Our team, your health
Wishbone’s dedicated team of healthcare professionals provide specialized treatment just for you, to get you back to peak performance.
Our team includes Sport Medicine Physicians, Physiatrists, Certified Athletic Therapists (CAT(C)), Registered Physiotherapists (PT) Registered Massage Therapists (RMT), Certified Pedorthists, and Bracing Specialists.
Wishbone's Healthcare Professionals
At Wishbone Athletics, we understand that quickly assessing and treating injuries results in a faster recovery time, and reduces the risk of re-injury.
Our individualized approach includes
- sport and activity-specific assessment and treatment
- one-on-one consultations and treatment sessions
- active, hands-on rehabilitation targeted to your sport or activity
- comprehensive, “whole body” care
Surinder Budwal
Certified Athletic Therapist, CAT(C)
Surinder is a Certified Athletic Therapist working in Hamilton since 2003. He is a graduate of the Sports Injury Program at Sheridan College and holds a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo.
Drew Korzeniowski
Certified Pedorthist, C. Ped (C)
Drew Korzeniowski is a Certified Pedorthist, working in the Hamilton area for more than 10 years. He is the owner and operator of DK Orthotic Solutions, and operates his Hamilton location at Wishbone Athletics.
Dr. Alok Gupta
Sports Medicine Physician
MBBS, MSc, CCFP(SEM), DIP. Sport Medicine
Dr. Gupta is a practicing full-time primary care sport and exercise medicine physician in Hamilton and Oakville, Ontario. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University.
Dr. Matthew Berardocco
MD, FRCPC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Matthew Berardocco is a Physiatrist – a medical doctor who specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Berardocco completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, followed by medical school and five-year residency at McMaster University.
Christopher Puskas
Certified Athletic Therapist Registered Massage Therapist
Chris, a graduate of life long learning has been in clinical practice for nearly 25 years. His career started as a Certified Athletic Therapist working in the Canadian Football League for 17 years.
Jordyn Miller-Burko
Certified Athletic Therapist Registered Massage Therapist
Jordyn is a highly skilled health and wellness professional with extensive experience in Athletic Therapy, Massage Therapy, and movement science. She holds an Honours Kinesiology degree from McMaster University, an Athletic Therapy degree from Sheridan College, and a Massage Therapy Diploma from the Ontario College of Health and Technology.
Sarah Baiardo
Registered Massage Therapist &
Certified Athletic Therapist
Sarah Baiardo is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist and Certifed Athletic Therapist with extensive experience working with athletes and the general population.
With a strong educational foundation in Kinesiology from Brock University, Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College, and Massage Therapy from the Ontario College of Health and Technology, Sarah is equipped with the knowledge and skills to address a wide variety of injuries and conditions.
Philip Murphy
Registered Physiotherapist PT, MSc(PT), BA Hons (Kin)
Philip completed his Honours Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario in 2002 and graduated with distinction.
He then completed his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University in 2004. He is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Since graduating, his focus has been on the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries.
Omar Chaudhry
Registered Physiotherapist
Omar is a Registered Physiotherapist working in Hamilton.
He completed and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. He is currently a Registered Physiotherapist in Ontario, Canada and New York State in the United States.
Zach Mougenot
Certified Athletic Therapist, CAT(C)
Zach is a Certified Athletic Therapist from Hamilton who was first introduced to Wishbone as an Athletic Therapy Intern.
Completing his BHK from the university of Windsor, and Athletic Therapy Degree from Sheridan College, Zach is now focused on keeping his clients doing what they love - whether that’s competing for their sport or playing with their kids.
Rob Armstrong
Physiotherapist, PT
Rob completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University. During his undergraduate studies he dedicated special interest towards functional anatomy and sports rehabilitation, and additionally worked with the McMaster Men’s Lacrosse and Basketball teams as a field therapist.
Kate McLellan
Physiotherapist
Kate is a Physiotherapist working in Ancaster. She is a graduate of Western University with a degree in Physical Therapy.
Kate has hands-on experience in cardiovascular, neurological and orthopaedic settings, working with individuals of all ages and abilities.
Trevor Clark
Manual Osteopath Practitioner
Trevor is a Manual Osteopath Practitioner who takes a "localized holistic" approach to treatment, using cutting-edge approaches to reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and promote better sleep through an individually tailored treatment plan.
His experience includes post-concussion symptom treatment as well as joint mobilization, cupping therapy, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, and red light therapy.
Dr. Gabriella Ghanem, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
Dr. Gabriella Ghanem is a Physiatrist who completed medical school at the University of Toronto, followed by residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McMaster University, including a fellowship in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
She is a diplomate of both the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine and the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists, and supports patients with the management of musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis, soft tissue injuries, and peripheral nerve disorders.