Our team

Amir Vafadar, pht, PhD (Rehabilitation Science)

Clinic Director · Physiotherapist

Member: Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)

Amir has practised physiotherapy since earning his bachelor's degree in 2004. He began in outpatient clinics, focusing on musculoskeletal disorders, geriatric rehabilitation and sports injuries, then completed a master's degree and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science at McGill University.

Alongside his clinical work, Amir has taken part in research projects, published peer-reviewed articles and taught clinical labs in McGill's physiotherapy program. He combines that scientific background with hands-on clinical skills in a problem-solving approach to treatment.

He founded Dena Sports Physio to offer the community individual attention and one-on-one care in a friendly, clean and safe environment.

Ali Jamshidi, pht, PhD (Physiotherapy)

Physiotherapist

Member: Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)

Ali's physiotherapy career spans more than three decades. After graduating, he worked as a clinician while continuing to build his clinical and research knowledge, earning a master's degree in 1995 and a doctorate in physiotherapy in 2005.

With extensive clinical, research and teaching experience, Ali emphasizes evidence-based practice and adapts advanced treatment methods to each client's goals.

Sadi Firoozi, pht

Physiotherapist

Member: Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)

Sadi graduated in physiotherapy from Iran University of Medical Sciences in 1991. Years of practice, including as owner and director of a private rehabilitation centre, gave him experience with a wide variety of patients.

Since arriving in Quebec in 2009, he has completed specialized courses at McGill University. His work in several physiotherapy clinics has strengthened his skills in treating complex orthopaedic and neuromuscular problems.

Sarah Friedman, pht, DPT

Physiotherapist

Member: Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)

Sarah earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at Touro College in Manhattan. Her interest in working with children began in high school, when she volunteered and later worked at a multidisciplinary early-intervention clinic in Montreal.

She then spent more than three years at a paediatric outpatient clinic in Chicago, working with children aged 0 to 21 with developmental delay, stroke, cerebral palsy, torticollis, autism and other diagnoses. Sarah believes in evidence-based practice and finds great reward in watching patients reach their goals.

Carine Zekry, erg.

Occupational Therapist

Member: Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OEQ)

Carine completed her occupational therapy degree at McGill University and has practised for more than 10 years. Her goal is to help people of all ages perform daily-living and work tasks more safely and independently.

She has worked with children with motor delays and with adults recovering from work-related injuries. Carine also assesses a client's capacity to return to work and teaches safe work practices.

Shevy Schwartz

Massage Therapist

Member: Société Nouvelle de Massothérapie du Québec (SNMQ)

Shevy has long been passionate about health and fitness. She first certified as a personal trainer and continued her education in corrective conditioning, group fitness, sports injuries, anatomy of stretching and muscle energy techniques.

She trained at École Massotherapy Adam and became a member of the SNMQ. Her areas of focus include therapeutic movement, corrective conditioning and pain relief, as well as Swedish, therapeutic and deep-tissue massage.

Bahman Fasihpour

Acupuncturist

Member: Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec (OAQ)

Bahman Fasihpour has practised acupuncture in Canada for several years and draws on training in both modern and traditional medicine in his approach to treatment.

Bahman analyzes the body-mind status and works to balance body systems through natural Traditional Chinese Medicine methods, specifically acupuncture. Each acupuncture client receives a personal analysis from the first appointment and throughout follow-up sessions.

Ehab Khalil, DOMP

Osteopath

Member: Ostéopathie Québec

Ehab chose osteopathy to help people through manual, hands-on techniques. He studied at the National Academy of Osteopathy in Toronto and holds a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP).

He is a member of RITMA, the Canadian Union of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners and Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada, and treats people of all ages.