First step physiotherapy brings leading edge treatment with personalized, patient centered care. Eli began his training at the University of Waterloo, with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology, focusing on Industrial Ergonomics. His Physiotherapy training was done in sunny California at the University of Southern California, were he graduated with distinction in the class of 2008. After working in the American system for 2 years, he returned to Canada to pursue further Canadian training in manual therapy and become a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists. In addition to clinical work, Eli is also an Instructor with one of the largest and most progressive educational companies in North America: EIM, Evidence in Motion. Through EIM, Eli teaches Dry Needling to physiotherapists all over Canada and the U.S. Eli puts these experiences to use in the treatment of a wide range of neuromuscular and orthopedic problems including sport injuries, work related injuries, motor vehicle injuries, and multiple spine and joint related pathologies. Come see Eli and First Step Physiotherapy for a thorough assessment and individualized, cutting edge treatment and rehabilitation plan to get back to doing what you love!

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The possibility of contributing so that people can feel their best is something that has always fascinated me.

My experience as a physiotherapist spans over 15 years, during which my commitment to helping a person overcome health challenges has grown resolute.

Driven by the need to always give the best to my patients, I pursued an MS.c in Human Kinetics specializing in Biomechanics at the University of Ottawa. I have also completed studies in Global Postural Reeducation, Neuro-musculoskeletal Manual Therapy, Myofascial Induction, Craniosacral Therapy, and Functional Dry Needling, among others.

Musicians’ health has been of interest to me since the beginning of my studies, and in 2018, I had the joy of participating in the creation of the Musician’s Wellness Center at the University of Ottawa.

I’m passionate about physiotherapy and I’m always looking to provide an optimal service to my patients tailored to their needs.

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Tanya Moore Registered Massage Therapist

While attending York University and working towards her Kinesiology degree, Tanya began working as a Certified Personal Trainer. Tanya recognized that many of the clients had a variety of postural dysfunctions and overuse syndromes that needed to be overcome in order to achieve their goals. Her philosophy is to help clients reach their health and fitness needs safely while building a strong foundation.

Tanya wanted to further her education in the treatment and assessment of soft tissue. She attended the International Academy of Massage and graduated with top honours. In addition to learning traditional Swedish Massage, which increases circulation and tissue health in a relaxing environment, she was educated in clinical assessment and advanced techniques for the treatment of soft tissue injury and dysfunction.

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Jaishica (Jess) Yadav holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the United Kingdom (2005), bringing over 20 years of clinical experience across hospital, private practice, and community settings. Early in her career, she expanded her expertise by qualifying as a Pilates Instructor and completing Traditional Chinese Method Acupuncture training (2008), a reflection of her commitment to integrative, whole-person care.

Since relocating to Canada in 2009, Jess has developed a strong focus in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, achieving Level 3 certification, and has pursued advanced training in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health Solutions Levels 1 to 3), Pregnancy and Pelvic Girdle Pain, C-Section Rehabilitation, and Labour and Delivery Preparation.

Jess takes a biopsychosocial approach to treatment, addressing the underlying drivers of a condition rather than its symptoms alone. Her care integrates manual therapy, targeted exercise, Pilates-based rehabilitation, and dry needling, with a strong emphasis on patient education and building the skills for independent, long-term recovery. Her goal is straightforward: to help every patient understand their body better and return to living actively and fully.

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