About | Raise The Bar Physiotherapy

Our Philosophy

One on one, high quality, evidence based, and compassionate care. No compromise. Client-centred.

Many of us have experienced physiotherapy where you just feel like another number, often thrown around between different physiotherapists because of turnover or handed off to assistants.

We strive to change this. We aim for the highest standard and to empower our clients of all ages and stages to achieve their health, wellness and performance goals. We want to Raise The Bar.

Our approach is simple and effective. Our highly trained physiotherapists use a holistic approach, including getting to the root of your injury or concern and support you to become an active participant of your health and wellbeing. We want to teach you how to get moving again, build resiliency and achieve your goals. We believe that it is important that we work as a community and collaborate with like-minded individuals to make sustainable and real change. An active approach to rehabilitation.

Lea Damata

Physiotherapist

Lea has a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from York University. She is a highly trained physiotherapist specializing in pelvic health and paediatrics. Lea has worked in a variety of paediatric settings including McMaster Children’s Hospital and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and was the recipient CanChild’s Paediatric Research Award in 2017.

Lea's training in pelvic floor dysfunction has included courses to assess and treat urinary and/or fecal incontinence, complex pelvic pain, sexual pain, gastro-intestinal disorders, pelvic organ prolapse, and perinatal care. Most importantly, she is committed to empower her patients on their active recovery, to improve their health, well-being and quality of life.

Petar Grkinic

Physiotherapist

Petar completed his Master of Science in Physical Therapy at University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of Waterloo. Since graduation Petar has focused his practice working with high performance athletes. He has completed courses for manual therapy, McKenzie method, concussion management, and TMJ treatment.

Petar has worked in a variety of outpatient physiotherapy clinics before starting Raise The Bar: Physiotherapy. While completing his Masters degree he also had placements in a variety of environments including his final residency at Toronto FC where he was involved in rehabilitation and conditioning with the reserves and academy.

Cynthia Campos

Physiotherapist

Cynthia completed a Master of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including rehabilitation and community health centers. Throughout her career she has developed her practice in paediatrics and pelvic health. Cynthia is passionate about using a multimodal approach to treatment that incorporates manual therapy, exercise, and education to empower clients to achieve their health goals.

Cynthia has obtained continued education in pelvic health with the goal of allowing clients to achieve meaningful improvements in quality of life. Cynthia’s pelvic health training includes assessing and treating conditions such as incontinence, pelvic pain, and prolapse. She is committed to evidence-based care and creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

Kaz Mattes

Physiotherapy Assistant

Kaz is a highly qualified movement educator dedicated to helping clients achieve optimal physical function and well-being. With nearly a decade of experience, Kaz is a Clinical Somatics Instructor, a certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a yoga & movement teacher.

Drawing on her personal experiences as a mother, belly dancer, and potter, Kaz is passionate about helping patients connect to their centers and achieve greater physical balance. She strongly believes in the power of movement as preventative medicine.

At Raise the Bar Physiotherapy, Kaz uses a whole-body approach combining restorative yoga, somatics and novel exercises to create lasting change at the level of the nervous system, to move better and foster resilience. Kaz is passionate about complementing her patients' physiotherapy sessions and helping them achieve optimal pelvic health and overall physical well-being.