Malak Yassa – Physiotherapist | Mississauga, ON

Malak Yassa is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Lifemark Health in Mississauga, ON, Malak Yassa is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Malak Yassa addresses a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. This includes everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains, to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Malak Yassa also provides specialized physiotherapy services for infants, children, and adolescents to address developmental delays, congenital conditions (like torticollis), orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, and promote optimal motor function and participation. Malak Yassa serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Malak Yassa completed their degree in Physiotherapy from Queen's University (Graduating Class of 2001). With extensive clinical experience, Malak Yassa is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Malak Yassa has a particular interest and further training in areas such as Pediatric Physiotherapy and Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Malak Yassa empowers patients through clear education about their condition and practical self-management strategies for lasting results. Malak Yassa adopts a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Malak Yassa offers consultations in Arabic, English.

Malak Yassa provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Neurological

• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation (Incomplete/Specific Cases): Helping individuals with spinal cord injuries achieve their highest level of physical potential through targeted exercises, functional training, equipment prescription, and compensatory strategies.
• Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) - Movement Retraining: Supporting individuals with FND to improve their physical function, reduce symptom burden, and enhance participation in daily life activities through specialized physiotherapy.
• Muscular Dystrophy / Myopathy - Supportive Physiotherapy Care: Helping individuals with muscular dystrophies and myopathies adapt to changes in their physical abilities and maintain their participation in meaningful activities through tailored physiotherapy.
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation: Focusing on restoring movement, balance, and independence after a traumatic or acquired brain injury through evidence-based physiotherapy approaches.

Pediatric

• Toe Walking (Idiopathic / Habitual): Addressing habitual toe walking in children when other neurological or orthopedic causes have been ruled out by a medical professional.
• Congenital Muscular Torticollis / Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome): Helping your baby achieve a centered head position, full neck mobility, and improve their head shape through specialized physiotherapy techniques and parent education.
• Pediatric Sports Injuries & Growing Pains (e.g., Osgood-Schlatter, Sever's Disease): Physiotherapy rehabilitation tailored for the unique needs of children and adolescents involved in sports, focusing on safe recovery, pain management, correcting biomechanics, and facilitating a gradual return to play while minimizing risk of re-injury.
• Developmental Delays (Gross Motor Skills): Helping babies and young children catch up on their physical developmental milestones, improve coordination, strength, and balance for successful participation in play and daily activities.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. Diagnosis for physiotherapist is based on individual assessment, so if your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Malak Yassa can assess your needs.

• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Empowering you with a clear understanding of your condition, its causes, and practical tools for effective self-management and lasting relief.
• Postural Assessment and Correction: Helping you understand how your posture impacts your musculoskeletal health and providing you with tools for lasting postural improvement and pain relief.
• Neurological Rehabilitation (e.g., Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury): Evidence-based neurological rehabilitation focused on harnessing neuroplasticity, motor learning principles, and task-specific training to help regain lost skills and adapt to new ways of moving.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: An in-depth examination to fully understand your specific condition, allowing your Physiotherapist to create an effective and personalized rehabilitation plan.
• Congenital Muscular Torticollis & Plagiocephaly (Flat Head) Treatment: Comprehensive guidance for parents on managing torticollis and plagiocephaly at home, including tummy time strategies, environmental adaptations, and therapeutic play.
• Pediatric Physiotherapy (Infants, Children & Adolescents): Working collaboratively with children and their families/caregivers to set meaningful goals, provide education and home programs, and optimize physical development and functional independence.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Malak Yassa, or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Physiotherapists in ON and the standards set by The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

At Lifemark Health, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Malak Yassa frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Discover how physiotherapy with Malak Yassa can help you move beyond feeling generally stiff, achy, and less mobile than I used to be. The focus is on improved hand and wrist function for tasks requiring dexterity, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as challenging myself with indoor or outdoor rock climbing.
• Malak Yassa believes that everyone deserves to move well and feel their best. If working on getting back to normal after a fracture or other surgery is hindering your ability to actively participating in family outings and vacations without holding others back, a personalized plan focusing on waking up feeling more refreshed with considerably less pain and stiffness can make all the difference.
• Don't let needing to improve my breathing patterns or lung capacity dictate what you can and cannot do. Malak Yassa offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at improved coordination for complex movements and fine motor tasks, helping you reclaim hitting the slopes for a full day of skiing or snowboarding in winter and enjoy a more functional life.
• Patients struggling with frequent headaches that seem to start from tension in my neck or shoulders can find dedicated and compassionate support from Malak Yassa. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving enhanced recovery from post-surgical procedures with fewer complications, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as getting back to their regular, consistent gym workouts.

Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Malak Yassa, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Malak Yassa practices at Lifemark Health, situated in the Meadowvale, Meadowvale Village North neighborhood of Mississauga. The clinic is conveniently located near Riverwood Conservancy and is accessible via MiWay (Mississauga Transit). Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

What kind of clothing should I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?

It's recommended to wear or bring clothing that allows unrestricted movement and provides easy access for your physiotherapist to examine the body part being assessed or treated. For instance, if you have a knee problem, please wear or bring shorts. For shoulder issues, a sleeveless top or a top with loose armholes is often helpful. The goal is to make the assessment and treatment as effective as possible.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

It's difficult to say exactly how many sessions you'll need without a thorough assessment, as everyone's situation and recovery path is unique. Some acute conditions might resolve in just a few sessions, while more chronic, complex, or significant issues may require a longer period of care to achieve lasting results. Your Physiotherapist will provide an estimated treatment timeline and plan after your first visit, and this will be revisited as your treatment progresses.

How can I book an appointment at Lifemark Health?

You can book an appointment by calling our clinic directly at (905) 858-3273 during our business hours. Our friendly reception team will be happy to assist you in finding a suitable appointment time with the right physiotherapist for your needs.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiotherapist in ON?

In Ontario, you can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a physician's referral (this is known as direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement of physiotherapy services. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

Is physiotherapy covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?

OHIP generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services in private outpatient clinics. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in specific situations (e.g., post-hospitalization for certain conditions, for children/youth, seniors, or through Community Physiotherapy Clinics/Family Health Teams), but eligibility criteria are strict and there may be waitlists. Check your private insurance for coverage.

Lifemark Health
101-6855 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle
Mississauga, ON, L5N 2Y1

Phone: (905) 858-3273

Malak Yassa is regulated by the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and Physiotherapy Act, 1991 in ON and is a registered member of The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Registration Number: XXX31

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=11d455e7-8c02-e811-813c-480fcff44541

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.