Elie Wakim
Elie is a physiotherapist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and an osteopath, as well as the owner of Medi-Club Physio. He is a member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) and the Association québécoise des ostéopathes (AQO).
Throughout his education and professional career, Elie has gained experience working with a diverse range of patients, including those with orthopaedic, neurological, cardiorespiratory, and geriatric conditions. To further expand his knowledge and therapeutic approach, he pursued osteopathy, allowing him to combine physiotherapy and osteopathic techniques to provide comprehensive and individualized patient care.
Elie has a particular interest in manual therapy, back and neck rehabilitation, and sports medicine. He treats a variety of conditions, including spinal dysfunctions, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, vertigo, and biomechanical issues. His treatments incorporate advanced manual therapy techniques, the McKenzie Method, muscle activation techniques, and individualized rehabilitation exercises.
He also holds certifications in spinal and joint manipulation and dry needling, delivered by the OPPQ. These additional qualifications allow him to integrate a broad range of techniques into his treatments based on each patient’s specific condition, needs, and rehabilitation goals.
Elie has extensive experience working with athletes across a variety of sports. He worked with Olympic-level basketball players during preparations for London 2012 and the Road to Rio 2016, as well as with Wimgym gymnasts, Pointe-Claire swimmers, runners, tennis players, and soccer players. He has also gained valuable pediatric experience through the Montreal Children’s Hospital satellite clinic at Medi-Club.
Elie is committed to providing each patient with a personalized approach to treatment and injury prevention. His strong analytical skills, clinical experience, and hands-on approach allow him to develop treatment plans focused on restoring function, improving mobility, reducing pain, and supporting long-term well-being.
Outside of his practice, Elie enjoys playing the piano, basketball, and training at the gym.
Diana is nationally certified as a Sports Physiotherapist and has provided medical and rehabilitation services to athletes at the provincial, national, and professional levels. Throughout her career, she has worked with professional organizations such as the Montreal Supra and Montreal Impact Soccer Clubs, as well as several Canadian National Teams, including Men’s and Women’s Gymnastics, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Mogul Skiing.
Her extensive sports experience has taken her to numerous international competitions. Diana has served as a team therapist at several World Championships and World Cup events, including the 1995 World Cup Soccer Championships, the 2002, 2003, and 2005 World Gymnastics Championships, and World Cup Mogul Ski events from 2003 to 2005. She has also been a member of various Canadian medical teams, including those supporting athletes at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, the 2002 Commonwealth Games, multiple Maccabiah Games, and numerous Canada Winter and Summer Games.
In addition to physiotherapy, Diana has a strong background in yoga and movement therapy. She has practiced yoga for over 15 years and has taught in the Montreal area since 2004. Her practice has been influenced by Hatha, Ashtanga, Moksha, and Anusara yoga. She has completed two yoga teacher training certifications, including RYA 200-hour training, and has pursued additional education in Yoga Alignment, Yoga Therapy, and Yin Yoga.
Diana combines her extensive clinical experience, sports rehabilitation expertise, therapeutic exercise knowledge, and movement-based approach to provide comprehensive and individualized care for patients and athletes of all levels.