Our Team

Tristan has a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Ottawa and an Honours degree in Kinesiology from McGill University. Since 2019, Tristan has also been a personal trainer, offering a comprehensive approach to health and fitness. Fluent in English, French and Spanish, he connects with a wide range of clients, guiding them through rehabilitation and fitness journeys. Tristan, who practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Powerlifting, is passionate about helping athletes and active individuals return to their sports as quickly and safely as possible. His personalized, evidence-based care ensures clients receive the support they need to achieve their goals.

Federico is a recent McGill University graduate, having completed his Master of Applied Science in Physical Therapy in 2020. He is a Level 1 Shift Concussion Management Provider. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology in 2017 at McGill University. Federico first found his passion for the profession during internships with both the McGill Men’s hockey and soccer teams as a student. This pushed him to further his interest in both exercise and to continue his studies. He has since completed his Manual Therapy levels 1 and 2 Upper Extremities with the AQPMA. Federico is passionate about anything sports and physical activity related. He takes great joy in listening to and helping his patients get back to doing the things that they love as safely as possible. Federico’s interests include orthopedic conditions, sports injuries and he has an interest in learning how to promote and provide better care in concussion management.

Martin Sauvé is a 1991 graduate from the University of Laval with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. He quickly began his training in manual therapy to complete his E3-V3, and has regularly continued to take courses and training to expand his expertise. In 2014, he completed a course in dry needling physiotherapy, which is a technique to effectively treat chronic muscular tension and pain. Martin is passionate about treating jogging and running related injuries and is eager to work with his clients to get them back to their pre injury state quickly and effectively!

Graduated from Dawson College in physiotherapy technology. She became interested in this field because she has an interest in how the human body functions and recovers. She has a passion for helping patients and it makes her happy when they leave the clinic feeling better than when they came in. Outside of work, she enjoy staying active by biking, swimming, going to the gym and snowboarding.

Émilie is a Physiotherapy Technologist, a graduate of Cégep Montmorency and a member of the OPPQ since 2018. She also completed training as a massage therapist and physiotherapist at the Academy of Scientific Massage in 2019 and is a member of the RMPQ. Wishing to deepen her skills, she is currently completing training as an orthotherapist.
Whether it be for returning to their activities or returning to work, Émilie holds the well-being of her customers at heart. She believes that what makes a treatment successful above all is the client’s involvement and active participation. Each case is different, deserving a unique approach and personalized treatment.

Ian is a certified massage therapist providing Swedish, deep tissue and cupping therapy. From a young age he participated in competitive swimming, martial arts and more, before moving on to bodybuilding as an adult. While working as a personal trainer for 9 years, Ian witnessed the effect that various levels of activity can have on one’s body. Over 2 years ago he shifted his focus to using his knowledge of the body and its muscles to helping others recover and relive tension in their body.

Tomas Staskevicius D.O., graduated from the Montreal College of Osteopathy in 2020 with over 3000 hours of training and clinical experience. Tomas’ approach combines visceral and cranial palpation with a thorough assessment of the musculoskeletal system in order to return the body to homeostasis. Using this holistic assessment, Tomas makes treatment plans and programs that are unique to each client. It is important to Tomas to provide not only an effective treatment, but also to give his clients a better understanding of their body’s physiology that will help them maintain their results.

Justin Castellano graduated from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques de Montréal in 2020. Justin’s holistic approach focuses on helping clients regain internal balance and health through the use of manual therapy techniques that address a wide range of ailments. He treats adults as well as pregnant women and babies. His areas of interest are sports injuries, concussions, and neck/back pain. Justin is eager to help his clients on their road to recovery and healthier living.

Anton Sheremet, D.O., was certified by the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques in 2021 and then in 2023 by the Institut d’enseignement de l’Ostéopathie du Québec. He also has been working as a kinesiologist since 2006 with more than 15 years experience in the readaptation field. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with specialization in “Olympic and Professional Sport” in 2006 from the Institut d’État de la culture physique in Lviv (Ukraine), writing his final research work about scoliosis and kyphosis.. In 2005, Anton was the Junior European bodybuilding champion. His personal passion is tennis!

Charles-Édouard is a recent graduate from the kinesiology program of McGill University. He chose his profession to help people live healthy and pain-free lifestyles not only for the present but the future as well. His internships with the various varsity teams at McGill University confirmed his passion for kinesiology and physical activity. Charles-Édouard has also gained clinical and technical certification for the KneeKG/ kneegraphy and wishes to expand his knowledge and become certified as a concussion management specialist. Passionate about sports, the outdoors and reading, he is eager to pass on his passion for physical activity to his clients. Charles’ next goal: to continue his studies to complete a master’s degree.

Jennifer Abdulezer P.Dt is a Professional Dietitian and Nutritionist and a member of the Ordre Professionnel des Diététistes du Québec (OPDQ). A graduate from McGill University, she recently returned to study at the University of Montreal, updating her knowledge with current nutrition guidelines in order to always ensure the best care for her clients. Jennifer maintains a strong philosophy that food and health are interrelated, as our food and lifestyle choices are key to sustaining and achieving overall health and wellness. Jennifer works directly with individuals of all ages with a variety of issues, from simple healthy living, to sports nutrition to managing chronic illness. Since no two individuals are alike, she works with each client individually, tailoring programs for their specific needs. When she’s not counselling clients one on one, Jennifer leads seminars and workshops geared towards all age groups on a variety of nutrition related topics. “I strongly believe in empowering individuals of any age, by teaching them the importance of proper nutrition as it relates to their physical and mental health.”

Melissa Zaino, BA, Director of Marketing, has an undergraduate degree in Communications and Cultural Studies from Concordia University and entered the Marketing industry in 2005. She has experience working as a marketing specialist, an account supervisor and now currently holds the position of Client Marketing Manager for LoyaltyOne. She has worked with many large organizations to create and implement several successful marketing strategies. As Director of Marketing, she is responsible for developing the clinic into a strong brand built on trust, transparency and reliability. She looks forward to illustrating these principles at Cappino.

The greatest wealth is health. Virgil

Dr. Khoury completed his medical school training and orthopeadic surgery residency at McGill University. He then completed subspeciality training in upper extremity surgery at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre at Western University. This was followed by a second fellowship in knee reconstruction at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Khoury also completed a Master of Science in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety at the University of Toronto. He has experience using the latest techniques in sports-related and degenerative disease of the shoulder, elbow and knee. His academic focus in continuous quality improvement implements data-driven strategies to optimize the operating room and clinical environments. At the core of his academic and clinical practice is the desire to deliver the highest quality of care to his patients. He is fluent in both English and French.

Specialization:

• – Shoulder arthroscopic, reconstructive, and joint replacement surgery (primary and revision)
• – Arthritis, tendon and ligament surgery of the elbow and wrist
• – Arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction (e.g. anterior cruciate ligament ACL)
• – Arthroscopic meniscus surgery
• – Patella stabilization surgery
• – Nerve decompression surgery of the upper extremity (e.g. cubital tunnel, carpal tunnel)

Marco Zaino, MBA, FCSI. Managing Director. With a passion for entrepreneurialism, Marco was one of the co-founders of PhysioSport Cappadocia. Since its opening in 2008, PSC successfully developed a clientele for outpatient physiotherapy, home visit physiotherapy and corporate physiotherapy. Marco currently works in the finance industry and serves as a Vice President at Dundee Goodman Private where he manages the assets of many wealthy individuals and corporations. He has an MBA from Queen’s University, is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute and has completed Level II of the CFA curriculum. Marco has also been nominated to sit on several committees for different institutions. He is excited to develop Cappino into one of the most respected physiotherapy and wellness clinics in Montreal.

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. World Health Organization