Backs In Action Rehab & Wellness Centre - Physiotherapy

Denise Wong was born and raised in Hong Kong, then moved to Canada to complete both her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of Science in Physical Therapy at McGill University.Throughout her education, Denise has gained experience in treating a variety of conditions such as work and sport-related injuries and has also been involved in post-surgical rehabilitation. She utilizes manual therapy, the McKenzie method, the Mulligan concept, and the use of therapeutic taping. Denise adheres to evidence-based practice as well as a patient-centered approach. She strongly believes in treatments that utilize a combination of education, manual therapy, and exercise to maximize patients’ recovery.

Andrew Moussavi obtained his BSc with distinction in Biomedical Physiology at Simon Fraser University and then went on to complete his MSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta. Throughout this journey, he was privileged to gain valuable clinical experience in advanced orthopedic mobilizations, post/pre-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain and vestibular rehabilitation.Through this experience and clinical background, he has built his philosophy of care to utilize best practice guidelines-incorporating manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, education/motivational interviewing and modalities.

Alexander Benin completed his MSc in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland. He attended York University in Toronto for his Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. Since 2018, Alex has been working for the National Health Service in Musculoskeletal Outpatients in the United Kingdom.Working closely with the Orthopaedic surgeons and Extended Scope Practitioners, he has experience in treating a wide variety of post-operative conditions, and referring for orthopaedic interventions if necessitated. Alex has close involvement in assessing and treating overuse, chronic injuries such as tendinopathies and persisting pain, and has worked in a team involving pain therapists and back-pain specialists.