Maysa Alnattah is a highly experienced Registered Physiotherapist in Ottawa, currently accepting new patients seeking evidence-based, results-driven physiotherapy care. She specializes in sports medicine, complex musculoskeletal injuries, trauma rehabilitation, and performance optimization. With more than a decade of international and Canadian clinical experience, she provides advanced, individualized treatment for acute injuries, chronic pain, mobility limitations, and post-surgical recovery.
Before joining Helix Physical Therapy & Massage, Maysa worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Doctors Without Borders (MSF), delivering rehabilitation in high-demand environments and treating diverse traumatic and complex conditions. These experiences strengthened her clinical judgment, adaptability, and expertise with a wide range of patients and physical presentations.
Maysa holds two master’s degrees—a Master’s in Sports Medicine from Lund University, Sweden, and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Science from McMaster University, Canada. She has contributed peer-reviewed research in gait biomechanics, low back pain, movement analysis, and functional performance, ensuring her clinical decisions are grounded in current evidence.
Her treatment approach blends:
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Advanced Dry Needling & Trigger Point Release
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Biomechanical & Movement Assessment
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Manual Therapy & Joint Mobilization
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Strength, Conditioning & Resistance Training
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Soft Tissue Release & Injury Prevention Strategies
Maysa is passionate about empowering patients to understand their bodies, move efficiently, and return to the activities they love. Whether treating athletes, active adults, newcomers to exercise, or individuals recovering from injury or trauma, she develops customized plans that promote long-term health and performance.
Outside the clinic, Maysa is an outdoor enthusiast and strength-training advocate. Her active lifestyle helps her connect deeply with patients seeking high-performance rehabilitation, injury prevention, and sustainable movement habits.
Maysa is actively accepting new physiotherapy patients in Ottawa and looks forward to helping you recover, rebuild strength, and return to pain-free movement.