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).

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!

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.

Registered Physiotherapist - Facial Rehabilitation

Adiilah Heenaye Sumser is a registered physiotherapist who has a special interest in facial rehabilitation. She has a passion to work and contribute to the wellness of the community and is a strong advocate for her clients and the profession. Adiilah completed an Advanced Facial Neuromuscular Retraining Course in 2019 and has been seeing a variety of facial cases since. Adiilah has found that the most effective way to help someone with facial palsy is to tailor treatment not only to the specific condition but to the individual person, in order to meet their goals (big and small) at a pace that is right for them.

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.