Saumyaa Rishi is a bilingual Registered Physiotherapist with a special interest in sports and neuromusculoskeletal injuries.

She earned her undergraduate degree in Life Sciences from McMaster University, specializing in sensory motor systems, and completed her master’s in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa. We are pleased to welcome Saumyaa in Autumn 2027 to the Evolution Team!

Saumyaa has an extensive background as both a player and therapist at recreational, competitive and elite levels. At McMaster, she worked as a student field therapist for the Women’s Varsity Soccer team. She continues to provide athletic field coverage, recently volunteering for Ironman Ottawa. Having played hockey for the Kanata Rangers and Ottawa Lady Senators, Saumyaa brings a strong athletic background to her practice.

She will be pursuing continuing education in manual therapy, dry needling, and vestibular rehabilitation. In her free time, she enjoys running, cycling, playing pick-up hockey, and working as a strength and conditioning coach.

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• Registered Physiotherapist
• Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy
• Certified in Functional Dry Needling
• Certified Functional Movement Screen (FMS) practitioner
• Certified Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) practitioner

Vicky has been practicing as a Registered Physiotherapist since 2009. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) and an instructor with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Vicky underwent additional schooling to obtain a Clinical Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from UWO and has completed several post-graduate courses in dry needling, acupuncture, manual therapy, movement analysis, therapeutic exercise, and exercise prescription.

She has a special interest in using her skills to help clients achieve a solid foundation of efficient, pain-free movement on which they can build the strength and conditioning needed to meet their goals.

Away from the clinic, Vicky enjoys strength training, yoga, soccer, and spending time with her dog and young family.

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• Registered Physiotherapist
• Certified in Functional Dry Needling
• Certified Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) practitioner

Cara has been practicing as a Registered Physiotherapist since 2009. She has completed post-graduate courses in manual therapy, functional movement analysis, acupuncture, and therapeutic exercise prescription.

Cara is a former national level and NCAA gymnast and has a passion for working with athletes. She is a strong believer in the power of exercise both to rehabilitate an injury as well as for injury prevention. Cara believes that a healthy and balanced lifestyle is the key to success.

She loves quality time with her two young children and also enjoys yoga, cycling, cross-country skiing and cooking.

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• Registered Physiotherapist
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Certified Titleist Golf Fitness Instructor
• Certified Functional Movement Screen (FMS) practitioner
• Certified Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SMFA) practitioner
• Concussion Management and Vestibular Rehabilitation practitioner

Evolution Physiotherapy is owned and operated by Allen Hicks, a Registered Physiotherapist, Kinesiologist, and Personal Trainer. Allen is one of the only physiotherapists in Ottawa who holds both the FCAMPT (Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy) and CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) credentials, and has taught post-graduate physiotherapy courses through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. In addition to manual therapy courses, Allen has completed post-graduate courses in dry needling (IMS/IMT), movement assessment, functional testing and therapeutic exercise prescription.

Allen’s interests include hockey, baseball, golf, running, and fitness training.

Registered Physiotherapist Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certified... Read More