Team - Ottawa FCAMPT Certified Physiotherapists

Mathew Pulickal is a registered physiotherapist in Ottawa and has a widespread background in the treatment and rehabilitation of numerous injuries, chronic pain issues, temporomandi... Read more

Mathew Pulickal is a registered physiotherapist in Ottawa and has a widespread background in the treatment and rehabilitation of numerous injuries, chronic pain issues, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), as well as injuries that are caused from work, sport and a variety of other activities and/or pathologies. There are only a handful of certified intramuscular stimulation(www.istop.org) medical professionals in Ontario. Besides providing IMS services, Mathew is one of the few Donjoy (www.donjoy.ca) custom knee brace fitters in Ottawa and is also trained to fit custom orthotics. He provides all these service at our Orleans physiotherapy, Barrhaven physiotherapy and Westboro physiotherapy locations.

Mathew obtained an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics as well as an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from theUniversity of Ottawa in 1997. He went on to receive his undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy and a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Alberta in 2001. In 2004, Mathew obtained his Masters degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta. In addition to these degrees, he is also a Certified Exercise Physiologist (www.csep.ca) and is certified in Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) therapy. He has completed a Masters in Clinical Science at the University of Western Ontario in 2013 and obtained his Advanced Manual Therapy certification and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) as well. Presently he works at the Orleans physiotherapy, Barrhaven physiotherapy, and Westboro physiotherapy locations.

Mathew has a very extensive background in the fields of sports, rehabilitation and chronic pain. He was a national level track and field sprinter and presently is a running consultant for a few national level runners. Mathew has been doing running evaluations for clients for many years and is our only running evaluator for the company. Running evaluations are performed at the Barrhaven physiotherapy, Orleans physiotherapy, and Westboro physiotherapy locations. Over the past eleven years, Mathew has been certified as an Exercise Physiologist under the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP). He provides assessments, evaluations, prescribes conditioning exercises, and offers exercise supervision and monitoring, for the purpose of improving health, function, work and sport performance.

Mathew has been a physical therapist for the following events and teams: World Track and Field Games, World University Games, Pan American Games, NHL, CFL, CJFL, World Cup Triathlon, World University Wrestling Games, World Karate Championships, FIFA Soccer World Cup U21 and U19, University Varsity and CIS National Championships (Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling), and Dukes Football.

Mathew believes that providing one- on- one care at an affordable price with the utmost quality has allowed him to create a rehabilitation program unique to Ottawa.

Catherine graduated from the University of Ottawa with a B. Sc. in Physiotherapy in 2004 and has joined our team at the Orleans physiotherapy location.Since then, she continued her education and received her acupuncture certificate (CAFCI)&nb... Read more

Catherine graduated from the University of Ottawa with a B. Sc. in Physiotherapy in 2004 and has joined our team at the Orleans physiotherapy location.Since then, she continued her education and received her acupuncture certificate (CAFCI) as well as her Sport Physiotherapy Certificate.  She also took numerous post-graduate courses such as craniosacral therapy, movement impairments and retraining as well as manual therapy, just to name a few.

Catherine has worked with several sports and teams of various levels.She gained experience with football, soccer, track and field, hockey, lacrosse, field hockey, figure skating, speed skating, volley-ball, trampoline, basket-ball and tennis. She covered many local, national and international competitions. After working with the Ottawa Sooners for 5 years (junior football), Catherine went back to her childhood sport: gymnastics. She now works part-time with a gymnastic club, the Quebec Federation of Gymnastics as well as Gymnastics Canada. This brings her around the world, working with our Olympic athletes.

In her free time, Catherine refills her energy going to the gym and running. She is fluently bilingual, has a contagious smile and is passionate for her profession. She is devoted to the improvement of her patients’ health and pursues one objective: giving the best quality service.

Richard completed the Masters of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy degree at the University of Ottawa in 2016. Prior to entering this program, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree with specialization in Human Kinetics (2013), graduating with h... Read more

Richard completed the Masters of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy degree at the University of Ottawa in 2016. Prior to entering this program, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree with specialization in Human Kinetics (2013), graduating with honours. In 2020, he completed the Masters of Clinical Science – Advanced Health Care Practice (Manipulative Therapy) program at Western University and has since become a registered Fellow with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). Richard began working for Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic at the Orleans location but is now working full time at the Westboro location. Richard treats various acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as well as providing post-concussion syndrome rehabilitation and vestibular rehabilitation (BPPV, cervicogenic dizziness, vestibular neuritis, Manière Disease).

Growing up in Ottawa, Richard has built strong ties with the community. He completed his High School at St. Matthew. Playing hockey since he was 5, Richard ended his hockey career with the Gloucester Rangers Junior “A” hockey team (2009-2011). Having a history of multiple injuries while playing sports as an adolescent and using physiotherapy to facilitate his recovery, Richard grew a large appreciation for the profession.

Richard provides treatment such as manual therapy (joint mobilizations, spinal and peripheral joint manipulations, soft-tissue mobilizations), dry needling, acupuncture, exercise prescription, and patient education. Richard enjoys working with clients to help them understand their condition/pathology, formulate rehabilitation goals, and realize their goals with a rehabilitation plan that is specific to the needs of each individual client.

Peter obtained an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in clinical exercise physiology in 2005 fromMcGill University. He went on to receive his Masters degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Ottawa in 20... Read more

Peter obtained an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in clinical exercise physiology in 2005 fromMcGill University. He went on to receive his Masters degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Ottawa in 2010 after completing a wide-range of clinical rotations from intensive care to cardiology and sports medicine.  He has also obtained a Masters of Clinical Science (MClSc) in Manipulative Therapy from Western University and completed his manual therapy certification levels in order to become a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists (FCAMPT).

Presently he works at the Orleans physiotherapy and Westboro physiotherapy locations. In addition, Peter is working towards obtaining his certification in Manual Therapy. He also took numerous post-graduate courses such as McKenzie Part A and Butler’s neural mobilization, just to name a few. With his background in competitive soccer and swimming, he does aqua therapy at various pools in town.

Geneviève is a fluently bilingual physiotherapist, having completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa in 2012. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences from the same university.

Geneviève... Read more

Geneviève is a fluently bilingual physiotherapist, having completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa in 2012. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences from the same university.

Geneviève began her career in neurological physiotherapy, treating individuals with spinal cord and brain injuries, stroke, MS, Parkinsons and neuropathy. Working in neurology has taught her to think outside of the box to restore function, mobility and independence.

Geneviève is interested in musculoskeletal injuries, persistent pain and post-concussion syndrome, and enjoys working with children and adults alike. Geneviève believes that client education and participation are especially important in ensuring good treatment outcomes. Her approach combines manual therapy, acupuncture and exercise.

Geneviève values lifelong learning and takes courses regularly to improve her skill set. She is continuing her education through the Canadian Orthopaedic Division and has obtained her Level 3, Upper Extremity. She is trained in the Mulligan Concept and the McGill Method and has also taken courses in acupuncture, myofascial release and shoulder, neck and concussion rehabilitation.

Geneviève enjoys cycling, cross-country skiing, playing soccer and going to the gym. She is passionate about what she does and would love to help you reach your rehabilitation goals at the Orléans location.

Allan graduated from McGill University with a Master's of Applied Science in Physical Therapy and prior to this, graduated with an Honours Bachelor in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa.

Allan believes that “motion is lot... Read more

Allan graduated from McGill University with a Master's of Applied Science in Physical Therapy and prior to this, graduated with an Honours Bachelor in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa.

Allan believes that “motion is lotion", and takes pride in building confidence within patients. He individualizes treatment plans in order to build self-confidence and an appreciation of the therapeutic benefits of physical literacy and independent exercise. By adopting a biopsychosocial approach in treating the whole person rather than only the condition, he strives to help patients resume meaningful activities without pain or dysfunction. He uses a combination of patient education, exercise prescription, manual therapy, and teaching postural hygiene.

Allan is committed to lifelong learning and has completed courses including Manual Therapy Level 1, the McKenzie Method, and the Shoulder Complex. He plans to continue professional development in manual therapy, needling, and exercise prescription.

Outside of rehabilitation, Allan’s hobbies include cooking, trail hikes with his wife and dog, discovering new independent music, films, & TV, and experimenting with new forms of exercise.

Allan is proudly Trilingual, treating in English, French, and Mandarin.