Physiotherapists
Brandon Arbour MPT, BSc. Kin, AN-IMS/Dry Needle
Brandon is a registered Physiotherapist who has recently returned to Barrie after spending 7 years in Vancouver, BC. While there he worked extensively in Vancouver and North Vancouver, but is happy to be home and close to Lake Simcoe!
While out west, Brandon gained considerable experience working with all types of injuries and pain conditions. He has wide ranging interests, with a background in elite athletics, movement analysis and chronic pain conditions. He has a particular interest in chronic pain and how these complex cases can be treated and managed effectively. While in Vancouver he had the opportunity to work with and improve performance in athletes of all skill levels, from recreational to national level sport. He worked closely with both Snowboard BC and the Rob Short Field Hockey Academy, among others.
In clinic he combines his academic training and the hours he has spent working with clients to find a treatment strategy that will work specifically for each individual. Brandon has had the advantage of working with clients ranging in age from 10 to 85 years old, with a large of variety presentations. He also has extensive experience working with a wide variety of sport athletes, including but not limited to soccer, hockey, field hockey, stunt performance, distance running, power lifting, golf, skiing and snowboarding.
He firmly believes in the value of continued education. Brandon has a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Kinesiology from Western University (2012) and a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia(2015). He has completed his Level 3 training in Manual Therapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Orthopaedic Division (2017). He is certified in IMS/Dry Needling (2016 and 2019) and is a co-founder of Foundations Health Education, a health education company that offers post graduate physiotherapy training in Anatomical Neuropathic (AN-IMS)/Dry Needling(2018-2021). He has completed Integrated Systems Model (ISM) Mentorship Series with Dianne Lee (2020). He has previously been both a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a MovNat Certified Trainer(2012).
Brandon’s goal is to help each of the individuals he works with live a health filled, pain free and active life. He believes both in the power of physiotherapy intervention as well as the management of lifestyle factors for health. To book a session with Brandon, please click below.
Natalie Ornella RPT, MScPT, HBScKIN
Natalie Ornella is a dedicated and passionate physiotherapist and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, who has made significant contributions to the field of rehabilitation and the community of Barrie, through ongoing education, physiotherapist mentoring and coaching, and empowering her clients in their rehabilitation journey. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, with a double minor in Biology and Psychology from McMaster University in 2010. Natalie went on to earn her Master of Physiotherapy from Queen’s University in 2013.
Natalie is deeply committed to ongoing professional development, having completed extensive continuing education in manual therapy, muscle compensation patterning, therapeutic taping, acupuncture, functional dry needling, concussion and vestibular rehab, and pelvic health physiotherapy. She holds certifications in McMaster Medical Acupuncture, KinetaCore Functional Dry Needling (Levels I–II), NeuroKinetic Therapy, Barefoot Training, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and Pelvic Health Solutions, among others.
As a physiotherapist, Natalie provides compassionate, evidence-based care to all her patients in order to facilitate meaningful change in their pain, abilities, and to achieve their personal goals. Her treatment philosophy and general physiotherapy practice focuses on detailed assessments, addressing root causes with effective hands on treatment, and empowering patients through education and personalized exercise programming. Her clients describe her as empowering, supportive, and highly effective in helping them reach their health goals.
Since extending her practice into pelvic health physiotherapy, she has worked with individuals experiencing bladder and bowel dysfunctions and/or incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, and/or perinatal and postpartum recovery needs. Natalie has a way of making patients feel at ease, well cared for, and reconnected to themselves and their goals of starting rehabilitation. She has truly found much joy and excitement in her work in women’s health and the journey into motherhood.
Outside of the clinic, Natalie maintains an active lifestyle through resistance training, yoga, exploring the outdoors with her young children, and golfing with her husband, fully embodying her belief in the importance of movement and strength for lifelong wellness.
Bruce Martens BSc.PT, BSc.Kin, CSCS, Integrated Dry Needling
Bruce Martens has over 20 years of experience working as a registered physiotherapist, graduating from the University of Saskatchewan in 2004. He became motivated to enter physiotherapy after experiencing two major knee injuries while in university.
Bruce is well known for his detailed and comprehensive assessments that seek to identify the contributing factors of your pain and injury. He provides hands-on therapy, dry needling, and targeted exercise to help you reach your goals of moving and feeling better. His goal is for you to leave your session feeling more connected, more resilient and more in tune with how your body moves and functions.
Bruce is a lifelong learner, having taken extensive training through the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), which focuses on asymmetries and common compensation patterns throughout the body. He also has training and experience in concussion management, TMJ, and vestibular dysfunctions. He is comfortable working with all ages and levels from young children to the well-aged, and the beginner athlete to the professional.
Bruce actively strength trains, does yoga, and is often seen on the tennis courts and trails around the city. He looks forward to helping you achieve your goals and end up stronger and more capable than you ever were before!
Sanjay Maraj B.A. Kin, DPT (Australia) Registered Physiotherapist
Sanjay Maraj is a Registered Physiotherapist with a passion for helping people move better, recover from injury, and get back to the activities they enjoy. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at York University before earning his Doctorate of Physiotherapy from Bond University in Australia in 2021.
With five years of experience working as a physiotherapist, Sanjay has developed a strong foundation in exercise-based rehabilitation, education and a patient-centred approach to care. His treatment philosophy combines evidence-based physiotherapy with individualized exercise programs designed to help patients return to sport, work, and everyday activities.
Sanjay has a particular interest in sports injuries, exercise rehabilitation, vestibular and neurological conditions such as concussion management and stroke rehab. He enjoys working with patients to understand their goals and develop a practical treatment plan that helps them build confidence and get back to doing what they love.
Outside of physiotherapy, Sanjay is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing and watching hockey, baseball, basketball, and golf. He is a passionate Toronto Blue Jays and Raptors fan, as well as a New York Giants supporter, so his door is always open to talk about sports.