More About Our Physiotherapists
Jake Head
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist Jake Head has dedicated half his life to studying human movement, starting out with an undergrad degree in Kinesiology from Western before completing his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland, Australia in 2008. Jake has over 12 years of clinical experience and hasn’t lost his passion for learning. He’s completed Level 1 SMFA (Functional Movement Screening) and NKT (Neurokinetic Therapy).
Jake is an avid athlete whose high-level sports experience led him into his career, but his experience and beliefs extend past traditional sports medicine to include a holistic, biopsychosocial model of care. He knows that emphasizing communication, listening skills, empathy, and acceptance are critical to empowering his patients to adopt a positive outlook for their recovery, and ensuring that their individual treatment goals are met.
Sherif Darrag
Physiotherapist, Fascial Stretch Therapist
Sherif is an energetic physiotherapy resident with a lifetime passion for health and fitness, having spent many years playing competitive sports growing up. His passion led him to achieve an MSc in Exercise Science from Concordia (2017) and a subsequent career as a personal trainer and Fascial Stretch Therapist, with a strong focus on corrective exercise and manual therapy. His years of experience helping people recover from injuries, improve mobility, and optimize their performance inspired Sherif to pursue his MSc in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University (2021), during which time he worked as a pitch-side first responder with Hamilton Accies FC in the Scottish Premier League. Sherif will receive his Functional Range Release: Upper Limb certification in Feb 2022. When he’s not learning new techniques, Sherif enjoys working out, playing soccer, and cooking.
Juliana Nunes da Silva
Resident Physiotherapist
Juliana Nunes da Silva is a dedicated physiotherapist with a rich background in both clinical practice and research. She began her journey in Brazil, earning an Honours Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy and a post-secondary Specialization in Inpatient Physiotherapy. Juliana then completed her Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto.
With over 8 years of clinical experience, she has worked in various settings, including intensive care units and clinical wards in Brazil, treating patients with respiratory conditions, acute/chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and post-stroke mobility deficits. Juliana is fluent in English and Portuguese and has beginner-level proficiency in Spanish.
She is passionate about patient-centred care, committed to partnering with her patients and empowering them to take ownership of their recovery. Her emphasis on communication, empathy, and individualized treatment ensures that her patients are supported and motivated throughout their rehabilitation journey.
