Advance Physiotherapy - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Mark Dwyer
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Mark has been working in the healing arts for 10 years and as an RMT since 2014. He brings a holistic perspective to his practice which draws on his life experience in sports, martial arts, sustainable housing and organic farming. Mark graduated with Honors from Georgian College where he was a valued tutor for Massage and other Health Sciences students.

  Since graduation, he has added the insights and techniques of Osteopathy and Acupuncture to his RMT training and continues to develop his skills to become the best RMT he possibly can. Thanks to his education and mentors Mark has unique insights into conditions ranging from scar tissue to concussion and nervous system dysfunctions.

  
  
  
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  Meghavi Chitania
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi

  Meet Meghavi Chitania, an enthusiastic and resourceful Physiotherapist/Clinic Director who is passionate about empowering patients to take a leading role in their healthcare. Meghavi is multilingual and fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Marathi.

  Meghavi completed her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from India in 2012, where she gained experience treating a wide range of Musculoskeletal, Paediatric conditions and Geriatric population in both a Sports Injury clinic and Multispecialty hospital.

  Meghavi came to Canada to fulfill her dream of becoming a physiotherapist. She received the Good Citizenship award from Mohawk College in 2015.

  Meghavi is very interested in furthering her education, and is pursuing Pelvic physiotherapy (Women’s health) and traditional Chinese medicine (Acupuncture). She has completed her LEVEL 1, 2, and 3 of Pelvic health courses and has knowledge of treating conditions related to incontinence, prolapses, pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy & post-natal related dysfunction, and diastasis recti.

  Meghavi strongly believes in a client-centred approach, where finding the root cause of the problem and educating her patients is the key to achieving their goals. She loves to work with her patients using various techniques like manual therapy, soft tissue release, tapping, and exercise prescription. When asked what drew her to physiotherapy, Meghavi said it was her mother’s dream.

  In her free time, Meghavi has also completed her Master’s degree in Indian Classical dance from India, and since 2016, she has been running a dance academy in Hamilton. She loves cooking, exploring various cuisines, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She is an active member of the Hindu Samaj temple in Hamilton and a volunteer of the Hamilton Women’s outreach group, where she likes to give back to the community. With her dedication to her patients and her passion for physiotherapy, Meghavi is committed to helping her patients achieve their goals and live a healthy, active lifestyle.

  
  
  
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  Kamal Joshi
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Gujarati, Hindi

  Kamal has 18 years of experience in the physiotherapy, having obtained his Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree from the University in India in 1999. He has accrued a vast experience in many disciplines of physiotherapy throughout his extensive professional career while working in Canada, United Kingdom and India.

  Kamal became a Registered Physiotherapist in Ontario in 2008. Kamal has strong experience with outpatient orthopedics, sports related injuries, and motor vehicle accidents. He also has extensive experience with geriatric treatment, rehabilitation of those with neurological impairment, and cardio-vascular & respiratory disease. 

  His career began at Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre & Nanavati Hospital where he specialized in the assessment and treatment of acute as well as chronic orthopedic and cardiovascular diseases management. Kamal has worked in various location and clinical setting throughout his professional career in London, United Kingdom while working with National Health Services (NHS) hospitals as a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist.

  He gained valuable clinical knowledge through placements in various hospital departments and has gained experience working with patients to maximize their rehabilitation and help them understand often complex clinical issues impacting their recovery.  

  
  
  
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  Amruta Patwardhan
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Hindi, Marathi

  Amruta was born in Mumbai and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from India. She further went on to pursue her research and academic interests and earned a Master’s degree in physiotherapy with a specialization in Musculoskeletal conditions from Sheffield Hallam University, UK. Along with a license to practice in the province of Ontario, she also holds an active license in Texas, USA and has experience treating musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions for over 7 years. Amruta has treated most types of Neuromusculoskeletal cases such as Whiplash, Tennis Elbow, Disc herniations, Rotator cuff tears and post-operative cases such as Joint replacements, Ligament reconstructions, and Tendon repairs to name a few. Additionally, she is trained in Concussion and vestibular rehabilitation, TMJ dysfunction, and Kinesio-taping.

  In her free time, she enjoys doing yoga and is looking to integrate these two paradigms as a possible avenue for future career advancement. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, and movie nights with her family.