Springbank Physiotherapy - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Nirali Mehta
  Physiotherapist - Registered Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati

  Nirali graduated from the Gujarat University in India with an Honors Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree. She passed her physiotherapy license exam in Canada and graduated in 2018. Nirali worked as a physiotherapist in India and has experience treating a variety of patients back home. During her residency in Canada she worked in multiple private clinics the GTA. She is currently working as a Clinical team Manager as well as physiotherapist at Springbank and Stratford location. Nirali's areas of expertise include: acupuncture , dry needling and IMS, concussion therapy, manual therapy, soft tissue release, CRPS. Nirali has felt compelled to pursue further postgraduate education in pelvic health so she can combine her knowledge of the nervous system, pain management and pelvic health to better address these issues with her clients. She has completed her 3 levels of pelvic floor training level and she treats variety of Female and Male pelvic floor conditions. She has done her level A and B McKenzie training and she treats different lower back condition with McKenzie approach.Nirali also has experience treating vertigo and TMJ (jaw) patients. Presently Nirali is also practicing in the community care Physiotherapist. Nirali provides effective, evidence-based, meaningful care in a supportive, respectful and kind environment. She prides herself on individualized, one-on-one treatment and develops exercise programs geared toward the level and goals of the patient. She believes that she will keep updating her skills and knowledge by taking advanced level courses. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, cooking, spending time with her husband and two huskies.
  
  
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  Tamara Bernardi
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Tamara completed her Bachelor of Science, Honours Kinesiology in 2004 at the University of Waterloo. She completed her Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland in 2008 and spent 13 years living and working on the East and West coasts of Australia. Tamara has experience treating a variety of conditions from children to elite athletes. In 2012 she discovered a passion for pelvic health, completing post graduate courses in pelvic health before obtaining a post graduate certificate in Continence and Women’s Health from Curtin University. Tamara treats a wide range of both Female and Male pelvic floor conditions, with a special interest in pre/postnatal, the female athlete, cancer rehabilitation and men’s health. Tamara is also a certified Pilates instructor, utilizing mat and reformer-based exercises as an adjunct to her physiotherapy treatment. Tamara believes that movement is medicine and provides individualized, one-on-one treatment plans including manual therapy, acupuncture, exercise and education to help each person achieve their rehabilitation goals.
  
  
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  Jennifer Chromczak
  Massage Therapist - RMT

  Speaks: English

  Jenn graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Fanshawe College in 2018. She has always been interested in working in a multidisciplinary clinic with a focus on rehabilitation. Jenn’s treatments are focused on using techniques such as soft tissue release and providing therapeutic exercise to help clients reach optimal recovery. She feels it is important to always remain up-to-date with new information within the health field and plans to regularly continue her education through various certifications, workshops and research.