Central McDougall
- 11027 97 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2N1
- central@innovationphysio.com
Meet Our Team
Daksh Paramasivam
Manual Physical Therapist
Daksh graduated from Jamia Hamdard University with a Master of Physical Therapy in Sports Medicine in 2003. Before completing his Master’s Degree, he received his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1999) from Dr.M.G.R Medical University, India. As a result, Daksh has over ten years of experience in physiotherapy, including academic and clinical practice. Daksh provides orthopedic assessments and treatments based on clinical practice biomechanical and patient response models. This includes a manual therapy approach combined with muscle-stabilizing exercise programs.
He specializes in sports-specific injuries and is interested in treating lower back and lower limb injuries. Daksh has also presented scientific research papers at international conferences. He is an active participant in cricket and badminton. Daksh is fluent in Tamil and Hindi and can understand Punjabi. To better serve patients, a physical therapist who speaks these languages is required.
Rakesh Vijaya
Registered Massage Therapist
Rakesh graduated from CDI College, Edmonton, Alberta in May 2019 with 2400 practice hours in Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy as a massage therapist. Rakesh’s area of interest is in therapeutic massage. He is skilled in deep tissue massage, Indian massage, trigger point release, relaxation massage, and myofascial release. Rakesh has also a degree in physiotherapy from India with 8+ years of experience in clinical practice. His knowledge of physiotherapy helps him further with the clinical skill required for massage.
Gurmanprit Kaur
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Gurmanprit is a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta holding dual Master’s degrees in Applied Psychology and Counselling & Family Therapy. Her clinical practice centers on supporting individuals navigating recovery from motor vehicle accidents (MVA), physical injuries, trauma, chronic pain, and anxiety.
She practices through a trauma-informed lens, integrating evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness. Whether working on functional recovery or emotional regulation, Gurmanprit is committed to providing a safe, calming space tailored to each client’s unique healing journey.
Alongside her clinical background, her experience as a former international athlete shapes her passion for sports psychology and performance enhancement. Gurmanprit specializes in helping clients overcome performance anxiety, rebuild confidence post-injury, and cultivate peak mental resilience and emotional endurance.
To ensure a culturally sensitive environment, she offers services in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Kirandeep Bains
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Kirandeep began her career as a social worker and has over a decade of experience in the mental health and postpartum fields. She believes in working from a person-centred approach, where she works alongside her clients, empowering them to be the best versions of themselves within their own capacity. Kirandeep is an empathetic listener who creates a safe, validating space for her clients. She is passionate about working with adults and couples, focusing on a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress/burnout, relationships and cultural/intergenerational difficulties. Additionally, she can provide services in both English & Punjabi
Kirandeep works from an attachment-based lens and uses a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman’s Method for couples.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support, and she believes in working with her clients to create a therapeutic plan that fits their needs. Kirandeep looks forward to working with clients to support them in their next steps towards achieving their goals.