Sonia Gashgarian
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Credentials
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Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy: Level 1 Exam
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic DivisionAug, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Therapia Physiotherapy
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physiotherapist
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Apr 2016 - Present
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Wilcox Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
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2020 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1S 4R7
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Physiotherapist
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Feb 2016 - Present
http://www.wilcoxphysiotherapy.com/ http://www.wilcoxphysiotherapy.com/
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Platinum Wellness
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physiotherapist
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Jan 2016 - Present
http://www.platinumhealth.ca/index.html http://www.platinumhealth.ca/index.html
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pt Health
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North York
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Physiotherapy Student
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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
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Providence Healthcare
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Physiotherapy Student (~200h)
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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
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Wilcox Physiotherapy and Sports Injury
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Scarborough
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Physiotherapy Student (~200h)
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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
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St. Michael's Hospital
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Physiotherapy Student (~200h)
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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
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University Health Network
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Physiotherapy Student (~200h)
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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
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Sunnybrook
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Physiotherapy Student (~120h)
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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
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Teaching/Program Assistant
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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.
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West End Physiotherapy Clinic
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Hamilton, ON
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Senior Student Kinesiologist
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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.
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Programme Assistant
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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.
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Junior Programmer
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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
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Junior Student Kinesiologist
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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.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor/Cashier/Cosmetician/Postal Office Clerk
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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
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Education
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University of Toronto
Master's degree, Physical Therapy -
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science, Honours Kinesiology