Asifa Mithani (Dhanji)

Short Biography

Clarence left a lucrative career in the Information Technology corporate sector after 18 year tenure, to follow a path in the massage therapy healing arts.

Clarence graduated in 2007 from the Canadian College of Masage and Hydrotherapy (Toronto Campus).

In 2022 Clarence relocated from Ontario to transfer his RMT registration to British Columbia.

Clarence’s interests, training and clinical experience are diverse.

Though he has a concentration in Athletic Sports Massage, Clarence has numerous additional certifications including:

  • Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) Levels 1&2
  • Nerve Flossing
    IASTM/M2T Blade (Graston Alternative)
  • Cranio Sacral Therapy (No longer offering)
  • Thai Yoga Massage (No longer offering)
  • Pregnancy Massage (No Longer offering)
  • Reiki Master (No Longer offering)
  • Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Laser – Ontario Only)
  • Certified Personal Trainer (No Longer offering)

When not working with patients, Clarence has a personal passion for fitness/gym.

Clarence treatment goals are to help assist his clients to heal themselves, not only with hands on techniques, but also he is a collaborative participant in the healthcare of each patient in his practice. He is a big proponent of providing his patients with home care exercises and tasks.

Practice Highlights include:

  • Clarence graduated from CCMH in July 2007
  • Clarence was a Massage Therapy Instructor with Trillium College in 2014-2015
  • Clarence was selected to be on the 2015 PanAm Games Sports Med Therapist team.
  • Clarence has treated professional athletes from such teams as the NHL Thrashers, Rangers and CFL TigerCats, Redblacks, UBC U14 Tennis Juniors Tournament, Canadian Olympic Athletes as well as WWE NXT and Impact Wrestling athletes
  • Private Clinic Practice Owner 2013-2015

Asifa is a Registered Physiotherapist who received her physiotherapy training from the University of Western Ontario in 1998. She also received a degree in Biology/Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University in 1995. Asifa is certified in Anatomical Acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and has advanced training in IMS/trigger point dry needling. She is a Clinical Pilates instructor and is trained in mat and reformer STOTT Pilates rehab exercises. Asifa uses a hands-on approach and listens to each of her client’s goals when providing an individualized treatment program. Her unique treatment plans consist of a combination of manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, anatomical acupuncture, intramuscular stimulation, therapeutic modalities (shockwave, laser, ultrasound, electrical stimulation), taping and therapeutic Pilates exercises. Asifa has over 20 years of clinical experience in treating neck and back injuries, whiplash, sports injuries, arthritis and post-operative rehab. Outside the clinic, Asifa can be found hiking the North Shore trails, walking the seawall with friends, or practicing yoga and Pilates.

Education & Experience

Education
University of Virginia, M.D. of Medicine
Board certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Field of expertise
University of Virginia, M.D. of Medicine
Years of practice
10

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