Who We Are
At PT’MOVEMENT, our team stands by each patient, helping them navigate their personal path, whether they are overcoming an injury, managing a chronic condition, or striving to improve their overall health and wellness. The phrase communicates empathy, long-term support, and a focus on the patient’s overall well-being. It shows that the clinic is not just interested in a quick fix, but in walking alongside patients throughout their entire healing and wellness journey — providing guidance, encouragement, and expertise every step of the way
Valerie Rolf von den Baumen
MSc, PT Clinic Owner · Lead Physiotherapist · GYROTONIC® Teacher
With a deep-rooted passion for movement and a commitment to lifelong learning, Valerie brings a unique, science-informed approach to physiotherapy and wellness. She is deeply passionate about the physiotherapy profession, believing that every person has a birthright to move well.
Her journey began in Russia, where she earned her Medical Doctor degree from I.P. Pavlov State Medical University in Saint-Petersburg. Shortly after graduation, she completed a specialization and PhD program in Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine.
After immigrating to Canada in 2005, she completed her Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
For over a decade, Valerie has focused on the musculoskeletal system and functional human movement, combining evidence-based care with diverse movement modalities. She discovered the GYROTONIC® Method early in her career and has been ntegrated it into her practice to provide comprehensive treatment and exceed her patients’ expectations.
Valerie is also certified in acupuncture and pelvic floor physiotherapy, supporting clients through everything from chronic back pain to pelvic health challenges.
As the founder of PT’MOVEMENT Wellness Centre, Valerie’s vision is to create a place where movement is medicine and the integration of knowledge from different medical disciplines helps clients navigate difficult health challenges. Her goal is for the clinic to be a place where every patient is empowered not just to recover, but to thrive.
Vincent Alayo
GYROTONIC® Trainer/PTA
I first began my movement journey in the world of street dance back in 2010, training in a variety of styles of dance with the goal of imbuing my body with multiple ways to move. I took my training internationally to places like Japan, Korea, and the U.S.A to be trained by the best and broaden my horizons.
Dance has taken me to win several competitions of freestyle and choreography, but it also let me to discover the world of injuries.
8 years into my dance career after a degree in linguistics, I used my knowledge to understand my body on a mental level, and integrated all of my dance training into exercise science, neuroscience, biomechanics, and ultimately the GYROTONIC® Method.
Dr. Vanessa MacPhail
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Vanessa completed her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. She is dedicated to helping people in her community stay active, move with confidence, and enhance their quality of life through hands-on care — including manual therapy, acupuncture, and other therapeutic modalities—alongside personalized exercise programs and supportive patient education.
She enjoys working with patients of all ages, supporting their individual treatment goals through preventative wellness care, acute and chronic pain management, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Dr. Vanessa has also developed a special interest in the management of osteoarthritis. She is trained in—and actively runs—the GLA:D® program, an evidence-based education and exercise initiative designed to help individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis reduce pain, improve function, and maintain an active lifestyle. Through this program and her clinical practice, she empowers patients to better understand their condition and take an active role in their long-term joint health.
Dr. Alexandra Rawson
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Aly graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. While she is happy treating patients of all ages, she has a special interest in working with pregnant and post-partum women and pediatric patients. She loves the chance to connect with babies and young kids to help set them (and their parents) up for success early in life.
Dr. Aly uses tools such as acupuncture, exercise, and manual therapy to help guide people in their treatment goals. She is a firm believer in the importance of preventative health care and loves when people come to her for wellness support before the true pain begins.
Dr. Aly lives on a blueberry farm with her wife and 2 dogs. And when she is not in the office you will find her chasing around her donkeys, goats and chickens.
Aimée Smith
Holistic Nutritionist & Fitness Coach
Aimée is a dedicated Holistic Nutritionist, graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Health Coach, and certified personal trainer. She blends nutrition coaching, personal training, and a whole-person approach to help clients improve their health with ease and clarity. She specializes in women’s health but also works with men who value a realistic, compassionate path to meaningful change.
Known for her empathy and ability to listen deeply, Aimée meets each person exactly where they are, helping them feel seen, understood, and empowered, without pressure or perfectionism. She considers sleep, stress, nervous system health, hormones, movement, and daily habits, translating evidence-based guidance into simple, practical steps that fit real life.
Through her supportive programs and one-on-one coaching, Aimée helps clients build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits, one small, meaningful shift at a time.
Joanne Tseng
Registered Massage Therapist
Joanne is a registered massage therapist with more than 10 years of experience.
Throughout her years as an RMT, she’s perfected her skills through practice working with a wide array of conditions, as well as the addition of reflexology and cupping methodologies.
She is a true team player when it comes to our patients’ integrative care – as a natural collaborator she helps to develop the best treatment plan, including the addition of other disciplines.
In her time off, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. And something completely unexpected: She is an accomplished karate student 😲. Ask her what belt she has! Within her karate practice she has seen such value when incorporating the GYROTONIC® method in her training. You can expect to see her training in the Studio as she aims for a black belt.
Nadim Jalloul
Registered Massage Therapist
Nadim Jalloul is an enthusiastic registered massage therapist and certified personal trainer with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology from York University. Nadim studied at Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy where he learned a variety of techniques such as Swedish massage, fascial stretch, deep tissue, postural work, joint mobilizations, cupping, and lymphatic drainage.
Nadim is passionate about exercising and has a yearning for learning new techniques to train and/or heal the body. His approach to treatment always encourages patients to move their body.
As a fellow cross-country skier, climber, and gamer, Nadim understands what it’s like to go through injuries and to have pain sitting at a desk. His goal is to help decrease your pain by finding the root cause of your complaint through his thorough assessments, massage techniques, and corrective exercises. Where you feel your pain isn’t always where the dysfunction is!
Nadim wants nothing but the best for his clients. He puts all his effort into doing everything in his power to make sure you walk out feeling better than when you walked in.
In his spare time, you can find him spending time working out at the gym, and gaming.
Iris Rocha
Ayurvedic Practitioner
As one of the clinic’s Patient Care Coordinators, Iris brings a calm and caring presence to every client experience. She holds a degree in both design & photography and previously worked for a design agency. For the past two years, she has been studying Ayurveda part-time with Hale Pule and is currently en route to becoming an Ayurvedic Health Advisor. She is passionate about holistic health and enjoys integrating Ayurvedic principles into her work and daily life.
Tristan Goulah
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Tristan has been educating herself for more than 10 years on the intricate relationship between human anatomy and physiology. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Ottawa with a specialization in Human Kinetics in 2016, and went on to earn her Master in Practice Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Sciences from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2022.
As PT’Movements’s “case cracker,” she is known for her calm demeanour and attentive listening, finding seemingly unrelated connections in patients’ health histories and symptoms. She continues to learn every day in practice, with the goal of ensuring every “insignificant” complaint has a place to be heard and, with enough time and creativity, understood.
Daria Plekhanova
Physiotherapist
Daria specializes in personalized, results-driven care. She holds a Master’s in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Western University of Ontario, equipping her with a deep understanding of movement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
With comprehensive experience treating sports injuries, chronic pain, post-surgical rehab, and everyday aches, Daria takes an evidence-based approach to therapy. She combines hands-on manual therapy, customized exercise programs, and patient education to relieve pain, enhance strength, mobility, and long-term wellness.
In addition, Daria has advanced training in pelvic floor physiotherapy. She works with individuals experiencing pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, and postpartum concerns, helping them regain strength, confidence, and control.
Daria’s philosophy is simple: every patient is unique, and their care should be too. She listens carefully to each individual’s needs and creates a treatment plan designed to help them move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love — faster.
Nadia Ramnauth
Physiotherapist
Nadia completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at York University, and then her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University.
A physiotherapist with over 13 years of experience, Nadia is dedicated to the health goals and wellness of each of her patients. She is a big believer in movement, and has special interest in orthopaedic rehabilitation.
Using the GYROTONIC® Method in her physiotherapy practice, Nadia can help you achieve your rehabilitation and movement goals using evidence-based practice and movement that is tailored uniquely to you.
Why We Do What We Do
