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Note: WSIB, MVA, and Hand Therapy services cannot be booked online. Please email us at info@innovahc.ca or call 905-389-9489 to book. **If you are a new patient you will require an assessment. If it has been over 6 months since your last visit, a re-assessment is required.

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Physiotherapy

A Physiotherapist is an expert in movement dysfunction and exercise prescription. Your Physiotherapist can help you live more comfortably even after illness, surgery or injury. In addition to a detailed conversation about your injury or problem, your initial consultation will include a full physical assessment. If you are injured or undergo surgery, your physician may prescribe Physiotherapy... Read More

A Physiotherapist is an expert in movement dysfunction and exercise prescription. Your Physiotherapist can help you live more comfortably even after illness, surgery or injury. In addition to a detailed conversation about your injury or problem, your initial consultation will include a full physical assessment.

If you are injured or undergo surgery, your physician may prescribe Physiotherapy to help you recover to your fullest ability. Therapy plays a very important part in your recuperation, and you want to be completely sure that your Therapist is the best one for you. Sharmila Kulkarni and Michael Vallely are our Registered Physiotherapists. Their experience and knowledge can help you achieve your recovery goals. Michael Vallely is our hand therapist, specializing in the treatment of injuries and ailments of the hand and arm.

Under the umbrella of Physiotherapy, there are a number of tools that practitioners use to help you recover. Physiotherapists at IHC have knowledge and expertise in a great variety of techniques and approaches.
- Manual Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Taping Techniques
- Acupuncture

In addition to the approaches used above, our therapists have experience and specific training in the following areas: Hand Therapy, Vertigo, TMJ Disorder, Total Joint Replacements, Custom Splinting, Concussion Management and Young Athlete's Rehabilitation.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is the foundation from which all other manual therapy professions were built including Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and Chiropractic. In Classical Osteopathy there is consideration for your entire body from your pelvis up to your head and down to your feet. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners understand that there is a relationship between the bones that support your body and ... Read More

Osteopathy is the foundation from which all other manual therapy professions were built including Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and Chiropractic. In Classical Osteopathy there is consideration for your entire body from your pelvis up to your head and down to your feet.

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners understand that there is a relationship between the bones that support your body and the tissue that surrounds it, including your muscles, ligaments, lymph, organs, nerves and blood vessels. Human bodies are made to move and restriction of motion anywhere in the body has a negative impact on health. Osteopathic treatment helps to balance the body's systems by restoring motion to relieve pain, improve mobility, and stimulate the body's ability to heal itself. It is based on the understanding that when one part doesn't work well, the others have to work harder.

In our approach to treatment, we consider the body, mind and spirit. We are always looking for the cause of problems. We ask "Why" you feel the way you do and avoid merely treating the symptoms.

Who can we help?
Because each treatment is tailored to the needs of the individual, it is great for the whole family. We treat newborns through to the elderly, sports enthusiasts, athletes, people with sedentary jobs, people with physical jobs, chronic and acute conditions, and many more.

Our Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, Sharmila Kulkarni, Marcelle Constable, and Laura Kappel, are all members of the Ontario Osteopathic Association.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is a process of manual manipulation of the body’s muscular and soft tissue structures through a variety of techniques ranging from therapeutic to relaxation applications. The soft tissues include the muscles and associated fascia, skin, tendons, ligaments and joint capsules. The benefits of these treatments are: increased range of motion and flexibility, improved circulation, an... Read More

Massage Therapy is a process of manual manipulation of the body’s muscular and soft tissue structures through a variety of techniques ranging from therapeutic to relaxation applications. The soft tissues include the muscles and associated fascia, skin, tendons, ligaments and joint capsules. The benefits of these treatments are: increased range of motion and flexibility, improved circulation, and stress reduction that helps to achieve an overall feeling of well-being.

Recent research has proven that massage is therapeutic, and can decrease muscle/fascial tightness, stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation, improve structure and function of the body, increase toxic elimination, decrease pain and more. Massage Therapy may also help in preventing unnecessary strain and injury that might otherwise occur due to excess tension, and resulting in structural weakness.

Massage Therapy may incorporate a variety of manual techniques in the treatment of various injuries. These techniques can involve myofascial release, soft tissue release, positional release therapy, and muscle energy therapy. Integrating these manual modalities gently releases restrictions and tightness in the muscles, and the associated connective tissues.

Our Registered Massage Therapist, Devin Briggs, is available for daytime and evening appointments.

Therapeutic Exercise & Workshops

Therapeutic Exercise is ideal for any individual that needs to restore their strength, fitness and overall health after an injury. With proper instruction, we ensure that your Therapeutic Exercise session will help you maintain the gains you made during treatment. We also help you to understand when to progress and how to modify your program at home so that you meet your goals and function at y... Read More

Therapeutic Exercise is ideal for any individual that needs to restore their strength, fitness and overall health after an injury. With proper instruction, we ensure that your Therapeutic Exercise session will help you maintain the gains you made during treatment. We also help you to understand when to progress and how to modify your program at home so that you meet your goals and function at your absolute best.

Barbelle Studio

Barbelle Studio is a safe, supportive space dedicated to helping women+ of all ages experience the benefits of resistance training including increased strength, improved physical and mental health, and greater happiness!

Devin Briggs
(She/Her/Hers)

Devin began her career as a Shiatsu Therapist in 2001 and became a Registered Massage Therapist in 2006. She has extensive experience in the field having worked in gyms and with health care professionals in multi disciplinary clinics. Devin’s treatments can range from deep and therapeutic to nurturing and relaxation massage therapy. Devin’s goals are to make you feel comfortable and to provide individualized treatment according to your needs and preferences. Treatments offered include general Swedish massage therapy (tailored to your pressure preference), prenatal massage, as well as shiatsu. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Devin is available for daytime and evening appointments.

Devin began her career as a Shiatsu Therapist in 2001 and became a Registered Massage Therapist i... Read More

Marcelle Constable
(She/Her/Hers)

Marcelle has been fascinated by health and the human body since childhood, a passion that continues to drive her in Osteopathy.

The Australian born practitioner holds her Masters in Osteopathic Manual Sciences from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and is a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association.

Marcelle draws upon her in-depth knowledge of anatomy to address the specific health issues of each individual and believes in working with her patients to achieve lasting health changes. When she’s not in the office you can find her hiking with her dog and coming up with new salad dressing recipes.

Marcelle has been fascinated by health and the human body since childhood, a passion that continu... Read More

Laura Kappel
(She/Her/Hers)

Laura earned a BFA in Contemporary Dance from Concordia University in 2002 and completed graduate studies with the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance (SEAD) through their International Choreographic Exchange program in 2004.

Laura first discovered Osteopathy as a patient to manage old injuries and the wear and tear on her body from dancing. The treatments that she received sparked her interest in the connection between the physical body and health.

From there Laura made the decision to use her experiences and knowledge in a new context: therapeutic rather than purely artistic. She embarked on a career change and graduated with a Masters in Osteopathic Manual Sciences from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2019. She is also a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association.

Laura earned a BFA in Contemporary Dance from Concordia University in 2002 and completed graduate... Read More

Sharmila Kulkarni
(She/Her/Hers)

Sharmila started her career in health and wellness as a fitness instructor working first in Hamilton, then in Montreal and Amsterdam. She earned her Bachelors of Arts from McGill University in History and Italian Literature (1994). She went on to earn her Bachelors of Health Science Physiotherapy from the renowned McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Science in 1999 and the same year joined her parents in the Upper Ottawa Physiotherapy family clinic. Since then, she has gained extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient orthopaedic physiotherapy.

In 2010, Sharmila embarked on a new path and is happy to have earned her Master in Osteopathic Manipulative Science (2014), a Classical Osteopathic diploma at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy & Holistic Health Sciences. Osteopathic principles form the foundation of her manual therapy practice.

Sharmila recently completed her Masters in Aging and Health at Queen’s University. She’s already enjoying the challenge and excitement that comes with new learning.

Sharmila balances her commitment to her career with her dedication to her family and her own personal growth. Her favourite leisure activities include exercise, travel, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Sharmila started her career in health and wellness as a fitness instructor working first in Hamil... Read More

Pierre Londono

Taking care of my body, mind, and soul have always been a priority in my life. I enjoy taking time learning how to optimize my health and now use that knowledge as a way to contribute to, and connect with my community.

For years, I was an avid yoga and CrossFit practitioner. I had the opportunity to learn from great teachers. I also sustained a few injuries from pushing myself too hard. One of my teachers introduced me to Functional Range Conditioning and Kinstretch, and with the support of a team of physical therapists and my Kinstretch practice, I built a more resilient body. I now use these practices to help my clients do the same.

I recently began my journey to complete a Masters in Osteopathic Manipulative Science (2027). When I’m not coaching clients, I spend time with my husband and my 5-year-old son. We love playing outside (when the weather allows), building Legos or pretending we are dinosaurs, and chasing each other all over the house.

At 50, I feel lucky to have a body that can quickly respond and recover from the exertion of trying to keep up with my son!

Education & Certifications

BSc Psychology Functional Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Level 1 Kinstretch Instructor Precision Nutrition L2 Master Coach Certified Yoga Instructor, 200H Student of Osteopathy

Taking care of my body, mind, and soul have always been a priority in my life. I enjoy taking tim... Read More

Mr. Michael Vallely

Mike is a dedicated and creative therapist with a reputation for excellence in his field of Hand Therapy. He completed his undergraduate degree at McGill University in 1990 and worked for 7 years as a musician and painter in his home city of Montreal. After a move to Hamilton, he was introduced to the world of healthcare and worked alongside clinic founder, Kiki Kulkarni, until he began his Bachelor’s of Health Science Physiotherapy at McMaster University. Mike graduated in 2000 and immediately began his apprenticeship in Hand Therapy under the tutelage of industry pioneer, Mohini Ahuja.

With over 10 000 hours experience in hand therapy, Mike became the Director of the Hand Clinic in 2005. Mike is an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at the McMaster University School of Physiotherapy and a frequent instructor in the school’s Clinical Skills program. He is a member of the Ithaca Hand Therapy Think Tank and the MacHand Group both of which are dedicated to research and excellence in hand therapy.

Mike is a Certified Medical Acupuncturist and certified in Active Release Technique® for the upper extremity. He is considered an expert in splinting techniques for the hand and forearm.

Outside of work, Mike is a dedicated parent and volunteer. He is the convener of the Kirkendall Recreation Association and can be found coaching soccer and hockey throughout the year.

Mike is a dedicated and creative therapist with a reputation for excellence in his field of Hand ... Read More

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