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 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.
Heather O'Brien
HBK, MSc Physical Therapy, Physiotherapist
Heather's focus is on inspiring individuals to reach their functional capacity, with philosophies grounded in client education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercises that help clients optimize function and quality of life.
Daniel Strycharz
Registered Physiotherapist
Daniel is a physiotherapy resident with a Master of Physical Therapy. Daniel is passionate about helping patients improve their performance and quality of life through rehabilitation and exercise.
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.
Claire Toffelmire
Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C)
Claire is a Certified Athletic Therapist and a Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist (FST). She is a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences program in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College, and holds a Bachelors of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia.
Mahyar Dibaji
Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C)
Mahyar is a graduate of the Athletic Therapy program from York University and holds his BSc in Kinesiology in 2018.
Christopher Puskas
CAT(C), RMT, R.KIN
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.
Michael Kolt
Registered Massage Therapist
Micheal is a graduate of Everest College in Massage Therapy. He has been Registered Massage Therapist who has been providing massage for over 12 years in clinical practice. He has spent time working with a wide variety of sports related injuries with a special interest with runners, soccer and hockey players.
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.
Lindsay Groves
Lindsay is the first person you'll meet at Wishbone. She is our clinic administrator, and works with patients to schedule appointments, answer questions, process billing, and keep our office running efficiently and effectively.