Joe holds professional licenses in both Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy. He graduated from the Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy in 1996 and has maintained his professional membership with the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba since his graduation. Joe instructed at the Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy from 1997 to 2001. In 2002 Joe travelled to New Zealand to study Osteopathy. While living abroad Joe discovered Physiotherapy and made the decision to return home to Winnipeg to complete his Physiotherapy degree. In 2007 Joe Graduated from the University of Manitoba – Physical Therapy. Joe has taken numerous courses over his 20+ years in allied health, completing his upper and lower extremity and spinal level 2 orthopedic manual therapy, certification in acupuncture and many post secondary courses in Physiotherapy, Exercise Rehabilitation, Fascia Release, and Massage Therapy to advance his professional development. Joe has volunteered his time serving on the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association board as a Co-Chair of the Business Affairs Committee and as the private practice representative for the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, department of Physical Therapy Curriculum Committee. Away from work Joe enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children. Whether it’s skating with the kids in the backyard, taking them to swimming, hockey, gymnastics or enjoying a relaxing day at home or the beach Joe appreciates his time with his family.

Gafar is a physiotherapist trained in Africa. He has 6 years of practice both in Nigeria and Canada. He has gained experience with multiple age groups with diverse rehabilitation goals and diverse cultural environments.

Gafar has also been involved in a Physiotherapy published research paper as a Co-researcher and Co-author: Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of Yoruba version of the short-form 36 health survey. Published by Biomeds Central

When Gafar is not working in our Treherne and Lac du Bonnet offices he works casually in the Hip and Knee Replacement department at the Concordia Hospital.

Outside of physiotherapy Gafar appreciates spending time with his wife and 2 young children and experiencing all that Manitoba has to offer.

Joanne graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in 2009. Healthy living and physical activity have always been important to Joanne and was an important factor in her career choice. Joanne continues to pursue post-graduate education in manual therapy (Level II Lower and Level III Upper) with the Canadian Orthopaedic Division. She is also certified in Acupuncture and has taken further professional development in manual therapy and exercise prescription.

In her spare time, Joanne is an active community member and regularly volunteers at the annual Treherne Run for the Hills Marathon. Joanne works at Treherne Physiotherapy.