A little bit about me:
I was born in Calgary, AB to a set of caring first-generation Indo-Tanzanian Ismaili immigrant parents. My personal experience managing my mild scoliosis in early adulthood intensified my curiosity in how the body works, and led me to apply to physiotherapy school.
My undergraduate background in psychology makes me particularly interested in the power of specific behaviour change to evolve a person’s self esteem, body awareness, and experience of pain. I enjoy working with people at all life stages, and have also been fortunate to support people from a variety of communities including LGBTQ2S+ folks, Indigenous people, people with different learning needs, and those people preparing for or recovering from surgery.
In my free time I enjoy biking around the city, bouldering, meditation, beach picnics, and watching movies.
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What to expect in a session with me:
I hope to encourage an increased sense of body awareness in my clients, and to empower them towards self-improvement using an approach that is holistic, safe, adaptable, and inclusive. In our work together, I will observe your movement strategies and aim to draw your attention to compensatory movement strategies or postures that you may be using.
We can build more supportive patterns by selecting specialized exercises for you to practice, and by using tools such as manual therapy, and/or dry needling to facilitate. According to your personal goals, we will integrate your new learnings using breath work, yoga, weight lifting, or sport-specific training, and perform periodic postural re-assessments to track your progress.
Whether you are looking to decrease your discomfort, improve your postural endurance, or enhance your function in your activities, I look forward to guiding you in rewiring your connection to your body, and achieving your goals!
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My work at The ScoliClinic is supported by the following certifications:
- SEAS Level 1 (Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis), 2025
- Biodynamic Myofascial Mobilization, The Upper Extremity – 2025
- PDTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex), Foundations – 2025
- Anatomical Neuropathic Intramuscular Stimulation (AN-IMS), Foundations Health Education – 2023
- Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, Basic Course – 2020
- Orthopedic Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Level 1 – 2020
- University of Western Ontario Master of Physical Therapy – 2020
- University of Calgary Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology – 2016
