Meet the Team at Centre Street Physiotherapy

Overview:
Jana received his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 1998 and completed his master’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2001, from TN Dr.MGR Medical University, India. Jana has over 25 years of experience in Physiotherapy inclusive of academic and clinical practice. He worked as a professor at various universities in India before moving to Canada. He has vast experience in treating patients with a range of musculoskeletal, neurological, pediatric, cardiopulmonary conditions and senior health.

Having a strong research background, he applies evidence-based practice in all areas of patient care. In clinical practice, Jana provides assessments and treatments based on biomechanical and patient response models. This includes a manual therapy approach combined with muscle stabilizing exercise programs. He is specialized in exercise training and systematic conditioning for chronic diseases.

Jana has published his academic works in several scientific journals and has also presented research papers at international conferences. In his pursuit of continued professional development, he has completed various clinical practice certification courses in Canada such as Manual therapy, Spinal Manipulation, Concussion management, Dry needling, Acupuncture, Neural mobilization, Vestibular rehab, TMJ rehab, K taping, Lymphedema management and currently working on more advanced courses.

He is an authorizer of AADL program and uses needles in practice.

He is affiliated with Acupuncture foundation of Canada, Canadian Physiotherapy association, Robin McKenzie institute of Canada, Alberta Aids of daily living and Alberta College of Physiotherapists.

He is a family man. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with family. He enjoys playing badminton, chess, and soccer in his leisure times.

Jana is also fluent in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and can understand Malayalam and Punjabi, to better serve patients requiring a Physical therapist who speak these languages.

Specialized Treatment Services

• Vestibular/Dizziness/Balance Rehabilitation
• Concussion Management
• Motor Vehicle Accidents / WCB injuries
• TMJ Rehab
• Spinal and Peripheral Manipulation
• Chronic pain
• Lymphedema / Compression stockings
• Dry needling / Acupuncture / Gunn IMS
• Sports injuries
• Orthotics

She is passionate about her work and continually challenge herself to offer effective solutions and work collaboratively with her patients to help them reach their maximum potential and improve quality of life. She provides individualized and client centered treatment protocol for variety of conditions for example:

• Neck pain
• Mid and low back pain
• Peripheral joints pain
• Repetitive/overuse injuries
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Work-related injuries Motor
• Sports-related Injuries
• Pelvic health concerns like pelvic pain, urine or fecal incontinence etc.

She believes in an exercise-based approach which includes the patient’s active involvement. She also utilizes patient education and manual therapy as part of her treatment approach. It gives her great satisfaction to see her patient recover and function independently.

In her free time, Meera enjoys activities like doing yoga, listening to music and spending time with her family and friends.

Specializing in headache release, TMJ therapy, and personalized “better me” programs, Rebekah designs individualized massage sessions tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. Her focus on creating a relaxing and healing environment ensures that every session is a rejuvenating experience.

With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, Rebekah is dedicated to helping her clients achieve optimal health and well-being through her therapeutic touch and compassionate approach. Whether you are seeking relief from chronic pain or simply looking to enhance your overall wellness, Rebekah’s personalized treatments are designed to support your journey towards a healthier and happier you.

Yasser has 15 years of experience in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation abroad. He graduated from MEDIX College – Ontario as a Massage Therapist. He is a Registered Massage Therapist with MTAA in Calgary, Alberta.

Yasser supplements his 15 years of clinical experience by continuing to develop his skills to help his patients achieve their goals. His treatments are client focused and diverse, ranging from general stress reduction to chronic pain management. Yasser likes to apply techniques during treatment to ensure the target is achieved. These include deep tissue, stretching, techniques for all stages of pregnancy, Swedish / Relaxation Massage, and using modalities including

Aromatherapy, cupping and hydrotherapy.
When he is not helping others achieve their health and wellness goals, Yasser enjoys gym workouts, long walks and learning new skills.

Prior to pursuing a career in Chiropractic, she worked as Medical Laboratory Technologist in Calgary after obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Dr. Yau believes in an evidence-informed model of care and practices diversified chiropractic techniques to help optimize patients’ health and function. Techniques she incorporated into her treatments include Graston®, Rocktape® Kinesiology Taping, Mulligan Mobilization with Movement, and Activator (Basics). In addition to manual therapy, she is also certified in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture.

During her clinical internship, Dr. Yau has worked with specialized patient demographics including elderly, chronic pain, and people with physical and psychological co-morbidities. This experience has strengthened her passion to serve the geriatric population and the underserved.

She is committed to her roles as a health practitioner and educator, and she strives to deliver appreciate the care for her patients to the best of her abilities.

In her spare time, you can find Dr. Yau going for runs, working out and swimming. She also enjoys cooking and trying new restaurants in town! Dr. Yau is also fluent Cantonese and Mandarin, to better serve patients requiring services in these languages

Dr. Mandy grew up in Shanghai China and she earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University. She had some health concerns and received Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal and acupuncture treatments; she was amazed by the results. As she explored more into the TCM world, she became fascinated by the connection of the universe and Chinese medicine and decided to change her career. She completed a double major in CITCM (Canadian Institute of Traditional Medicine) and received extensive training in acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

She has helped patients with all types of pain syndromes, sleep disorders, digestive issues, menstrual disorders, mental health, gynecological and dermatologic issues. Her treatment modalities include acupuncture, fire cupping, bloodletting, Gua Sha, Moxibustion. She uses Master Tung’s acupuncture as well as Tang’s three-dimensional acupuncture which gives amazing results. Apart from this, Dr. Mandy has great knowledge in prescribing TCM herbs according to patients’ individual body constitution.

Dr. Mandy is passionate about helping patients, and she takes the time to listen to their health concerns, sets realistic goals and makes a plan that patients would be able to commit to. Being able to improve patients’ health and happiness sparks her life.

Additional eastern medicine techniques that is incorporated with acupuncture:

Cupping Therapy:
The practice may date as far back as 3000 B.C., helping millions of people over many years, hosting a variety of health benefits with minimal to no side effects. Cupping can reduce pain by relaxing tense muscles and easing stiffness associated with pain. Some athletes have been known to use cupping to naturally improve athletic performances and recovery time from training. Not only can cupping therapy can help with pain, but it can also promote relaxation, boost skin health, improve digestion and helps to treat respiratory conditions, colds, and flus.

Bloodletting Therapy:
Do not let the name scare you, a few drops of blood are let out with a small lancet needle, and it can be just as painless as acupuncture itself. Bloodletting was common throughout ancient cultures and not unique to the West until it faded away when conventional medicine came into scene in the 19th century. This therapeutic technique can stimulate the immune system and help improve blood circulation in the body. From my own personal experience as a Traditional Medicine Chinese Doctor, bloodletting is a therapy that is just as good, if not even better than acupuncture when it comes to treating pain and a variety of health conditions.

Gua Sha Therapy:
Gua Sha is a remarkably similar to its western counterpart the Graston Technique. A smooth-edge instrument is used to apply a stroking motion with moderate pressure on certain areas of the body, mostly on the back and neck to cause redness or bruising, thereby producing an anti-inflammatory response effect that carries through several days after treatment. The ancient therapy helps to break up any stagnation and helps to move oxygen and promote the blood flow to the injured area thereby relieving pain to the local and distal areas in the long-term. Not only is gua sha commonly used to treat pain, but it also has an immune protective effect which can be utilized to address other conditions such as asthma, cold and flu.

Reva is our Patient experience manager. She has diverse experience in related to customer service, supporting practitioners, in liaising with insurance companies for MVA/ WCB / private patients. Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in managing the clinic to run smoothly, ensuring the delivery of top- notch service to each & everyone. She is responsible from managing daily operations, health & safety for staffs & clients.

Prior to that, Reva worked as a lecturer in an international college.

Reva earned a M.SC in Information Technology and B.SC in chemistry from Bharathidasan University. She spends her spare time with family, friends, listening music & cooking.

She has successfully coordinated patient appointments, managed records, and handled billing and insurance claims, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Her expertise in providing exceptional customer service, along with her strong organizational and leadership skills, it’s invaluable in maintaining a welcoming and professional environment at our clinic.