Expertise in Sport and Exercise Medicine

Gopika Athithan, MPT, MClSc-SEM 

Registered Physiotherapist 

Advanced Health Care Practitioner in Sport and Exercise Medicine 

Gopika is a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist with a Advanced Health Care Practitioner Master’s of Clinical Science in Sport and Exercise Medicine from Western University. With over 12 years of clinical experience, Gopika specializes in providing personalized and evidence informed care to help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall physical health and mobility.

Passionate about patient-centered care, Gopika uses a comprehensive approach to develop tailored treatment plans that address each patient's unique needs and goals. Her expertise includes manual therapy, neurofunctional acupuncture, therapeutic exercises, sports rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation, and pain management.  Gopika truly believes movement is medicine and practices an active approach to her treatment style.

Gopika has expertise in:

- Injury Prevention: Developing individualized programs to reduce the risk of sports-related injuries.

- Rehabilitation: Providing evidence-informed treatments for acute and chronic injuries, including sprains, strains, fractures, and overuse injuries.

- Performance Enhancement: Utilizing advanced techniques to improve strength, flexibility, and overall athletic performance.

- Manual Therapy: Applying hands-on techniques to relieve pain, restore mobility, and promote healing.

- Biomechanical Analysis: Conducting detailed assessments to identify movement patterns and correct imbalances.

Throughout her career, Gopika has worked with a diverse patient population, including athletes, seniors, and individuals with neurological and orthopedic conditions. She is committed to continuous learning and professional development, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in physiotherapy techniques and practices.

In addition to clinical practice, Gopika enjoys educating patients about injury prevention and promoting a healthy lifestyle. She believes in empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery process, ensuring they achieve the best possible outcomes.  You can also find Gopika on the sidelines covering local sporting events such as the Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club at Christie Pitts, high school basketball games at Central Technical school and many more events. When not working with patients, Gopika enjoys hiking and biking around the city with her family, which help her maintain a well-rounded and balanced life.

Professional Certifications

- Masters in Clinical Science in Sport and Exercise Medicine, Western University, 2024 

- McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture, 2015

- Masters in Physiotherapy Studies, University of Queensland, 2012

Affiliations

- Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Acupuncture and Dry Needling Division – Treasurer 

- McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture Program, Clinical Instructor 

Contact information 

info@seatonvillagephysiotherapy.ca