Drashti Parikh

Degrees

• Bachelor’s of physiotherapy – Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences
• Master’s in pediatric physiotherapy – Manipal University

Post Graduate Certifications and Credentials

• Basic Life Support
• Handling and Practical intervention strategies in pediatric practice
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fascilitation Concepts
• Kinesiology Taping
• Orthopedic Manual Therapy (Mulligan concepts)
• Imbalance to Balance: Fire to rewire workshop

Memberships

• College of Physiotherapist Ontario
• Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Languages

• English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi

Volunteer Work

• Field physiotherapist – volleyball nova scotia tournament
• Physiotherapist at various marathons
• Mumbai Ultra Run
• Athlete screening – Canada Games Centre, Halifax, NS

Drashti Parikh is a dedicated Registered Physiotherapist, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and a Master’s degree in Pediatric Physiotherapy. Built on a foundation of compassion, integrity, and lifelong learning, her approach to care is rooted in a deeply patient-centered philosophy. Drashti believes in looking beyond a diagnosis to understand each individual, their specific goals, and what matters most to them. Whether she is guiding a patient back to a beloved activity, helping someone regain independence, or empowering a child to achieve a milestone they once struggled with, she emphasizes collaborative care with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes.

Originally from Surat, Gujarat, Drashti’s educational journey across diverse regions of India helped foster an open-minded, adaptable perspective and a genuine appreciation for diverse cultures. Outside the clinic, she enjoys staying active through walking, traveling, exploring new places, and spending quality time with friends and family. A naturally curious person who loves learning about new topics and listening to people’s stories, her ultimate bucket list goal is to travel the world to experience as many cultures as possible. Patients will find her approachable and relatable.

Favourite Quote

“Thinking is the capital, an enterprise is the way, and hard work is the solution” – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Playlist

• Bollywood music, Penn Masala, The Local Train, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Bruno Mars 

Binge Watches

• Grey’s Anatomy, Lucifer, Game of Thrones, F.R.I.E.N.D.S., Bridgerton, The Mentalist