Flavia Zimbrean
Physiotherapist
Flavia graduated with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from Queen’s University in 2013. Only five years prior she had moved to Canada from her home country of Romania.
An enthusiastic physiotherapist that takes pride in her work, Flavia considers the practice and pursuit of physiotherapy her passion. She is fascinated by anatomy and biomechanics and uses her knowledge to diagnose the root cause of her clients’ discomfort and pain. Each client is prescribed a customed treatment and exercise program.
Flava’s treatments include Neurokinetic Therapy, along with Acupuncture, Cupping, Kinesiotaping and modalities like Spinal Decompression, Ultrasound, LASER, Interferential Current, & TENS.
She is also trained in Vestibular Rehabilitation (BPPV) and she has extensive experience with Knee and Hip Replacements.
Besides physiotherapy, she loves walking, biking, spending time in the outdoors and organizing various events for her community.
Languages: English, Romanian and Spanish
Kirsten Behm
Physiotherapist
Therapies: Post-Operative Rehabilitation | Deep Tissue Therapy | TMJ Treatment | Spinal Traction | Spinal Decompression | Stretching Programs
Kirsten Behm is a graduate of the Master of Science in Physical Therapy program at the University of Toronto and graduated with an Honours Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. She has experience in both outpatient and inpatient physiotherapy in the areas of spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, amputee, acute cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal therapy. Kirsten has chosen to focus her career on musculoskeletal/orthopedic physiotherapy, where she has experience working with both simple and complex patients with diverse pathologies, including delivering pre- and post-surgical physiotherapy rehabilitation.
Kirsten moved back to her hometown, Kitchener, Ontario, to begin her physiotherapy career, and is enthusiastic about giving back to the community she grew up in. Her philosophy of physiotherapy treatment involves combining manual therapy and mobilization techniques, specific exercise prescription, and education, with modalities such as TENS, IFC, Ultrasound, and heat/cold therapy.
Vivek Vivek Sharma PT, MPT
Physiotherapist
Vivek Sharma completed a Bachelor in Physiotherapy from Doon College of Physiotherapy (HNB Garhwal University) in 2008 and Master’s in Physiotherapy from Jamia Hamdard, India in 2010.
He practiced in numerous teaching hospitals in India before immigrating to Canada in 2014. He has previously worked in a variety of health care settings such as community clinics, family health team, WSIB specialty clinic, long term care, and hospitals.
He enjoys treating a wide variety of patients but has a keen interest in Neuro-musculoskeletal rehabilitation, including but not limited to concussion, neck and low back pain, vertigo, chronic pain, and soft tissue conditions. He is currently rostered with the College of Physiotherapists for acupuncture and dry needling. Apart from being involved in clinical work, he holds academic affiliation with McMaster University, School of Rehab Sciences and University of Toronto, Department of Physiotherapy. He has several scientific publications credited to his name.
Over the years, Vivek has taken many professional development courses to improve his clinical skills and strongly believes in continuous learning and evidence-based practice. During the free time, Vivek enjoys playing golf in the summer and skiing in the winter in addition to spending time with friends and family.
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