John Pendlebury
Physiotherapist, Grad Dip PT, MCPA
John graduated from Pinderfields College of Physiotherapy, England in 1987. He then went on to work in the National Health Service in Norwich, England until 1990. He then moved to Toronto to take up a Senior Physiotherapy position at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre where he worked until 2008. In 1997 John established his own practice which now comprises of two locations. Soon after graduating John developed a keen interest in the field of musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunctions, their diagnosis and rehabilitation. During his time in both England and Canada, John has gone on to complete his post graduate levels of study in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. He has also completed studies in other approaches to assessing/diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries/dysfunctions and pain, including McKenzie, Mulligan, Butler, McGill to name but a few.
Over the last decade John has also developed a keen interest in working with athletes and runners in particular. John uses the skills he has acquired over many years of study and practice to determine the best evidence based treatment approach for his patients and their presenting problem(s).
Peter Ho
Peter Ho graduated in 1984 from Hong Kong Polytechnic and is a specialist in musculoskeletal, hand injuries, sports injuries, and spinal disorders. He has worked in Ambulatory Rehabilitation at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre for 15 years.
Peter enjoys teaching and has won 10 teaching awards through his work with physiotherapy students. In 2004, he became a Lecturer at University of Toronto, Department of Physical Therapy. He competed for Hong Kong National Fencing Team in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships for 4 years. Peter was the National Coach in Hong Kong and Canada in Wheelchair Fencing. He coached the Hong Kong and Canadian Wheelchair Fencing Team at the Para Olympic Games in Barcelona and Sydney, and was the National Team Coach for the Canadian Women's Epee Fencing Team at Pan Am Games & World Championships. He has extensive knowledge in training for high-level athletes. As a Level III NCCP coach, he produced one Olympic and thirteen National Team fencers for Canada.
Alan Chan
Physiotherapist
Alan graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy after completing his Master of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. During his time at the University of Ottawa, he worked in the Navigation Laboratory investigating postural control in older adults and the effects of attentional focus on athletic performance. Alan went on to publish his work in Gait and Posture, as well as the International Journal of Kinesiology and Sport Science.
Alan is passionate and committed to using an evidence-based approach to assist his patients in returning to activities that are meaningful to them. When working with Alan, you can expect to gain a clear understanding of your injury and receive expert guidance on how to best manage it. He strongly believes in developing a therapeutic relationship with all of his patients, so you can be sure he will listen closely to what you have to say. Moreover, Alan's strong understanding of biomechanics and background in competitive Tae Kwon Do and Powerlifting also gives him a unique insight on the physical and mental demands of high performance sport.
In his spare time, you can find Alan in the gym training for his next Powerlifting meet, cheering on his favourite esports athletes, or hanging out with his Corgi, Monster!
Joanne Dorion
Physiotherapist, BSc. PT
Joanne Dorion has been offering Facial Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Services at Bayview Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine Clinic since 2016. Joanne previously ran the Facial Physiotherapy Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, having completed her Facial Rehab Clinical Training in 1991.
Joanne has been a co-author of facial nerve related articles in various professional journals, including Management of Bell palsy: clinical practice guidelines (Canadian Medical Association Journal, September 2014).
Joanne graduated from McGill University with a BSc in Physical Therapy in 1982. She holds a Status Appointment (Lecturer) with University of Toronto, School of Physical Therapy.
Alexandra Wojciechewicz
Physiotherapist
Alexandra graduated from the University of Toronto Master of Science in Physical Therapy program. Prior to that she completed a double major in Biology for Health Sciences and Psychology, which provided her with diverse knowledge to complement her rehab approach. She has always been drawn towards health and fitness and found physiotherapy to be a very natural fit.
She is passionate about empowering patients to take charge of their health and condition, giving them the knowledge they need to truly understand their bodies and the root cause of their problem. She is a strong believer in lifelong learning and ensures that she brings an evidence-based approach to her patients. Her approach involves using patient education, manual therapy, and corrective exercise to restore optimal functioning and prevent re-injury.
An avid traveler, her many experiences abroad have shaped her open-minded approach towards every patient. In her free time, she can be found getting out into nature, polar dipping, and exploring different sports and movement practices.
Chiropractor
Dr. Hayoung (Jessica) Choi is a Chiropractor and Acupuncture provider with a special interest and passion in the aging population with regards to their healthy aging journey. She provides evidence-based diversified treatments which include chiropractic manipulation/mobilization, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, and education about wellness and exercise.
As an immigrant, she experienced the challenges immigrants face in accessing and utilizing healthcare. Thus, she has been passionately volunteering at several community programs such as Korean Health Fair, Disability Rehabilitation and Fitness program, Children Development Centre, and Alzheimer’s Society Day Program at a senior home to explore the needs of our community. She also participated in Volunteering Abroad to Thailand in 2016,2017,2018 and to Bolivia in 2021 serving under-privileged population. She is interested in getting further involved in the community to provide a patient-centred care around wellness, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Dr. Jessica Choi
Occupational Therapist
Debra is an occupational therapist who specializes in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. She earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis and practiced in an outpatient hand therapy clinic in a hospital in Seattle prior to joining the Bayview Physiotherapy team.
Debra is a knowledgeable and compassionate provider. You can expect to receive patient-centred care and evidence-based treatments when you work with her. She is skilled in treating both surgical and non-surgical patients and has treated various musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. She is proficient in assessments in the upper extremities and promotes patient recovery using custom orthosis fabrication, taping techniques, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic modalities, edema management, lymphedema interventions, and brace and ergonomic tools recommendation.
Debra is an active member of the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists and the American Society of Hand Therapists. She enjoys attending national conferences and learning about the latest research and technology for treatments. She also enjoys taking educational courses and obtained her certificate in lymphedema treatments from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 2023.
In her free time, you can find Debra exploring different parks and hiking routes with her husband or taking pictures around Toronto.
Debra Wang
Amauri Marti
Registered Massage Therapist - Toronto Clinic
Amauri was educated at Bryan College where he obtained his Diploma in Massage Therapy. He has a strong knowledge of anatomy and understands in detail the complexities of the musculoskeletal system. He has worked with a wide spectrum of clients from skilled athletes to postural musculoskeletal dysfunctions. He has a wide array of massage therapy techniques he utilizes to obtain the best possible results with each of his clients.
Stephen Kwan
Registered Massage Therapist - Aurora Clinic
Stephen is a graduate from the Registered Massage Therapy program at Medix College. He has over 6 years of experience in massage therapy. Stephen provides relaxing and rehabilitating massage depending on the client’s needs. Stephen helps clients release tension and discomfort using a variety of techniques such as swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sport massage, joint mobilization and trigger point therapy. His treatments will help alleviate pain and reduce stress and other symptoms. With this diversity of training, he is able to ensure every client receives a massage that is customized to their specific needs. His goal is to ensure each client’s massage needs are provided within a friendly, professional and relaxed environment. He is very passionate about baseball, basketball, hockey, football, and tennis.
Dr. Regan Harper
Chiropractor - Aurora Clinic
Dr. Harper’s interest in chiropractic began as a teenager when he began receiving chiropractic care as a result of various sports injuries and he has continued to utilize chiropractic for over 30 years. While attending college and university, he played on the college and university hockey teams and continued to play professional hockey for 8 years in the United States before returning to Toronto to attend the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and complete his doctor of chiropractic degree. Dr. Harper utilizes diversified, drop-piece and Activator adjustment techniques and is certified in Acupuncture. Dr. Harper’s interests include hockey, golf, softball and spending time with his wife and two daughters
Jill Pendlebury
Jill (Aurora Clinic) has 10+ years experience in administrative, customer service and managerial roles from working with a fashion design team, managing lawyers clientele, co-running and teaching at a Taekwondo school. She is our in-house Yoga/PT Instructor who encourages and promotes participants to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through the mind, body and soul. Jill believes that you should tune into the messages of your body and mind to act in a way that honors the best version of who you are. Her motto, “you’re stronger than you think”, encourages participants to reach “their” potential. Jill enjoys adventure races, cycling, hiking, yoga, weight training and being in nature. She is also an accomplished artist with works around Stouffville and the GTA.