Flamborough Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Saadia Hassan
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Saadia Hassan graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor's Degree, specializing in Biology and Psychology. She completed her Masters in Physiotherapy from McMaster University, graduating in 2014. Saadia is a member of the orthopedic division of the CPA, and has completed her manual therapy level one course. In the near future, she will be pursuing courses in acupuncture and BoneFit (Osteoporosis Canada) to enhance her ability to prescribe therapeutic interventions.
  
  
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  David Serafini
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  David completed his undergraduate degree at McMaster University, graduating with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. He developed an interest in physical rehabilitation during his involvement with competitive sports. This was furthered while playing for the McMaster Men’s Varsity soccer team. He was inspired to apply for his Masters in Physiotherapy, which he completed at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland. David believes in using evidenced-based treatments and encourages a partnered approach to rehab. He promotes patient centred care in order to empower patients to play an active role in their own care, improve their overall well-being and feel confident in long term self-management. His treatment approach focuses on combining exercise and training principles with education to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. David also includes manual therapy and soft tissue work to help his patients improve their conditions. David has worked with children, athletes and elderly populations. His clinical interests involve orthopaedic musculoskeletal conditions. David continues to seek additional education in manual therapy, exercise prescription and acupuncture. David would be happy to work with you in order to achieve any goals you may have and help return you to your highest level of physical function.
  
  
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  Juan Salcedo
  Massage Therapist - RMT

  Speaks: English, Spanish

  Juan Salcedo is a Registered Massage Therapist graduated with honours from Oxford College (Burlington Campus) and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies (Miami, Florida). He is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO – www.cmto.com), and he is registered with the Lymphedema Association of Ontario (LAO - www.lymphontario.com ). Juan is also an international medical doctor graduated from Central University of Venezuela, specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Recently, he has completed and added on his professional curriculum four more certifications in Canada: Hot Stone Therapy, Therapeutic Ultrasound and Electrotherapy (Tens and IFC) and Laser Therapy. Juan brings more than 15 years of experience managing osseous and muscular pathology related to neurologic and vascular conditions. He is also knowledgeable in chronic pain management, lymphedema management, neural therapy and acupuncture. Throughout his entire career, Juan has embraced a holistic approach to health and wellness. His overall experience and knowledge converge in his practice as a Massage Therapist and Lymphedema Therapist, allowing him to better assess and treat soft tissue, joints and muscle disfunction towards complete rehabilitation. Juan has always worked as part of multidisciplinary teams – Traumatologists, Surgeons, Internal Medicine Specialists, Neurologists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists are some of the professionals he has partnered with. As a result, he strongly believes in the benefits of an integral approach. Juan has most recently completed both the Arthritis Society's Getting a Grip on Arthritis® osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis education program.
  
  
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  Katharine Clark
  Patient Coordinator

  Speaks: English

  Katie moved here from the UK in 2007 after working 25 years for Her Majesty Customs & Excise as an Executive Officer. She joined the team at Flamborough Physiotherapy as a Patient Coordinator in April 2016. Her interests include cooking, wine tasting and the love of Zumba.