Team

Gamal Gouda

Operations Manager / Osteopath

Ghada Shendy

Ryan Hill

Dr. Michelle Carabache

Sindhuri Parimi

Prachi Mayankkumar Amin

Sandra Reid

Oliver Isla

Sadat Sharif

Tracy Clayton

Gamal Gouda, Operation Manager/ Osteopath

“For me, the best part of my job is the dream and challenge of building a Canada-wide organization that provides expert wellness services to all ages by applying evidenced-based treatments. Using the most modern techniques, tools, and machines, we facilitate rehabilitation and wellness, taking care to carefully diagnose each case individually.” Currently located in Whitby, Ontario, PhysioCare Physiotherapy is managed by Gamal Gouda and his expert team. The clinic’s services include: physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic services, osteopathy, laser therapy, acupuncture, and more.

Physiocare has the most updated equipment for this field of healing including shock wave, decompression traction system, ultrasound, laser, infrared, and other systems. His team is highly specialized in their training and work collaboratively in treating patients. Some of the techniques they implement include: active release, McKenzie, Graston, Mulligan, manual therapy, and more.

Gamal has over 24 years of international experience as a physician specialist in internal medicine and nephrology. He takes people’s physical problems seriously and is methodical and patient in finding the correct treatment to alleviate pain for good. He is truly devoted to helping others. “I feel like I’m directly helping people in situations that are overwhelming and seemingly impossible to them.”

Gamal graduated from the Ontario School of Osteopathy and Alternative Medicine in Toronto as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. He focuses on Myofascial Release Technique, Counterstain Technique, and Muscle Energy Technique.

“What motivates me every day is the satisfaction of seeing our clients get well after coming to our clinic with very serious issues. Some people experience awful trauma and pain, and it’s wonderful to help them recover to a state of being pain-free.” Currently, Gamal is working on a project that would link his clinic’s work with research studies to further advance techniques and improve practices in these medical fields.

Ghada Shendy, Owner/ Registered Physiotherapist

Ghada Shendy is a Registered Physiotherapist in Ontario. She earned her Bachelor degree and Masters degree of Physical Therapy at the University of Cairo in Egypt. She was the head of the Department of Physical Therapy at the College of Health Science For Girls and The University of King Abdel Aziz in Saudi Arabia. She specialized in manual therapy and pelvic floor care.

Ghada enjoys helping her patients understand the role of physiotherapy in maintaining proper function of the pelvic muscles before, during and after pregnancy. Ghada is interested in teaching and mentoring students in health care programs and has supervised co-op and other active learning placements.

Ghada is passionate about providing her patients with the best quality of care, using the most advanced and effective treatment methods for musculoskeletal injuries.

Her Certifications include:

• McKenzie Treatment Technique
• Mulligan Manual Therapy Technique
• Pelvic Floor Health Program
• Bioflex Laser Therapy
• Graston Technique
• Manual Physical Therapy-level 2

Ghada is also a mother of three and loving wife. In her free time she enjoys swimming and reading.

Ryan Hill, Registered Massage Therapist

Ryan Hill graduated in 2012 from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto. He is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Ryan’s experience includes training in the Toronto General Hospital Thoracic Ward, the Princess Margaret Lodge and the Sutherland-Chan Clinics; multiple sclerosis, senior and student; where he worked on clients with various conditions and disabilities.

Ryan also has an interest in sports massage therapy and has worked with both runners in the Toronto Marathons and Toronto Marlies hockey players. He is able to provide the benefits of massage therapy both pre and post event. He practices a “Find the cause, treat the cause” approach as pain in one area can stem from various other locations in the body.

He uses Myofascial Release, Deep tissue, General Swedish and Neuromuscular Massage techniques. As well as joint mobilization, hydro therapy and stretching/strengthening exercises. Whether to recover from injury or stress, Ryan looks forward to providing exceptional massage therapy to his clients at PhysioCare.

Dr. Michelle Carabache, Registered Chiropractic

Dr. Michelle Carabache graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 2008. Her degree emphasized courses in anatomy, nutrition, rehabilitation, sports injuries, pediatric care, chiropractic adjusting techniques and biomechanics. She also completed her internships in Toronto, including a specialized internship at the Muki Baum Abilities Center in Toronto. Dr. Michelle also received her certification in Contemporary Acupuncture through McMaster University in 2008. Prior to that, Dr. Michelle received her Double Major in Biology and Anthropology Honours Degree with an Emphasis in Health Sciences from Trent University. Dr. Michelle was also on the Varsity Field Hockey team and Varsity Rowing team during her time at Trent.

Dr. Michelle believes in a holistic approach to care encompassing the mind and body. Your goals become her goals and she will work with you to restore function, maintain wellness and work to become your best self. She is an avid health and wellness enthusiast and believes that preventative health and wellness comes from regular exercise, healthy eating habits and managing stress.

In her spare time, Dr. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, running after her three dogs and cooking up a storm!

Treatment Style:
Chiropractor, Diversified, Acupuncture, Full Spine Care, General Chiropractic Care (infants, children and adults), Ultrasound, IFC, Orthotics & Compression Stocking certified and injury rehabilitation.

Oliver Isla, Registered Physiotherapist

Oliver Isla graduated on the Dean’s list from the University of Western Ontario with a science degree in Kinesiology. Afterwards, he graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto faculty of Medicine with a BSc. in Physical Therapy. He has experience in sports injuries working with athletes in Canada and overseas, such as Ireland and South Africa, and previously sat on the Ontario Soccer Association Medical Advisory Committee. Since then, he gained further experience in multiple clinics doing MVA rehabilitation, and also has over 15 years experience with chronic conditions, working in elder care and long term care.

Additionally, as a subject matter expert in patient lifts and transfers, he was previously retained by the Region of Durham for a case before the OHR Tribunal. With over 20 years experience as a physiotherapist, Oliver is comfortable working with a variety of clients, with a variety of conditions.

Sindhuri Parimi, Registered Physiotherapist

Sindhuri Parimi is registered with the college of physiotherapists of Ontario . She completed her Bachelor in physiotherapy with honours status from India . Sindhuri worked in various rehabilitation settings including outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals. She has a great experience in dealing with clients with sports injuries, conditions causing acute/chronic pain, repetitive injuries, motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and workplace injuries (WSIB).

Sindhuri believes in functional approach of treatment with manual treatment techniques, home exercise program, providing patient education, preventing recurrence and thereby helping her patients achieve their goals and pre-injury level of functional activities.

Prachi Mayankkumar Amin, Registered Physiotherapist

Prachi is a Resident Physiotherapist with the college of Physiotherapist, Ontario and is in good standing. Prachi graduated in 2016 from M.S University, Gujarat, India with a Degree in Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Prachi worked in a variety of settings including multispecialty hospital-based physiotherapy, outpatient orthopedic clinics, and a private physiotherapy clinic in India. She brings a multifaceted perspective to treatment. Her treatment approach includes hands-on manual therapy, soft tissue release in combination with a targeted home-based exercise program to establish the patient’s goals and rehabilitation. She focused on patient’s concerns and educating them about their conditions.

She believes in the continuous learning process and evolving her skills, Prachi consistently thrives to evolve her practice by merging the most current, evidence-based literature. She is passionate about her work and always eager to learn new things.

Sandra Reid, Registered Massage Therapist

Sandra has always had a love for animals and working with people. She has always driven to improve the well-being and overall health of others and having the benefit of helping clients improve their mobility, range of motion, as well as managing and reducing pain. Registered in Massage therapy and Certified in BIOFLEX Laser, she is always looking to increase her range of skills.

Sandra has knowledge in trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilization, stretching and strengthening and cupping. Whether it is a general massage to relax, rehabilitating an injury, reducing strain and stiffness, Prenatal/Postnatal massage, or massage for infants (and children, she enjoys being a part of what gets clients get back to what is important to them without pain and limitation.

Sadat Sharif, Chiropodist

Obtained MBBS degree from a medical school in Bangladesh, then pursued MSc. in Medicine from Orebro University, Sweden. Then I pursued Advanced Diploma in Chiropody from the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. I have strong interest in podiatric soft tissue surgery and podiatric biomechanics. I have over six years of clinical experience in tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh and over one year of podiatric clinical experience in four different chiropody clinics in Canada. I can work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standard of patient care and have willingness, patience, and ability to effectively communicate with patients, educate them about their foot health, and work with them to develop a treatment plan.

Tracy Clayton, Office Manager

Sheryl is a Registered Massage Therapist and a member of RMTAO;, she has completed Massage Therapy in Toronto and she is a Graduated Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in the Philippines. Through careful listening and thoughtful communication, Sheryl strived to create effective treatments to bring balance and well-being. She believes in the importance of being present and tuning in to every client I work with.

The knowledge Tracy has gained in my 10+ years in customer service, as well as managing an office, has helped her in achieving this goal and teaching others as well. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at home and at the cottage with her husband, her four children and five grandchildren.