Philosophy of Care

I believe that each patient is unique, requiring an individualized yet comprehensive plan of care developed through shared decision making. In order for patients to achieve the best outcomes, they must put forth their best effort as we work together, guiding them towards reaching their goals.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Merritt is a general physiatrist caring for diverse patients across the life spectrum. She treats survivors of polytrauma and catastrophic injuries such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and other orthopedic and neurological conditions in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She believes in the importance of integrating a multidisciplinary approach to care using a variety of modalities to optimize function and quality of life for her patients.

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. Merritt’s research focuses on population health, effective prevention and early intervention strategies to reduce chronic complex medical conditions. She is also interested in the evolving understanding of the impact of environmental health as a social determinant of health.

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Rahul is a Physiotherapy Resident who is passionate about helping people move better, recover from injuries, and return to the activities they enjoy. His approach combines manual therapy and exercise prescription to promote lasting improvements in function and long-term physical health.

He completed his Honours Kinesiology degree at McMaster University and earned his Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. With a strong background in strength training and biomechanics, Rahul enjoys working with individuals who are focused on fitness, performance, and building strength safely and effectively.

Outside of the clinic, Rahul has a 5-lb dog who keeps him busy, and he enjoys listening to a wide variety of music.

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Pooja is a Registered Physiotherapist with over 10 years of clinical experience — first in India, and for the past 3 years here in Canada. She holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Pooja specializes in neuro rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and sports injury management, with advanced training in pelvic health, concussion, and vestibular rehabilitation. She is also certified in acupuncture and dry needling. Pooja is passionate about patient-centered care, combining hands-on manual therapy with active patient involvement to create treatment plans that are as individual as the people she treats.

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Samira Kavosikalagahi is a dedicated and experienced Registered Massage Therapist with over 15 years of hands-on clinical practice. She is licensed with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Samira specializes in treating a wide range of conditions including muscle tension, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, spasms, frozen shoulder, and back pain. Her treatments are tailored to each individual, focusing on restoring mobility, reducing discomfort, and improving overall physical and mental well-being.

Her areas of expertise include:

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Sports Massage
• Pregnancy (Prenatal) Massage
• Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
• Relaxation & Stress Relief Massage
• Pain Relief & Rehabilitation

In addition to her clinical experience, Samira holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, allowing her to approach treatment with a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection. She is known for creating a balanced, calming environment that supports both physical healing and emotional wellness.

With professional experience across the United Kingdom, Iran, and Canada, Samira brings a diverse and globally informed perspective to her practice.

She is fluent in Persian, Azeri, Turkish, and English, ensuring clear communication and comfort for a wide range of clients.

Samira’s goal is to help each client feel restored, relaxed, and empowered in their health journey.

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Ally is a Physiotherapy Resident and a Registered Physical Therapist, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Velez College in the Philippines.

Her professional journey is marked by a rich tapestry of clinical experience, ranging from the fast-paced environment of acute care settings to the specialized focus of private clinics and community-based rehabilitation.

In her current practice, Ally specializes in a manual therapy approach. She is deeply committed to ensuring her patients feel comfortable and empowered throughout their treatment. By centering her care on patient autonomy, Ally ensures that every individual she works with feels truly in control of their own recovery journey, fostering both physical healing and personal confidence.”

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Dr. Raheema Kanji-Naran received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College after earning a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from Queen’s University. In 2023, she completed a certificate program in Accelerating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare from The Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

Dr. Kanji-Naran has over 25 years of experience as a chiropractor, healthcare leader, and educator. She has extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary healthcare teams and treating patients in diverse settings including hospitals, private practices, and rehabilitation centres. She treats a wide range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Her clinical interests include chronic pain, rehabilitation, motor vehicle accident injuries, workplace injuries (WSIB), sports injuries, concussion management, and orthotics. She provides individualized care that is tailored to each patient’s condition. Her approach includes the use of chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilizations, soft tissue therapies, therapeutic exercises, active release techniques (ART®), shockwave therapy, electrotherapy, laser therapy, custom-made orthotics, exercise prescription, lifestyle advice, and ergonomic advice.

She is also a clinical instructor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where she supervises and educates chiropractic interns during their fourth year clinical internship, and an Assistant Professor at The Michener Institute of Education, where she teaches Human Anatomy and Physiology to the MRI students.

Dr. Kanji-Naran is a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO), the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA), the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), and the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA).

In her spare time, she enjoys fitness classes, jogging, yoga, and hiking. She also enjoys spending time with family including her two children and two cats.

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Though he prefers to go by Dr. Monty, Dr. Sawalha has finished his Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and starting his subspecialty residency training program at the University of Toronto. Prior to Residency training, Dr. Monty obtained his medical degree from the University of Alberta, where he also studied Psychology and obtained a certificate in Leadership studies through the Peter Lougheed Leadership College.

Dr. Monty’s passion lies in treating both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and pain with a priority on restoring & maintaining function. Though skilled in X-ray and ultrasound guided spine and peripheral joint procedures; the foundation of Dr. Monty’s practice is centered around patient education and the use of exercises to strengthen the human body, to achieve long term functional outcomes.

By combining his background in psychology, physical rehabilitation, and ongoing training in pain management, Dr. Monty will always work with his patients to change how they think about pain, respond to pain, and fundamentally experience pain.

In addition to treating chronic pain, Dr. Monty also has a focus towards caring for athletes of all levels. Regardless of their specific functional goals, Dr. Monty will always work alongside his patients on their journey of physical, psychological, and emotional healing & optimization.

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Romelo Rodriguez is an honours graduate of the Fitness & Lifestyle Management program at George Brown College. With more than 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Romelo has worked as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach with many of Toronto’s leading professionals and premier fitness clubs, including the Granite Club and the Toronto Athletic Club.

Romelo brings a broad range of fitness and rehabilitation expertise through his experience working alongside Physiotherapists and Chiropractors to help patients and athletes recover from injury and safely return to everyday activity and sport. He has also worked extensively with clients pursuing weight loss, strength, and overall lifestyle goals.

Known for his ability to build strong, long-term relationships with clients, Romelo combines professionalism, accountability, and a supportive, approachable coaching style that helps clients stay motivated while enjoying the process.

Romelo has also completed numerous continuing education courses including Muscle Activation Techniques, Resistance Training Specialist, Olympic Weightlifting, Kettlebell Coaching, and Holistic Lifestyle Coaching.

Outside of fitness, Romelo has twin girls and a big dog he loves to get outdoors with!

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Timothy Lee, PT, will be joining the FROM Toronto Pain Relief Clinic team early March 2024.

Tim graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor degree and Honours Specialization in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. He then went on to obtain his Master of Science of Physical Therapy at Queen’s University.

In 2019, Tim successfully challenged physiotherapy’s most advanced & toughest post-graduate examination and is now a proud Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT).

Physiotherapy with Tim can be summarized in three words: compassionate, focused, fun.

When Tim is not at the clinic treating his patients, he is most likely having his hands full chasing after his toddler and mischievous dog Chili!

Additional Qualifications:

Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Neurokinetic therapy Personal training

Tim is in good standing and a registered member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association of Canada.

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