Nurhan Ecityan,
Physiotherapist
Credentials: Experience in orthopedic and sport physiotherapy since 1990, with a particular interest in neck and back injuries. Nurhan also formerly served as co-chair of the Private Practice Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, as well as participated as a guest speaker at different conferences.
Education: DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) 2015. B.Sc.(Physiotherapy) from McGill University, 1990
Hobbies/Sports: In my free time I enjoy golf, skiing, as well as playing the guitar.
What I like most… seeing our team work together with one objective in mind: bettering the quality of life of our patients.
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Hristo Hristov,
Physiotherapist (on extended leave)
Credentials: Experience in orthopedic and sport physiotherapy since 1995, and at Hudson Physiotherapy & Pain Relief since 2009. My particular interests are back and neck injuries.
Education: B.Sc. (Physiotherapy) from National Sport Academy, Bulgaria, 1995. McGill University Equivalency Credential Program, 2006.
Hobbies/Sports: I enjoy spending time with my family while skiing, swimming and hiking. I also practice Tai chi chuan. I have an interest in natural farming and permaculture design.
What I like most… Is the team at Hudson Physiotherapy & Pain Relief because it has definitely inspired me since I joined it. Helping our clients make positive changes in their quality of life, making them smile and being optimistic throughout the rehabilitaion process is something special.
Mélanie Lévesque,
Physiotherapy Technologist
Credentials: I’ve been in private practice since 2000, and at Hudson Physiotherapy & Pain Relief since 2004.
Education: D.E.C. (Physical Rehabilitation Therapist), Marie-Victorin College, 2000
Hobbies/Sports: I enjoy skiing, rollerblading and nature walks. I also love to read and spending time with my family and friends.
What I like most… I enjoy the contact with our patients, and to see their improvement. It’s always nice to see that we’ve made a difference in their lives. I also like the atmosphere of the clinic.
Vanessa Kalemdjian,
Osteopath
Credentials: I have been practicing osteopathy since 2017, in a private clinic among a multifunctional team. I enjoy treating back pain and all symptoms, with a particular interest in temporomandibular joint dysfunction and digestive dysfunctions. I take pride in the osteopathic approach for its global approach with its aim to get to the root cause of pain and symptoms.
Education: D.O. (diploma in osteopathy) 2023, B.Sc. (osteopathy) 2017, D.E.C. Health Sciences
Hobbies/Sports: Alpine and cross country skiing, swimming, reading and continuing education courses
What I like most…: Playing a role in improving the quality of life of our patients and educating them on their own capacities of healing.
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Mélanie Charlebois,
Massage Therapist
Credentials: Certified Massage Therapist since 2018. I have worked in several different locations including clinics and spas to gain experience. The types of massages I offer are the following: Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, myofascial, prenatal, sports, cupping and hot stone.
Education: EMA Academy (2018) Ecole de Massotherapie Adam (2019) & A Plus Performance (2020- 2021) for all my certifications.
Hobbies/Sports: In my free time I enjoy rollerblading, hiking, swimming, reading, journaling, learning new skills and being active.
What I like most…: Helping people. I love knowing that I’ve helped my clients improve their way of living for the better.
Corinne Cobden,
Physio Coordinator
Credentials: I have 30 years of experience in customer service including receptionist in different fields.
Education: Queen of Angels and St. Thomas High School. But above all, life experience.
Hobbies/Sports: I really enjoy gardening, going to the Flea Market, antiquing and spending time with my family.
What I like most…I like meeting people and I really like the atmosphere with my colleagues. It’s really a great team. But above all, I like that Hudson Physiotherapy makes a difference in the lives of our patients.
Karen van Doorn,
Physio Coordinator
Credentials: I have worked with the public for over 30 years
Education: Studied Early Childhood Education at Vanier College as well as at Concordia
Hobbies/Sports: I enjoy gardening, crocheting, tending to my chickens, walking my dogs in the woods and most of all spending time with my family.
What I like most…Seeing how physio improves the client’s quality of life.