Our Clinic Team

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  Shreyas Pol
  Physiotherapist - Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati

  SHREYAS POL (BPT) In 2011, Shreyas received his bachelors degree in Physiotherapy from South Gujarat University, India. He started working in a busy and advanced spine clinic where he treated a lot of patients with severe cervical and lumbar degeneration. Along with the clinic he did a tremendous amount of community work in India, in which he treated patients with neurological anomalies. In 2016, he migrated to Canada and started working in a busy private clinic in Brampton.He also began to do community work in the Midland region. Since October 2017, he has been with ptHealth, treating a wide variety of patients having musculo-skeletal and neuro muscular conditions. Shreyas believes ‘Medical Education’ is an ongoing process, and hence, continues to enhance his university education by taking advanced courses, which includes: • Maitland Manual therapy for spine. • Mulligan Manual therapy for spine and peripheral joints. • Kinesiotaping for spinal and peripheral joint muscles. • Evaluation and treatment of foot dysfunctions and orthotics prescription. • Treatment of shoulder dysfunctions via PSRP method (India based technique). In addition, he has worked under a certified Mckenzie therapist, from whom he learned the basics of Mckenzie diagnosis and treatment. Also, he has a knowledge of dynamic control, which is an emerging technique for pain relief.
  
  
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  Suzanne Roach
  Physiotherapy Support Personnel

  Speaks: English

  Suzanne Roach – Physiotherapy Support Personnel Faculty of Health, B.A., Spec. Hons. Kinesiology & Health Science Suzanne Roach is a Physiotherapy Support Personnel from Innisfil, Ontario. She has been living and working in the area since 2013. She graduated from York University in 2011 with a Specialized Honours Degree in Kinesiology & Health Science.In 2012, she received her diploma in Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management from Humber College. Suzanne focuses on restoration of mobility and re-gaining strength after injury. She has also completed training and is certified in orthotic therapy and custom knee braces. She believes good health, function and fitness are the keys to a good life. In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys family time with her son, husband and dog, doing activities such as camping, walks down at the lake and playing at the park.
  
  
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  Gopika Nair
  Physiotherapy Support Personnel

  Speaks: English, Hindi

  Gopika attended Georgian College where she earned a diploma as an Occupational and Physiotherapy Assistant. She was trained as a PTA in different long term care facilities and at Quarry Ridge Physiotherapy Centre during her co-op period. During her placement at Quarry Ridge she acquired the skills used as a physiotherapy assistant. In her spare time she enjoys drawing and learning new painting techniques.
  
  
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  Lori Milne
  Physiotherapy Support Personnel

  Speaks: English

  In 2015 Lori graduated from York University with a BA Honours Degree with a double major in Kinesiology and Psychology. She has bee working at the ptHealth clinic in Midland since the fall of 2015. Lori has worked at the Barrie clinic when needed as well. Lori feels that getying and keeping our population healthy and moving as we all age will benefit our overall health. She uses her knowledge to help her patients while working at ptHealth. She also volunteers at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. Lori grew up just outside of Orillia and currently live in Barrie with her daughters. In the winter she enjoys skiing and teaches downhill skiing to children at a local resort. In the summer, Lori prefers to spend as much tome outdoors as possible, enjoying walks, camping and swimming with her family.
  
  
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  Carol Karastamatis
  Physiotherapy Support Personnel

  Speaks: English

  Carol graduated from the Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant program at Georgian College in 2016. She also attended York University where she studied psychology and anthropology. Carol has recently undertaken an NDT introductory course in the management of adults with stroke, brain injury, and other neuromotor disorders and has received a certificate in KT taping. With a focus on stroke rehabilitation, Carol continues to increase her repertoire of management strategies for clients with hemiplegia. In her spare time, Carol works to assist people at the YMCA to achieve their fitness goals, raises two children and a husband, and enjoys hiking with her dog…alone.
  
  
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  Shirley Cameron
  Massage Therapist - RMT

  Speaks: English

  Shirley graduated from Kikkawa College in 1999 with an education in Swedish Massage. She also has certification in reflexology and neurological integration and structural alignment, (NISA). She has been practicing massage therapy for 19 years. Her focus is on re-alignment, and Shirley takes pride in listening to the needs of her patients. Shirley believes that listening to what the patient verbalizes, observing body language and paying attention to the body’s response to touch are her tools to success. This leads to relief and the ability of the patient to resume their life where it was interrupted by pain. Shirley looks forward to seeing her patients smile from a positive treatment experience. In addition to deep tissue work, Shirley also has a level 1 certification in both Reiki and Crainiosacral massage. Together with the use of Swedish massage, these two modalities offer a much gentler approach in releasing tissue restrictions as well as realigning the mind, body and spirit. Shirley invites you to call and book your appointment today. She will work together with you to help you achieve optimal health and live life to the fullest.
  
  
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  Paul Love
  Physiotherapist - BPT

  Speaks: English, Hebrew

  Paul graduated from the Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, in 1991. He was head of the Physiotherapy department at Poriyah Government Hospital, Tiberias, Israel. He is Clinic Team Manager for Barrie/Quarry Ridge and Midland Physiotherapy. He has experience in neurological, vestibular and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. He is also an authorizer for the Assistive Devices Program. Paul has most recently completed both the Arthritis Society's Getting a Grip on Arthritis® osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis education program.
  
  
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  Anna Jaworowicz
  Physiotherapy Support Personnel

  Speaks: English

  Anna was born and raised in Midland, Ontario and is a recent graduate of Georgian College, where she received a Physiotherapy and Occupational Assistant Advanced diploma. As a varsity basketball athlete for 4 years, she continues to be very active. Anna now works in our clinic and is very excited to work with individuals with all different types of injuries.
  
  
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  Tynisha Kendrick
  Patient Coordinator - n/a

  Speaks: English

  Tynisha Kendrick is originally from Guelph, ON. She graduated from Conestoga College in 2003. Her studies were focused on the electrical trade originally. After she moved to this area 10 years ago, she has been kept busy as the office scheduling coordinator for an electrical company. Tynisha joined Quarry Ridge Physiotherapy in January 2017 as the Patient Coordinator. In her spare time she is a busy mom of 5, enjoys walking her dogs and gardening with her husband.
  
  
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  Andrea Blyth
  Patient Coordinator

  Speaks: English

  Andrea is a recent graduate of CDI College where she studied Medical Administration. She is new to the Barrie area and is originally from Mississauga, where she worked as an administrative assistant for over 20 years. After graduating, with honours, she started her career at a clinic in Mississauga and has since joined the Quarry Ridge team. Andrea enjoys spending time with her family and you can always find her reading a good book.
  
  

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