Meet Rachel

Rachel is our physiotherapist who has done extensive training in functional movement screening and exercise prescription, manual therapy, yoga teacher training and myofascial release. Rachel is also a registered pelvic health physiotherapist, with a special interest in treating pregnant and postpartum women and perinatal fitness.

She uses hands on treatment and exercise to help her patient achieve their goals and move well and often!

Rachel is passionate about women’s health and as a pelvic health physio, she has taken courses in pelvic pain, doula training, prenatal yoga, c-section management, pregnancy and postpartum athleticism and incontinence.

She is the mom to 2 wonderful boys and their puppy, Odin. When she’s not working you can find her at a local hot yoga class!

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Meet David

Dr. David Blair attended York University where he graduated from the Kinesiology program and was the goalie for York’s varsity hockey team (go Lions!) He then attended New York Chiropractic College where he graduated with honours in 2015. Dr. David has completed further training in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture through McMaster University and certified through Shift CM™ in concussion and vestibular management.

As a lifelong athlete himself, Dr. David enjoys working with musculoskeletal injuries and sports injuries, providing comprehensive care including adjustments, myofascial therapy and exercise programming.

Dr. David also has a passion for working with pregnant and postpartum women (certified in Webster technique) and infant treatment for common issues including torticollis, painful latching, shoulder and hip dysplasia and gross motor skills.

When David isn’t working, he’s walking his dog Blue, playing with his daughter or (most likely) golfing.

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Meet Ashley

Ashley is a Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Pilates instructor and CSEP Certified Personal Trainer. With her degree from Western University in Clinical Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science and additional certifications, Ashley designs wellness programs that prioritize your individual needs and health goals.

As a Certified Pilates instructor her approach guides individuals through a holistic experience that fosters strength, flexibility, rehabilitation, and mindful movement. Drawing from an athletic background as a competitive swimmer, Ashley infuses practical experience into her programming, creating a dynamic and effective exercise experience for all her clients.

Ashley is an advocate for accessible exercise and her dedication to inclusivity ensures that the fitness environment encourages individuals from all fitness levels and backgrounds. Whether you are a beginner in the movement space or more advanced in your practice, she is a firm believer that everyone deserves the opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle and find a love for movement. Ashley looks to educate and inspire all of her clients to form healthy habits and accomplish their health and wellness goals long-term.

Outside of work Ashley enjoys hiking, playing with her dog and spending time outside with her family and friends!

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Meet Shavonne

Shavonne is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s degree in Nutrition Communications, a Certified Diabetes Educator, and a yoga/Pilates instructor with over 10 years of experience helping busy individuals optimize their metabolism, energy, and overall health through evidence-based nutrition. She works with clients of all ages, with special interest areas including blood sugar regulation, metabolic health, hormone support (including PCOS and perimenopause/menopause), chronic inflammation, and autoimmune conditions. She often supports individuals who feel stuck in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, guiding them away from extremes that don’t stick and toward sustainable, long-term results.

Shavonne takes a holistic yet practical approach, addressing nutrition alongside stress, sleep, and movement so that your plan fits your real life. As a busy mom of two, she understands how challenging it can be to prioritize your health- and how possible it is to build strong, resilient bodies without restrictive dieting.

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Meet Jin

Jin devoted her childhood to dancing and majored in dance in university in South Korea where she was first introduced to Pilates. After graduation, however, due to a back injury, she had to give up dancing and taught English instead. As her back pain continued to worsen she sought rehabilitation through physiotherapy and therapeutic Pilates, and through the exercises was able to achieve a life-changing recovery that led her to the understanding of the restorative power of Pilates.

Jin is a STOTT certified pilates instructor, a NASM certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist and is trained in TRX Suspension Training. She has experience working at different studios and her home-based studio, Bare Mind Pilates in Bowmanville with a variety of clients with different needs such as seniors, prenatal and postnatal rehab clients. She would like to share and increase her knowledge of the development of the mind-body connection through quality of movement and how to apply this to encourage positive results for her clients according to their needs. She has a direct style of teaching meant to not only exercise her clients but educate them as well. Jin is most gratified when she’s able to help her clients achieve their fitness and wellness goals. In addition to Korea, Jin has lived in a number of different regions in Canada, including Kenora, Montreal and Whitefish bay. She enjoys exercising, cooking, dancing and spending time in the great outdoors camping with her family.

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Meet Danielle

Danielle Ufniak is the founder of Flow Physio + Wellness, and a registered physiotherapist with an interest in orthopaedic physiotherapy and pelvic health, with a special focus on perinatal health and fitness.

Danielle graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2014 and has become certified in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture through McMaster University, a certified Mat Pilates Instructor, certified in Perinatal Fitness Coaching and certified in birth doula support.

Danielle incorporates her education and exercise certifications into treatment and ultimately gives patients the tools to take control of their own health and create longevity in wellness and fitness. Her physiotherapy practice is centred around education, empowerment and confidence in navigating injury and the pregnancy and postpartum period of our lives.

When she’s not working, Danielle is spending time with her daughter, son and husband Dr. David (who is the chiropractor at Flow Physio + Wellness) and their dog, Blue. She also co-owns Pillar Pilates Inc. alongside Ashley Endicott, championing community fitness education in Clarington.

As a lifelong avid writer and women’s health advocate, Danielle is also the author of Empowered Mama: a 52-week prenatal pelvic health guide and journal.

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Kristen has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2015 and has been a certified Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Instructor since 2017. Her love of prenatal and postnatal care comes from her own prenatal and postpartum experience where she noticed a lack of support for moms. From there, she knew she wanted to focus her career on this population. Kristen’s goal is for all of her patients to feel supported and taken care of. Her classes focus on safely building strength and flexibility in the prenatal and postpartum body, while focusing on breath work and the pelvic floor. Her knowledge of the human body helps tailor her classes to the participant’s individual needs.

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Meet Mina

Mina is a registered physiotherapist with a strong background in sport and women’s health. She completed her Bachelor of Science Honours Kinesiology and Master of Physiotherapy at McMaster University, where she also played on the Varsity Lacrosse team.

Her own injury and rehab experiences led her to pursue a career in physiotherapy and she has since gained extensive training and experience working with athletes of all levels, including national and professional teams, with a particular interest in contact sports. Mina currently serves as the physiotherapist for the Aurora Barbarians Rugby team and is pursuing her professional designation as a Sport Physiotherapist through Sport Physiotherapy Canada.

Through her work in women’s sport, Mina recognized a gap in women-centred care and pursued advanced training in pelvic health, becoming a registered Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. Her pelvic health training allows her to work with women across their lifespan, including those with gynecological conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis, as well as prenatal and postpartum clients. She is passionate about keeping women active, strong, and confident in their bodies.

Aside from sport and pelvic floor physiotherapy, Mina has extensive training in the treatment and assessment of orthopedic conditions and has special interest in the treatment of acute and chronic low back pain. Her additional training through the Mckenzie Method (MDT) has allowed her to effectively help many clients with disc herniations, sciatica, and stenosis get back to the activities they love.

Mina’s approach to care is holistic and individualized, combining exercise-based rehabilitation with manual therapy and modalities such as acupuncture, cupping, blood flow restriction (BFR) training, and athletic taping. She offers care in English, Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian.

Outside of the clinic, Mina enjoys doing pilates and strength training, spending time outdoors with her dog, and cooking.

Highlights

• Registered Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

• McKenzie Method (MDT) Level A, B

• Certified in Acupuncture and Dry Needling

• Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Training

• Certified Mat Pilates Instructor

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Meet Anji

Anji is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Physiotherapist committed to improving physical health and overall well-being. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Charotar University of Science and Technology (ARIP Institute), India and a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Durham College, Canada.

She had clinical experience in hospitals, outpatient clinics, long term care and rehabilitation centers, where she treated a wide range of conditions—from post-surgical rehab and chronic pain to sports and musculoskeletal injuries. Originally, she wanted to help people feel better physically. But over time, she now focuses on empowering people to take charge of their recovery, build confidence in their bodies, and enjoy a better quality of life long-term.

She completed an internship in Medical Hospitals and GoodLife Fitness, gaining valuable hands-on experience in fitness and rehabilitation settings and is specialized in Pelvic Floor Physio and MSK conditions and completed certifications in Vestibular and Concussion Management and Lymphatic Drainage Reflexology . She focuses on root-cause treatment through active, patient-centred rehab, pelvic health care, combining hands-on care with education. Guided by empathy and evidence-based practice, she empowers patients to heal, regain independence, and return to what they love.

Other than work she enjoys cooking and spending time outside with her family and friends!

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Meet Aaron

Aaron works for a local children’s treatment centre and provides physiotherapy services to individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on infants and young children with developmental and functional concerns. Paediatric specific care includes the assessment and treatment of common developmental concerns including torticollis, plagiocephaly, delayed motor milestones (e.g. walking, crawling, sitting), cerebral palsy, hypotonia, gait abnormalities, and balance and coordination concerns. Paediatric assessment and follow-up can be completed either in-clinic or virtually.

Aaron completed his Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Ontario Tech University. Aaron believes in an active approach to rehabilitation and takes an individualized approach that is rooted in helping individuals meet functional goals that are important and meaningful to them.

When Aaron isn’t working, you can find him exercising and seeking new adventures both in and around Clarington and abroad. He enjoys travel, language learning, hiking and making the most out of the outdoors.

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Meet Carly

Carly is a Registered Kinesiologist and Certified Pilates Instructor specializing in both mat and reformer Pilates. With a strong foundation in functional anatomy and human movement, she focuses on helping clients develop strength, improve postural alignment, and move more efficiently in their daily lives. Her interest in movement developed through years of competitive sports, including soccer and hockey. Experiencing multiple injuries along the way sparked a deeper curiosity about the body, rehabilitation, and the role of effective movement in both performance and recovery—ultimately leading her to pursue kinesiology. Carly earned her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2016 and went on to gain valuable clinical experience working in multidisciplinary clinics throughout the Durham Region.

Driven by a desire to further expand her expertise in human movement, in 2023 Carly pursued certification in Pilates as a natural extension of her work in kinesiology. She was drawn to its precise, movement-based approach to strength, stability, and body awareness, recognizing it as a powerful complement to her clinical knowledge and a valuable tool for supporting both rehabilitation and long-term movement. Carly also plans to pursue certification in Myofascial Stretch Therapy to broaden her skill set and further enhance her ability to help clients improve mobility and reduce pain.

Carly brings extensive clinical experience working with individuals managing a wide range of injuries and conditions. She is skilled in designing individualized exercise programs and adapting movement strategies to meet the unique needs, limitations, and goals of each client. Her approach emphasizes functional movement patterns, postural correction, and the restoration of core stability, with a particular interest in post-natal rehabilitation and strengthening. She believes that mindful, intentional movement can create lasting, meaningful improvements in strength, alignment, and overall well-being.

Carly is committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can reconnect with their bodies and build strength and resilience that translates into everyday life. As a mom of two young kids, Carly understands the physical demands of pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the realities of busy daily life. This personal experience informs her compassionate approach to training, helping clients feel supported and empowered throughout their movement journey.

Outside of her clinical work, Carly is also a photographer who enjoys capturing meaningful moments and creative perspectives through her lens. In her free time, Carly enjoys staying active, camping, thrifting, and spending quality time with family and friends, often going for long walks with her husband, their dog, and their two kids.

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Meet Rupinder

Rupinder graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2019 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and prior to that completed a Bachelor of Physical Education from University of Otago. Her interest in physiotherapy arose from her experience in playing competitive sport and improving her own health and fitness. Rupinder grew up playing tennis throughout school and represented Auckland and Otago regions at a competitive level.

Over the past 8 years she have worked in a variety of physiotherapy settings including in-patient burns unit, orthopaedics, ICU, and paediatrics before transitioning into clinic practice and supporting patients in their active rehabilitation and working with New Zealand tennis athletes and hockey teams, as well as patients with neurological conditions. Rupinder is a Certified Pilates Instructor and incorporates her training into her physiotherapy practice.

Rupinder is passionate about physiotherapy and looks forward to supporting you in your wellness goals. She am originally from Auckland, New Zealand and when she’s not working, you’ll find her going for a run, playing tennis or travelling overseas.

Highlights:

Registered Physiotherapist Certified Pilates Instructor Special interest in sports injuries Certified in Neurokinetic Therapy

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Meet Nicole

Nicole obtained her Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy at Sir Sandford Fleming College and became Registered Massage Therapist 2014. Since then she has become a Certified Life Coach in 2020 and a full Reiki Master Practitioner by 2022 because she knows of the mind-body-soul connection; optimal healing does not happen without work in all three areas.

She finds the human body so fascinating; the things we are capable of, its ability to heal and grow, and what it is truly capable of. Massage Therapy was my calling, being able to help people feel better, fix and ease chronic pain, lower their stress and get them back to functioning is something she takes great pride in. Nicole also likes to use a number of modalities in her treatments to optimal results such as Cupping and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM).

She has a huge passion for women’s health and being a healthcare advocate for women. She has taken additional certifications for prenatal and postpartum care, infant massage and pelvic floor therapy. Nicole loves to be able to support other mom’s through their journey having gone through this herself with her two young kids.

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Emily is a Registered Massage Therapist with a client-focused approach, tailoring each treatment to meet individual needs. She studied massage therapy at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and the Ontario College of Health and Technology, equipping her with a strong foundation in therapeutic care. Always eager to expand her knowledge, she has also completed additional training in rib mobilization to enhance her treatments. Before becoming an RMT, Emily had a lifelong passion for movement and wellness. She grew up as a dancer and attended Centennial College’s Dance Performance program, where she now serves as Chair of the advisory committee. Her background in dance naturally led her to later earning certifications in barre fitness and pre/postnatal barre fitness. This unique movement-based perspective influences her approach to massage therapy, helping clients improve mobility and feel their best. Outside the clinic, Emily is a coffee lover who enjoys staying active with Pilates and hot yoga. She believes in creating a welcoming, supportive environment where clients can relax, recover, and work toward their wellness goals.

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