Shahd grew up in London, and has always been passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children. Being the eldest child of her family, she brings a unique perspective to her role as she witnessed firsthand the uniqueness of a child’s developmental journey and how exciting achieving each milestone is.
Throughout her education, Shahd went on to pursue her passion for healthcare and physical activity by completing her Kinesiology degree at Western University in 2021. During her time in undergraduate studies, she volunteered for an after-school health promotion program for elementary school children across the city and worked as a summer camp counsellor for multiple years. She then completed her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 2023 at the University of Toronto where she completed an amazing paediatric placement working with children with acquired brain injuries.
Shahd has a genuine passion for creating a warm and engaging environment for kids to grow and explore their surroundings. She firmly believes in the power of play and creative therapies to make physiotherapy both enjoyable and effective. Her compassionate approach not only addresses physical challenges but also considers the emotional and social aspects of a child’s development.
She is thrilled to be a part of the Kids Physio Team as a Physiotherapy Resident, where she can continue helping little ones achieve big goals in meaningful and FUN ways.
In her spare time, Shahd enjoys reading, baking, hiking, trying out new food spots around the GTA, and spending quality time with friends and family.
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Yuzana was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She has always had a love for being around kids since working as a summer camp counsellor for three years in a row, and teaching traditional dance to kids in her community!
Yuzana went on to pursue her passion for combining healthcare and physical activity by completing a Kinesiology degree with a minor in Health and Aging at McMaster University in 2021. She then completed her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 2023 at the University of Toronto.
Throughout her education, Yuzana has worked with kids with various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, ranging from newborn babies to teens.
She strives to adopt client-centred care that is creative, fun, and empowering, to help kids reach their full potential.
Outside the clinic, you can find Yuzana working out at the gym, cafe-hopping around the city, reading books on her Kindle, and cuddling her two cats, Fitz and Olive!
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Hillary is joining the team from Toronto Ontario, where she grew up training as a provincial level gymnast and coaching 3-6 year olds recreationally. It was her love of movement and appreciation for the human body that drew her to an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Queen’s University. She then went on to obtain her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, with the main goal of working in Paediatrics. Hillary loves helping children succeed at achieving new milestones while having fun. Hillary often encourages families to be involved in therapy sessions, to learn alongside their child and be able to confidently apply those lessons outside of the clinical setting. Hillary was once awarded the Rising Star Distinction Award from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Pediatric Division. Hillary is passionate about growth and hopes to be able to help your child achieve their own personal growth through therapeutic play.
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Kasha Pyka is a bubbly and energetic Physiotherapist who grew up in the heart of Toronto (literally, she was raised a 10-minute walk from the CN Tower)! She always knew she wanted to work in pediatrics, and this all started in her 10-year role as a Camp Counsellor/Director. Within this position, Kasha worked with a vast group of young athletes and dancers creating educational and recreational activities for them. In addition to this, she also had the opportunity to help integrate children and youth with disabilities into camp activities through the Reach for the Rainbow Program.
Because of her passion and drive to work with children, Kasha curated her school-experiences at Queen’s University to revolve around pediatrics. Through her clinical internships, she was exposed to numerous clinics (including seating and neonatal follow-up clinics); as well gained valuable practical knowledge and skills treating children with: torticollis, plagiocephaly, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and down syndrome.
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