Team
Gamal Gouda
Operations Manager / Osteopath
Ghada Shendy
Ryan Hill
Dr. Michelle Carabache
Sindhuri Parimi
Prachi Mayankkumar Amin
Oliver Isla
Nazma Khatun
Udani Fernando
Tracy Clayton
Gamal Gouda, Operation Manager/ Osteopath
“For me, the best part of my job is the dream and challenge of building a Canada-wide organization that provides expert wellness services to all ages by applying evidenced-based treatments. Using the most modern techniques, tools, and machines, we facilitate rehabilitation and wellness, taking care to carefully diagnose each case individually.” Currently located in Whitby, Ontario, PhysioCare Physiotherapy is managed by Gamal Gouda and his expert team. The clinic’s services include: physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic services, osteopathy, laser therapy, acupuncture, and more.
Physiocare has the most updated equipment for this field of healing including shock wave, decompression traction system, ultrasound, laser, infrared, and other systems. His team is highly specialized in their training and work collaboratively in treating patients. Some of the techniques they implement include: active release, McKenzie, Graston, Mulligan, manual therapy, and more.
Gamal has over 24 years of international experience as a physician specialist in internal medicine and nephrology. He takes people’s physical problems seriously and is methodical and patient in finding the correct treatment to alleviate pain for good. He is truly devoted to helping others. “I feel like I’m directly helping people in situations that are overwhelming and seemingly impossible to them.”
Gamal graduated from the Ontario School of Osteopathy and Alternative Medicine in Toronto as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. He focuses on Myofascial Release Technique, Counterstain Technique, and Muscle Energy Technique.
“What motivates me every day is the satisfaction of seeing our clients get well after coming to our clinic with very serious issues. Some people experience awful trauma and pain, and it’s wonderful to help them recover to a state of being pain-free.” Currently, Gamal is working on a project that would link his clinic’s work with research studies to further advance techniques and improve practices in these medical fields.
Ghada Shendy, Owner/ Registered Physiotherapist
Ghada Shendy is a Registered Physiotherapist in Ontario. She earned her Bachelor degree and Masters degree of Physical Therapy at the University of Cairo in Egypt. She was the head of the Department of Physical Therapy at the College of Health Science For Girls and The University of King Abdel Aziz in Saudi Arabia. She specialized in manual therapy and pelvic floor care.
Ghada enjoys helping her patients understand the role of physiotherapy in maintaining proper function of the pelvic muscles before, during and after pregnancy. Ghada is interested in teaching and mentoring students in health care programs and has supervised co-op and other active learning placements.
Ghada is passionate about providing her patients with the best quality of care, using the most advanced and effective treatment methods for musculoskeletal injuries.
Her Certifications include:
• McKenzie Treatment Technique
• Mulligan Manual Therapy Technique
• Pelvic Floor Health Program
• Bioflex Laser Therapy
• Graston Technique
• Manual Physical Therapy-level 2
Ghada is also a mother of three and loving wife. In her free time she enjoys swimming and reading.
Ryan Hill, Registered Massage Therapist
Ryan Hill graduated in 2012 from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto. He is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Ryan’s experience includes training in the Toronto General Hospital Thoracic Ward, the Princess Margaret Lodge and the Sutherland-Chan Clinics; multiple sclerosis, senior and student; where he worked on clients with various conditions and disabilities.
Ryan also has an interest in sports massage therapy and has worked with both runners in the Toronto Marathons and Toronto Marlies hockey players. He is able to provide the benefits of massage therapy both pre and post event. He practices a “Find the cause, treat the cause” approach as pain in one area can stem from various other locations in the body.
He uses Myofascial Release, Deep tissue, General Swedish and Neuromuscular Massage techniques. As well as joint mobilization, hydro therapy and stretching/strengthening exercises. Whether to recover from injury or stress, Ryan looks forward to providing exceptional massage therapy to his clients at PhysioCare.
Dr. Michelle Carabache, Registered Chiropractic
Dr. Michelle Carabache graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 2008. Her degree emphasized courses in anatomy, nutrition, rehabilitation, sports injuries, pediatric care, chiropractic adjusting techniques and biomechanics. She also completed her internships in Toronto, including a specialized internship at the Muki Baum Abilities Center in Toronto. Dr. Michelle also received her certification in Contemporary Acupuncture through McMaster University in 2008. Prior to that, Dr. Michelle received her Double Major in Biology and Anthropology Honours Degree with an Emphasis in Health Sciences from Trent University. Dr. Michelle was also on the Varsity Field Hockey team and Varsity Rowing team during her time at Trent.
Dr. Michelle believes in a holistic approach to care encompassing the mind and body. Your goals become her goals and she will work with you to restore function, maintain wellness and work to become your best self. She is an avid health and wellness enthusiast and believes that preventative health and wellness comes from regular exercise, healthy eating habits and managing stress.
In her spare time, Dr. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, running after her three dogs and cooking up a storm!
Treatment Style:
Chiropractor, Diversified, Acupuncture, Full Spine Care, General Chiropractic Care (infants, children and adults), Ultrasound, IFC, Orthotics & Compression Stocking certified and injury rehabilitation.
Oliver Isla, Registered Physiotherapist
Sindhuri Parimi, Registered Physiotherapist
Sindhuri Parimi is registered with the college of physiotherapists of Ontario . She completed her Bachelor in physiotherapy with honours status from India . Sindhuri worked in various rehabilitation settings including outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals. She has a great experience in dealing with clients with sports injuries, conditions causing acute/chronic pain, repetitive injuries, motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and workplace injuries (WSIB).
Sindhuri believes in functional approach of treatment with manual treatment techniques, home exercise program, providing patient education, preventing recurrence and thereby helping her patients achieve their goals and pre-injury level of functional activities.
Prachi Mayankkumar Amin, Registered Physiotherapist
Nazma Khatun, Clinical Psychologist & Associate professor
Nazma is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, couples, and families. Her clinical focus includes emotional, behavioural, trauma-related, and relational concerns, using evidence-informed and developmentally appropriate approaches.
She has training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Systemic Family Therapy. Her collaborative, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centred approach integrates individual and relational perspectives to help clients understand experiences, build coping strategies, and strengthen relationships.
Nazma holds a Master’s and MPhil in Clinical Psychology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and a Master’s in Counselling from Gonzaga University (Canada campus). She is a PhD candidate at the University of Guelph, Ontario.
Before practising in Canada, she was academic faculty in Clinical Psychology at the University of Dhaka, overseeing teaching, research, and supervision.
Per CRPO requirements, she practises under supervision, adheres to ethical standards, pursues professional development, and prioritizes informed consent, confidentiality, and collaborative planning.
She addresses concerns such as anxiety and mood issues, trauma and stress, child/adolescent emotional/behavioural challenges, couple communication/relationship difficulties, and family conflicts, parenting stress, or transitions.
Nazma is committed to ethical, competent psychotherapy respecting cultural, developmental, and relational contexts.
Personally, she is a mother to a 7-year-old daughter, valuing how motherhood deepens her insight into children’s emotional needs. She enjoys time with her daughter, reading, and tending indoor plants for balance.
Udani Fernando, Acupuncture and Reflexology
Udani graduated from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese medicine in 2024 and currently practising as a holistic therapist. Apart from acupuncture she has learnt and practised other healing modalities namely acupressure massage (Tuina), cupping, guasha, etc. In her clinical practise she has helped clients with diverse medical issues from pain management, stress anxiety reduction, insomnia and general health and well being.
Udani is also practising as a Reflexologist currently and is Certified by the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) As a Reflexologist she is very much sought after and has helped many clients who suffer from plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, ankle swelling, insomnia, stress and anxiety to feel better within the last two years. She also incorporates her acupressure knowledge in to her Reflexology practise.
As a former Social Service Worker Udani is passionate about working with the community and their well being is her top priority.
