Mountain Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Tristan Sault
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Tristan graduated from D'Youville College with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013 and from the University of Toronto with a Bachelors of Physical Education and Health in 2008. He has lived and worked in Hamilton since 2014. He is currently one of the Physiotherapists at Mountain Physiotherapy. Tristan finds that effective patient care and wellness comes from a combination of patient engagement, promoting independence and ensuring the physiotherapy experience is an enjoyable one. Tristan also places a high importance on evidence-based medicine as a guiding light in designing his treatment plans. Tristan believes patient feedback and input is a valuable part of the physiotherapy experience. In his spare time Tristan enjoys spending time outdoors, either in the sun or snow, hiking and spending time with friends and family as well as being an avid fan of all local sports teams.
  
  
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  Katie Dawson
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Katie received her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2012. She has worked in Waterdown for the past 5 years and is now splitting her treating time between Waterdown and Hamilton. She is currently the Clinic Team Manager of Flamborough and Mountain Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Previously, Katie graduated with an Honours Degree in Kinesiology from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2010. Katie is eager to learn and is taking additional post graduate training in order to further her clinical knowledge. She also is a competitive athlete with an extensive background in ringette. She enjoys weightlifting and playing a variety of sports throughout the year.
  
  
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  Megan Shanahan
  Physiotherapist - MSc (PT), B.A. (Hons)

  Speaks: English, French

  Megan graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston with her Masters of Physical Therapy in 2017. She was born and raised in P.E.I and now lives in Hamilton, Ontario. Megan has completed her training in neurofunctional acupuncture trough McMaster University in 2018. She believes in using an evidenced-based approach to treatment along with a client-centered focus to improve each patient's overall well-being. Megan has most recently completed both the Arthritis Society's Getting a Grip on Arthritis® osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis education program.
  
  
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  Rijul Sharma
  Physiotherapist - RegisteredPhysiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Rijul believes in diagnosing and treating the root of the problem rather than just the problem itself. After completing four years of bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from India, he has worked in various hospitals and clinics as a physiotherapist. The focus of Rijul’s practice is on client centred approach with implementation of hands on manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise and patient education. He has completed post-graduate training in acupuncture, soft tissue release, kinesio taping and is pursuing further training in various other courses to enhance his treatment skills.
  
  
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  Brennan Patrick
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Brennan graduated Everest College in 2014, obtaining a diploma in Massage Therapy after passing the Ontario Examination Process, and becoming a Registered Massage Therapist. Brennan was trained in Swedish Massage Therapy Techniques, Joint Mobilizations, Fascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, and Remedial Exercise. Brennan has been a part of the PT Health team since March 2015 and is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario as well as The Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario. Brennan also plans on upgrading his skills and knowledge to better meet client needs in a more effective manner.
  
  
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  Jessalyn Brouwer
  Physiotherapy Support Personnel

  Speaks: English

  Jessalyn is currently completing her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at Sheridan College. She previously worked as a co-op student at another pt Health clinic and loved the positive work environment and the team’s commitment to helping patients reach their goals. Jessalyn has a passion for helping others and is constantly working to further her own education. In her free time she also enjoys outdoor activities such as playing soccer, hiking, and kayaking.
  
  
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  Jeanette Di Battista
  Patient Coordinator

  Speaks: English

  Jeanette is one of the first people you'll see at the clinic and is always happy to help patients any way she can. She is a mother of 2 beautiful girls in their 20s and has a household of fur babies all of whom she loves. Her weakness is chocolate, but her strength is laughter! Jeanette looks forward to meeting you!
  
  
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  Sarah Custodio
  Patient Coordinator

  Speaks: English

  In April 2012, Sarah graduated from the Medical Office Administration program at Mohawk College. Sarah has been apart of pt Health since August 2012. As the patient coordinator she is the first point of contact for all of our patients. She enjoys meeting everyone and greeting you with a smile and a friendly hello. She is responsible for many tasks around the clinic, such as scheduling appointments, billing and taking payments.
  
  
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  Sara Rankin
  Patient Coordinator

  Speaks: English

  Sara is a Patient Coordinator at Mountain Physiotherapy in Hamilton, ON. Sara has been with pt Health since 2018 and is your first contact at the clinic level. She will always greet you with a bright smile and a friendly attitude. Responsible for scheduling your appointments, taking payments and communicating any of your questions/concerns with the Physio and Massage therapists. With a strong background in sales and customer service, she strives to give every patient a great experience with every visit in our clinic. She believes that even the smallest act of kindness can make a huge difference in someone else’s day and that if everyone smiled a little more, the world would be a much better place.
  
  
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  Taylor Beaton
  Physiotherapy Support Personnel

  Speaks: English

  Taylor graduated from the PTA program at Trios College in 2019. She originally joined the pt Health team at our Brantford Fairview clinic, before coming to Mountain. She loves working with patients in reaching their personal goals and assisting them improve their quality of life. In addition to Mountain, Taylor works for the Burford Bulldogs Junior C Hockey team as their trainer. In her spare time she can be found swimming lengths at the local pool.