TEAM
Ryan Chan
Pht., B.Sc., M.Sc., MClSc., FCAMPT
Physiotherapist
Ryan, together with his partner Nan, cofounded Integral Performance Physio in 2018 to establish a practice providing a high standard in comprehensive, patient-centered, and evidence-based physical rehabilitation services. Ryan is a passionate physiotherapist with over 9 years of experience in orthopedic care treating in the field of sports injuries, spinal rehab, as well as everyday aches and pains. Following extensive post-graduate training in Ontario, Ryan has attained recognition in his advanced practice as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT).
Ryan has developed a client-centered approach strongly focused on manual therapy and complete biomechanical analysis to promote not only full recovery but prevention of future injuries. Through his training in the Mckenzie and Mulligan Institutes, combined with his background as a personal trainer, Ryan has helped his patients return from injured to peak performance. Having experienced sports injuries himself and understanding the urgency and stress of recovery, Ryan has further tailored his assessment and treatment approach based on the latest optimal research evidence. Committed towards quality health promotion, Ryan provides care not only to clients with injuries but also to those who have postural concerns or those with specific functional wellness goals.
Ryan has also taken an interest in the mentoring of other physiotherapists; Through IPP, he wishes to extend the reach of physical therapy and correct the epidemic of patients who live with pain, unaware of where to turn for their musculoskeletal needs.
NAN WU
Pht., B.Sc., M.Sc., MClSc., FCAMPT
Physiotherapist
Nan, the co-founder of Integral Performance Physio, has always had the vision of innovating the rehabilitation field and integrating the best available clinical evidence into practice. Now together with her partner Ryan, she is building this rehabilitation platform to provide you an elevated quality and comprehensive musculoskeletal care.
Following the completion of her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at McGill University in 2011, Nan developed a wide array of clinical experience, from sports-related injuries (e.g. ankle sprains, concussion, ACL tear), work-related injuries (e.g. overuse and postural syndrome), post-surgical cases, to chronic complex illness (e.g. fibromyalgia, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome). Nan has helped countless patients not only recover from their injuries but also transformed their bodies to their best performance level. Nan believes that by integrating invaluable empowerment, awareness over the body, and biomechanical efficiency, you can achieve long-term wellness rather than just a quick fix.
Nan has always been passionate about her profession and continues to update her knowledge. As such she has been strongly involved in continuing education. In 2017, she obtained her second Master's degree in Master of Clinical Science from Western University and proudly became a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). She has also complimented her knowledge with different approaches such Mulligan and Mckenzie to better tailor her practice to various injuries. Furthermore, Nan has contributed to the elevation of the profession through mentoring physiotherapy students from McGill University during their clinical stages. Outside of the clinic, Nan loves running, weight training, dancing, and traveling.
Jessica Alaei
Pht., B.Sc. R.PT., M.Sc. A.PT.
Physiotherapist
Jessica is a dedicated physiotherapist who empowers her patients and encourages them to take control of their health. She completed both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees of Physical Therapy at McGill University.
Throughout her training, she worked at the St-Anne-de-Bellevue veterans hospital where she provided geriatric conditioning programs to maintain and optimize function of elderly patients, as well as individualized post hip and knee surgery rehabilitation programs. She also trained at the Montreal Neurological Institute providing complete neurological assessments for patients after brain surgery and patients with GBS, MS and Parkinson's disease. Jessica collaborates with patients and families in developing patient-centered treatment plans and safe exercise programs appropriate to the patient’s environment.
Jessica’s goal is to help patients heal proficiently. She enjoys learning about human anatomy and function, and will tailor an evidence-based practice to fit your needs. She provides musculoskeletal injury assessments and treatments along with home ergonomic evaluations. She incorporates manual therapy techniques and customized exercise rehabilitation programs targeting long term recovery.
She is passionate about fitness, sports, promoting health and overall well-being. Her mission is to work with patients to achieve a better quality of life.
Nina Benisty
B.Sc., D.O., CAT(C)
Osteopath, Certified Athletic Therapist
Nina started her career in healthcare as an Athletic Therapist and then further complemented her knowledge with a specialization in osteopathy. For the last eight years, she has been working as a Certified Athletic Therapist with athletes of many different levels and sports.
In particular, Nina specialized and dedicated her time to football, working with the Bishop’s University Gaiters and currently with the John Abbott College Islanders. Her specialization in football has allowed her to work at a provincial level as one of the Head Therapists of Team Quebec, accompanying the team to the Football Canada Cup for the past 5 years. In 2018, Nina traveled with Team Canada to Mexico City to represent the country in the Junior World Championship.
As an Athletic Therapist working at a competitive level, Nina realized there was so much more to learn about the human body and its functions. That is why in 2012, she decided to go back to school to study Osteopathy. After six years of school, she graduated from the Centre Ostéopathique du Québec. Her newfound knowledge has pushed her abilities to the next level and has now developed a more comprehensive approach to the human body and its injuries.
Nina not only specializes in working with athletes and sports injuries, but she also treats your everyday aches and pains. As an osteopath, she now also treats in pediatrics, newborn to toddlers, as well as pregnant women.
Nina is truly passionate about the human body and takes her work to heart. She believes that she will forever be a student because she cannot get enough of new knowledge! She is dedicated to her career and her patients, where their well-being is her priority.
Nick athanasopoulos
Osteopath
Nick Athanasopoulos has been in the business of therapy and fitness for the past twenty years. He graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a specialization in Athletic Therapy.
Thereafter, he completed a diploma in Massage Therapy specializing in Sports Massage. Finally, Nick further developed his skillset through his specialization in osteopathy.
He has worked with athletes and the general public helping individuals achieve various goals whether it be for proper everyday function or in fitness. Having a passion for exercise, strength, and conditioning, he spends his time exercising or enjoying the outdoors. Hockey, skiing, and cycling are close to his heart and is an outdoor enthusiast for a variety of summer and winter activities.
It would be his utmost pleasure to help treat any of your ailments and injuries to the best of his capacities!
melizande racine
Registered Massage Therapist
Naturotherapist
Physical Rehabilitation Specialist
Since 2013, Melizande is a specialized massotherapist with over 2000h in training. In 2010, she also earned her physical readaptation diploma (a branch of physiotherapy). Thus, she has also practiced as a physiotherapist before becoming a full-time massotherapist.
With her vast experience, she is skilled in deep tissue massage, trigger point, cupping, pregnancy massage, and flush sports massage.
Melizande’s years of experience as a massotherapist and physiotherapist as well as her multiple certifications give her the necessary tools to treat her patients. By combining her training, she provides the best treatment possible.
Additionally, Melizande is passionate about yoga and practices every day. Thus, in 2019 she became a certified yoga instructor through Yoga Sangha Montreal, an internationally recognized yoga school. With over 380h of training and a year of dedicating herself to yoga, it is only the beginning of her yoga journey.
Whether it’s rehabilitation after an injury or injury prevention, Melizande values your health and values your goals as her own. From athletes to desk workers, her patients become part of her extended family and she makes sure to treat each one of her patients as such.
"Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.”
Johnie Ting
Dietitian
Johnie is a passionate Registered Dietitian, who strives to provide the best patient-centered and evidence-based care. With over 12 years of experience, he has specialized in meal planning and nutritional therapy related to health issues such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, weight management, gastrointestinal diseases, and eating disorders.
Since graduating from McGill University in the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Johnie has worked full-time as a Clinical Dietitian at the Jewish General Hospital for more than a decade. He has vast knowledge and experience in treating patients with different medical conditions, ethnicities, ages, and lifestyles.
Johnie has also been a nutrition and fitness coach at the YMHA Center. He has helped numerous clients to improve their self-esteem by providing practical nutritional education. He helps clients to demystify general misconceptions on many foods and diets commonly found on the Internet.
As a dedicated Registered Dietitian, Johnie continually expands his nutritional knowledge by attending both national and international conferences such as the Canadian Diabetes Association National Conference, the Canadian Nutrition Society Conference, the Dietitians of Canada National Conference, ASPEN (American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition), and the National Kidney Foundation National Conference.
Alisha Greene
Athletic Therapist
Having completed her Bachelor in Exercise Science with a specialization in Athletic Therapy, Alisha developed a passion for injury prevention and guiding people towards an active recovery.
As a health care professional skilled in the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, she has provided clinical care for a diverse population ranging from varsity athletes to generally active individuals. She has also worked in sports injury management with a wide range of high school and collegiate sports teams.
Throughout her career, Alisha began to understand the extent to which our movements can drive our injuries down a cascade of compensations. Wanting to improve her ability to dedicate therapeutic care in the world of sports performance, she pursued her Reconditioning Level 1 certification given by Scott and Jaimie Livingston, pioneers in the reconditioning world!
Alisha also enjoys working hands-on with her patients. She instructed group myofascial and spinal stretching classes for two years where she spent time cueing them on their spinal alignment. She also enjoys teaching her patients different ways in which they can proactively keep their soft-tissues and joints healthy at home with myofascial stretching, self-active tissue release, and self-joint mobilization techniques.
Whether you need help in returning to your sports or your daily physical activities, Alisha can provide individualized exercise prescription programs that are tailored to your body’s needs.
MONday : 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday : 10 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday : 8 AM - 6 pm
Thursday : 10 am - 8 pm
FRIday : 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday & sunday : Closed
Integral Performance Physio 3675 Boul des Sources, Suite #200, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, H9B 2K4 | [email protected] | 514.534.0380
