Nirro is a compassionate and dedicated physiotherapist who is passionate about helping people move better, recover with confidence, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

He earned his degree in Physiotherapy from De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute in the Philippines in 2016. Before becoming licensed to practice in Canada, Nirro gained nearly five years of clinical experience working with patients across the lifespan and with a wide range of conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, and cardiac rehabilitation. At River Heights Physio his clinical practice focuses primarily on acute and chronic orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions (including the TMJ), as well as sports-related injuries.

Committed to lifelong learning, Nirro continues to develop his clinical skills through ongoing professional education. His areas of continuing education and clinical development include orthopaedic assessment and treatment, manual therapy and joint mobilization, exercise-based rehabilitation, low back pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and sports injury rehabilitation.

Nirro believes that effective physiotherapy starts with understanding the individual behind the injury or condition. His approach is patient-centered and goal-oriented, combining individualized exercise programs, manual therapy, education, and appropriate activity based on each patient’s needs and goals. He works collaboratively with his patients to help them understand their condition, build confidence in movement, and make meaningful progress toward improved function and quality of life.

In 2026, Nirro was honoured to receive the Internationally Educated Physiotherapist Award from the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association. This recognition reflects his commitment to professional growth, lifelong learning, and contributing to the physiotherapy profession in Manitoba.

Outside of the clinic, Nirro enjoys playing basketball, walking, staying active, and travelling and exploring new places with his family.

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Mira earned her Bachelor of Science, minoring in Kinesiology and specializing in Athletic Therapy from the University of Winnipeg in 2023. She then wrote the National Exam for Athletic Therapy in June 2024 to Certify as an Athletic Therapist. Mira’s interest in Athletic Therapy began when she was 14 and encountered her own sport related injuries while playing soccer. As she continued to play through University her appreciation for the profession grew while she played for the University of Winnipeg soccer team and found support and guidance through the Athletic Therapists assisting the team.

Mira values patient education and believes that it is an important driver in one’s recovery. She strives to provide her clients with a clear understanding of their injury and the recovery process, to help them get back to what they love to do. Mira uses a hands-on approach to her treatment, incorporating different manual therapy techniques such as massage, mobilizations and cupping, as well as exercise based treatment. She encourages physical activity to all her clients regardless of fitness level, age and ability and strongly believes that exercise promotes improved health and a better quality of life. Mira has experience creating strength and conditioning programs for both novice and experienced athletes for rehabilitative and performance goals and plans to certify as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) to continue her education and expand her knowledge of human movement and the physiology behind it.

In her free time Mira still plays soccer recreationally, and competes in power-lifting. She also enjoys camping, hiking and fishing as other ways to stay healthy and happy.

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Mandy has additional training with the jaw, acupuncture and dry needling.

Mandy’s university career began while on a tennis scholarship at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. She returned to Canada to complete her physiotherapy degree from the University of Manitoba in 2000, and has worked in private practice physiotherapy since then. In 2009 she began working at River Heights Physiotherapy and in 2014 she joined Amanda McLean as co-owner. She became a Certified Fitness Instructor in 1995, for years has taught a variety of fitness and yoga classes, and is a running enthusiast. Her passion and knowledge in sports, and exercise instruction have been invaluable to her physiotherapy practice.

Since the beginning of her career Mandy has followed current research and has done many continuing education courses to enhance her expertise in treating orthopaedic injuries from head to toe. She has advance training in treating jaw disorders, and has built up an extensive and rewarding practice in this area. Mandy is licensed to practice acupuncture and is trained in the management of osteoporosis. Consequently, she applies a wide variety of treatment techniques in the areas of manual therapy, specific therapeutic exercise, acupuncture, and education.

Mandy feels strongly about promoting the profession of physiotherapy. On multiple occasions she has been invited to educate other health care professionals about the role of physiotherapy in treating the jaw. She has taught back care education and exercise classes and educational seminars for walkers and runners.

Mandy enjoys treating clients of all ages and physical activity levels. She believes in empowering her clients to take an active role in their rehab, and teaching them how to take care of their bodies in order to live long, healthy, active lives.

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Hadi graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2017 and completed his Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy in 2021. He is an exam candidate with the College of Physiotherapists in Manitoba. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Applied Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, where his research focuses on human biomechanics. His passion for physiotherapy developed from his interest in muscles and biomechanics, as well as his desire to help people overcome pain and return to the activities they enjoy.

With nearly 7 years of clinical experience, Hadi has worked with patients with a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, rheumatological, sports, and work-related conditions. His practice incorporates movement analysis, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and individualized exercise prescription. He takes an evidence-informed and patient-centred approach, combining hands-on treatment with individualized exercise and education.

Hadi believes that effective physiotherapy involves more than simply treating pain. He focuses on understanding the underlying factors contributing to each patient’s pain or movement dysfunction, helping them restore function, return to the activities they enjoy, and reduce the risk of future injury. He encourages his patients to take an active role in their recovery and provides them with the knowledge and tools they need to manage their condition and return to the activities that are important to them.

Hadi is bilingual and provides physiotherapy services in both English and Persian (Farsi). Outside of the clinic, he enjoys staying active through strength training, cycling, and hiking.

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Rameen Hamid Nawaz Physiotherapist Exam Candidate

Rameen holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT, 2020) and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy specializing in Neuromuscular PT (MSPT, 2023) from Pakistan. Having previously worked in rural Manitoba, Rameen brings valuable clinical experience in treating a wide variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Rameen is committed to helping clients manage pain, restore mobility, and safely return to the activities they love.Taking a collaborative, patient-centered approach, she designs individualized treatment plans that combine tailored exercise prescription with hands-on manual therapy techniques—such as myofascial release and joint mobilizations—to optimize functional recovery.

​Outside the clinic, Rameen stays active through long walks, hiking, zumba, and loves traveling to explore new destinations. To ensure comfortable and accessible care, she is bilingual and is pleased to offer her services in both English and Urdu.

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Jessica has additional training with the jaw, vestibular treatments, and acupuncture.

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Manitoba. Her joy for physiotherapy began while playing soccer for Manitoba, she greatly valued the profession and wanted to be able to assist individuals in a way she once was. Besides soccer Jessica has a passion for track and field, basketball, and for half marathon running. Jessica believes in a holistic approach to client centered care, combining myofascial release, mobilizations, manipulations, exercise and education in the rehabilitation programs individualized for each client. Jessica is very passionate about helping her clients return to what they love doing by empowering them through improving their physical literacy and assisting clients in taking an active role in their recovery. She loves working with clients of all ages, especially clients with low back and knee pain. In her free time Jessica enjoys staying active by going to the gym, running, hiking, and playing soccer. She also enjoys staying up to date on fun new exercises for clients to try.

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Megan has additional training with custom orthotics, acupuncture and dry needling.

Megan graduated from the University of Manitoba at the top of her class in 2005. She spent the majority of the first part of her career at Pan Am Clinic. There she gained experience treating patients of all ages and activity levels, with both acute and chronic conditions. In 2012, Megan and her husband left Winnipeg and moved down to Peru for a couple years, returning in late 2014. They settled in River Heights, where they now live with their two young children.

Over the years, Megan has pursued continuing education in many fields including manual therapy, exercise prescription, neuropathic pain, biomechanical foot assessments and custom foot orthotics. She is also licensed to practice acupuncture and prefers to use a multi-faceted approach to helping her patients recover from injury to reach their full potential. Megan enjoys the teaching aspect of her profession and believes strongly in the value of educating her patients about their condition/injury, helping them take ownership of their recovery and play an active role in it.

In keeping with her choice of profession, Megan’s hobbies have always centered around active living. Running, road cycling, yoga, and walking the beautiful streets of River Heights help keep her busy when she isn’t working.

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