Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is frequently thought of as a rehabilitation treatment for chronic pain or severe injuries. But physiotherapy actually relieves pain and restores freedom of movement to all sorts of patients with a wide variety of health issues. Through techniques such as tissue manipulation, joint mobilization, massage therapy and many more, physiotherapy encompasses a range of services that impr... Read More

Physiotherapy is frequently thought of as a rehabilitation treatment for chronic pain or severe injuries. But physiotherapy actually relieves pain and restores freedom of movement to all sorts of patients with a wide variety of health issues. Through techniques such as tissue manipulation, joint mobilization, massage therapy and many more, physiotherapy encompasses a range of services that improve patients' quality of life, whether they’re recovering from a recent injury or suffering from a chronic condition.

Best of all, physiotherapy is a proven, non-invasive treatment that doesn’t involve new prescription medications or surgery of any kind. It’s a natural means of helping the body heal itself.


Massage Therapy

Our regulated professionals are trained to assess and treat soft-tissue, muscular and joint pain using hands-on techniques. When used in combination with other physiotherapy techniques, massage therapy can significantly alleviate pain and speed-up recovery. It’s also useful for relaxation, stress-relief and injury prevention when done on a regular basis.

Iqra is a Resident Physiotherapist dedicated to delivering patient-centered care. She firmly believes in the power of active listening. By attentively understanding her patients’ needs, she is committed to guiding them towards achieving their functional goals.

Iqra obtained her physiotherapy degree and license in the Philippines, where she mostly worked in the community. When she moved to Canada, she grew through roles as a physiotherapist assistant, patient care manager and healthcare administrator, deepening her understanding of the Canadian healthcare system. She has experience supporting diverse patients and truly believes in empowering individuals to make decisions for their wellbeing.

As she prepares for her clinical exam in March 2024, she looks forward to continued growth and meaningful contributions.

Outside of the clinic, Iqra enjoys exploring new cuisines and visiting new places!

Iqra is a Resident Physiotherapist dedicated to delivering patient-centered care. She firmly beli... Read More

Noel graduated from McMaster University with a degree in Biology in 1994. Prior to returning to school for massage therapy he worked as both a Physiotherapy assistant and research assistant for the Physiotherapy department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton, ON for three years. He earned his diploma in massage therapy (honours) in 1999 and was awarded at graduation Exceptional Academic/Clinical Performance in the Faculty of Massage Therapy.

He has been working in a multidisciplinary clinic setting for the past 20 years and most recently moved to private practice, with experience as an independent medical examiner for the auto insurance industry, as well as working with WSIB, extended health insurers and Department of Veteran Affairs and is a member in good standing with both the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and with the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario.

Noel’s practice focuses on rehabilitative therapeutic massage and has furthered his practice for the benefit of client care with professional development courses in acupressure, myofascial release, scapular stretch/rotator cuff release, as well as certification in the use of ultrasound and electrotherapy.

Noel graduated from McMaster University with a degree in Biology in 1994. Prior to returning to s... Read More

Alannah completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the McMaster University in 2009. She then completed a diploma in Massage Therapy at Sutherland-Chan Schools in Toronto. After working as a RMT for 3 years, Alannah moved to Scotland to complete her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2015 at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Alannah is committed to lifelong learning and regularly engages in continuing education in order to provide the best care to her patients. Alannah has experience in a variety of sitting, including private clinics, hospital settings and with sports teams.

Alannah employs a combination of hands on manual therapy techniques, acupuncture, exercise prescription and education to help her patients regain function and return to their full pre-injury level of activity. Alannah enjoys treating a wide variety of injuries and individuals. Whether treating an ankle injury in the clinic, or progressing a patient’s mobility in the hospital, Alannah believes in promoting independence and helping people feel empowered on their journey towards recovery.

Outside the clinic, Alannah enjoys snowboarding in the winter, hiking in the summer. Alannah also loves to travel, read and explore all that Hamilton has to offer!

Alannah completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the McMaster University in 2009. She ... Read More

Maureen is a seasoned registered physiotherapist with plenty of clinical experience in both the public and private health care sectors. A graduate from the University of Toronto just over 30 years ago, she maintains faculty status in U of T’s Physiotherapy Department where she strives to lead new physiotherapists into providing excellent evidence-based care using a holistic approach with empathy and compassion for each individual patient. She is also the elected council member for the central region of The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Maureen owned and operated her own clinic in Brampton for 14 years where she provided one-on-one care to patients of all ages for any injury, illness, or condition, before needing a change after a family tragedy. For 10 years, she consulted within the schools of Peel and York regions providing physiotherapy to children with various special needs and exceptionalities. She continues to work with children with various challenges such as torticollis, Juvenile arthritis, Leg Perthes, decreased muscle tone such as children with Down Syndrome, poor postural control, and developmental delays.

These past 16 and a half years, Maureen has worked at the Brampton Civic Hospital, within all of the inpatient units, including the inpatient paediatric and the inpatient mental health units, before finally transferring to outpatient orthopaedic physiotherapy. There she treated patients with more complicated musculo-skeletal injuries and conditions including but not limited to, post-surgical repairs, non-surgical fractures, significant sprains and strains, post-cancer surgical patients, torticollis, hip dysplasia, osteomyelitis, and brachial plexus injuries. She was also one of the few physiotherapists to provide extensive physiotherapy services to the inpatient mental health units. It continues to be a great passion of hers to work with people with various mental health challenges who are so often misunderstood, and under-served by the health care system. She also consulted at the Peel DAC to assess whether patients required further rehab services beyond the typical 3 months after their MVA.

As an ADP Authorizer, Maureen performs mobility assessments for patients that would benefit from using a walker, rollator, cane or crutches on a more permanent basis.

Maureen holds a special interest in working with athletes of all levels to rehabilitate back to their maximal functional level. This follows her many years serving as the physiotherapist on the bench for men and women’s semi-pro soccer teams and competitive basketball players in Ontario, providing physiotherapy at provincial and national level gymnastic competitions in Mississauga and Brampton, and for female players on the Canadian Women’s Futsal World Cup team who won the silver medal in 2022. As an athlete herself, she truly appreciates what it takes to recover from an injury sustained in any athletic activity.

Recently moving to Hamilton, Maureen joined Thrive Physio’s team to continue her last chapter of providing physiotherapy to the public and encourages direct, one-on-one, individual, holistic, client-centred care. She believes in always practicing one-on-one care and provides everyone with an individual comprehensive treatment plan driven by client-centered goals.

She enjoys providing care to those who have sustained any type of injury to the bone, soft tissue, or joint dislocation, and assists in recovery after any surgical procedure such as a joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, fractured/broken bone repair, spinal surgery, and any soft tissue repair, and works with individuals coping with any illness or condition such as:

  • Arthritis
  • MS
  • Parkinson
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Cancer
  • and more.

Maureen is a seasoned registered physiotherapist with plenty of clinical experience in both the p... Read More

Valerie is a Physiotherapist and owner of Thrive Physiotherapy. Valerie believes that in order to take care of yourself, a holistic approach to treatment is required. She does this by looking at the whole person and assessing the biology, psychology and social elements that surround a person. Each element creates a unique dimension to the individual and affects how we function and respond to pain.

Valerie focuses on helping people who desire to stay mobile and independent and have been let down by previous physiotherapy treatments, doctors or other treatments. She believes all active adults should have the confidence in knowing that their body can stand up to any task and stay mobile without the worrying of lingering injuries slowing them down.

Valerie completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at Brock University and went on to Queen’s University for her Master’s of Physical Therapy. She has completed numerous courses following her schooling, including acupuncture and pelvic health to name a few.

When Valerie is not working or spending time with her family, you can find her outdoors spending time in nature, painting or going for a long walk.

Valerie is a Physiotherapist and owner of Thrive Physiotherapy. Valerie believes that in order to... Read More

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