Winner of the Readers' Choice Awards!
Here at Restorative Touch Physiotherapy, we strive to provide the best services for our patients. We thank you all for your continued support, and promise to always give 110% in our efforts to help heal our patients! We are humbly honoured to have been awarded throughout the years:
- 2024 Diamond Winner for Physiotherapy Clinic/Services
- 2023 Gold Winner for Physiotherapists
- 2021 Diamond Winner for Physiotherapists and Gold Winner in the Hamilton Community News
- 2020 Platinum, Diamond, and Gold Winners for Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy Clinic/Services, Physiotherapists, and Holistic Health/Healing
- 2019 Platinum Winner for Massage Therapy, Diamond Winner for Physiotherapy Clinic/Services, and Gold Winner for Physiotherapists
- 2018 Platinum Winner for Physiotherapy Clinic/Services
- 2017 Diamond Winner for Physiotherapy Clinic/Services and Gold Winner for Physiotherapists
- 2016 Top 10 and Gold Winners for Physiotherapy Clinic/Services
- 2015 Diamond Winner for Physiotherapy Clinic/Services and Gold Winner for Physiotherapists
Meet the Team at Restorative Touch Physiotherapy
Marilena Savino — Registered Physiotherapist/Owner
Making a difference in someone’s life has been Marilena’s passion since she began her journey into Physiotherapy. She graduated from the McMaster Physiotherapy Program in 1999 and has invested extensive hours on continuing education. She is a firm believer that expanding her knowledge and skill set is essential for effective change. “Growth can only occur when we accept our limitations!”
Aside from spending many hours helping others, you can find Marilena in a sculling boat in the spring, summer and fall months… her other passion. She has been rowing competitively since 1997. Marilena values the hard work, commitment and many opportunities that rowing has and continues to provide in her life.
Above all she is grateful for GOD – “He is my ROCK!” (Psalm 18:2)
Jason Yin — Physiotherapist
Jason Graduated from McMaster University with a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2009. Previous Jason attended McMaster University with a Honours in Kinesiology in 2007. Jason focuses on an active base rehabilitation with patient specific goals as the forefront of his treatments. He also has experience with orthopaedic bracing, and is able to provide this service to patients in clinic. Jason believes that education and patient involvement is crucial in achieving the best treatment outcomes.
Jason is an avid golfer and has attended Physiotherapy courses that focuses on golf related injuries and treatments. Jason enjoys being active outside of golfing and also enjoys rock climbing, cycling, hockey, baseball, and hiking. He also enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants around town.
Kamna Verma — Physiotherapist
Kamna is a physiotherapist registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Her qualifications include an internationally recognized Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree in Orthopaedics.
With over a decade of experience, Kamna has demonstrated expertise in catering to a diverse range of patients, of all age groups. Her proficiency extends across private practice clinics and various rehabilitation setups. Her primary areas of focus encompass the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, neurological issues, geriatric ailments, and pediatric conditions.
Outside her professional commitments, Kamna prioritizes her family and engages in activities such as music listening and meditation, which contribute to her well-rounded and healthy lifestyle.
Abigail Nolet — Physiotherapist Resident
Abigail completed her education at McMaster University in Hamilton, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours) before completing her Masters Degree in Physiotherapy in 2025.
Abigail has a strong clinical interest in orthopaedics and aspires to refine her skills in musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation to provide high-quality, client-focused care to her clients. Abigail continues to expand her skillset through continuing education in the areas of pain neuroscience education, exercise with aging, and manual therapy.
In her free time, you will find Abigail participating in a variety of hobbies including music and running. Abigail looks forward to working with the residents of the Hamilton community helping them move better and feel better.
Sharlene Carneiro, BSc PT, MSc PT — Pelvic Health and Orthopedics Physiotherapist
Sharlene is a Certified Orthopedics Physiotherapist with over 10+ years of hands-on experience in providing care and treatment to various Musculoskeletal, Geriatric, and Sports conditions across the world including India, USA and Canada. She completed her Bachelors in Physiotherapy from Rajiv Gandhi University in India and her Masters in Manual and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation from Katholieke Universiet Leuven in Belgium.
After the birth of her daughter and dealing with post-partum stress urinary incontinence, Sharlene realized the importance of pelvic floor health and feeling a gap in her knowledge, she decided to pursue Pelvic Health training to help the multitude of Women who go through similar issues but never seek any professional help for it. She is now a Certified Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist with over 2 years of experience under her belt and has also completed numerous related courses including Visceral mobilization of the G.I. system, Labor & Delivery and C-section Rehabilitation with a goal of completing many more advanced courses to further her knowledge and experience in Pelvic Health care.
Sharlene believes in a holistic approach for movement and therapy and her mission is to help people understand how brilliant and unique the human body is and to empower every individual with knowledge to develop a better functional relationship with their bodies. She uses various hands-on manual therapy techniques, dry needling, individualized functional exercise programs and patient education to help her clients achieve their goals.
When she is not working at the clinic, Sharlene enjoys spending time with her two energetic kiddos, creative writing, being outdoors and catching up on all her favourite TV shows.
Patrick O’Neil — Reg. Massage Therapist (RMT), Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Patrick graduated from Sheridan College in 2019 with an Honours Bachelors of Applied Health Science in Athletic Therapy and a Diploma in Massage Therapy from Ontario College of Health and Technology in 2021.
He is currently a Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Athletic Therapist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. During his schooling, he spent thousands of practical hours rehabilitating orthopedic injuries and working with athletes in sport-related settings. He is proficient in orthopaedic rehabilitation, athletic and personal training, concussion rehabilitation, athletic taping, custom bracing, and orthopaedic bracing. He takes a keen interest in translating his knowledge of human biomechanics into improving occupational and athletic performance.
Outside the clinic, he spends his time working with local sports team and sporting events as a team therapist and first responder.
Hayley Lisko — Certified Kinesiologist, Masters in Kinesiology and Manual Osteopathic Therapist
Hayley graduated with an Honours bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Brock University in 2018. Following her undergraduate degree, she then completed her Master of Professional Kinesiology in 2019. After being involved in sports her entire childhood, Hayley was inspired to become a Health Care Professional that involves rehabilitation and exercise prescription.
In 2022, Hayley decided to continue to pursue her love for helping individuals improve their quality of life. She pursued the path of osteopathy. Hayley is a Manual Osteopathic Therapist dedicated to supporting patients in achieving their optimal health through gentle, hands-on therapy.
Whether you are recovering from injury, managing chronic discomfort, or seeking preventative care, Hayley offers personalized treatments to restore balance and support long-term wellness.
Rosemary Fournier — Clinic Manager
Rosemary has over 8 years of administrative experience and enjoys working in an environment that involves listening, providing support and encouragement to others and is committed in ensuring customer satisfaction. She is a firm believer that helping others can make a huge difference in someone’s life.
Mohsina — Administration
Mohsina has over 10 years of experience as an Office Administrator in a Multidisciplinary Clinic. Her specialty lies with MVA, WSIB and EHC patients. Mohsina is committed to providing a friendly and welcoming environment for both patients and employees.
So much of the world is broken; we want to be part of the healing.
We believe that healing and helping others goes beyond providing a hands on approach, progressive rehabilitation and education. It truly involves empowering others and going above and beyond the mainstream expectations of care to produce changes that impact lives. Visit Restorative Touch Physiotherapy on Hamilton Mountain.
Restorative Touch Clinic Features
Physiotherapy Services & More!
We here at Restorative Touch offer a wide range of services for your needs, from neurokinetic therapy to acupuncture and chiropractic care.
Hamilton Mountain Physio Hours & Location
Our offices are open Mondays – Saturdays. We’re located on the second floor, Suite 236, at 1119 Fennell Avenue East.