Our Team
John Pendlebury
John graduated from Pinderfields College of Physiotherapy, England in 1987. He then went on to work in the National Health Service in Norwich, England until 1990. He then moved to Toronto to take up a Senior Physiotherapy position at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre where he worked until 2008. In 1997 John established his own practice which now comprises of two locations. Soon after graduating John developed a keen interest in the field of musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunctions, their diagnosis and rehabilitation. During his time in both England and Canada, John has gone on to complete his post graduate levels of study in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. He has also completed studies in other approaches to assessing/diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries/dysfunctions and pain, including McKenzie, Mulligan, Butler, McGill to name but a few.
Over the last decade John has also developed a keen interest in working with athletes and runners in particular. John uses the skills he has acquired over many years of study and practice to determine the best evidence based treatment approach for his patients and their presenting problem(s).
Founder | Physiotherapist | Grad Dip PT, MCPA
Peter Ho
Peter Ho graduated in 1984 from Hong Kong Polytechnic and is a specialist in musculoskeletal, hand injuries, sports injuries, and spinal disorders. He has worked in Ambulatory Rehabilitation at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre for 15 years.
Peter enjoys teaching and has won 10 teaching awards through his work with physiotherapy students. In 2004, he became a Lecturer at University of Toronto, Department of Physical Therapy. He competed for Hong Kong National Fencing Team in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships for 4 years. Peter was the National Coach in Hong Kong and Canada in Wheelchair Fencing. He coached the Hong Kong and Canadian Wheelchair Fencing Team at the Para Olympic Games in Barcelona and Sydney, and was the National Team Coach for the Canadian Women's Epee Fencing Team at Pan Am Games & World Championships. He has extensive knowledge in training for high-level athletes. As a Level III NCCP coach, he produced one Olympic and thirteen National Team fencers for Canada.
Physiotherapist Alan Chan
Alan graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy after completing his Master of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. During his time at the University of Ottawa, he worked in the Navigation Laboratory investigating postural control in older adults and the effects of attentional focus on athletic performance. Alan went on to publish his work in Gait and Posture, as well as the International Journal of Kinesiology and Sport Science.
Alan is passionate and committed to using an evidence-based approach to assist his patients in returning to activities that are meaningful to them. When working with Alan, you can expect to gain a clear understanding of your injury and receive expert guidance on how to best manage it. He strongly believes in developing a therapeutic relationship with all of his patients, so you can be sure he will listen closely to what you have to say. Moreover, Alan's strong understanding of biomechanics and background in competitive Tae Kwon Do and Powerlifting also gives him a unique insight on the physical and mental demands of high performance sport.
PhysiotherapistJoanne Dorion
oanne Dorion has been offering Facial Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Services at Bayview Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine Clinic since 2016. Joanne previously ran the Facial Physiotherapy Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, having completed her Facial Rehab Clinical Training in 1991.
Joanne has been a co-author of facial nerve related articles in various professional journals, including Management of Bell palsy: clinical practice guidelines (Canadian Medical Association Journal, September 2014).
Joanne graduated from McGill University with a BSc in Physical Therapy in 1982. She holds a Status Appointment (Lecturer) with University of Toronto, School of Physical Therapy.
Physiotherapist | BSc. PTAdiilah Heenaye
Adiilah Heenaye Sumser is a registered physiotherapist who has a special interest in facial rehabilitation. She has a passion to work and contribute to the wellness of the community and is a strong advocate for her clients and the profession. Adiilah completed an Advanced Facial Neuromuscular Retraining Course in 2019 and has been seeing a variety of facial cases since. Adiilah has found that the most effective way to help someone with facial palsy is to tailor treatment not only to the specific condition but to the individual person, in order to meet their goals (big and small) at a pace that is right for them.
Registered Physiotherapist | Facial RehabilitationJennifer Wakefield
Jennifer Wakefield is a dedicated physiotherapist with a strong background in addressing musculoskeletal conditions. Graduating from Queens University in 1991 with a degree in physiotherapy, she has developed a special interest in sports-related injuries, age-related musculoskeletal pain, as well as managing osteoporosis.
Throughout her career, Jennifer has emphasized the use of evidence-based treatments and manual therapy with personalized exercise programs to help her patients achieve optimal recovery and maintain active lifestyles.
Physiotherapist | PT, BA, BScPT, Grad Dip AGHEDebra Wang
Debra is an occupational therapist who specializes in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. She earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis and practiced in an outpatient hand therapy clinic in a hospital in Seattle prior to joining the Bayview Physiotherapy team.
Debra is a knowledgeable and compassionate provider. You can expect to receive patient-centred care and evidence-based treatments when you work with her. She is skilled in treating both surgical and non-surgical patients and has treated various musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. She is proficient in assessments in the upper extremities and promotes patient recovery using custom orthosis fabrication, taping techniques, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic modalities, edema management, lymphedema interventions, and brace and ergonomic tools recommendation.
Debra is an active member of the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists and the American Society of Hand Therapists. She enjoys attending national conferences and learning about the latest research and technology for treatments. She also enjoys taking educational courses and obtained her certificate in lymphedema treatments from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 2023.
Occupational Therapist
Laurance (Po-chien) Tam
Po-chien(Laurence) Tam is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Kinesiology from York University and a Massage Therapy Diploma from Bryan College. His clinical training includes extensive experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, sports-related injuries, tension headaches, and chronic pain. Po-chien is skilled in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point Therapy, with a strong foundation in assessment and treatment planning. He is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, client-centered care and is fluent in both English and Mandarin普通话.
Registered Massage Therapist
Lucas Tkachyk
Lucas graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy, following an earlier academic background in engineering with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from McMaster University. In recent years, he chose to pursue his passion for physiotherapy, driven by a strong interest in human movement, rehabilitation, and helping people return to activities that are meaningful to them.
During his training at the University of Toronto, he gained clinical experience across a variety of settings, including inpatient stroke rehabilitation, acute general medicine, and community-based private practice. These experiences have provided him with a well-rounded clinical perspective and a strong foundation in both musculoskeletal and neurological care. His treatment approach emphasizes hands-on manual therapy combined with individualized exercise-based rehabilitation. He takes the time to listen, explain things clearly, and work collaboratively with each patient, so they feel informed, supported, and confident in their recovery plan.
Outside of the clinic, you can find him playing sports, working out, camping, or enjoying live music at concerts.
Physiotherapist Resident | MScPT
Jill Pendlebury
Meet your RCRT Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist Jill Pendlebury. Her love for health & fitness spanning over 15 + years have led her to this natural path of Reflexology, trained under the Aromatica/Reflexology Association of Canada.
She is our in-house Yoga/PT Instructor who encourages and promotes participants to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through the mind, body and soul. Jill believes that you should tune into the messages of your body and mind to act in a way that honors the best version of who you are. Her motto, “you’re stronger than you think”, encourages participants to reach “their” potential. Jill enjoys adventure races, cycling, hiking, yoga, weight training and being in nature.
Reflexologist | RCRT