Sonia Gashgarian

Physiotherapist at Therapia Health Management
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(386) 825-5501
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CA

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Credentials

  • Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy: Level 1 Exam
    Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division
    Aug, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Physiotherapist
      • Apr 2016 - Present

  • Wilcox Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
    • 2020 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1S 4R7
    • Physiotherapist
      • Feb 2016 - Present

      http://www.wilcoxphysiotherapy.com/ http://www.wilcoxphysiotherapy.com/

    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Physiotherapist
      • Jan 2016 - Present

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  • pt Health
    • North York
    • Physiotherapy Student
      • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

      -Utilized time management skills to independently assess, treat, and complete appropriate documentation for private insurance, OHIP, WSIB, and MVA patients -Delegated tasks and treatment plans to rehabilitation assistants -Researched and presented in-service on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo to members of interprofessional team -Utilized time management skills to independently assess, treat, and complete appropriate documentation for private insurance, OHIP, WSIB, and MVA patients -Delegated tasks and treatment plans to rehabilitation assistants -Researched and presented in-service on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo to members of interprofessional team

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Physiotherapy Student (~200h)
      • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

      -Completed assessment and discharge outcome measures relevant to patients’ abilities (COVs, FIM, Berg Balance Scale, Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment, and 2-minute or 6-minute walk tests) -Provided detailed updates on patients’ mobility status to family members and interprofessional team during family meetings, rounds, and bullet rounds -Developed discharge resources package to inform patients and families of educational, home and community supports, transportation, and recreational resources available in their community Show less

    • Physiotherapy Student (~200h)
      • Apr 2015 - May 2015

      -Independently assessed and created treatment plans including manual techniques, therapeutic modalities, and individualized home exercise programs for a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, i.e. sports and orthopedic injuries, and WSIB and MVA claims -Promptly completed thorough progress notes and insurance-related documentation -Collaborated with WSIB Clinical Experts regarding patient progress and advocated for treatment extensions as required -Independently assessed and created treatment plans including manual techniques, therapeutic modalities, and individualized home exercise programs for a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, i.e. sports and orthopedic injuries, and WSIB and MVA claims -Promptly completed thorough progress notes and insurance-related documentation -Collaborated with WSIB Clinical Experts regarding patient progress and advocated for treatment extensions as required

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Physiotherapy Student (~200h)
      • Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

      -Maintained patient safety by educating patients and conducting discharge assessments involving proper ambulation with gait aids, navigating stairs, and ensuring proper home equipment was in place -Developed early mobilization protocol for total hip and knee replacement surgeries and created handout to be provided for nursing staff during in-service -Maintained patient safety by educating patients and conducting discharge assessments involving proper ambulation with gait aids, navigating stairs, and ensuring proper home equipment was in place -Developed early mobilization protocol for total hip and knee replacement surgeries and created handout to be provided for nursing staff during in-service

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Physiotherapy Student (~200h)
      • Apr 2014 - May 2014

      -Prescribed appropriate level of assistance and gait aid required for safe mobility and ambulation based on patient’s current ability -Ambulated with complex patients requiring supplemental oxygen in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit -Educated patients and families (groups of 8-15) regarding what to expect upon discharge and enrolling in cardiac rehabilitation -Prescribed appropriate level of assistance and gait aid required for safe mobility and ambulation based on patient’s current ability -Ambulated with complex patients requiring supplemental oxygen in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit -Educated patients and families (groups of 8-15) regarding what to expect upon discharge and enrolling in cardiac rehabilitation

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Physiotherapy Student (~120h)
      • Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

      -Gained experience related to the assessment and treatment of seniors, primarily with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia -Gained exposure to working closely with rehabilitation assistants to carry out treatment plans created by physiotherapists -Gained experience related to the assessment and treatment of seniors, primarily with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia -Gained exposure to working closely with rehabilitation assistants to carry out treatment plans created by physiotherapists

    • Teaching/Program Assistant
      • May 2011 - Dec 2012

      - Co-ordinate marking distribution, mark assignments, release grades, answer student inquiries, etc. - Develop tools or resources to help improve Professional Development courses or WatPD as a whole. - Co-ordinate marking distribution, mark assignments, release grades, answer student inquiries, etc. - Develop tools or resources to help improve Professional Development courses or WatPD as a whole.

    • Senior Student Kinesiologist
      • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

      - Developed and implemented exercise programs for patients while tracking their progress - Co-ordinated modality treatment (IFC, MTF, Ultrasound, TENS, IR Laser, Traction) for patients in a busy clinic, as per their physiotherapist's request - Ensured patients completed their functional pain forms and updated tracking sheets - Maintained a clean and organized treatment area to promote health and safety - Scheduled appointments, made phone calls, etc. - Developed and implemented exercise programs for patients while tracking their progress - Co-ordinated modality treatment (IFC, MTF, Ultrasound, TENS, IR Laser, Traction) for patients in a busy clinic, as per their physiotherapist's request - Ensured patients completed their functional pain forms and updated tracking sheets - Maintained a clean and organized treatment area to promote health and safety - Scheduled appointments, made phone calls, etc.

    • Programme Assistant
      • Jun 2009 - May 2011

      - Facilitated interactive programs, prepared nutritious meals, transported, and toileted participants with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia. - Co-ordinated respite tasks (such as washing and dressing) as part of the overnight weekend staff. - Facilitated interactive programs, prepared nutritious meals, transported, and toileted participants with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia. - Co-ordinated respite tasks (such as washing and dressing) as part of the overnight weekend staff.

    • Junior Programmer
      • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

      - Assisted the Senior Programmer with facilitating programs, games, and exercises - Planned nutritious lunch and snack menus on a weekly basis - Created engaging new programs and activities for participants -Attended staff meetings and completed POPs, Initial Assessment Reports, and Mini-Mental State Examinations - Assisted the Senior Programmer with facilitating programs, games, and exercises - Planned nutritious lunch and snack menus on a weekly basis - Created engaging new programs and activities for participants -Attended staff meetings and completed POPs, Initial Assessment Reports, and Mini-Mental State Examinations

    • Junior Student Kinesiologist
      • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

      - Co-ordinated modality treatment (IFC, MTF, Ultrasound, TENS, IR Laser, Traction) for patients in a busy clinic, as per their physiotherapist's request - Ensured patients completed their functional pain forms and updated tracking sheets - Maintained a clean and organized treatment area to promote health and safety - Scheduled appointments, made phone calls, etc. - Co-ordinated modality treatment (IFC, MTF, Ultrasound, TENS, IR Laser, Traction) for patients in a busy clinic, as per their physiotherapist's request - Ensured patients completed their functional pain forms and updated tracking sheets - Maintained a clean and organized treatment area to promote health and safety - Scheduled appointments, made phone calls, etc.

    • Canada
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Supervisor/Cashier/Cosmetician/Postal Office Clerk
      • Jul 2006 - Jan 2010

      Supervisor: performed register audits, balance safe, 'cash out' employees, provide customer service, delegate daily tasks, etc. Cashier: provided customer service, including purchases, refunds, and rain-cheques. Cosmetician: provided customer service in the Cosmetics Department, which entailed assisting customers with beauty products, purchasing, refunds, and rain-cheques. Postal Office Clerk: responsible for accepting mail deliveries, inputting packages into the postal system, and assisted customers with sending their parcels and purchasing stamps and money orders. Show less

Education

  • University of Toronto
    Master's degree, Physical Therapy
    2013 - 2015
  • University of Waterloo
    Bachelor of Science, Honours Kinesiology
    2008 - 2013

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