Private Practice Division Executive
Karim Meghji (Chair)
Karim is the owner of YYC Rehab Consulting in Calgary AB. Karim has a degree in Behavioural Psychology from McMaster University and a Physical Therapy degree from the University of Toronto. Karim has accomplished advanced certifications in Manual therapy, Movement Analysis, Mechanical Diagnosis of Spinal Pain, and almost 2 decades of clinical experience. Karim’s most noted for his dry needling skills with advanced certificates in Medical Acupuncture, Gunn IMS and Functional Dry Needling. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on practice management and key clinic skills. Karim has served as an executive on the Private Practice Division for the last 6 years and is the current PPD Chair. Follow Karim’s journey on instagram
Brenda Enns (Secretary)
Brenda is a Physiotherapist, Professional Practice Lead, and Operations Manager at Neuphysio in London, ON. She loves being active with her two young kids, golfing, and playing soccer. Brenda’s exceptional organizational skills and ability to task manage a project or event to completion is invaluable to the PPD; thus making the PPD Secretary role a great fit for her.
Sean Meagher (Treasurer)
Sean Meagher graduated from University of Toronto in 2016 and is currently working as an independent contractor in the KW area. Sean is the treasurer for the Private Practice division.
Amberly Horton (Communications Lead)
Amberly is a new clinic owner and works in private practice as a orthopaedic and pelvic health physiotherapist in Grimsby, Ontario. She understands the importance of collaborating with other professionals and enjoys networking with other clinicians in the health care sector.
Charlotte Anderson (Co-Education Lead)
Charlotte graduated from the University of Toronto in 2012, and is a practicing physiotherapist in Toronto. After graduation, Charlotte worked for a year in an OHIP clinic, focusing mostly on muscoloskeletal injuries and rehab. In October of 2013 Charlotte started her own private practice, ALPHA Health Services.
Greg Smith (Co-Education Lead)
Greg is a physiotherapist currently working in London, Ontario. He is originally from Toronto. Greg brings an open mind to the PPD, and believes we can learn a lot about how private practice physiotherapy works in other cities, provinces, and countries around the world.
Slava Blokhin (Communications Consultant)
Slava is a recent graduate from University of Toronto. He is a co-founders of PT Business Corner, educating physiotherapists about business in our profession. Fun fact: He currently plays on 3 soccer teams at the same time but unfortunately, Real Madrid is not one of them. He brings a ‘new grad’ energy to the team. It is the optimism and drive to change the industry for the better and encourage others to reach their potential in our profession!
Julie Medwid (Social Media Coordinator)
Julie is from Crystal City, Manitoba and has a passion for physiotherapy practice in rural communities. Julie brings her millennial skills to the private practice division by powering the PPD’s online presence through social media.
Jovana Smoljanic (KTC Representative)
Jovana is a physiotherapist & the clinic director at ProCare Rehabilitation in Toronto. Her role on the Division Knowledge Management Committee is fitting, as she is a clinician with a research background. Jovana is passionate about innovative ways of advancing the physiotherapy profession!