Ria was born and raised in Ottawa, ON. As an active kid on the soccer field, at the swimming pool or in the school gym, Ria developed a passion for movement and physical activity. Wanting to share this passion with others, Ria spent her summers teaching swimming lessons and winters teaching skating lessons to kids of all ages. It was here that her love for helping kids achieve their goals was born.

She continued to pursue this passion for human movement and teaching with a degree in Kinesiology from Queen’s University, where she became even more fascinated by the incredible abilities of the brain and body. Here she spent time volunteering in an adapted gym for community members with physical and cognitive impairments, and developed a passion for making exercise accessible to all. She then went on to complete her Masters in Physiotherapy from McMaster University, where she gained experience working with clients with neurological, orthopaedic and complex medical conditions. During this time, she also joined Hamilton Kids Physio Group as a volunteer where she saw just how FUN physio can be!

Ria is thrilled to be joining the Kids Physio family once again, this time in South Surrey. Strong communication, education, functional exercise and creativity are key pillars to her treatment approach, while of course making each and every session fun! Ria puts the child and their family at the centre of everything she does, and looks forward to working collaboratively with each family to help children reach their full potential.

When not at the clinic you can find Ria hiking, biking, running, skiing (on water and snow!) and exploring all that this beautiful province has to offer!

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Brianna was raised in Abbotsford where she was involved in dance and soccer. Brianna completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at UFV and developed a passion for movement and health education. She then studied physiotherapy at Bond University in Australia where she gained experience working with kids in hospital and the community.

After completing her degree, Brianna worked as a paediatric physiotherapist in Australia at a private practice. Here she worked with kids of all ages and gained experience working with kids with genetic, neurological, and developmental conditions. Brianna is committed to creating an engaging and supportive environment for kids to achieve their movement and activity goals.

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Brendan was born and raised nearby in Burnaby, B.C. where he played every sport offered to him growing up. His primary sports were soccer and lacrosse and he continues to stay involved with them today. As a young athlete, Brendan encountered his fair share of injuries himself and developed a strong relationship with his physiotherapist. However, attending physiotherapy designed for an adult can be intimidating for a child, and he wishes that something like Kids Physio would have been available for him at the time!

After completing his study in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, Brendan studied abroad in Australia at the University of Sydney. Upon completion of his Master of Physiotherapy in 2017, Brendan stayed in Australia and worked as a pediatric physiotherapist at a private practice helping kids achieve their movement and activity based goals with fun and engaging physiotherapy sessions. This helped Brendan interact with kids of a variety of ages and potential diagnoses (e.g. cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, global developmental delay, autism, etc.). Brendan developed a strong interest in a child’s gait and the ways to address common abnormal walking patterns like toe walking. This led him to taking a number of courses focused on these topics and his confidence in the area has grown significantly. Returning to his home country means that Brendan can bring all he learned overseas to help kids here in Canada.

Outside of the clinic, Brendan enjoys playing sports, reading a good book, and spending time with his young pup, Beau.

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Nitin was born and raised in New Delhi, India and has been a pediatric physiotherapy practitioner since 2002. Nitin brings a wealth of knowledge to the Kids Physio Group team with extensive training and experience from India, Scotland, London and Ireland. Nitin completed his Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy from Mangalore University (India) in 1999 and moved to the U.K. shortly thereafter to complete a Post-Graduate Diploma in Pediatrics and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2002 from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland. He also completed Post-Graduate and advanced studies in Pediatric NDT/Bobath from Bobath Centre in London (2006) for treatment of Cerebral Palsy and allied neurological conditions. Nitin completed level I CME in the Fall of 2011. Prior to moving to Surrey, British Columbia in 2009, Nitin worked in the U.K. for the National Health Service (Public Health Authority) as a community based senior pediatric physiotherapist for nearly five years treating children from birth to 19 years. Nitin joined the Kids Physio Group on a part-time basis in the first half of 2011. He became Partner of the new Surrey location in early 2013 and is excited to be bringing Kids Physio Group to such a vibrant and growing community! When he’s not working, Nitin loves the outdoors and spending quality time with his wife Shinakhi and son, Darsh.

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Natalie has a Sport Science Diploma from Douglas College and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a Minor in Arts from the University of British Columbia. She has worked as a swim coach and support worker, gaining strong experience with kids and a passion for making movement fun and accessible. Natalie values the role of rehabilitation in building strength and confidence, and aims to support youth in reaching their physical goals.

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Kirthana grew up in Goa, India, where her mother’s work with children with special needs inspired her to pursue a career in a similar vein. Through volunteering and internships at rehab clinics, she watched how small but meaningful functional gains empowered children. These experiences sparked her passion and led her to pursue a career in paediatric physiotherapy. After finishing her studies, she joined a non-profit organization in Goa that served children with neurodevelopmental disorders from underprivileged communities. Kirthana established and ran the paediatric physiotherapy program there for over 3 years.

Kirthana has a Master’s degree in Pediatric Neurology. She has worked with children across hospital, clinical and community settings. Her early work in Neonatal and Pediatric ICUs involved supporting premature infants and children with complex medical conditions. She has also worked extensively with children with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, muscular dystrophies, brain and spinal cord injuries, and neuromuscular disorders. From early motor delays to more complex issues, she enjoys treating children of all ages. She finds creative, evidence-based approaches to help each child grow stronger and reach their potential.

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