Passionate about osteopathy and the importance of healthy lifestyles, Rachel is an active person who has attained the Elite level in Ringette and has continued to contribute to the sport by coaching youths in sports-etudes programs during the past 6 years. She also trains and enjoys spinning on a regular basis. Her comprehensive approach to osteopathy is aimed to those of all ages. The treatments and advice she offers are tailored to individual needs and circumstances. When it comes to her experience with children, she adjusts easily and creates a bond of trust with them right from the start. Dedicated and caring, she will welcome you with a smile and intervene in a delicate and precise manner to ensure your well-being.

Roxane Lagarde joined the Action Sport Physio team in 2011, after completing her master’s degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Montreal. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.

Roxane was a personal trainer for 7 years, which is where she gained a passion for sports-related injuries and adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Roxane has a noted interest in continuing education. She has completed the courses McKenzie Part A, Vestibular Rehabilitation and Manual Therapy lower extremity (level 2). She also offers pool therapy classes for people with different injuries. Roxane is also a CCMI (Complete Concussion Management) certified clinician, specializing in the post-concussion care and management of injured athletes.

In her free time, Roxane enjoys playing Frisbee, volleyball, rollerblading, running and hiking.

Dirouhi Kesbian graduated from Concordia University in 2010 with a degree in Exercise Science with specialization in Athletic Therapy. After a couple of years of working with sports teams, both varsity and recreational, she pursued her studies at University of Toronto. In 2015, she received her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy.

Di stayed and worked in Toronto in various settings. She enjoyed working with a more vulnerable population in an inpatient hospital setting, providing physiotherapy on the respirology floor and within an outpatient respirology clinic. Di later returned to orthopaedics, within a private outpatient setting, providing care to both an athletic and a general population. After working in Toronto and in Windsor, ON., Di has recently returned to her hometown of Montreal.

Di had originally joined the Action Sport Physio team as a physiotherapy assistant from January 2011 to August 2013, before heading to Toronto to continue her studies. Since December 2018, she has been working as a physiotherapist at our Rosemère and West Island locations. She has successfully completed Level 1 and Level 2 Upper Manual Therapy courses through the London Orthopedic Unit, and she intends on further pursuing her Manual Therapy education.

Dirouhi has a strong exercise background, both from formal professional education and through personal interest in strength and conditioning. She believes in the importance of combining manual therapy and progressive exercise as part of her practice. She plans to pursue a certification in rehab-based Pilates in the future and wishes to integrate this approach to optimize injury prevention and better help patients return to their optimal functional capacity. Di’s mission is to deliver excellent patient-centered care using evidence-based techniques by incorporating a neuromuscular approach to treatment and encourage active rehabilitation through physical activity and exercise. She has a strong passion for promoting an overall healthy lifestyle, well-being, and safety in our everyday lives.

During her free time, Dirouhi enjoys spinning, yoga, and circuit-based training. She is excited to rediscover Montreal and the surrounding areas and hopes to get back into skiing to take full advantage of the beautiful Montreal winter months!

Anthony Teoli graduated from McGill University in 2016 with a Professional Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy. He has gained experience working with patients with musculoskeletal injuries in both the hospital and private clinic settings. Anthony has successfully completed his Level 1 and Level 2 Upper Quadrant Manual Therapy courses through the AQPMO. He is also certified in the treatment and prevention of running injuries. Anthony regularly attends scientific physiotherapy and medical conferences to stay up to date with the latest research on assessment and treatment in physiotherapy. His mission is to deliver excellent, patient-centered care using evidence-based assessment and treatment techniques.

Anthony also has a keen interest in research and teaching. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Rehabilitation Science at McGill University. His research focus involves better understanding mechanisms of knee osteoarthritis initiation and progression, clinical outcomes in patients following total knee replacement and walking biomechanics. This research has been presented at provincial, national and international conferences. In addition, Anthony assists with teaching at McGill University and provides 1-day continuing education courses for physiotherapists on the assessment and management of knee osteoarthritis. 

During his free time, Anthony enjoys working out, reading and spending time outdoors.