TimNanassy
Lead Physiotherapist / Clinic Owner
Credentials and Education
- Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine (2003)
- Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Accreditation (2004)
- Dry Needling Certification G.T.T Technique (2005)
- Certified SFMA Level 1 Accreditation (2017)
- Sports First Responder Certification
- Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification Program (2010)
- Industrial Ergonomics Specialist E.K. Gillin & Associates Inc. (2009)
- Ergonomic Assessment Certification E.K. Gillin & Associates Inc. (2009)
Professional Experience
With over 21 years of experience in the field of physiotherapy, Tim is honored to have the ongoing privilege of working with some of Canada’s best athletes as the Physiotherapist for the Canadian National Wrestling Team. He has served as the Lead Therapist for multiple championships in countries including Singapore, Brazil, Italy, Peru, Argentina, Slovakia, Romania, Spain, Georgia, Russia, Albania, Chile, Colombia, and Finland. Tim’s patients have included Olympians across various sports such as wrestling, swimming, curling, and boxing. He also works with numerous Professional/CIS and NCAA athletes in sports including wrestling, MMA, hockey, volleyball, basketball, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and baseball.
FootFix – Co-Founder and Co-Creator January 2022
Co-founded FootFix, a medical device and barefoot shoe store dedicated to helping people regain proper function of their feet through products and education for overall physical well-being.
Areas of Interest/Focus
- Lower extremity assessment /treatment, focusing on the foot, ankle, knee, and hip.
- Dry Needling
- Wrestling/Mixed Martial Arts/Combative Sports athletes
- Bodybuilders/Power Lifters
Professional Services
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Independent Physical Examinations
- Medical-Legal Consulting
- Onsite Industrial Ergonomic Evaluations
- Pre-Screen Employment Physical Assessments
Approach to Care
Tim’s approach to physiotherapy is rooted in compassion and professionalism. He strives to create a trusting, warm, and fun environment where patients feel comfortable, supported, and part of the clinic family. By combining his expertise with a friendly demeanor and a few good dad jokes, he aims to make each patient’s recovery journey as smooth and positive as possible.
Why I Love Being a
Lead Physiotherapist / Clinic Owner
I love being a physiotherapist because it allows me to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. The people I’ve met through my clinic over the years have made this possibly the best job in the world.
A Little About Me
Outside of work, Tim loves spending time with his family, lifting weights, and watching sports. He is an unapologetically loyal and lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.