Team

Mona’s clinical passion lies in *neuro rehabilitation*, where she applies the principles of *neuroplasticity* to help individuals living with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological conditions regain function and quality of life. She also develops programs for *fall prevention*, *aging in place*, and *arthritis management*, empowering older adults to maintain independence and confidence.

As a mentor and educator, Mona created the *MapleCare Clinical NeuroPhysiotherapy PRO Program* to train and inspire the next generation of clinicians. She also supports students through clinical placements from universities in Canada, the UK, and beyond.

Mona’s journey as a clinician and immigrant from India was honoured with the *Immigrant Entrepreneur Award*, recognizing her vision and leadership in building MapleCare into a trusted center for compassionate, evidence-informed rehabilitation in Ottawa.

Over the course of his career, Sanjiv has considerable experience in working harmoniously and effectively with people from different cultures: he grew up in India, studied in the USA, and now lives in Canada. Sanjiv enjoys playing cricket, badminton and chess. Recently along with Mona, his wife of many years, he has joined a Mixed Double Slow Pitch Softball League.

Her additional training has included manual therapy (E3/V3 level), McKenzie therapy approach, acupuncture, as well as many additional orthopaedic studies. She has a sports background in competitive swimming. She is currently active in local gardening and seniors' care groups with a special interest in dementia.

Her additional professional training has included courses in manual therapy, acupuncture, the McKenzie therapeutic approach, Kinetic Control, Sahrmann as well as many additional orthopaedic studies.Vicki has volunteered for the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association and is an examiner for the National Physiotherapy Exam. She currently sits on the board of Ottawa Foyers Partage, a not for profit organization which houses the profoundly disabled. Her physical activities include yoga, the gym, cycling and skating. Vicki is an avid traveler (47 countries and counting!) and is also passionate about art, film and wine.

Youssef is experienced in treating patients from all age groups including physically disabled children and adults. He also worked several years with patients with amputation and neurological cases. He has experience working with concussion, vertigo, and TMJ patients, and has completed training in the Mulligan concept for upper extremities, cervical and thoracic spine, as well as the McKenzie course for lower back pain. Youssef is trilingual in Arabic, English and French. He will always ensure to provide the best possible treatment for the well-being of his patients.

Erin has been trained in the LSVT BIG program (for Parkinson's disease). She has also attended many workshops relating to assessing and treating patients with stroke. She speaks French, English, and Haitian Creole, which she continues to improve. In her free time, Erin dedicates many hours to a volunteer teaching work and also enjoys letting her creative nature flow by sewing or dancing.

During university, clinical placements, and work experiences, Palmer has enjoyed working with many different people of varying age and background, from children to seniors, whom have experienced problems ranging from sport and orthopaedic injuries, to neurological diseases and post-surgery complications. Palmer has been injured himself many times through sport, and understands in part what the rehab process feels like. He is committed to giving his best to help others meet their personal goals.In his spare time, Palmer enjoys the outdoors, playing sports, reading and relaxing.

Ben has presented independent research at National rehabilitation conferences, regional special interest groups, physiotherapy clinics, hospitals and at registrar training days. He has completed many courses on vestibular rehabilitation, spasticity management and has good knowledge and experience with chronic pain and conversion disorder.

Taylor strives to help individuals maximize their physical function, mobility and quality of life through an active treatment approach. When Taylor is not with patients you can find her out for a run, hiking with her dog, paddling along the water, or spending time with family and friends.

She is a certified PWR!Moves Therapist (for Parkinson's disease), and has attended various workshops relating to the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions with a focus on multiple sclerosis. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys delving into a good book and exploring the great outdoors with her family and friends skiing, mountain biking, and rock climbing.

With over 3.5 years of comprehensive rotational postings completed during his undergraduate studies and internship, Devin has gained valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of medical settings including ICU, outpatient departments (OPD), surgery, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation, orthopedics, internal medicine, and geriatrics. This extensive clinical exposure has equipped him with a solid foundation in anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, orthopedics, and physiology.

Committed to staying at the forefront of physiotherapy techniques, Devin has also undertaken specialized workshops in Dynamic Taping, LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s disease, Neurodynamic Solutions, and Mobilization with Movement. His evidence-based approach and patient-centered care make him a valuable asset to any multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Devin strives to make a positive impact in every patient’s journey toward recovery and is passionate about using his skills to help individuals achieve their physical goals and lead healthier lives.

Sapna further refined her clinical skills as a consultant physiotherapist in a multi-specialty hospital for two years. There, she worked with diverse patient populations, treating orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal cord injuries, as well as trauma-related, post-surgical, and medical cases. Her compassionate and evidence-based approach to rehabilitation ensures personalized care for every patient. Committed to lifelong learning and leadership in healthcare, Sapna pursued a Diploma in Leadership for Healthcare Professionals from Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Canada. She is certified in CPR and First Aid and is also a Yoga Alliance–certified instructor. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Sapna is dedicated to making care accessible, inclusive, and effective for her diverse patient community.

Jamie is inspired by coaching patients to reach their full potential and act proactively. If you'd like to to follow along, find her on Instagram at @physio_jamied.

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She has been trained in Brian's Mulligan's concept of mobilization in movement of upper quadrant, lower quadrant and spine. Kinesiological taping and injury application. Amruta has attended workshop on 'Adult Hemiplegia and the Bobath Concept'. She uses concept of motor control, motor relearning, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular facilitation), mind and body connection in her treatment approach. Her focus is on using tailor made approach in preparing treatment plan. This helps her and patient to come up with plan of care which is salient to the patient. Amruta is also certified LSVT practitioner and in recent years she is taking great interest in working with patients suffering with Parkinson's disease, Multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophies, spinal cord injuries to name the few. In her free time Amruta loves painting, crafting, she enjoys building furniture, driving in car to explore world around her. Hiking with her children and spending time with them is dear to her.

She has experience working with wide range of conditions including Orthopedic Conditions, Neurological Rehabilitation, Post-Op Rehabilitation, Pediatric and Geriatric conditions and Sports Injury. She loves to work with all ages people and helping them to move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free. Her commitment to continuous learning and staying updated of the latest advancement in Physiotherapy ensures that she delivers evidence-based practices. She believes in empowering patients through active participation in their recovery process and tailoring care to meet individual goals.

If you have a hand problem, you will know how important it is to have a therapist with in-depth knowledge and training on your team! Using a client-centred approach, Jennifer strives to empower her patients to leverage their strengths to achieve their functional goals.

With over 23 years of marketing experience, Lisa has a wealth of knowledge in this field. She is set to contribute her marketing expertise to Maplecare, focusing on social media and public relations strategies.

With her warm personality, she enjoys working with people, helping others and focuses on client's satisfaction and wellbeing. In her spare time, Guirlanda likes to spend time with her family and friends or doing music and sports.