Yusuf Bangee, Registered Physiotherapist, Fellow of the Canadian Academy Manipulative Physiotherapy, Owner
Yusuf graduated from the University of Western Ontario’s physiotherapy program with distinction in 2001, receiving the Cardiorespiratory Society’s Student Excellence Award in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy. He has gone on to aquire his Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy and Certifications in Acupunture and Trigger Point Dry Needling. Yusuf is also an instructor/mentor in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopedic Divison’s AIM system where he helps teach practising physiotherapists advanced techniques, and he is part of the University of Torontos Clinical Internship program.
Yusuf took over at the Scarborough Injury Rehab Centre in 2004 with a focus on bringing high quality physiotherapy to his native Scarborough community. He is an experienced therapist (20+ years!) with a focus on Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise, and Medical Acupuncture/ Trigger Point Dry Needling.
When Yusuf isn’t at work or teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and cheering on his beloved Raptors!
Sharisse Dukhu, Registered Physiotherapist
Sharisse Dukhu is a UK trained physiotherapist with a background in personal training. She has spent most of her life in the GTA and returned to support and empower her local community through her practice. Sharisse is experienced in musculoskeletal, orthopedic, neurological, pelvic floor/health and vestibular rehabilitation and uses a variety of treatments including manual therapy techniques, acupuncture and more than 10 years of experience in exercise prescription. She is passionate about employing a person-centered approach, values professionalism, good jokes, and working with clients to reach their rehabilitation goals.
Kristen Nicol, Registered Chiropodist
As an active individual, Kristen always knew growing up, she wanted to pursue a career in health care, helping others. She attended York University and graduated with Honours Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Health Science in 2003. After graduating, she worked as a Kinesiologist, in rehabilitation injury clinics. With her experience there, and her passion for maintaining a healthy balanced, lifestyle she was inspired to study Chiropody, at the Michener Institute, in Toronto. She received her diploma of Podiatric Medicine in 2010. As a foot specialist, Kristen has had the opportunity to work with a variety of patients ranging from children and seniors to patients with diabetes and athletes. Kristen is passionate about helping and educating people, on concerns and issues related to the foot, ranging from nailcare and diabetic footcare to wound management and biomechanics. She enjoys collaborating with inter-professional health teams to provide her patients with the best care possible. Kristen strives to ensure her patients are putting their best ‘feet’ forward.
Stephen Clynick, Registered Massage Therapist
Stephen is a registered massage therapist practicing massage therapy in Ontario for the past 16 years. He has worked in all areas of massage therapy including clinical, in home and the spa environment. He specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, relaxation, trigger point and pre and postnatal massage therapy.
When Stephen is not working at SIRC he spends all his time with his family. He is a husband and father of 3. He has dedicated most of his past 18 years of his life to become a better father and therapist every day.
Helping patients heal through touch therapy is where Stephens passion lies. Whether you are looking for a relaxing, stress relieving treatment or need more therapeutic treatment to help recover from an injury, he is able to meet all your therapeutic needs.
Ashley Morra, Registered Massage Therapist
Ashley graduated with honors from centennial colleges Massage Therapy program. She has passion to help better the lives of others through massage therapy. She is experienced in many types of massage therapy treatments such as swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, trigger point & sports . She enjoys helping patients reach their goals & looks forward to meeting new clients!
Jessica Hossein, Registered Massage Therapist
Jessica graduated with honors from the Massage Therapy program at Medix College in February 2018 and was Valedictorian of her graduating class. She received registration from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in August 2018. She has a certificate in Reflexology and is registered with the Reflexology Association of Canada. She has taken many other courses such as pelvic health for manual therapist, MPS scar release and palliative care Reflexology. She continues to upgrade herself and is currently working towards her yoga teacher certificate.
Jessica has experience working in a rehabilitative clinic where she has treated many conditions such as repetitive strain injuries, plantar fasciitis, patella femoral syndrome, sciatica, nerve entrapment syndrome, scar tissue release, pre and post-natal massage, strains and sprains and has helped people with injuries after motor vehicle accidents. She is also a part-time Massage Therapy Instructor and mentor to future RMTs. Jessica is very excited to work in the community helping clients, through education and exercise, to become the best version of themselves one treatment at a time.
Andrew Patel, PTA, Clinic Manager
Andrew graduated from York University with an Honours degree in Kinesiology and Psychology. He has been a partner at the Scarborough Injury Rehab Centre since 2004 as the Clinic Manager, Student Co-ordinator and Physiotherapy Assistant. Andrew also serves as a mentor to students at the University of Toronto through the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education Mentorship program.