Jinsheng (JZ) is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist (CLWT), practicing within the scope of massage therapy. He considers his clients his greatest teachers—each receives his full attention and helps shape how he delivers personalized, effective care through the art and science of manual therapy.

The focus of JZ’s practice is functional treatment for musculoskeletal concerns—whether arising from daily wear and tear, chronic conditions, stress, sports injuries, or accidents. He works with intention and precision, aiming for tangible results clients can feel and build on. His approach is grounded in ongoing assessment and a refined understanding of anatomy, physiology, and movement—not just feel or flow. His treatment draws on techniques from multiple traditions and is complemented by activity modification recommendations and tailored home exercise programs to sustain progress between sessions and foster long-term self-maintenance.

JZ has training in supporting patients with lymphedema and other forms of edema. He helps manage lymphedema symptoms and provide comfort through Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), which includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), compression bandaging or garments, exercise, and self-care education. CDT, or MLD on its own, may also benefit those experiencing fluid retention related to surgery, venous insufficiency, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lipo-lymphedema, pregnancy, and other conditions. Even healthy people who occasionally notice a feeling of heaviness may benefit from certain forms of MLD.

JZ’s goal is to help clients feel in full control of their healing after each session—refreshed, with less pain, greater mobility, and a clear sense of improvement. He remains committed to ongoing education and refinement of skills, so each treatment stays current, effective, and responsive to clients’ individual needs. JZ is currently in his second cycle of the Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship program through Project ECHO (funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health), where he continues to sharpen his clinical reasoning through weekly case presentations and didactics led by an interdisciplinary team of experts.

JZ practices reflexive health care and has gathered a list of topics he wanted to share with clients and colleagues. Stay tuned for upcoming posts through our E-Blasts!

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lnaito@orthophysio.com

Lisa is a registered massage therapist with over 10 years of experience working in Toronto, providing therapeutic services to a diverse and wide patient demographic. She is motivated to provide client-centered care, reduce physical tension and pain, and improve function and quality of life. With experience treating teenagers to seniors, individuals with mobility devices to athletes, and everyone in between, Lisa has found that massage can have a significant effect on the mind and body by affecting the nervous system. She hopes that after treatments, patients leave feeling more connected to their body, having increased body awareness, and understanding where their tension/pain is coming from. The body is endlessly fascinating to Lisa, and she continues to further her education through readings, courses/workshops, and working with patients.

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Physiotherapist, Advanced Spine Practitioner RAC

fmlino@orthophysio.com

Fabiana is an internationally educated Physiotherapist originally trained in Brazil. During her transition to the Canadian environment, her commitment to excellence is reflected by her participation at the well-respected Bridging Program at the University of Toronto, which provided her with an in-depth understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and enhanced her clinical skills.

Fabiana integrates evidence-based physiotherapy with Pilates-based exercise methodologies, expertise that she developed through trainings in both Brazil and Canada. Her personalized and whole-body treatment approach emphasizes not only rehabilitation but also injury prevention and the promotion of well-being to help clients achieve their goals.

With experience across a diverse clientele and a wide variety of conditions, her clinical expertise includes the management of chronic and acute back and neck pain, postoperative rehabilitation for knee and hip, and the treatment of various sports-related injuries. Her therapeutic services include:

• Manual Therapy
• Exercise Therapy and Clinical Pilates
• Contemporary Medical Acupuncture and Dry Needling

Fluent in English and Portuguese, Fabiana is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and respectful environment, empowering clients throughout their recovery process.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys a good coffee, reading, and practicing Pilates, embracing the same movement principles she shares with her clients.

Physiotherapist, Advanced Spine Practitioner RAC fmlino@orthophysio.com Fabiana is an internati... Read More

Registered Kinesiologist RKin, MSc, CSCS jgray@orthophysio.com

John Gray is an experienced and highly respected Registered Kinesiologist with a Master of Science degree in biomechanics and a strong foundation in rehabilitation science, exercise physiology, and movement analysis. With over a decade of experience in both clinical and fitness environments, John has built a career helping clients of all ages and backgrounds safely recover from pain, injury, illness, and surgery—guiding them back to the activities and lifestyles they love.

John excels at developing individualized, evidence-informed programs that support functional recovery and optimize performance. Whether working with clients recovering from orthopedic surgery, managing chronic conditions, or rebuilding confidence after a setback, John’s approach is rooted in compassion, biomechanical precision, and professional collaboration.

Certified in Advanced Clinical BoneFit™ through Osteoporosis Canada and trained in Wellspring Cancer Rehabilitation, John brings specialized expertise in working with clients facing bone health challenges and those recovering from cancer. He is particularly skilled at helping individuals safely return to the gym or active living, where they can make measurable gains in strength, mobility, and endurance—all while minimizing the risk of re-injury. Through clear communication, progressive programming, and a deep understanding of movement mechanics, John has become a trusted resource for long-term health, performance, and recovery.

John has served in leadership roles within the kinesiology profession, including as President of the Ontario Kinesiology Association and Chair of the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance, where he continues to advocate for excellence in professional practice and national unity in the field.

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Physiotherapist | Clinic Director & Owner tshi@orthophysio.com

Tiffany Shi is an experienced physiotherapist and the clinic director and owner of The Orthopaedic Therapy Clinic. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy.

Tiffany brings a comprehensive, client-centered approach to care. She is dedicated to understanding the unique factors contributing to each individual’s condition through thorough assessment and holistic physical examination. Her practice emphasizes identifying root causes rather than just treating symptoms. Tiffany integrates manual therapy, education, and techniques such as dry-needling and taping with evidence-based, personalized home exercise programs. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to chronic neck and back pain, scoliosis, sports injuries, dizziness and vertigo, and pelvic floor dysfunction such as urinary incontinence.

Recently stepping into her role as clinic owner and director, Tiffany is committed to bring a supportive environment for both her team and her clients, while continuing to advance her own clinical knowledge through ongoing education.

In her spare time, Tiffany is an avid rock climber and fencer. She is passionate about bridging her physiotherapy expertise with these two sports and is eager to support more climbers and fencers in preventing/rehabbing injury, enhancing performance, and returning to the activities they love.

Tiffany is fluent in English and Mandarin.

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Physiotherapist, Clinical Musculoskeletal Specialist, Former Clinic Director, Founder

mdwight@orthophysio.com

Maureen founded The Orthopaedic Therapy Clinic Inc. in 1987. Shei is currently acting as a treatment consultant. She provides treatment plans which can be executed independently or with guidance from the Orthopaedic Therapy Clinic team or outside therapists. Typically she will provide follow-ups when changes are needed to the treatment plan. These follow-ups are usually scheduled for 12 weeks.

She is committed to excellence in her practice and to the advancement of the physiotherapy profession. She was one of the first physiotherapists in Ontario to receive a nationally recognized specialist designation as a Clinical Musculoskeletal Specialist. Watch Maureen’s video here.

After graduating from the University of Alberta physiotherapy program with distinction in 1980 she has gone on to study with world recognized experts in the fields of physiotherapy and medicine. These studies have gone beyond the borders of Canada and taken her to the U.S., England, Australia and the Czech Republic. Her areas of interest include chronic neck, back and post-operative spinal conditions.

She has extensive experience with adolescent and adult scoliosis, including both non-operative and post-operative rehabilitation. She has studied with Dr. Rudolph Weiss, grandson of Katerina Shroth, of Germany and received a certification in his Scoliologic method. She has studied with renowned Czech neurologist, Dr. Vladimir Janda.

She is committed to the understanding of underlying issues which impact chronicity and the non-traumatic causes of musculoskeletal pain. Her experience in complex post-surgical conditions has led her to recently expand her practice into the area of post-treatment cancer rehabilitation.

Maureen’s commitment to the physiotherapy profession’s education has been recognized through her appointment as an Adjunct Lecturer with the University of Toronto, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. In this capacity she provides clinical placements for Master level students in physiotherapy as well as assisting with the education of foreign trained physiotherapists who are transitioning their practice to Canada (OEIPB). These experiences have helped her to remain at the forefront of physiotherapy education both in Canada and in the world at large. She enjoys public speaking and is frequently requested as a guest lecturer at conferences and seminars. Her status as an expert in physiotherapy practice has been accepted in the Civil Courts of Ontario and by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Association Memberships and Awards

She is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) and the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She actively participates in the CPA orthopaedic division. She received the Recognition Award, Professional Contribution – External Support from the Ontario Physiotherapy Association. She has been recognized by the readers of NOW Magazine as the best physiotherapist in Toronto. For over 20 years her peers have recognized her leadership and she has received the designation of an ‘Educational Influential’ in Physiotherapy the Institute for Work and Health (IWH). She has been awarded an honorary membership in the Czech medical society.

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