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Hiten Thakker holds a Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences from McMaster University. He is has certified in Acupuncture from the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture program, Advanced Neurofunctional Sports Performance practitioner program, Orthopaedic Manual Therapy from faculty of Curtin University Perth Australia and Certified GUNN IMS practitioner from University of British Columbia for neuropathic pain, Certified Gokavi Transverse Technique specializing in chronic pain.

He has received a Program Excellence Award from the Faculty of Health Science Graduate Program and Postdoctoral Studies, and is currently a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division.

In addition to his formal education and professional accolades, Thakker has a passion for treating pain, as well as understanding the biopsychosocial aspect of it. He is excited by the continued expansion of this field, which challenge and motivates him to work harder and achieve better outcomes for his patients.

Thakker’s practice favors a holistic approach that looks beyond structural diagnosis to provide a full context of the patient. His treatment is complemented by the use of methods such as yoga ,manual therapy and medical acupuncture, as he attempts to treat both mind and body to achieve physical relief and meaningful functional change.

Recently he has completed his Fellowship with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapist (FCAMPT) from Western University with focus on treating Musculoskeletal and sport injuries.

In his personal life, Thakker enjoys travel, yoga and reading Philosophy and Ayurveda (Indian natural medicine) which allows him to explore the deeper aspects of life and meditation.

Offerings

• Registered Physiotherapy
• Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Certified GUNN IMS Practitioner
• Certified Gokavi Transverse Technique (GTT)
• Advanced Neurofunctional Sports Performance
• Medical exercise prescription