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, Dry Needling Provider
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
Physiotherapist
Juliana Nunes da Silva is a dedicated physiotherapist with a strong background in both clinical care and research. She began her career in Brazil, where she earned an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and a post-graduate specialization in Inpatient Physiotherapy. She later completed her Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto.
With over eight years of clinical experience, Juliana has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including intensive care units and hospital wards. She has treated a broad range of conditions, including respiratory illnesses, acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, and post-stroke mobility impairments.Juliana has a particular interest in shoulder and neck injuries. She is passionate about advancing assessment and treatment approaches for these and other conditions.
Juliana is pursuing further training through the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM), program offered by the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, to deepen her expertise and provide the highest level of care to her patients.
Fluent in English and Portuguese, and conversational in Spanish, Juliana prioritizes patient-centered care, focusing on empathy, clear communication, and individualized treatment plans that empower patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.
