Summary
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Education
Skills
Certification
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Interests
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Chrystel Ghanem

Chrystel Ghanem

Montreal,Canada

Summary

Physiotherapist with over 12 years of international experience in ambulatory and acute care settings. Currently completing an Advanced Healthcare Practice Master's degree in Clinical Sciences in the field of Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Western University, leading to the Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) designation by July 2025. Proficient in advanced clinical reasoning, manual therapy, and vestibular rehabilitation. Currently serving as Clinic Director, combining strategic leadership with strong managerial skills to optimize service delivery and implement evidence-informed, patient-centered care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physiotherapist and Clinical Director

Universal Physiotherapy (Lifemark)
10.2023 - Current
  • Deliver evidence-informed physiotherapy interventions for musculoskeletal, vestibular, sports-related and post-surgical conditions.
  • Oversee clinical staff as a Clinical Director, fostering collaboration, leading program development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Utilize outcome measures to assess treatment effectiveness, monitor patient progress, and drive continuous quality improvement.
  • Manage departmental resources, KPI's and budgets while contributing to strategic planning and identifying opportunities for service expansion and growth.

Care Coordinator Manager

Universal Physiotherapy (Lifemark)
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Orient clients on available services, treatment courses, and administrative procedures while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Liaise with third-party payers (CNESST, SAAQ, insurance companies) and manage client and therapist schedules.
  • Oversee file management, invoicing, and payment collection in line with OPPQ and third-party requirements.

Physiotherapy Specialist, Acute Care

Hamad General Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2021
  • Led PT initiatives as Acting Team Leader for Acute Care Orthopedics, managing Daycare Robotic Arthroplasty programs and pioneering a Physiotherapy Telerehabilitation clinic during COVID.
  • Served as Organizer, Moderator, and Speaker at the Qatar Arthroplasty Conference, hosting lead figures such as Dr. Tania Pizarri.
  • Lecturing during educational rounds for orthopedic surgery and physiotherapy departments.
  • Provided comprehensive care in acute settings across orthopedic, neurosurgery, general surgery, medical, trauma, and ICU units.
  • Supervising physiotherapy interns from Qatar University.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary committees, mentored junior physiotherapists, and engaged in community outreach through events like World Disability Day and World Physiotherapy Day.

Senior Physiotherapy Specialist

Curemed Tabsh Medical Centers
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Acting supervisor, overseeing administrative duties, case distribution, junior staff training, and clinical auditing.
  • Equipping the PT department in compliance with MOH requirements, implementing and revising departmental policies.
  • Assessing and treating MSK adult clients within a multidisciplinary team, and managing clinical reporting for third-party payers..
  • Organizing community outreach initiatives on sports injuries, fitness, and ergonomic.

Physical Therapist and Acupuncturist

Chrystel Ghanem Acupuncture and Physical Therapy
01.2012 - 01.2021
  • Private practice - Majorly adult orthopedic clientèle, ambulatory and home-based clinical settings.

Physical Therapist

Soumaya Kharrat Physical Therapy Center
01.2013 - 01.2014

Physical Therapist (Part-time)

Cabinet Elie Koueik
01.2012 - 01.2013

Physical Therapist (Part-time)

Tony Rustom Sports Rehabilitation Center
04.2012 - 06.2012

Education

Masters of Clinical Sciences (AHCP) - Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy-FCAMPT

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
07-2025

Physiotherapy Equivalency -

McGill University
Montreal, QC
07-2023

Diploma - Traditional Chinese Medicine And Acupuncture

Saint-Joseph University
Beirut, LB
07-2013

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Lebanese University - Faculty of Public Health
Beirut, LB
11-2012

Skills

  • Manual and Manipulative Therapy
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
  • Sports Injury Management
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Balance and Coordination Training
  • Advanced Clinical Reasoning
  • Clinical Leadership

Certification

  • Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP)
  • Group Fitness Instructor (PoundPro)
  • CPR/AED Certification

Accomplishments

Women Leadership Award - Lifemark (2025)

Stars of Excellence Award - Hamad Medical Corporation (2019)

Interests

Research, Basketball, Muay Thai, Travel, Music

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Physiotherapist and Clinical Director

Universal Physiotherapy (Lifemark)
10.2023 - Current

Care Coordinator Manager

Universal Physiotherapy (Lifemark)
08.2021 - 04.2023

Physiotherapy Specialist, Acute Care

Hamad General Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2021

Senior Physiotherapy Specialist

Curemed Tabsh Medical Centers
08.2015 - 07.2017

Physical Therapist

Soumaya Kharrat Physical Therapy Center
01.2013 - 01.2014

Physical Therapist (Part-time)

Tony Rustom Sports Rehabilitation Center
04.2012 - 06.2012

Physical Therapist and Acupuncturist

Chrystel Ghanem Acupuncture and Physical Therapy
01.2012 - 01.2021

Physical Therapist (Part-time)

Cabinet Elie Koueik
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP)
  • Group Fitness Instructor (PoundPro)
  • CPR/AED Certification

Masters of Clinical Sciences (AHCP) - Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy-FCAMPT

University of Western Ontario

Physiotherapy Equivalency -

McGill University

Diploma - Traditional Chinese Medicine And Acupuncture

Saint-Joseph University

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Lebanese University - Faculty of Public Health
Chrystel Ghanem