MEET THE TEAM

Zoe Brown

Registered Physiotherapist and Vestibular Specialist, Founder

Zoe is a highly specialized physiotherapist dedicated to the management of vertigo and complex balance disorders. In 2026, she proudly completed her Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist (AVPT) certification through the University of Pittsburgh. This internationally acclaimed and rigorous accreditation distinguishes Zoe as a leading expert in the vestibular rehabilitation field and sets her apart as Durham Region’s leading Vestibular Physiotherapist.

Zoe’s educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Physical Health and Education from the University of Toronto (2010) and a Master of Physiotherapy from Robert Gordon University (2013). Since 2020, she has committed her practice exclusively to vestibular care, building a reputation for her extensive experience, excellent clinical results, and a strong, collaborative network with local ENT specialists.

Vestibular health is vastly underrepresented in the medical and rehabilitation industries, disorders like vertigo, dizziness, motion sickness, concussions, and chronic imbalance can severely impact a patient’s quality of life. Zoe finds immense satisfaction in bridging this gap, helping her patients safely regain their function, stability, and well-being.

Following in her Mum’s (Carolyn McKelvie) footsteps, physiotherapy has always been a part of Zoe’s life. Witnessing the profound gratitude of those patients first inspired Zoe to pursue this path.  Zoe’s clinic—McKelvie Physiotherapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation—stands as a proud tribute to Carolyn’s decades of kindness, compassion, and dedication to the craft.

When she is not helping patients find their balance, Zoe is an avid soccer player and is highly active in the world of dog rescue. Zoe is deeply grateful to have found such a rewarding specialty and is excited to share her expertise with those in need.

Veera Prasad Ramabattina

Registered Physiotherapist

Veera is a Registered Physiotherapist with over 12 years of clinical experience in India and Canada. He has been practicing in Canada since 2023 and holds a Master of Physiotherapy degree from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

His areas of practice include musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain, vestibular and balance disorders, concussion, TMJ dysfunction, headaches, and dizziness. He also has experience working with neurological, pediatric, and geriatric patients.

Veera has completed advanced and updated continuing education courses in Canada, including training in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, TMJ Issues. His additional clinical training includes Mulligan Mobilization, Manual Therapy, Kinesio Taping, and Dry Needling.

He takes a patient-centered approach, combining thorough assessment, evidence-informed treatment, and individualized exercise programs to help patients reduce pain, improve movement and balance, and return to the activities they enjoy.

Outside the clinic, Veera enjoys spending time with family and playing badminton and cricket.

Subhana Hasina

Registered Physiotherapist

Subhana is a patient-centered Physiotherapist with over 17 years of diverse clinical experience in the Durham region. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India and has built an extensive portfolio of evidence-based continuing education. Passionate about dedicated, one-on-one active therapy, Subhana is committed to lifelong learning and the highest standards of care.

She holds advanced certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation (for vertigo and dizziness) and is certified in concussion management, the McKenzie Method (MDT), the Mulligan Concept, and Acupuncture (AFCI) . As a skilled manual therapist, she uses comprehensive musculoskeletal assessments to target the root cause of issues for faster, sustainable recovery. Her hands-on treatments include joint mobilization, soft tissue therapy (myofascial release, cupping, taping), tailored active rehabilitation, and patient education for injury prevention.

Whether managing chronic pain, post-operative rehabilitation, or complex musculoskeletal conditions, Subhana has the expertise to guide your recovery and help you reclaim your quality of life. Outside the clinic, she enjoys staying active and spending time with her family.

Amanda Hamer

Psychotherapist

With over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health, and another 10 beyond that in child development and care, I realize that life happens in many forms, with everyone experiencing and perceiving it differently. I see everyone as an individual whose shoes I can never walk in, but hopefully I can support and walk beside for a time. I bring much experience working with children, youth, adults, and their families. Through holding a therapeutic relationship and counselling, I believe I can support clients in moving beyond a difficult time in life.

I use a cognitive behavioural and solution focused approach for much of my work, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. However, the population that I work with requires me to be eclectic in approach in such a way that I am able to match their needs with tools, strategies and ways of thinking that are new assets to my clients.

I am recently the recipient of a cochlear implant after a few years of deafness in my left ear, as well as having Meniere’s Disease and Tinnitus (I have the life experience too!)

I am a member in good standing as an RECE with The College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario, and a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Ho Yin

Acupuncturist

Ho Yin is a highly skilled Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner with a robust background in holistic wellness. He earned a Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. Known for his humble, gentle and affable demeanor, Ho Yin creates a warm environment for his patients.

Ho Yin offers a range of TCM services, including acupuncture, tuina (Chinese-style massage), cupping and Chinese herbal medicine. With the “organ-meridian-structure balance” approach, he applies various acupuncture techniques such as Balance Acupuncture, Pulse Balance Acupuncture, and Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling for effective treatments.

Ho Yin specializes in managing pain conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis, neurological issues like stroke recovery, ear and balance disorders such as tinnitus and vertigo, as well as men’s health concerns like prostate issues and women’s health concerns including menstrual cramps. He is dedicated to promoting balance and wellness for every patient.

Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

Laura Manning

Registered Massage Therapist

In practice since 2005, Laura’s interest in massage therapy started from a background in martial arts, dance, and synchronized swimming.

It was strongly nudged by a car accident that caused extended problems with her neck, throat, and hearing. She has focussed her training on modalities and techniques to help address issues in those areas including the less considered impact of how your feet affect the rest of your body. Her training addresses primary and underlying issues that bring people in for treatment.

It tends toward therapeutic and rehabilitative treatments whether that is deeper tissue work or more subtle techniques to help unwind longstanding fascial issues. She has extended training in a wide variety of skill sets including general massage, myofascial unwinding, cranial sacral therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, pregnancy massage, and Thai massage. Her goal is to help your overall health and wellbeing. She is interested in doing what is best for your body.

Laura has taught massage therapy for 12 years and has worked in a wide variety of settings from high end Spas to hospital settings.

Yanbi “Lia” Zhou

Registered Massage Therapist

Since 2017, Lia has dedicated their practice to mastering the complexities of the musculoskeletal system.

Their approach combines deep clinical knowledge with a precise focus on chronic pain and muscular tension—specializing within the neck and shoulder complex.

Whether clients are recovering from a sports injury or managing the physical toll of a demanding desk job, Lia’s treatments are designed to restore mobility and improve circulation. She believes in evidence-based care that provides a functional path to feeling energized, balanced, and pain-free.

Allison Carey

Office Administrator

Why Choose McKelvie Physiotherapy?

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Melissa Savage
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Veera was super helpful and knowledgeable in supporting my recovery post concussion and wrist fracture following a sports injury.
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If you are looking for a great physiotherapist, this is the place to go. Zoe and her staff are very knowledgeable and very friendly.
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Darlene Remlinger
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If there were 10 stars, I would give them all to Zoe. Her deep understanding of vestibular issues, care and compassion are second to none. Vestibular challenges (esp BPPV) are acute and can be very scary. Zoe approaches treatment solutions with professionalism and a deep appreciation for the patient who is being affected. And thank you to Amanda who helped mobilize support so quickly.
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I have had pretty severe vertigo for 12 years when I was finally referred to Zoe. I had been prescribed useless pills and of course nothing ever worked. My first visit to Zoe was scary at first. By the time I left, I was vertigo free and have been ever since! She is magic and I will be forever grateful for Zoe giving me my life back! Thank you Zoe and kind staff!
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I’ve had a great experience here! Zoe is an amazing physiotherapist - she is kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about her patients. She really helped me with my pain, took the time to understand what was going on, and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I can’t recommend her enough! I’ve also been seeing Lia for massage therapy, and she is wonderful. She really understands where the pain points are and tailors each session to what my body needs. I always leave feeling so much better. I’m very grateful for the care I’ve received from both of them and highly recommend them to anyone looking for physiotherapy or massage therapy.
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I struggled with vertigo for years after a head injury and only learned recently that it could be BPPV and was treatable. In one virtual session that seemed so simple, Zoe Brown ended my struggles. She is so good at what she does and there needs to be more awareness about this condition and vestibular doctors in general. Thank you Zoe!!
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Nicola Major
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Thank you Zoe! 2 months of living with BPPV and gone following a 15 minute appointment. I had never heard of Vestibular Physio prior to this experience, and I greatly appreciated your expertise, knowledge and kindness. I’ll be back to see you ASAP if I ever experience Vertigo again.
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Teryn Speirs
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I had a wonderful experience working with Zoe for BPPV treatment. My symptoms were severe, and the appointment was not an easy one for me, but she was incredibly patient, compassionate, and supportive from start to finish. Her expertise was immediately apparent, and she helped me understand what was happening while making me feel comfortable and cared for throughout the process. I noticed a significant improvement in my symptoms afterward and am so grateful for her help. I would highly recommend her to anyone struggling with vertigo or BPPV. She combines exceptional clinical knowledge with genuine kindness and empathy.
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