Rania Bakkour

Registered Massage Therapist

Rania graduated with Honours from the International Academy of Massage Therapy in 2021 and received multiple awards during her studies. She brings a diverse educational background and extensive experience in healthcare.

Rania earned her MD in Syria, specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and worked for nine years in this field before moving to Canada. She is currently pursuing her passion for alternative healthcare.

As a massage therapist, Rania specializes in: • Deep Tissue Massage • Trigger Point Release • Head and Neck Myofascial Release (for relief of headaches and jaw pain) • Relaxation Massage and Stretching • Manual Skin and Fascia Traction

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Ben Behzad Lahouti, PT, DPT (Candidate) Co-Founder & Registered Physiotherapist

Academic Qualifications: • BSc in Physiotherapy, Tehran, Iran • MSc in Exercise Neuroscience/Kinesiology, NL, Canada • Diploma in Football Medicine, FIFA • Doctor of Physiotherapy Candidate, MN, USA

Professional Qualifications: • Certified in Advanced Manual Therapy (Australia, Canada), Sport Physiotherapy, Soccer Medicine (Iranian Football Federation), Dry Needling Acupuncture (Levels I-V), Concussion Assessment & Management, Myofascial Release Techniques, Advanced Laser Therapy, and Spinal Cord Injuries Assessment & Management

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Sobhan (Soby) Sobhani, PT, PhD Co-Founder & Registered Physiotherapist

Academic Qualifications:

• BSc in Physiotherapy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran • MSc in Sports Physiotherapy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran • PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Groningen, The Netherlands • Post-doctoral Fellow, University of Groningen, The Netherlands

Teaching and Research Experience:

• Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences • Associate Dean for Research Affairs, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences • Published over 30 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals and serves as a reviewer for several high-impact scientific publications

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Professional Qualifications: • Certifications in Dry Needling Acupuncture (Levels I-V), Concussion Assessment & Management, Clinical Gait Analysis, Lumbopelvic Mobilization & Manual Techniques, Persistent Pain (Pain Truth), and Myofascial Release Techniques

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Yi received her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine after 7 years of study acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Beijing University of TCM in 2012, which is one of the most respected TCM universities in China. She had been working as a dermatologist in Beijing Hospital of TCM since graduation. Having moved to Canada, Yi had finished courses and clinical internship with International Academy of Applied Health in Ottawa and was certified as a registered Acupuncturist in Ontario from 2021. Yi has dedicated her career to improving the overall health and helping her patients feel their best. She has a deep understanding of the body’s energy systems and how they can be balanced through acupuncture and TCM techniques. Given her background, Yi also has an ongoing interest in practicing cosmetic facial therapy, which naturally helps the skin look younger and overall healthier. Yi provides a wide range of Traditional Chinese Medicine services including acupuncture, cupping, guasha (scraping), moxibustion and acupressure/tuina massage. Yi provides service in English and Mandarin.

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