Aparnaa is a dedicated professional with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) from the University of Toronto, complementing her earlier honors degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. Her extensive clinical experiences have honed her skills and deepened her understanding of patient care.
She is passionate about assisting athletes of all levels and helping individuals, both male and female, manage various pelvic floor conditions, promoting confidence and physical well-being.
Beyond her professional commitments, Aparnaa finds joy in powerlifting, enhancing her physical abilities and emphasizing the importance of proper technique in sports. She also recognizes the critical role of the pelvic floor in stabilization and is eager to educate athletes on this aspect, contributing to the management of stress urinary incontinence during physical activities, ultimately benefiting her clients’ overall well-being.
Farnaz Suleman is a registered Physiotherapist for over 15 years. She graduated from Daemen College in Amherst, NY with a Doctor of Physiotherapy in 2005. She returned to Canada where she passed her physiotherapy exam and immediately began practice in a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation clinic. Having had experience in a variety of settings: hospital-based physiotherapy, schools, outpatient orthopedics and in-home therapy, she brings a multifaceted perspective to treatment. She has extensive training with patients in motor vehicle accidents, work place injury, slip and fall, concussion, sports injuries, pre-and post-surgical and general orthopedic injuries. With her love of working out and her expertise in musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries, she is a great asset at Cristini Athletics.
Farnaz has a current certification and is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario in acupuncture through Acupuncture Foundation of Canada (CAFCI). She is also trained and certified in hip and knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation though the GLA:D Canada program. In addition, she is well versed in cupping, shockwave therapy and trained in Bioflex Laser Therapy. She approaches every treatment uniquely by applying fundamental and advanced techniques of physiotherapy while prioritizing functional mobility and strength. Her treatments are heavily manual based with increased focus on education and active rehabilitation. In her free time, Farnaz enjoys adventurous cycling trails around the city with her family, boxing and weight training.
Dedicated to continuing her education and evolving her skills, Farnaz consistently thrives to evolve her practice by merging the most current evidence-based research with an overall full body wellness approach. She is passionate about her work and is dedicated in helping her patients in their journey to a healthy lifestyle.
