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Why choose us?
Because your life doesn’t slow down—and neither should you. Our dedicated team is here to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay active in the moments that matter. Whether you're pursuing personal goals, staying engaged with loved ones, or simply wanting to enjoy each day without discomfort, we tailor our treatment plans to support your unique path. We don’t just treat pain—we help you get back to living fully.
Meet the Team
Our Rehab Team
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MScPT, BKin(Hons)
Tim is a Registered Physiotherapist having graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy designation in 2018. He began his post-secondary education at Dalhousie University studying Kinesiology and playing varsity soccer before transferring to local Brock University to complete a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) degree.
Tim brings ample experience in the private orthopaedic setting due to his various roles with local clinics prior to completing his Physiotherapy degree. He brings those past skills and experiences into his current practice, combined with his hands-on manual therapy skills and therapeutic modality education, working hard to ensure every patient is treated as an individual and gets the specific, comprehensive rehabilitative treatment they require to successfully return to daily function.
He utilizes an active rehabilitation approach, empowering individuals with the skills and guidance required for them to reach their rehab goals.
Tim has completed additional training in Soft Tissue Release techniques, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture and Shift Concussion Management. Tim is thrilled to be a part of bringing Greater Niagara Physiotherapy to the City of Niagara Falls and is excited to help service the surrounding area’s healthcare needs. He looks forward to helping future patients be well and stay well.
Tim lives with his wife, Taylor, in Welland with their sons, Callum & Emmitt and daughter, Sutton. In his spare time, he can be found spending time with his family and friends, watching soccer and curling during the winter months.
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Consultant Physiotherapist & Bracing Specialist
David is a Registered Physiotherapist with over 14 years of clinical experience in the field of orthopaedics & bracing. He graduated in 2006 with a Bachelors in Kinesiology from Brock University, and attained his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2008.
He has furthered his knowledge by completing courses in advanced manual therapy and spinal care through the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, and other institutions of manual therapy.
In addition, David has completed courses in Graston Therapy, Active Release Therapy, athletic taping, contemporary medical acupuncture, and recently, vestibular and vertigo rehabilitation. As a consulting Physiotherapist, David handles our custom bracing and bone stimulator distribution while also providing consultation and mentorship to staff.
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MScPT
Zach is a Registered Physiotherapist who graduated from McMaster University with his Masters of Physiotherapy in 2025 after completing his Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) degree at Brock University in 2023.
Zach brings a variety of recent placement experiences as well as evidence based techniques that are up to date. He believes in an active approach to rehabilitation, empowering individuals to reach their goals. Using a holistic approach of exercise, manual therapy, and education, he ensures that his patients receive the care that they deserve.
Zach grew up in Niagara and lives in Fenwick with his wife, Lydia. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking, spending time outdoors, as well as playing hockey or volleyball.
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Chriopractor
Dr. Mignelli has been treating clients in the Niagara Region since 2020. After completing his undergraduate studies at Brock University, he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from D’Youville University in 2020. With experience in advanced medical rehab settings, John provides care for a wide range of patients - from individuals looking to move & feel better to athletes, and pre- and post operative patients.
In John’s spare time, he enjoys cooking new recipes, playing golf, as well as spending time with his friends & family!
Our Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon Team
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Adult Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy/Reconstruction, Hip, Knee and Ankle Arthroplasty
Dr. Anthony Habib, Assistant Professor, MD FRCSC, graduated from McMaster University Orthopaedic Surgery program. He went on to complete a competitive Foot and Ankle fellowship in Vancouver where he dealt with a variety of athletic injuries, Arthroscopy, minimally invasive foot surgery and ankle replacements at the University of British Columbia.
He completed his Trauma/ Arthroplasty Fellowship at McMaster University as a second fellowship with a focus in anterior and posterior approach to the hip.
At the moment, Dr Anthony Habib is also a part of the Foot and Ankle Fellowship program at McMaster University. He is looking forward to working with such a great group of Orthopaedic Surgeons and healthcare team in the Niagara region.
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Dr. John Song obtained his Medical Degree from Queen’s University in 1993. He went on to residency at the University of Ottawa in Orthopaedic Surgery, graduating from that program in 1998. He went on to finish an additional Fellowship there in 1999 subspecializing in Shoulder Surgery. Since 1999, he has been practicing at the Welland Site, when it was still known as the Welland County General Hospital. He also serves the Dunnville and South Niagara communities.
Among the added administrative duties in the new NHS, Dr. Song also holds a Professor Adjunct position for the McMaster Medical School taking on students and the occasional resident. His philosophy has always been to strive to remain at the forefront of advancing surgical techniques and procedures, and over the years, his successes include incorporating shoulder arthroscopy into routine procedures, bringing reverse total shoulder replacement to the region, and now by pioneering Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacements.
Dr. Song also believes that success cannot be achieved without a strong team approach, and would like to acknowledge a few of these people who have helped shape his practice now: the late Dr. Szabo, Dr. Ansari, Dr. Rittenhouse, Dr. Gunton, Dr. Badawi, the rehab teams at Zero Gravity Physiotherapy & Greater Niagara Physotherapy, the Nurses and Staff in the Welland Hospital who work on the 4th floor and Operating Room, and of course, Marion Little and Chris Souder for keeping his office organized. There are so many more, and he is grateful to be working with such great people dedicated to bringing excellent musculoskeletal care to the people of Niagara, and beyond.
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Dr. Adam Katchky is thrilled to be a part of the team at Greater Niagara Physiotherapy. He studied at The University of Western Ontario in the innovative Mechanical Engineering with Medicine concurrent degree program, graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering Science (with Distinction) and earned his MD degree from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2010. He completed residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto, during which time he studied knee replacement biomechanics and earned a Master of Science and Clinician Investigator Program certification through the Surgeon Scientist Training Program.
After completing his orthopaedic training, Dr. Katchky undertook fellowship training at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, and in Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia, focused on lower extremity reconstruction (joint replacement) as well as sports orthopaedic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, and surgical navigation. His practice is focused on hip and knee replacement, including complex and revision joint replacement, as well as knee and shoulder arthroscopy and fracture care. He is pleased to offer Direct Anterior Approach (“minimally invasive”) total hip replacement to suitable patients. He enjoys teaching medical students and residents and is proud to be a member of the clinical teaching faculty at the Niagara Regional Campus of the Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine, McMaster University.
Dr. Katchky joined the orthopaedic surgery service at Niagara Health as well as Zero Gravity Physiotherapy in 2019 after working at the University of Vermont Medical Centre, and is proud to return to Canada to help provide orthopaedic care to the people of the Niagara Region. He is thankful for the friendship and mentorship of Dr. Song and Dr. Gunton, and for the opportunity to work with the tremendous multidisciplinary teams at Niagara Health and Greater Niagara Physiotherapy. He believes strongly in providing high quality, patient-centred, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to all patients.
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Dr. Matthew Gunton obtained his medical degree from Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia in 2007. He completed Orthopaedic Surgical training at the University of Toronto in 2013 and went on to complete two fellowships. Dr. Gunton’s first fellowship was at Mt Sinai Hospital in Toronto in Adult Lower Extremity Reconstruction (hip and knee arthroplasty) and his second was at the University of Toronto in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (arthroscopy). His main interests include knee and shoulder injuries in the amateur and elite athlete and revision knee arthroplasty.
Dr. Gunton joined the Niagara Health System at the Welland site in July of 2015 and is rapidly building a busy and dynamic practice. In addition to bringing innovative and cutting edge arthroscopic techniques to the region, he offers biologic treatments for cartilage and tendon conditions including platelet rich plasma (PRP). Dr. Gunton is pleased to be working in a team environment in Niagara Falls with his colleagues, Dr. John Song, Dr. Adam Katchky and Dr. Anthony Habib, and is helping to build strong orthopaedic care throughout the NHS. Working closely with Tim VanDerWeide and his allied health team at Greater Niagara Physiotherapy provides Niagara patients an opportunity to access comprehensive, high quality care.
Our Services
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The highly trained and experienced team will tailor treatment to fit your
specific needs, whether your condition is due to repetitive strain, sports, vehicle or workplace injury. The focus is always on you; that means the physio plans are designed around your unique needs and goals. The physiotherapist will always adhere to best practices and consistently deliver the highest standards of quality care to attain best possible outcomes.The goal is to help you regain the strength, function and movement so you can enjoy an overall better quality of life.
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Our highly trained and experienced chiropractic team provides personalized care tailored to your specific needs, whether you are dealing with everyday aches and pains, sports injuries, repetitive strain, motor vehicle accidents, or workplace-related conditions. The focus is always on you — treatment plans are designed around your unique goals, lifestyle, and recovery needs. Our chiropractors are committed to evidence-informed care and delivering the highest standard of treatment to help achieve the best possible outcomes.
The goal is to help restore proper movement, reduce pain, improve function, and support your overall health so you can move better, feel better, and enjoy a higher quality of life.
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Shockwave therapy is a multidisciplinary device used in orthopaedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine, and urology. Its main assets are fast pain relief and mobility restoration. It is a non-invasive treatment that utilizes an acoustic wave that carries high energy to painful spots along the body. Compressed air is transferred from the device into the patients tissue which helps with the regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons and other soft tissues.
It offers a variety of benefits for those dealing with: Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Tennis Elbow, Jumper’s Knee, Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis, Painful Shoulder, Trigger Points, Scar Tissue, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Bursitis, Hip Pain, etc.
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We provide the world’s most cutting edge knee braces from top brands made with the latest in technology, materials and design, that are lightweight and provide the best support. Bracing can increase joint stability, improve alignment and reduce excessive movements (such as bending, twisting or side to side and front to back actions) that can aggravate the injury, cause pain and prevent proper healing. Braces help off load pressure, absorbing some of the force encountered from a return to activity. They allow you to get back to your active lifestyle quickly and safely, whether that means your favourite sport or simple day to day activities like walking.
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We offer over the counter soft bracing through for various injuries related to backs, knees, ankles, wrists and shoulders. A brace can add external support to your injury & can decrease your pain during daily tasks and recreational activities. They allow you to get back to your active lifestyle quickly and safely, whether that means your favourite sport or simple day to day activities like walking.
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Bone Stimulators are external devices that help fractured bones heal. Typically, fractures heal on their own, however, in some cases, healing stops completely, or is extremely delayed. This is called a 'non-union,' or a 'delayed union,' respectively. Bone stimulators are extremely effective at re-starting the healing process. Please call the office for more information.
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By taking an active role and with guidance from a qualified concussion team, you can take back your life. Every concussion is unique and we tailor our care to meet your needs. A comprehensive assessment and treatment approach is taken to provide focused treatment for all systems involved.
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Pre-surgical prescription of exercise and activities that can help to improve your functional ROM & strength to aide with post-surgical recovery. The goal is to decrease your hospital length of stay, speed up your recovery and return to “normal” activities, and attempt to reduce surgical complications.
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Post-surgery musculoskeletal surgery can be a confusing period of time for most patients. If you are recovering from surgery, we can help! Our therapists have ample post-surgical experience given our close work environment with orthopaedic surgeons.
We work collaboratively with any surgeon to decrease your pain, improve your mobility, restore your function and restore your quality of life.
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The Good Life with Osteoarthritis (GLA:D) program is an adapted patient education program from Denmark that is targeted at patients living with osteoarthritis (OA). It highlights the importance of early intervention (education & exercise) for people with mild, moderate, or severe OA of the hip and/or knee. It has the potential to improve the quality of life of this extensive group ( 20.4% of Canadian Adults currently live with OA ) and may delay or prevent the need for surgery for hip/knee OA.
The GLA:D program utilizes extensive OA and lifestyle education provided by a registered Physiotherapist coupled with hands on manual therapy and a specific exercise program designed through evidence-based research. These exercises are specifically chosen in order to help improve health of the joint and provide prolonged pain management for patients with OA.
For more information please visit: https://gladcanada.ca/
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One of the more common complications from breast implants is called “capsular contracture.” It comes about through the development of too much scar tissue forming around the implant, leaving it constricted within the pocket, revealing the shape of the implant, altering the shape, or becoming hard. At GNTP, we treat this uncomfortable and unsightly complication with Shockwave Therapy in conjunction with the patient's plastic surgeon.
Treatment for capsular contracture has several benefits, including:
• Improves natural lymphatic drainage
• Reduces edema
• Triggers the natural production of fibroblasts for natural healing
• Increases the speed of cellular regeneration
• Assists in the healing process
• Brings critical oxygen into the tissues
• Promotes new blood vessel regeneration
• Reduces inflammation
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about procedures done within the clinic or would like some more information, please contact us.
Contact:
Phone: (905) 354-2222
Fax: (365) 447-0054
Email: info@greaterniagaraphysio.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
5400 Portage Road, Unit 102,
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5X7