Leading you back to health

At Back to Health Wellness Centre, our health care team is committed to helping you achieve better health.

We will work collaboratively with you as you journey to a healthier lifestyle. Together, we will look at your daily living, such as sleeping, working and sports-related habits to achieve your health goals, restore function, reduce pain, and help you age gracefully. Your progress will be monitored and reported in follow-up assessments. Our team will involve you in the healing process, be it through lifestyle changes, healthier eating or at-home exercises.

Our goal is to help your whole family come back to health.

Dr. Barbara Rodwin, Chiropractor

Dr. Barbara Rodwin feels that fitness is an important part of every person’s life. She exemplifies this principle in her own personal journey through various physical fitness pursuits, balancing activity with her professional life. A runner since 1978, Dr. Rodwin has participated in numerous marathons, triathlons, half Ironmans and 10 Ironmans. Also a cyclist, paddler, water runner and swimmer, her philosophy is that no matter your goal, with the proper training, guidance and fortitude you will be able to attain it!

Dr. Rodwin works with you to help you be free of pain, gain mobility, and be able to achieve your goals while feeling more energetic. Together, you and Dr. Rodwin will work toward attaining optimal body function through treatment, prevention and maintenance, examining the entire skeletal system, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nervous system, which will result in a new awareness of your body’s natural state of health and vitality. Dr. Rodwin’s goal is to aid her patients in creating a realistic, individual, comprehensive treatment plan, which represents a true commitment to change for the better.

“I enjoy working with people who see themselves as active participants in choosing better health and a better life for themselves and their families. I believe in a team approach when a patient comes in for a condition. The patient must be an active part of this team!”

Dr. Rodwin specializes in the treatment of headaches, migraines, concussions, neck, back, and extremities (such as the jaw, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and foot), and conditions related to pregnancy, whiplash, and car accidents. Being active in sports, she is better equipped to understand and treat many types of sports injuries, including running, cycling, swimming, tennis and other racquet sports, rowing, climbing, hockey, figure skating, gymnastics and golf injuries and conditions, and can help prevent such injuries from occurring.

Jessica Nepton, RMT (Registered Massage Therapist)

With over ten years of experience, Jessica Nepton has worked with a wide range of clientele and injuries, from sports injuries, developmentally handicapped individuals, seniors, restrictive scars, tendonitis, muscle tension, headaches, adhesive capsulitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome, nerve problems, spinal cord injuries, post-surgery patients, pregnancy and more!

Jessica offers pre & post natal massage; therapeutic massage; deep tissue & sports injury massage; relaxation massage; and lymphatic drainage massage. The Lymphatic Drainage Massage that Jessica was taught came from her massage therapy program at Algonquin College.

Jessica is passionate about her profession, and believes that you should never stop learning. A member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, she is a graduate of the three-year Massage Therapy Program at Algonquin College, and also has a diploma in General Arts and Science – Pre Human and Community Studies.

Her massage therapy training includes extensive study in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, massage theory, professionalism, ethics, and proper home care in relation to cardio, stretching and strengthening exercises. She has also completed several other health-related courses, including hydrotherapy.

Jessica takes pride in working with her patients in a therapeutic and nurturing manner. She is up to any challenge, but isn’t afraid to ask for help if necessary. She believes in working closely with her patients to engage them in meeting their health goals and ensure they receive the best care possible.

Andrew Bouchier, RMT (Registered Massage Therapist)

After spending several years in the Canadian Forces followed by several more in the Federal Public Service, Andrew turned his attention to matters of health and wellness. He completed his Massage Therapist training at Kiné Concept Institute in Ottawa and was licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in 2006.

The health studies continued a process which Andrew began years earlier when he had resolved to make changes in his life. He first made dietary changes that resulted in substantial weight loss. Shortly afterward, feeling stronger, he seized the opportunity to fulfill one of his life’s goals: travel to Spain and walk 500 miles on the pilgrim’s route to Santiago de Compostela.

Returning lighter and stronger, Andrew aimed for another life goal: long-distance running. Having never seriously pursued it before, he found the nearest Running Room store and enrolled in a clinic to prepare for the 2002 National Capitol Marathon (42.2 kilometres). He completed it and has since completed nine others, including the Boston Marathon.

Due to his running career, Andrew came to learn of the benefits of Active Release Techniques.Poor training habits had led to some nagging muscle pain which conventional therapies couldn’t relieve. The effect and benefits of ART treatment were so clear and immediate that he pursued extensive ART training after becoming a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Few RMTs in the Ottawa have as extensive ART training as Andrew. His certifications include ART Full Bodypractitioner (Upper Extremity/Lower Extremity/Spine), plus Biomechanics, Nerve Entrapment, Active Palpation and Masters training with the Active Release Institute.

Since 2008 Andrew has volunteered continuously with walking and running clinics at local Running Room stores where he can be frequently found giving talks on topics such as injury prevention, training techniques and stretching.

As a Registered Massage Therapist, Andrew approaches his goal of patient health by helping them achieve and maintain pain-free movement.

Diana Sheldrick, RMT (Registered Massage Therapist)

Diana M Sheldrick, RMT, P-ATMAT, is dedicated to her work and passionate about empowering individuals to become the best version of who they are and can be. Since graduating from Algonquin College’s Advanced Massage Therapy program in 2005, Diana has amassed 19 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Her journey has taken her through various professional settings including chiropractic offices, physiotherapy clinics, naturopathic practices, and wellness centers, where she has honed her skills and versatility.

In addition to her expertise in massage therapy, Diana expanded her practice in 2011 to include Maya Abdominal Therapy as a certified Practitioner of the Arvigo Technique of Maya Abdominal Therapy (P-ATMAT). Only chiropractors, physiotherapists, doulas, or massage therapists can earn this designation which is given by certified teachers from the Arvigo Institute, originating from Belize in Central South America. Diana is honoured to offer these traditional ways to both new and returning clients in the Ottawa area.

Diana values collaborative care and believes in a holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of coordination among healthcare professionals to address each client’s unique needs comprehensively.

Beyond her professional achievements, Diana has enriched her practice by studying under Kathleen Leeson, RH, an Ottawa-area Shamanic Healer & Clinical Herbalist. Working as colleagues, they provide complementary services to clients seeking holistic wellness solutions.

With nearly two decades of experience, Diana combines her extensive educational knowledge and experience with a continuing deep commitment to every client receiving professional quality care. It would be her pleasure to serve you and assist you on your journey to health and wellness.

Hiral Thakkar, PT (Physiotherapist)

Hiral believes that she doesn’t have magical hands; you have a magical body that has immense potential to heal. She is at Back to Health Wellness to guide you in your healing journey.

Hiral has helped patients of all ages with acute and chronic injuries; from youth to geriatrics – and all ages in between – she has helped countless clients with therapies ranging from restorative to preventative. Hiral helps her clients with her wide range of skills and techniques, which include but are not limited to: manual therapy, soft tissue release, myofascial release, cupping therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, patient education, exercise prescription and educated advice. She is also trained to help with TMJ pain, vertigo and pelvic health challenges.

Hiral is a physiotherapist who graduated from MSU, India in 2017. 

Hiral is described as very inquisitive and willing to learn, which is why she furthered her education at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario with the fitness and health promotion program.  The knowledge she has acquired through her training in Physiotherapy and Fitness greatly supports and enhances her abilities as a preventative and rehabilitative physiotherapist. 

Hiral is here to guide you to improve your strength and movement to prevent future problems. If you are recovering from an injury, surgery or are suffering from pain that affects you every day at work or home, or stops you from doing what you love, schedule a meet and greet with Hiral to see how she can help you heal and find joy in the things you once loved doing.

Pruthaben ‘Prutha’, Malaviya , PT (Physiotherapist)

Pruthaben, ‘Prutha’, Malaviya is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Physiotherapist practicing in Canada with over three years of hands-on clinical experience in India and Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the esteemed Government Physiotherapy College in Surat, India.

Pruthaben provides evidence-based, individualized care across a wide range of conditions. Her practice includes the treatment of orthopedic and neurological disorders, pediatric conditions, and cardiorespiratory issues. She incorporates a variety of therapeutic approaches to best suit her patients’ needs, including manual therapy techniques, electrotherapy, dry needling, soft tissue release, cupping therapy, and more.

In addition to her broad physiotherapy expertise, Pruthaben has advanced training in pelvic health. She is qualified to perform internal pelvic assessments and provide treatment for conditions such as urinary incontinence, uterine prolapse, and pelvic floor dysfunction related to weak or tight pelvic muscles. She is also certified in acupuncture and dry needling, enhancing her ability to treat pain and muscle-related conditions holistically.

With a strong focus on patient education, functional recovery, and long-term wellness, Pruthaben is committed to empowering her clients to regain independence and improve their quality of life.

Pruthaben enjoys exciting activities such as kayaking, camping, and hiking. She loves exploring new destinations and experiencing different cultures. Cooking and painting are also hobbies she finds pleasure in, as they allow her to express her creativity and have a good time.

Shaïman Gibeault, PT (Physiotherapist)

Shaiman is a graduate student from Ottawa University, where he first completed his Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and was then admitted to Grad school with several scholarships, to eventually obtain his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2011.

 In addition to his academic training, Shaïman continued to hone his skills with post-graduate courses in McKenzie Mechanical Assessment and Therapy, focusing on treatments at the cervical and lumbar areas, his two main areas of interest.  Shaiman also completed a course in manual therapy at the AQPMO in Quebec City, and a course in therapeutic taping at the International Academy of K-Taping.

Shaïman has also always been involved in his community, having volunteered many hours in hospitals, for the Health Services of Ottawa University, and for the Quebec Games: The Jeux du Québec en Outaouais with multidisciplinary sporting events. In addition, he has been a sports therapist for multiple soccer and football teams during his career.  Shaiman also moved north, more than a thousand kilometers from home, to practice with indigenous populations for a year.

Overall, he has worked with a mix of clientele on outpatient sports injuries, orthopedics, acute care, pediatrics, as well as home care.

Shaiman continues to learn from and study scientific databases for recent developments in physiotherapy. It is important for him to be aware of and incorporate evidence from the literature into his physiotherapy treatment. Continued learning improves Shaiman’s diagnoses and treatment plans to meet and exceed the patients expectations.

Front Office Staff

Our front office staff are the first people you will see and talk to at Back To Health.

Kim