients. She keeps up-to-date by being involved in research and teaching at McGill University. During her graduate years, Stephania had the opportunity to present her work at the World Stroke Congress and the Québec Congress in Adaptation-Rehabilitation Research and had the chance to continue her education at the University College London, in the UK.

She is a very friendly person who is always interested in having discussions with her patients. In her free time, she enjoys riding her bike and going for a swim. As she is originally from an island in Greece and loves summer, discovering new places to hike is always in the back of her mind.

Since her graduation she has always worked in the field of orthopaedic sports physical therapy. She is committed to staying abreast of new developments in her field, and strives to continuously improve her skills and maintain her knowledge up-to-date by attending professional conferences and taking part in various continuous education courses. This led her to develop her expertise in manual therapy and motor control. To date, she has completed manual therapy levels E3 and V3 and has attended a number of training sessions pertaining to, among others, lumbar stabilization and shoulder complex. Céline puts her skilful expertise to worthy use by joining the medical team that supervises adventure races organized by Endurance Aventure.

Originally from Brossard, Céline developed into a remarkable gymnast reaching the elite level. Over a period of more than 10 years, she took part in numerous international competitions. She succeeded in attaining the “Senior High Performance Level”, alongside the top athletes in the country. She finished 3rd at the balance beam event and ranked 6th overall at the 1996 Canadian Championships competition. Artistic Gymnastics allowed her to travel throughout Canada, the United States and even Russia. Following her early successes, she carried on as a competitive level trainer and choreographer of floor routines, allowing her to share and pass on her passion for the sport to a new generation.

In her spare time, Céline likes to remain active and her interests are quite diverse. Cycling, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, rock climbing and hiking are some of her favourite activities. She is also the mother to two energetic young boys who keep her extremely active!

His excellent abilities as a physical therapist have been recognised among elite athletes. Claude is the physical therapist for many sports teams and takes part in different tournaments. He has treated players of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) as well as football players from the Montreal Alouettes.

Claude regularly competes as an athlete in Road and Trail running events. He is an endurance athlete as evidenced by his 80Km races! He is also passionate about cycling and cross-country skiing, which he practices extensively. Climbing high mountains guides his choice of travel destinations. In search of these summits, Claude traveled the European and New Zealand Alps, the Rockies, the Andes and the Pyrenees. In the past, Claude has competed in international soccer and badminton competitions as part of Team Quebec.

In the United States, Christian completed his post-graduate education in manual therapy with courses offered by the University of St-Augustine and the McKenzie Institute. In addition, he followed a series of courses offered by Mrs Shirley Sahrmann, PhD and her team for the evaluation and the treatment of motor control dysfunctions. Additionally, he obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) the accreditation of Orthopaedic Certified Specialist. Since his return, Christian has continued his training to reach the level III (E3-V3) in manual therapy from the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Christian competed in volleyball at the national level as captain of the Titans of the Limoilou College and as captain of Team Quebec. As well, he is an alumnus of the l’Université Laval’s Rouge et Or volleyball team. After those years of competition, he now got acquainted with golf, running, tennis and squash.

Joseph obtained his bachelor of science in physical therapy in 2002. He then went on to graduate studies at McGill University. His major interest of study was the brain’s ability to change. Through his involvement in academic research, Joseph has had the privilege of presenting his work at the 2002 Canadian Congress of Physical Therapy in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He also presented his work at the 2003 World Congress of Physical Therapy (WCPT) in Barcelona, Spain. In 2004, Joseph received his master of science applied in rehabilitation sciences with a thesis centred on physical therapy outcome measurements for vertigo and dizziness conditions.

Joseph is a physical therapist working in an orthopaedic setting. His major orthopaedic clinical interests are motor control and kinetic dysfunctions and the manual therapy treatment of injuries. Following the completion of his master’s degree, he continued working with conditions pertaining to vertigo, dizziness and the vestibular system. Through his years of practice, Joseph has always made it a priority to stay up-to-date with the scientific literature related to physical therapy treatment of orthopaedic conditions. This has lead him to follow many post-graduate continuing education courses offered by l’Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) and the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), as well as courses offered by experts from countries such as England, Australia and the United States.

Outside of physical therapy, Joseph is a fan of winter. You will find him snowshoeing up the hills in the Montérégie and skiing down the slopes in the Eastern Townships. During his years as a student, he was a lifeguard and spent many summers teaching swimming and lifeguarding lessons.

Publications:

• Journal of Otolaryngology
• Canadian Congress of Physical Therapy
• World Congress of Physiotherapy
• Psychologie Préventive – SROH
• Physiotherapy in Sport
• Physio Québec