MEET THE TEAM
Zoe Brown
Registered Physiotherapist and Vestibular Specialist, Founder
As a second-generation Physiotherapist, Physio has always been a part of Zoe’s life. Following in her Mum’s footsteps, she remembers spending school PA days and summer vacation in her mother’s clinic. Learning from the experience, and witnessing the gratitude of the patients, Zoe was inspired to pursue a career in Physiotherapy.
Zoe has completed a Bachelors of Physical Health and Education at the University of Toronto 2010 and a Masters of Physiotherapy from Robert Gordon University 2013. Zoe has pursued highly advanced training in Vestibular Rehabilitation and has dedicated her practice to this area of speciality since 2020. She takes great pride in being Durham Region’s top Vestibular Physiotherapist with extensive experience, advanced training, excellent clinical results and a strong supportive network with local ENT specialists.
She is currently undertaking an Advanced Vestibular Physiotherapy Accreditation through the University of Pittsburgh to further advance her skills and expertise. This program is an internationally acclaimed and supported certification that sets Zoe apart in the Vestibular Rehab world!
Vestibular health is vastly underrepresented in the medical and rehabilitation industry. Vestibular disorders significantly effect patient’s health, wellbeing and quality of life. Zoe feels great satisfaction in helping those suffering from vertigo, dizziness, motion sickness, concussion and imbalance regain their health and daily function.
In her free time, Zoe is an avid soccer player and very active in the world of Dog Rescue. Although her Mum, Carolyn McKelvie, is no longer with us, McKelvie Physiotherapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation is a tribute to her decades of kindness, compassion and dedication to her patients as well as to the craft of Physiotherapy. Zoe is grateful to have found a rewarding and worthwhile career and specialty and is excited to share it with those in need
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
