Vanessa Tonidandel

Brazilian-trained Physiotherapist with equivalent post-secondary rehabilitation education and hands-on experience in hospital, inpatient, outpatient, neurological, orthopedic and post-operative rehabilitation. Skilled in direct client care, mobility and functional activities, therapeutic exercise, patient positioning, manual techniques, pain management, patient education, monitoring patient response and clinical documentation. Clinical training included adult ICU, pediatric ICU and inpatient wards, with experience contributing to interprofessional care teams.

Canadian healthcare-service experience with strong communication, professionalism, safety awareness and client-centred care. Seeking to contribute rehabilitation knowledge and clinical skills as a Therapy Assistant with Alberta Health Services at South Health Campus.

Esthetician / Spa Therapist - Riverside Spa - Calgary, AB

(2024-09)

• Provide individualized client-centred care, needs assessment, hands-on treatment, intake and documentation with emphasis on safety, comfort, professionalism and communication.

Esthetician - Post-Operative & Lymphatic Care - TruBliss Wellness - Woodbridge, ON

(2024-01 - 2024-07)

• Provided post-operative supportive care and lymphatic drainage, monitored client response and adapted care to comfort and recovery needs.

Esthetician / Spa Therapist - Kalola Spa - Blue Mountain, ON

(2019-07 - 2023-05)

• Supported clients with pain, muscle tension and mobility concerns using massage, mobilization and individualized hands-on techniques.

Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation & Post-Operative Care - Clinica Cutait - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(2013-01 - 2017-07)

• Provided individualized rehabilitation and post-operative recovery care, supporting mobility, function, pain reduction and return to daily activities through client-centred care.
• Monitored patient response and functional progress and adapted rehabilitation activities for patients with orthopedic and mobility limitations.

Physiotherapist - New Sun Medical Clinic - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(2009-08 - 2013-01)

• Delivered therapeutic exercise, mobility training, pain-management strategies, manual techniques and patient education for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions; monitored response and functional progress.

Patient Care Manager & Specialized Treatment Coordinator - New Man - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(2007-12 - 2009-07)

• Coordinated patient services, treatment scheduling and follow-up while supporting communication between patients and the clinical team.

Physiotherapist - Med Sun - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(2000-10)

• Orthopedics, posture and esthetics; physiotherapy care and patient support.

Physiotherapist - Clinica Cardenas Marin - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(2002-04 - 2004-10)

• Provided physiotherapy services and patient care.

Physiotherapist - Clinica Saint Claire - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(2001-10 - 2002-07)

• Provided physiotherapy services focused on posture and esthetics.

Physiotherapy Clinical Internship - Hospital Geral de Taipas - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(2001-01 - 2001-12)

• Rotations in neurology and orthopedics outpatient care, inpatient wards, adult ICU and pediatric ICU, contributing to rehabilitation care within multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Physiotherapy Clinical Internship - Clinica de Fisioterapia UNIBAN - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(2001-05 - 2001-08)

• Clinical experience in neurology and orthopedics.

Physiotherapy Clinical Internship - Casas Andre Luiz - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(2000-06 - 2000-07)

• Neurological rehabilitation experience supporting patients with intellectual and functional disabilities.

Physiotherapy Clinical Internship - Vitacorpus S/C Ltda - Fisioterapeutas Associadas - Sao Paulo, Brazil

(1999-02 - 2000-06)

• Early supervised physiotherapy clinical experience.

Bachelor's Degree - Physiotherapy - Universidade Bandeirante de Sao Paulo (2001-12)

Post-Graduate Lato Sensu - Esthetics - Brazil (2009)

Esthetics Diploma - Esthetics - Two-Year Program - Centennial College (2017 - 2019)