MSc (Course-Based) Student Profiles
 | Ali Mafi Ali is a second-year course-based graduate student who earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Istanbul University and a second Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science from Karaj Azad University. He has extensive experience in basketball, having played for seven years and worked as a certified personal trainer with the Basketball Federation of Iran for three years. Over the past four years, Ali has focused on officiating and has refereed more than 500 games at the highest competitive levels. His ultimate professional aspiration is to become an official with the NBA or FIBA. Officiating represents not only his chosen career path but also the central passion that motivates his academic and professional development. |
 | Isha Bhaveshbhai Pipaliya Isha is a second-year graduate student with a strong academic and clinical background in Physiotherapy. Prior to beginning postgraduate studies, she gained hands-on experience practicing as a licensed Physiotherapist in India, where she worked with diverse cases in orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. In addition, she holds certifications in fitness training, yoga, pilates, aerobics, and women’s health, which allow her to integrate wellness and rehabilitation in a holistic way. Isha is passionate about continuous learning and is committed to expanding her expertise in the field of Kinesiology. Her primary research interests include orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine. Beyond academics, she enjoys reading, exploring music and art, creating fitness awareness content, and actively participating in sports and recreational activities. |
 | Toyin Adelerin Toyin is a second-year course-based graduate student who earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in Nigeria in 2022 and is a licensed physiotherapist in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. She chose to pursue Kinesiology at Lakehead University to expand her knowledge and explore areas that complement her clinical background. She is particularly passionate about workplace health and rehabilitation and hopes to build a career focused on helping individuals maintain their health and well-being in the workplace.Outside of class, she enjoys playing badminton and staying active. |
 | Mukta Sutradhar Shimla Mukta Sutradhar is a 2nd year kinesiology graduate student. She is a medical doctor with five years of clinical experience in Bangladesh. She is pursuing studies in kinesiology to expand her expertise in human movement science. She aims to integrate her medical background with evidence-based movement strategies to improve patient outcomes in both clinical and athletic settings. Outside of her professional and academic endeavors, she enjoys reading, music, and engaging in various sports events and activities. |
 | Kashish Patel Kashish Patel is a second-year graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Kinesiology at Lakehead University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from L.J. Institute, India. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she gained extensive hands-on experience as a physiotherapist by serving in multiple hospitals, where she practiced patient assessment, rehabilitation, and therapeutic care. Additionally, Kashish served as a medical volunteer during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in Ahmedabad, India, further strengthening her clinical and on-field medical skills. |
 | Shreya Pradhan Shreya Pradhan is a second-year graduate student pursuing a course-based Master of Science in Kinesiology at Lakehead University. Originally from Nepal and raised in Brunei, she moved to Canada in 2022 to complete her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree at Lakehead. During her undergraduate studies, Shreya collaborated with her research team on a qualitative thesis that explored the barriers and facilitators of physical activity among international students, a project inspired by her own experiences of adapting to a new country.In addition to her graduate studies, Shreya serves as the Food Resource Centre Coordinator with the Lakehead University Student Union, where she actively supports food security initiatives that emphasize the importance of nutrition in leading a healthy and active lifestyle, ultimately impacting students' health and well-being. Her academic and professional interests include understanding the human body in relation to movement and rehabilitation, as well as applying strategies to promote physical activity as a foundation for overall health. Outside of her academic pursuits, Shreya enjoys swimming, yoga, hiking, and going to the gym, and loves spending time with friends and family. |
 | Harleen Kaur Harleen Kaur is a second-year MSc Kinesiology student with a strong foundation in physiotherapy. She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in India, where she gained hands-on clinical experience during her internship across multiple hospital settings. Her growing fascination with human movement and biomechanics sparked her decision to deepen her expertise through graduate studies. With a keen interest in understanding how the body moves and heals, Harleen is eager to absorb new knowledge, sharpen her skills, and translate what she learns into impactful, real-world practice. She's excited to be part of this journey and looks forward to blending theory and clinical insight to enhance her professional path. |
 | Muskan Kaur Everybody has something that drives them towards their holy grail. For me it’s always been this quote from Mahatma Gandhi "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others". Muskan Kaur is a second-year graduate student in the Master of Science in Kinesiology (course-based) program at Lakehead University. She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Chitkara University and holds professional licenses with the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK. Her professional journey is grounded in extensive clinical experience, where she built expertise in evidence-based physiotherapy and developed a passion for patient-centered care. She believes rehabilitation goes beyond restoring function—it empowers individuals to achieve their fullest potential. Looking ahead, she hopes to integrate her clinical background with advanced research in kinesiology, contributing to innovative approaches in rehabilitation and community health.Outside academics, she enjoys horse riding, doodling, exploring cuisines, and visiting local coffee spots—pursuits that bring balance, creativity, and joy to her life. |
 | Carys Archer Carys is a first-year master’s student in the course-based program at Lakehead University. She graduated from the Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program in 2026 at Lakehead University and hoped to pursue further education. Her interests in kinesiology include injury prevention, rehabilitation and exercise prescription. Outside of academics, Carys enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, and travelling. |
 | Mia Popien Mia is a first-year course-based MSc Kinesiology student at Lakehead University. She previously completed her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology with a minor in Biology at Lakehead and chose to pursue her master’s degree to build on her undergraduate studies and further her education in the field. Her areas of interest include rehabilitation, injury recovery, exercise prescription, and helping individuals return to activity. She hopes to continue expanding her knowledge and skills in these areas throughout her graduate studies. Outside of academics, Mia enjoys staying active, playing sports such as softball and golf, travelling, and spending time with family and friends. |
 | Talha Farooq Talha Farooq is a chiropractor and clinic owner with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from York University. He is the owner and head clinician at Performance Therapeutic Care in Brampton and the head clinician and consultant at Regenesis in Vaughan, Ontario, where he focuses on diagnosing and treating neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries as well as enhancing athletic performance through evidence-based, individualized, multimodal treatment plans. Committed to advancing his clinical expertise, Talha is currently pursuing the RCCSS(C) Sports Sciences Residency towards Fellowship (FRCCSS(C)) alongside his Master of Science in Kinesiology. He holds numerous certifications including Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University, Athletic Movement Assessment, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Clinical and Athletic Taping, Integrated Patterning and Sports Professional Responder. Talha has provided sideline medical coverage at numerous national, regional and local sports tournaments. He has also worked with many teams and athletes of all ages within his community. As an active lifestyle enthusiast himself, he plays men's ice hockey, soccer, squash, skis and enjoys regular hikes with his family. |
 | Dharmik Patel I am Dharmik Patel and I am enrolled in MSc Kinesiology Course-based program at Lakehead University. I have a background in Physiotherapy for which I completed my Bachelors in. I am super enthusiastic about learning new things related to sports medicine and exercise prescription. I also am an ACE + ACSM Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with more than a year of experience in this field. To stay connected to exercise and performance, I also indulge myself in playing Badminton and working out. Beyond academics I have a lot of interest in motorcycles and travel. |
 | Vedant Parikh Vedant Parikh is a first-year graduate student pursuing a course-based Master ofScience in Kinesiology at Lakehead University. He holds a Bachelor ofPhysiotherapy from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India,where he developed a strong foundation in human movement, biomechanics,exercise physiology, and evidence-based rehabilitation. His academic andprofessional interests focus on musculoskeletal rehabilitation and human movementscience, with a particular interest in therapeutic exercise, movement analysis, andbiomechanics. He is interested in developing a deeper understanding of howmovement science can be applied to improve rehabilitation outcomes and humanperformance. Beyond academics, Vedant has gained on-field physiotherapy experience duringfootball and tennis tournaments and participated in Sporticon 2024, an internationalsports science conference at MAHE Manipal. He holds Basic Life Support (BLS)Provider certification from the American Heart Association. Through the VolunteerService Organization at MAHE, he supported runners at the Manipal Marathon andparticipated in various community initiatives, including beach clean-ups and blooddonation drives. Outside of academics, he enjoys calisthenics, swimming, skating,and running. |
 | Khush Patel Educational Background: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), India Khush Patel is a registered Physiotherapist from Gujarat, India, with clinical experience specializing in orthopaedic, post-surgical, and neurological rehabilitation. Prior to joining Lakehead University, he worked as a full-time Physiotherapist at Nivaan Orthopaedic Hospital and completed comprehensive clinical rotations across musculoskeletal and neurological departments.Khush's scholarly pursuits center on evidence-based movement analysis, functional rehabilitation, and rehabilitation technology. His undergraduate research includes a scoping review on Upper Extremity Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training and the development of "StrokeEase Stick," an assistive biomedical device integrating visual and auditory cues for post-stroke gait and balance recovery.Through the 16-month course-based Master of Science in Kinesiology program at Lakehead University, Khush aims to refine his clinical assessment capabilities, advanced exercise prescription, and ergonomic management skills. His goal is to bridge evidence-based movement science with clinical practice to enhance long-term patient recovery and functional mobility outcomes. |
 | Neha Punjabi Hello everyone, I am Neha Punjabi, a first year MSc Kinesiology (course-based) student from India and have done my Bachelors of Physiotherapy at C.M. Patel college of Physiotherapy, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. I worked at various clinics in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. As life has its own journey and everyone wants to grow in their lives, I decided to join Lakehead University for my growth in this subject. My hobbies are reading, cleaning and organizing, playing badminton, meeting new people and cultures, and exploring the world. |
 | Deval Hirenkumar Patel Deval Hirenkumar Patel is a registered Physiotherapy professional. She studied her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) at the Babaria Institute of Physiotherapy, Vadodara, India, affiliated with Shri Govind Guru University. She has gained hands-on experience through clinical training at VINS Hospital, Bankers Hospital, Savita Hospital, and Ihirday, working with patients with different conditions and from different age groups.She also worked as a full-time physiotherapist for 1.5 years, where she treated a variety of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, and general rehabilitation cases. This experience helped her build confidence in patient assessment, treatment planning, clinical decision-making, and patient communication. Her experience at Ihirday, working with specially abled children and individuals with developmental delays, also developed her interest in paediatric rehabilitation and taught her the importance of patience, empathy, and individualized care. During her academic journey, Deval completed a research project on the “Prevalence of Cervical pain and its Correlation with Stress among call centre workers”. This gave her an opportunity to explore research, data collection, analysis, and the relationship between workplace stress and musculoskeletal health. Deval is also familiar with techniques such as dry needling, cupping therapy, taping, and IASTM. She enjoys learning new skills and improving her knowledge so she can provide better care to her patients. She is currently studying at Lakehead University in Canada and looks forward to expanding her knowledge, gaining international experience, and continuing to grow in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. |