Malak Yassa

Malak aims to integrate clinical expertise with evidence-based research to relieve pain, restore function and movement, and prevent further problems She uses a variety of techniques in her treatment including: joint mobilization, traction, myofascial releases, Active Release Therapy, acupuncture, individualized therapeutic exercise program, physical modalities (including ultrasound, neuromuscular stimulation and interferential current) and patient education.

Malak is a registered physiotherapist and graduate of Queen’s University, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in 2001. She was awarded The Rehabilitation Science Merit Award for academic excellence in the physiotherapy program and is an active member of the Canadian and the Ontario Physiotherapy Associations.

Malak has over 19 years of experience treating patients with various musculoskeletal, rheumatologic, and neurological conditions. She has a special interest and extensive training treating orthopaedic cases particularly resulting from sport injuries, motor vehicle accidents and repetitive strain. Malak also has experience treating paediatric conditions including torticollis and cerebral palsy and successfully ran the Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia Clinics at St. Joseph Health Centre in Toronto.

Away from her practice, Malak enjoys spending time with her husband and children.