Registered Physiotherapists
Praveen Oommen
M.P.T. Physiotherapist
Praveen Oommen is one of clinical directors of the C.A.R.E. Institute. He has been a practicing physiotherapist for more than 11 years. Praveen graduated with a Master’s degree in physiotherapy from Dr M.G.R Medical University, India. He has academic and clinical experience working in Bangalore (India), Calgary, and currently in Windsor. At the C.A.R.E. Institute, he specializes in orthopedic manual therapy of patients suffering from chronic headaches and spinal problems resulting from workplace and motor vehicle accidents. Praveen has extensive training in Manual Therapy and the McKenzie technique. Praveen is also involved in a clinical supervisory role with both nurse practitioners and physiotherapy students. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) specializing in manipulative physiotherapy from Andrews University, Michigan.
Jai Satish
BPT, CEP-ACSM Registered Physiotherapist
Confident, committed and caring are the qualities that best describes Jai.
Jai has been practising physiotherapy since 2002, graduating from Dr MGR Medical University in India.Jai’s certifications and skills include Mulligan’s manipulative therapy, clinical exercise physiology from American Council of Sports Medicine, certification in yoga therapy, and acupuncture from India and from APTEI right here in Canada. He continues to develop his skills through continued medical education and is always curious to develop newer strategies in treatment techniques.He gained strong experience from working under eminent orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine doctors from India. He also worked for elite cricket team and corporate companies like Nippon paints, Petrofac and L&T.
At Care Institute, he integrates his skills and experience in treating a wide range of cases from motor vehicle injuries, WSIB, to musculoskeletal and sports injuries. He believes in achieving complete wellness by finding the right source of pain and composing a personalized therapeutic plan through a holistic approach such as education, exercise, and lifestyle modification.
He likes to explore new places with his wife Banu and two kids, Aarya and Aarush. He has a great passion in cricket, singing, and motor biking.
Matt Briscoe
PT, DPT, Phyisical Therapist
After completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Wayne State University in 2013, Matt went on to complete a two-year orthopedic manual fellowship (OMPT) at Oakland University in 2017. Matt has extensive outpatient orthopedic experience at various private and hospital-based clinics in Michigan and California since the start of his career. He also currently works as an inpatient physiotherapist at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit since 2015.
Matt has sport medicine experience at a D1 college in Michigan performing on-field injury assessments as well as pre- and post-game treatments. Matt has had a few years of teaching at Wayne State's physiotherapy program as an instructional assistant and he continues to stay up to date with practice guidelines by using evidence-based treatment recommendations.
Matt’s 10+ years of experience as a personal trainer and fitness instructor helps him use exercise to treat his patients, regardless of their functional level or personal goals. Matt's high energy and motivated personality helps him develop a personalized treatment for every one of his patients.
Jonathan Lam
(Hons).BHK, MSC, Physical Therapist
Jon was born and raised in Windsor. Throughout his life, Jon has played a multitude of sports including football and participating in track & field. Jon studied at the University of Windsor, graduating with an honours bachelor degree in Human Kinetics and furthered his studies by completing the Masters of Science in Physiotherapy program at Queens’ University in Kingston Ontario. He has been practicing as a Physiotherapist since 2022. During his time at Queens’, Jon has accumulated plenty of experience working with doctors and surgeons in an outpatient setting and with pre- and post-op orthopedic patients, which include a multitude of conditions such as joint replacements and muscle repairs.
Jon enjoys an active approach to working with his patients. He incorporates exercise using evidence-based treatment guidelines and recommendations to guide his treatment plans, along with manual therapy. He has always had a passion for helping others regardless of their functional levels. He takes pride in being able to help each and every one of his patients to the best of his ability. In his spare time, Jon enjoys working out, traveling to different areas of the world and has a great passion for American football.
