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🏋️♂️ Exciting News
Good News: NEW Registered Massage Therapist, Alla Lghazawi. Alla is passionate about helping clients move better, feel stronger, and recover with confidence. Her treatments focus on reducing pain, restoring mobility, improving circulation and tailored to what your body needs. She takes the time to understand what you and your body needs and combines techniques to create a treatment that is right for you!
More Good News Matt Bean, Registered Psychotherapist has joined the Lakeside Health and Sport Team. Matt brings with him decades of experience supporting and working with individuals. Matt takes a personalized, supportive approach using evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy .He is available for Virtual Individual Counselling Sessions.
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Matt Bean, RP Registered Psychotherapist
Matt Bean is a Registered Psychotherapist based in Burlington, known for providing practical support for adults and male teens. With decades of experience supporting teens, young adults, and families in educational and career-guidance settings, he brings that depth of understanding into his practice as a therapist: helping clients strengthen emotional health, build confidence, and move toward meaningful change. Matt understands if you are feeling: ● Overwhelmed by anger, fear, or sadness ● Worn out because relationships feel like a battle ● Defeated by behaviours that feel impossible the change ● Anxious about your future life decisions ● Overshadowed by events from the past He is available for virtual sessions through Lakeside Health and Sport Matt uses a variety of counselling approaches including: ● Motivational Interviewing to empower you to make the desired changes in your life. ● Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to challenge unhelpful thought patterns. ● Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to validate, understand, and regulate your feelings. ● Narrative Therapy to reframe the stories of your past and write the next chapter of your life story. ● Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to set goals and actions to tackle issues. Matt Bean is a Registered Psychotherapist as a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), a member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and he is a Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP). He earned his Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology with distinction from Yorkville University.
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Lisa Gunby RMT
Lisa is a graduate of Canadian Therapeutic College and McMaster University. She has over twenty years of experience working as an R.M.T. Lisa has worked with people of all ages and always tailors treatments to the specific needs of each individual. In her practice, she integrates Swedish massage, pre- natal massage, myofascial release, joint mobilizations and deep tissue massage. As an experienced therapist, Lisa uses these techniques to treat many conditions including repetitive strain injury, scar tissue, acute and chronic injuries, pregnancy and relaxation.
Lisa is a graduate of Canadian Therapeutic College and McMaster University. She has over twenty ... Read More
Alla Lghazawi
Alla is a registered massage therapist who believes massage should be tailored to what your body needs. I offer relaxation massage, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage and assisted stretching to help relieve tension, improve mobility and leave you feeling your best. I take time to understand what you need and combine different techniques to create a treatment that feels effective and relaxing.
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Saurav Roy PT
Saurav Roy is a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist in orthopaedic rehabilitation and sports injury management. With advanced training and clinical expertise in Functional Integrated Needling (FIMS), cupping therapy, IASTM, and soft tissue mobilisation, Saurav specialises in restoring movement, relieving pain, and optimising performance for patients of all activity levels—from everyday individuals to elite athletes.
Saurav has worked with the Indian national wrestling team during major international competitions and served as a physiotherapist for multiple sports, including Taekwondo, Volleyball, Kayaking, Judo, Boxing, and Kabaddi through his work with the Sports Authority of India. In Canada, he is delivering individualised, evidence-based care for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
Specialised Techniques Offered
Functional Integrated Needling (FIMS)
Cupping Therapy
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Manual Therapy & Soft Tissue Mobilization
Exercise-Based Rehabilitation
Ergonomic & Postural Correction
Patient Education for Injury Prevention
Common Conditions and Injuries Treated
Neck and back pain (e.g. disc herniation, muscle strain, postural dysfunction)
Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, impingement syndrome)
Elbow and wrist conditions (tennis/golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome)
Hip and knee injuries (ACL/MCL tears, meniscal injuries, patellofemoral syndrome)
Ankle and foot problems (plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, Achilles tendinopathy)
Sports injuries and athletic performance recovery
Post-surgical rehabilitation (joint replacements, ligament reconstructions)
Chronic pain and overuse injuries
Neurological impairments requiring mobility restoration
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Sharan Sandhanwalia PT Reg PT
SHARAN SANDHANWALIA, MScPT, BSc (HON). Physiotherapist
Sharan Sandhanwalia grew up with a passion for sports, health and wellness. Her keen interest drove her to pursue a Specialized Honors Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Kinesiology at York University. After graduating with the highest distinction she continued her education at the University of Toronto to complete a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2009. During her studies at the University of Toronto Sharan took the opportunity to expand her experience by pursuing challenging clinical internships at renowned institutions such as The Hospital of Sick Kids, Toronto Rehab and Toronto General Hospital.
Sharan is a member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, The Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Her philosophy is based on hands-on patient centered care. She endorses professional development and was a previous Vice President and Executive member of the Westgate District of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association.
Sharan enjoys working with people of all ages and has a broad scope of practice, spanning from sports, and work related injury to seniors health, arthritis and post surgical rehabilitation. Her strive for excellence and professional development has led her to pursue post graduate training in manual therapy, mobilization with movement, hydrotherapy and certifications in advanced physical therapy in the lumbo-pelvic complex and cervico-thoracic spine., orthotic therapy and is a certified fitter for Sigvaris and Venosan compression hosiery. Sharan is a strong believer and provider of acupuncture and obtained her training with the McMaster University Medical Acupuncture program.
Through her evidence based techniques and positive energy and outlook, Sharan’s goal is to motivate and work alongside her patients to achieve maximal active recovery from pain and injury and provide education to promote optimal health.
SHARAN SANDHANWALIA, MScPT, BSc (HON). Physiotherapist Sharan Sandhanwalia grew up with a passio... Read More
Vrutika Sanepara
Vrutika Sanepara is a Registered Physiotherapist with over seven years of clinical experience across both Canadian and international healthcare settings. She has a special interest in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy and neurological rehabilitation, helping individuals of all ages recover from injury, improve mobility, and return to the activities they enjoy.
Her clinical expertise includes the assessment and treatment of sports injuries, vestibular disorders, neurological conditions, and pediatric conditions. Vrutika takes an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to care, developing individualized treatment plans that align with each patient’s goals, lifestyle, and functional needs.
Vrutika is passionate about building strong therapeutic relationships and empowering patients throughout their recovery journey. She also has experience managing WSIB and Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) rehabilitation cases, providing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans focused on achieving your goals.
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Jane So PT Reg PT
Jane So is a registered physiotherapist who has a fascination with human movement and function. She also cares deeply for the well being of others. Combining her passions, Jane obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University. During her studies, she played for the Varsity Women’s Lacrosse team for 4 years and endured sports injuries and underwent physiotherapy. Her experiences inspired her to help others, and thus she pursued a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University which she completed in 2009.
Jane loves to help clients of all ages find the root cause of their pain or discomfort and guide them to better function and quality of life, whether that means back to sport, work, school, or daily life activities. With a team approach at Lakeside, Jane will ensure each person’s physical goals are fully achieved by addressing important related aspects to their injury or pain as needed.
Jane has taken various post graduate courses in physiotherapy to improve patient assessment and treatment techniques in all areas of the body. She has specialized training in Vestibular Rehabilitation and has also taken courses in acupuncture, running gait analysis, joint mobilizations and manipulations, soft tissue techniques, and is certified to fit medical graded compression stockings.
In her spare time, Jane likes to train for sprint triathlons and spend time in nature.
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Matt Vijayan
Matt Vijayan is the CEO of Get Moving Clinics and Director of Lakeside Health & Sport, focused on helping people live longer, healthier, and more active lives. After overcoming a serious shoulder injury and navigating gaps in traditional healthcare, Matt was driven to create a more personalized, proactive approach to care—one that prioritizes prevention, longevity, and high-quality outcomes without over-reliance on medication. His passion for health innovation is also rooted in personal experience supporting a loved one with complex illness, inspiring his commitment to advancing care for aging populations and chronic conditions. Today, Matt is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, individualized solutions that empower patients to take control of their health and extend their healthspan.
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