About Us

Learn more about us and the Thrive Physio team. We are passionate about helping our customers achieve their personal best. Did you want to meet the team?!

our mission

We strive to provide high-quality care that not only reduces pain, but also further prevents injury. At Thrive Physio, we help rehabilitate individuals to their optimal level of function. Our team’s treatment philosophy centers on comprehensive assessments, customized treatment programs and individual attention. Thrive Physio’s state-of-the-art facility contains everything your rehabilitation plan requires. In addition, our highly trained physiotherapists are constantly updating and evolving their skills with the latest research. It’s our commitment to health that allows us to bring the best to our patients and community.

We’ll help you reach your goals faster, and maintain a high-quality lifestyle for longer.

Get back to a better you. Don’t just survive. Thrive!

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the thrive Difference

Work with the best

Friendly, skilled and award-winning physiotherapists. Experienced professionals in treating a variety of conditions and injuries.

One-on-one

Receive focused one-on-one attention from a licensed physiotherapist. We help you feel better, faster with clear goals and timelines.

The Proper Tools

A fully equipped open gym space and private treatment rooms for your comfort and convenience.

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OUR team

Check out our individual bio’s to learn more about us, our background and specific skills!

Valerie van Woudenberg

PT, MSc. PT, CAFCI

Clinic Owner

Registered Physiotherapist

Certified in Acupuncture, and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

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Juanit Fazari (Kudiyate)

PT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, MScPT

Registered Physiotherapist

Certified in Acupuncture, Active Release Therapy (Spine), and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

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Brooke Towle

Clinic Office Administrator

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Alannah Henderson

PT, MscPT, BScK, Dip. MT

Registered Physiotherapist

Certified in Acupuncture, and TMJ

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Nidhi Ghevaria

Physiotherapy Resident

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Noel Cagampan

Dip. MT, BSc(Bio)

Registered Massage Therapist

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Fallon Stumpo

M.OMSc

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

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Bonnie Bojovic

PhD Molecular Biology

Certifed Yoga Trainer

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Thrive

Thrive With us

Hamilton’s award winning physiotherapy clinic

Monday	8:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am – 8:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday	9:00am – 8:00pm
Friday	8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday	9:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday	Closed

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Let us help you Thrive!

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237 Locke St S.
Hamilton, ON L8P 4T4

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905-524-0000

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info@thrivephysio.com

Valerie van Woudenberg

PT, MSc. PT, CAFCI
Clinic Owner

Registered Physiotherapist

Valerie is a Physiotherapist and owner of Thrive Physiotherapy. Valerie believes that in order to take care of yourself, a holistic approach to treatment is required. She does this by looking at the whole person and assessing the biology, psychology and social elements that surround a person. Each element creates a unique dimension to the individual and affects how we function and respond to pain.

Valerie focuses on helping people who desire to stay mobile and independent and have been let down by previous physiotherapy treatments, doctors or other treatments. She believes all active adults should have the confidence in knowing that their body can stand up to any task and stay mobile without the worrying of lingering injuries slowing them down.

Valerie completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at Brock University and went on to Queen's University for her Master’s of Physical Therapy. She has completed numerous courses following her schooling, including acupuncture and pelvic health to name a few.

When Valerie is not working or spending time with her family, you can find her outdoors spending time in nature, painting or going for a long walk.

Juanit Fazari (Kudiyate)

Co-founder

PT, MScPT, BSc, CAFCI:

Registered physiotherapist

Certified in Acupuncture and Active Release Therapy (Spine)

Fluent in English and Malayalam

Juanit is a passionate and seasoned practitioner who aims for high-quality and pain-free living for her patients. After graduating from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy, she went on to earn recognition from the Hamilton Reader’s Choice Awards as one of the city’s top physiotherapists and co-owner of Thrive Physiotherapy on Locke St.

After years of post-graduate study, Juanit attained her Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy and is a certified Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). This designation means she can perform the protected health act of spinal (including neck) manipulation safely and proficiently. She became especially interested in the pelvic floor after having two children herself, and decided to further her repertoire by taking specialized training in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. She is rostered through the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to perform internal pelvic exams. Also certified in Acupuncture and Active Release Therapy of the spine, Juanit has honed her advanced assessment and treatment skills through the Diane Lee & LJ Lee Integrated Systems Model. In addition to her background treating special populations, which include athletes, children, individuals coping with vestibular disorders (vertigo, dizziness and concussions) and TMJ issues, she has extensive experience working with patients recovering from various surgeries (spine, knees, hips, rotator cuff).

How does Juanit summarize her treatment philosophy? Regular exercise and a precise plan are crucial in the recovery and prevention of injuries. Aside from enjoying an active lifestyle herself, Juanit keeps busy chasing after her two young children, mentoring students, and staying involved with community activities.

Brooke Towle

Clinic Office Administrator

Clinic office administrator by day, and ceramic artist by night, Brooke manages our clinic in the same fashion she runs her studio - with passion.

Brooke has brought her vast organizational skills and incredible attention to detail to our clinic, and her unwavering conviction to client care is at the forefront of all she does.

When not taking care of all of us at Thrive, Brooke enjoys making pottery, tending to her vegetable garden, swimming in a Northern lake, and spending time with her friends and family.

Alannah Henderson

PT, MSc Physiotherapy, BSc Kinesiology, Dip. Massage Therapy

Registered physiotherapist

Alannah completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the McMaster University in 2009. She then completed a diploma in Massage Therapy at Sutherland-Chan Schools in Toronto. After working as a RMT for 3 years, Alannah moved to Scotland to complete her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2015 at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Alannah is committed to lifelong learning and regularly engages in continuing education in order to provide the best care to her patients. Alannah has experience in a variety of sitting, including private clinics, hospital settings and with sports teams.

Alannah employs a combination of hands on manual therapy techniques, acupuncture, exercise prescription and education to help her patients regain function and return to their full pre-injury level of activity. Alannah enjoys treating a wide variety of injuries and individuals. Whether treating an ankle injury in the clinic, or progressing a patient’s mobility in the hospital, Alannah believes in promoting independence and helping people feel empowered on their journey towards recovery.

Outside the clinic, Alannah enjoys snowboarding in the winter, hiking in the summer. Alannah also loves to travel, read and explore all that Hamilton has to offer!

Nidhi Ghevaria

Physiotherapy Resident

Nidhi graduated in 2015 from Sumandeep Vidhyapeeth, Gujarat, India. Afterwards, she gained two years of work experience in an orthopaedic hospital as a physiotherapist before moving to Canada in 2017 where she attended Mohawk College’s Health, Wellness & Fitness program. Since graduating in 2019, Nidhi has been treating patients in both long-term care and clinics, and became a Resident Physiotherapist in March of 2022.

Noel Cagampan

Dip. MT, BSc(Bio)

Registered Massage Therapist

Noel graduated from McMaster University with a degree in Biology in 1994. Prior to returning to school for massage therapy he worked as both a Physiotherapy assistant and research assistant for the Physiotherapy department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton, ON for three years. He earned his diploma in massage therapy (honours) in 1999 and was awarded at graduation Exceptional Academic/Clinical Performance in the Faculty of Massage Therapy.

He has been working in a multidisciplinary clinic setting for the past 20 years and most recently moved to private practice, with experience as an independent medical examiner for the auto insurance industry, as well as working with WSIB, extended health insurers and Department of Veteran Affairs and is a member in good standing with both the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and with the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario.

Noel’s practice focuses on rehabilitative therapeutic massage and has furthered his practice for the benefit of client care with professional development courses in acupressure, myofascial release, scapular stretch/rotator cuff release, as well as certification in the use of ultrasound and electrotherapy.

Fallon Stumpo

M.OMSc

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Fallon is a recent graduate from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, where she spent the past four years studying to become an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. Prior to that, she attended McMaster University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Honours Life Sciences.
Fallon has always had a passion for helping people and learning more about the human body. She will be treating using the principles of classical osteopathy and using this approach to find the root cause of the problem and free the body of mechanical restrictions to allow it to return to health. Each treatment will be catered to what the body needs and will be unique for each person. Fallon is excited to deliver safe and effective treatments to the Hamilton community.

Bonnie Bojovic

PhD Molecular Biology

Certified Yoga Teacher

Fluent in English and Serbian

Inhale. Exhale. And meet Bonnie – a dedicated yogi and long-time athlete with a strong personal Ashtanga and Vinyasayoga practice. Bonnie’s goal is to promote healthy aging and help people move better through practicing yoga. She instructs both group and one-on-one Hatha-Vinyasa yoga classes where she teaches breathing exercises, leads guided meditation and focuses on correct posture alignment to ensure a safe and beneficial practice. Bonnie has completed the 200-hour De La SolHatha-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher training course and continues to deepen her knowledge through online training and workshops. Aside from yoga, her other passion is science. Bonnie holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Belgrade in Serbia and she has over 20 years of experience in cancer research where she examined the role that human microbiota and inflammation play in health and disease. Bonnie’s strongly believes in the link between exercise and your physical and mental health. With her motto “Supple body, open mind”, it comes as no surprise that Bonnie loves being active and outdoors all year round. Rain or shine, you can find her hiking with her dog in Dundas Valley Conservation Area. During the winter, she enjoys downhill skiing and during the summer she loves swimming in Georgian Bay – or saltier water when possible!

Request Appointment

Let us help you Thrive!



237 Locke St S.
Hamilton, ON L8P 4T4



905-524-0000



info@thrivephysio.com

About Us

our mission

the thrive Difference

Work with the best

One-on-one

The Proper Tools

OUR team

Valerie van Woudenberg

Juanit Fazari (Kudiyate)

Brooke Towle

Alannah Henderson

Nidhi Ghevaria

Noel Cagampan

Fallon Stumpo

Bonnie Bojovic

Thrive With us

Hamilton’s award winning physiotherapy clinic

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Request Appointment

Let us help you Thrive!

Valerie van Woudenberg

Juanit Fazari (Kudiyate)

Brooke Towle

Alannah Henderson

Nidhi Ghevaria

Noel Cagampan

Fallon Stumpo

Bonnie Bojovic

Request Appointment

Let us help you Thrive!