Devin Santos - Physiotherapist
Devin Santos was born in Trinidad and Tobago, and attended St John’s University, Minnesota, where he completed a BA degree in Nutrition, with supporting courses in the major sciences and sports medicine in 2008. Following this, Devin completed his MSc in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland. During this time he completed 8 months of practical placements at numerous medical establishments with concentrations in several different specializations throughout physiotherapy. These specializations included in/out-patient care, palliative care, community health care, elderly healthcare, respiratory care, and stroke rehabilitation. Devin became registered to practice physiotherapy in Trinidad and Tobago in April 2012.
Aqiyla Gomez - Physiotherapist
Aqiyla Gomez is a licensed Physical Therapist in Trinidad and Tobago. Aqiyla attended North Carolina Central University, North Carolina, where she completed a B.Sc. degree in Exercise and Sports Science. Aqiyla later attended Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Florida, where she successfully completed her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Whilst at NSU, Aqiyla completed 10 months of full-time clinical internships at various clinical settings including Acute-Care, Skilled Nursing, Outpatient Sports and Outpatient Neurological Rehab. Aqiyla worked with an array of patient populations including athletes (professional, collegiate, high school, recreational), geriatric, musculoskeletal and neurological. Being a past varsity athlete herself, Aqiyla enjoys treating patients with sports/ musculoskeletal injuries, but also has a great interest in neurological physical therapy.
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Dr. Anyl Lloyd Gopeesingh - Specialist Sports and Exercise Physician
Dr. Gopeesingh is a Sports and Exercise Physician. He completed his medical degree from the University of the West Indies, Mt. Hope and graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2000.
Following this, he successfully read for a Master of Science in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Nottingham, UK in 2004. He was then successfully awarded entrance as a Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, a joint faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 2006.
Dr. Gopeesingh has, and continues to, serve many national federations in Trinidad and Tobago, inclusive of Track and Field, Cricket, Volleyball, Hockey, Football, Netball and Karate. He also continues to work with the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee. In this capacity, he has served as Team Physician to the CAC games, Pan-Am Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, World Championships in Track and Field and many other regional meets.
His passion for treating athletes continues to be his main drive and, as a physician treating many elite athletes, to understand the importance of a team approach to the successful management of injuries.
A sports and exercise physician plays an integral role in ensuring an accurate diagnosis. To this end, Dr. Gopeesingh utilizes diagnostic dynamic ultrasound imaging to increase diagnostic accuracy. Following this, he creates a well structured plan specifically tailored to that particular injured region and injury. This, of course, will reduce time off from injury and allow the athlete to return to True Potential.
Following this, he successfully read for a Master of Science in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Nottingham, UK in 2004. He was then successfully awarded entrance as a Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, a joint faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 2006.
Dr. Gopeesingh has, and continues to, serve many national federations in Trinidad and Tobago, inclusive of Track and Field, Cricket, Volleyball, Hockey, Football, Netball and Karate. He also continues to work with the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee. In this capacity, he has served as Team Physician to the CAC games, Pan-Am Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, World Championships in Track and Field and many other regional meets.
His passion for treating athletes continues to be his main drive and, as a physician treating many elite athletes, to understand the importance of a team approach to the successful management of injuries.
A sports and exercise physician plays an integral role in ensuring an accurate diagnosis. To this end, Dr. Gopeesingh utilizes diagnostic dynamic ultrasound imaging to increase diagnostic accuracy. Following this, he creates a well structured plan specifically tailored to that particular injured region and injury. This, of course, will reduce time off from injury and allow the athlete to return to True Potential.
Stephanie Llanos - Occupational Therapist
Stephanie Llanos graduated in 2011 with a Master in Sciences, Occupational Therapy from Florida International University, with honours. After obtaining her Florida state license, she began practicing full time at Heartland of Kendall, a skilled nursing facility, and part time at West Gables Rehabilitation. Both are located in South Miami.
Stephanie has a true passion for her profession. She has become very involved in advocacy efforts for Occupational Therapy, not only locally, but within the region. Her initiative to assist in the growth of her chosen profession range from frequently presenting at local conferences, to being the former Public Relations Officer of the Trinidad and Tobago Occupational Therapy Association. She has served two terms and has been elected to Vice President of the Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists (ACOT). She will be accepting Presidency of ACOT in 2017.
Her favoured areas of practice include but are not limited to orthopedics, hand rehabilitation, ergonomic assessment, home modifications and splinting.
Stephanie Llanos graduated in 2011 with a Master in Sciences, Occupational Therapy from Florida International University, with honours. After obtaining her Florida state license, she began practicing full time at Heartland of Kendall, a skilled nursing facility, and part time at West Gables Rehabilitation. Both are located in South Miami.
Stephanie has a true passion for her profession. She has become very involved in advocacy efforts for Occupational Therapy, not only locally, but within the region. Her initiative to assist in the growth of her chosen profession range from frequently presenting at local conferences, to being the former Public Relations Officer of the Trinidad and Tobago Occupational Therapy Association. She has served two terms and has been elected to Vice President of the Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists (ACOT). She will be accepting Presidency of ACOT in 2017.
Her favoured areas of practice include but are not limited to orthopedics, hand rehabilitation, ergonomic assessment, home modifications and splinting.
Shivani Maynard - Occupational Therapist / Ergonomic Assessments
Shivani qualified as an Occupational Therapist in April 2014, and holds a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelors in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph in Canada. Throughout her education, Shivani has obtained experience with older adult dementia, pediatric rheumatology, visually impaired older adults, and neuroscience. Shivani currently practices at Therapy Works Ltd (a pediatric outpatient clinic), as well as Renew Star Serpentine Ltd. Shivani enjoys working in both areas of practice where she can learn from as well as assist as many individuals as possible, hoping she can contribute towards society by serving her country in the development of Occupational Therapy.
Shivani qualified as an Occupational Therapist in April 2014, and holds a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelors in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph in Canada. Throughout her education, Shivani has obtained experience with older adult dementia, pediatric rheumatology, visually impaired older adults, and neuroscience. Shivani currently practices at Therapy Works Ltd (a pediatric outpatient clinic), as well as Renew Star Serpentine Ltd. Shivani enjoys working in both areas of practice where she can learn from as well as assist as many individuals as possible, hoping she can contribute towards society by serving her country in the development of Occupational Therapy.
Amir Ali - Massage Therapist
Amir has been a Massage Therapist since 1997 and worked in sports therapy and rehabilitation from 2002 to 2009. At Renew, he specializes in Deep Tissue Medical Massage and Sports Massage.
Amir is currently the President of the Massage Therapy Association of Trinidad & Tobago and is a fitness enthusiast himself. His philosophy is to try to leave something better off than the way it was found and to “Live, Love and Laugh”.
Amir is currently the President of the Massage Therapy Association of Trinidad & Tobago and is a fitness enthusiast himself. His philosophy is to try to leave something better off than the way it was found and to “Live, Love and Laugh”.