Meet Anilcan, a friendly Bachelor of Physical Therapy graduate from Turkey, class of 2015. He started sports physiotherapy master program in Turkey. His journey into physiotherapy began after a childhood injury ignited his passion for resolving musculoskeletal issues.
As a therapist, Anilcan’s mission is simple: to aid you in feeling better and returning to your normal life, free of pain.
With a total of 8 years of experience in the field, including 2 years in Alberta and 6 years in Turkey, Anilcan has honed his skills in treating various conditions, including muscle pains, joint injuries, sports rehabilitation, and injuries from work or motor vehicle accidents.
What sets Anilcan apart is his specialization in specific and functional exercises, soft tissue release techniques, and joint mobilizations. These hands-on methods are his secret weapons for restoring your mobility and well-being.
Additionally, Anilcan brings a wealth of experience as the head therapist for an elite volleyball team, where he managed the health and well-being of high-performance athletes competing in prestigious competitions. His expertise in sports therapy and rehabilitation has been instrumental in helping athletes perform at their best and recover from injuries swiftly.
Beyond the clinic, Anilcan is a devoted animal lover, particularly fond of dogs and cats. He also embraces the vibrant atmosphere of St. John’s, indulging in its breweries and exploring nature through kayaking and outdoor adventures.
During his downtime, Anilcan enjoys hiking, running, and camping. His thirst for knowledge is evident in his continuous learning journey over the past eight years, where he has delved into various physiotherapy techniques, including sports therapy and managing persistent pain. Additionally, he has pursued additional courses to enhance his skills in areas such as Myofascial Releasing, Manual Therapy, and K-Tape application.
Anilcan isn’t just a therapist—he’s a caring ally committed to helping you reclaim your passion and joy for life, utilizing the latest and most effective physiotherapy techniques available.
Meet Anilcan, a friendly Bachelor of Physical Therapy graduate from Turkey, class of 2015. He st...
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As the first Certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioner (CMRP) in Newfoundland, Nadya offers manual therapy from the global perspective of restoring the body to its natural balance. With four years active practice as a Registered Massage Therapist, she incorporates Gua Sha, fascial alignment along the myofascial meridians, resistance stretching/breathing exercises, General Swedish Massage and trigger point release into her soft tissue work. Matrix Repatterning allows for deeper treatment to skeletal and visceral structures, and stimulates healing through gentle manual pressure and the use of the MatrixMag device. Nadya’s combined approach of Matrix Repatterning and massage therapy gives her sensitivity in dealing with trauma, as well as the tools to create lasting objective change in difficult to resolve conditions.
As the first Certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioner (CMRP) in Newfoundland, Nadya offers manu...
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Janice, a native of the Southern Shore, graduated from The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax, NS in 2005. She also holds a Kinesiology (Co-Op) Degree from Memorial University from 2002. Janice brings over 15 years of clinical experience and has been working with Physio and Co. for the past 10 years.
Janice is continuously looking to broaden her knowledge and has extended her training with additional courses in Cupping, Pregnancy Massage, Soft Tissue Release, The Neurological Inhibition of the Pelvic/Sacral complex, and the Graston Technique to name a few.
Janice offers a therapeutic, yet relaxing treatment tailored to her clients individual needs, optimizing their results. Some common conditions and injuries but not limited to include Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries, Sports Injuries, TMJ, Sciatica, Postural and Overuse Injuries, Stress and Headaches.
When she is not working, she loves to spend time with friends and family. She is very passionate about sports and can be found enjoying many outdoor activities or cheering on her kids at their sporting events!
Janice, a native of the Southern Shore, graduated from The Canadian College of Massage and Hydro...
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Vanessa graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology Honors (co-op) degree and then went on to complete her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University.
Vanessa spends most of her free time with her two young children but is also an avid sports fan.
Working for 10+ years in private practice has given Vanessa experience working with athletes, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries and everything in between.
Vanessa has a passion for helping others and enjoys working in a collaborative manner with her patients as well as other Healthcare providers to reach treatment goals.
Vanessa graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology Honors (co-op) degree a...
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Dr. Morihovitis, a Toronto native, began his education at the University of Toronto. There he completed his Honors Bachelor of Science with a double major in neuroscience and biology and a minor in psychology. Dr. Morihovitis then furthered his education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where he obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Dr. Morihovitis has completed additional certifications in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Chronic Pain Management. Dr. Morihovitis enjoys advancing his knowledge with new techniques to best serve the St. John’s community with their musculoskeletal health and fitness goals.
In his spare time, Dr. Morihovitis enjoys staying active at the gym, walking his dogs, hiking, playing dodgeball, and softball.
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Amy originates from Freshwater, Placentia and is a Registered Physiotherapist and owner of Physio & Co. She graduated from Memorial University of NL with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and then went on to complete her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS.
Upon graduation, Amy worked for a private Physiotherapy clinic for two years. After her first year, she decided to open a small part-time practice in her hometown while still continued to work and learn from her co-workers who were more experienced Physiotherapists. In 2010, she opened Fresh Health and Wellness in Bay Bulls, NL and has split her time between the two locations which continues to this day.
Amy’s interest lies deeply in orthopaedic injuries with low back pain being her particular passion. She is a fully certified Level 3 Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapist with the Canadian Orthopaedic Division and has completed many other courses on the Sacro-iliac and Hip region, Acupuncture, Running Injuries, and K-Taping. In addition, Amy travelled to Costa Rica in 2018 for an intensive 2-week Yoga Teacher training and became a certified Yoga Instructor which she truly enjoys when time permits.
When she is not at work, Amy can be found travelling the world to discover all the beauties that other cultures provide. She loves to meet new people, see new places and uncover a place that few have been. Amy is also a true lover of many sports but certainly basketball, as a player and coach, captured her heart at an early age. She graduated from MUN after playing 5 years of varsity basketball, winning the AUS Championship in 2000. She has coached hundreds of kids from the junior high to the University Level and everything in between and has loved every minute of it. She also is a frequent runner and attends yoga to keep fit.
Physiotherapy has been Amy’s goal since tearing her ACL in 1999 playing basketball at MUN. During that time, she was introduced to the rehab science and was hooked. The immediate and essential impact it had on her physically was amazing, however equally as important was the mental aspect of encouragement and reassurance provided by her Physiotherapist. This initially tragic injury led her to follow the path to become a Physio. Not one day has there been a regret for her profession or life path. Her goal is to share as much knowledge and guidance to the people of our clinic communities and to get people living their best life.
Amy originates from Freshwater, Placentia and is a Registered Physiotherapist and owner of Physio...
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Meet Jennifer (she/her), an exceptional and devoted healthcare practitioner. She earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Memorial University in 2016, where she honed her skills as a registered nurse in both thoracic/general surgery and the emergency department at the Health Science Centre.
Driven by her passion for learning and a commitment to continuous education, Jennifer decided to pursue further advancement in her field. This led her to apply for the Master of Nursing program at Memorial University.
In 2023, Jennifer achieved her goal and proudly graduated with a Master’s of Nursing Degree, specializing as a Nurse Practitioner in Family/All Ages. Currently, she serves as a nurse practitioner at both the Health Science Centre and St. Clare’s emergency departments, while also practicing as the medicine on-call/psychiatric assessment nurse practitioner at Waterford hospital.
Working in the emergency departments, Jennifer noticed a huge gap in access to primary health care services. The growing number of patients presenting to emergency due to having no primary care provider, or who are unable to get into see their primary care provider is alarming. This prompted Jennifer to start a private practice to increase access to health care and decrease the strain on emergency services.
Jennifer also completed the Botox and Filler injector course in 2022 and remains up to date on all current treatment options through her active participation in various courses, webinars, and training sessions. She will be offering both cosmetic and therapeutic aesthetics for patients needing/wanting this service.
Beyond her thriving career, Jennifer finds joy in her personal life. She loves spending time with her 5-year-old son Nate, her amazing mother Sherrie, and two cats, Carl & Eddie
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Allison Penney is a Catalina, Newfoundland native that began her Physiotherapy career in 2006 after graduating from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario with a BSc. in Physiotherapy.
She began her career in Kingston then moved to Ottawa to work as an Orthopaedic Physiotherapist in private practice for over 12 yrs. In these years, she gained valuable knowledge from working with some amazing Physiotherapists. She is now currently an experienced Physiotherapist of 18 yrs.
In 2021, Allison decided to come back to Newfoundland to spend more time with her family after the Covid years. Allison knew the Physio and Company Clinic owner (Amy O’Reilly) when they were both Varsity Athletes at MUN. She was very happy to join the Clinic 2 years ago as she and Amy share similar values and principles towards best case management and successful Physiotherapy practice.
Allison has been a competitive athlete for many years. She started off with a long Volleyball career from Junior High to playing varsity for both Acadia and Memorial Universities. She played many years in Ottawa in the OCVL both in Women’s and Mixed League. Allison was introduced to CrossFit by a colleague and then did that for few years. She found her real love though in Olympic Weightlifting via CrossFit and has been competing in that for the past 6 years. She has multiple National Masters medals and qualified for the Masters World Championships for the first time in 2022.
Allison has many different Physio “tools” to use and has completed various post-grad courses such as Manual Therapy (Level 3), Acupuncture, Mackenzie, Butler Neural Mobilization, APTEI Ortho courses, Taping, Soft-Tissue Release and Dry Needling- which she has been practicing with since 2011. Allison’s passion in Physiotherapy lies in truly getting to know the Client and how best to help them individually. Figuring out “the puzzle” though diagnosis and best treatment practices is how she works. A positive experience for all is the ultimate goal.
Allison Penney is a Catalina, Newfoundland native that began her Physiotherapy career in 2006 aft...
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Meet Ashwini Punjabi, our dedicated physiotherapist, known fondly as ‘Ash’. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from Gujarat University, India, in 2019 with distinction. In the same year, Ashwini was granted a fully funded opportunity to conduct research focused in Biomechanics and Ergonomics at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. With her background as a Certified Kinesiologist, she also has experience designing Clinic Based Occupational Rehabilitation programs to assist clients recovering from workplace injuries and motor vehicle accidents, regain strength, facilitate their return to work, and promote injury prevention.
Ashwini lives by the motto: “Movement is Medicine,” and is dedicated to promoting holistic wellness. Her clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based science, combining manual therapy and active rehabilitation. Recognizing the uniqueness of every person, she creates personalized plans tailored to her patient’s specific needs, especially for those dealing with chronic pain and mental health challenges.
With experience in treating diverse age groups, from athletes recovering from sports injuries to recreational, aging adults, Ashwini takes pride in guiding individuals to realize their resilience and strength beyond their pain, empowering them to return to activities they love.
Outside of work, Ashwini finds joy in dancing, practicing yoga, and hiking. Living in Newfoundland, she cherishes the natural beauty of the province and the warm embrace of the community that welcomed her wholeheartedly. Ashwini’s commitment to serving others and promoting well-being makes her a valuable asset to those seeking personalized care and rehabilitation.
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Dawn graduated from Queen’s University in 2003 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Since then, Dawn has been working as an Occupational Therapist in many areas of practice in the St. John’s area.
Dawn has a strong interest in working with clients of any age to reach their therapeutic goals. In addition to working with MVA and Occupational Rehabilitation clients at the clinic, she has extensive experience in working with children with concerns with learning and development, including the areas of written output, sensory processing and delays in meeting developmental milestones (fine and gross motor).
When not at work Dawn can be found on the volleyball court and spending time with her young family of 2 boys.
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