Dr. Quincy Almeida, is a world-renowned Parkinson’s and neurodegenerative disease expert with a double Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience and Kinesiology. As a Full Professor, Dr. Almeida founded the internationally-recognized Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, has won several awards including the Polanyi Prize for Physiology and Medicine, the Queen’s Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal, the Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award for Motor Control, and North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Early Career Distinguished Scholar Awards. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications in journals such a Lancet Neurology, Movement Disorders, and Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair, Dr. Almeida focuses on underlying mechanisms of the symptoms of Parkinson’s and then translating them into therapeutic interventions for those living with neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, such as the popular and evidence-based SAFEx exercise programs to slow the progression of neurodegenerative disease. His research has been funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Dr. Almeida was also a site leader for the Canadian Consortium for Neurodegeneration and Aging SYNERGIC trial and COMPASS-ND which focuses on memory, cognitive and movement disorders. Dr. Almeida brings access to an integrated health care team of specialists, as well as some of the most innovative assistive devices, inventions and novel therapeutics for the management of motor, cognitive and pain disorders.

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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.

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Nupur is a dedicated and compassionate physiotherapy resident with over 3 years of clinical experience. She earned her Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy in 2019 from India and began her career at a multi-speciality hospital, where she gained extensive experience treating a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric conditions including post-operative Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty, rotator cuff injuries, stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s Disease, and cerebral palsy.

She then worked in a private clinic setting for over two years, focusing on musculoskeletal conditions such as neck pain, back pain, shoulder and knee injuries, muscle strains, ligament sprains, and pre/post-operative rehabilitation. Nupur applies evidence-based techniques across the continuum of care—from acute injury management to full return-to-function programs.

After moving to Canada, Nupur worked as a Physiotherapy Assistant in long-term care, supporting individuals with arthritis, mobility challenges, and balance issues. She provided treatments such as manual therapy, balance training, stretching, and gait re-education.

Her treatment philosophy combines individualized exercise programming, hands-on therapy, and appropriate use of modalities to support optimal recovery.

Outside of work, Nupur enjoys walking in nature, reading, and spending time with her family.

Her ultimate goal is to empower her patients to regain function, independence, and improve their quality of life.

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Sanju Resident Physiotherapist with over six years of combined clinical experience in India and Canada. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2017 and worked for three years in hospital and private clinic settings in India, where she gained strong hands-on experience managing musculoskeletal, neurological, and orthopedic conditions. After moving to Canada, Sanju completed a Diploma in Health, Wellness, and Fitness from Mohawk College, which expanded her expertise in exercise science, functional training, and holistic wellness.

For the past three years, she have worked as a Physiotherapy Assistant across multiple multidisciplinary clinics in Canada, where she developed advanced clinical and interpersonal skills in patient assessment, treatment implementation, and care coordination. She has a special interest and strong working knowledge in vestibular, concussion and TMJ assessment and rehabilitation, as well as post-operative, sports injury, and chronic pain management.

Sanju is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and individualized care to help patients restore optimal function and achieve their health goals.

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Devanshi is a Registered Physiotherapist with over four years of experience. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2019 and began her career in a multispecialty hospital, where she worked in inpatient and outpatient care units.

Her early experience exposed her to a wide range of conditions including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and pediatric cases. She has treated patients with arthritis, sports injuries, muscle and ligament strains, radiculopathies, peripheral nerve injuries, chronic neck and low back pain, sciatica, pre- and post-operative orthopedic conditions, and post-cancer rehabilitation. Her neurological caseload has included patients with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Guillain Barré syndrome, and pediatric patients with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and Down syndrome. She has also worked in post-cardiac surgery and pulmonary rehabilitation, helping patients restore strength and endurance after critical illness.

After moving to Canada in 2021, Devanshi completed further studies in Healthcare Management and Exercise Science for Health and Performance. During this time, she worked as a Physiotherapist Assistant in long-term care, assisting residents in improving and maintaining mobility and quality of life.

Following her studies, she began practicing as a Physiotherapist in Canada, where she continues to treat a broad range of conditions including acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation (hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, surgical repairs, and fracture recovery), and movement dysfunctions.

Over time, Devanshi developed a growing interest in pelvic floor physiotherapy and pursued specialized training to expand her practice. She now helps individuals with pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, prenatal and postnatal care, and other pelvic health concerns.

Devanshi provides one-on-one, patient-centered treatment using a biopsychosocial and trauma-informed approach, addressing not only the physical aspects of pain and recovery but also the emotional and environmental factors that influence healing. Her practice integrates manual therapy, exercise-based rehabilitation, and education to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting results.

She has also completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and incorporates elements of movement, mindfulness, and breathwork into her sessions when appropriate.

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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.

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Valerie is a physiotherapist who 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.

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