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Professional Staff

Harmandeep

Registered Physiotherapist

Harmandeep graduated from the program of Physical Therapy from Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab, India in 2010.

He has worked as an orthopaedic physical therapist in the private and public sector for more than 8 years. Harmandeep is an active member of the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario.

He has Master’s Degree in sports physical therapy and had worked with various sports teams. Clinically, Harmandeep strongly believes in educating his clients in self management and in using his manual therapy skills to restore his clients to full function. In his free time Harmandeep enjoys, travelling, exploring new places and cultures, exercising and reading.

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Mike Potkonyak

Physiotherapist

Mike graduated with an honors degree in physiotherapy from Queen’s University in 2004. He has also completed his kinesiology degree in 1997 from Simon Fraser University and has an extensive background in exercise prescription, exercise therapy and personal training. Mike has taken a number of orthopedic and manual therapy courses and is working toward completing his Fellowship to the Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy (FCAMPT). With 18 years of experience, he is specialized in the assessment and treatment of the lumbar spine, neck, shoulder, and sacroiliac joint. Mike is also trained in acupuncture and is certified by the Canadian Acupuncture Foundation.

 

While growing up out west in B.C. Mike is an avid skier and dog lover. He has been involved in competing in a number of sports at an elite/professional level, including both tennis and soccer. He has developed a special interest in biomechanics, muscle balance, joint stability and functional movement retraining in treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Mike provides an evidence-based approach to his treatment sessions as well as implementing biomechanical solutions along with manual therapy, modalities and exercise. Working closely with his patients Mike will provide a client-centered approach to help speed your recovery and assist you in avoiding further episodes of a similar nature in the future.

 

Education & Certificates

  • BSc. PT and BSc. Kin
  • Jim Meadows Spinal Manipulation, Level 5 manual therapist with Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists, Acupuncture

 

Professional Associations

  • Canadian Physiotherapy Association
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Ross Bilchenko

Registered Massage Therapist

Ross graduated from Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy in 2018.  He also received Specialization in Urology and Rehabilitation. Ross was trained as an Osteopathic manual practitioner and his designation includes specialization in Visceral manipulation from Barral institute(USA-EUROPE).

 

Ross is a member of International association of healthcare practitioners .
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Haley

Physio Assistant

Haley graduated with honours from Seneca College for Fitness and Health Promotion. She is also certified with the American College of Sports Medicine for personal training and has worked with clients of a variety of fitness levels.

Haley is very interested in rehabilitation and enjoys being able to work closely with patients and see their progress while gaining valuable knowledge and experience from the physiotherapists.
In her spare time Haley loves travelling, hiking, working out and she is currently continuing her education in nutrition.

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Mya Cornacchia

Front Administrator

Mya is an honour roll student at Banting Memorial High school. She is very passionate about patient care and is hoping to pursue physiotherapy in the future. While volunteering at a long term care home she had learned important skills such as patient care, patience, and responsibility.

She genuinely loves working with patients of all ages and abilities. Seeing their progression over time is what motivates her to do better each day. Mya is honoured to get to work and learn from the physiotherapists every day. In her free time, Mya loves being with family and friends, spending time outside, exercising, and focusing on her studies.

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