I'm Talya Chemel — a physiotherapist, runner, wife and mum of three. I believe great physiotherapy is about more than treating a body part. It's about understanding the person in front of you, what matters to them, and helping them feel confident in their body again.
I've always been fascinated by the way the body moves, adapts and heals. Physiotherapy gave me the opportunity to combine that interest with something I genuinely love — helping people feel better and get back to the things that matter to them.
My clinical background began in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy, and over the years my interests have grown to include women's health, pelvic health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care and sports and running.
My practice has evolved alongside me, and today I'm passionate about creating a space where patients feel listened to, understood and never rushed.
I'm a mum to three little girls, and becoming a mother has changed the way I understand the body, recovery and the enormous transition that happens during pregnancy and after birth.
I've experienced pregnancy and postpartum recovery three times, including a vaginal birth, a Caesarean section and a VBAC.
Those experiences have given me a personal understanding of how different every birth and recovery can be — and how much support women can need as they find their way back to their bodies.
My own experiences don't replace clinical training, but they have deepened the empathy and understanding I bring into the room.
I'm also a runner.
Running has taught me a lot about patience, consistency, setbacks and trusting the process — lessons that come into my physiotherapy practice every day.
I've trained for and completed two marathons, so I understand the commitment that goes into preparing for a big goal, as well as the frustration that comes when your body doesn't quite cooperate.
I love helping runners and active people understand their bodies, recover from injury and keep doing the activities they love.
My goal is for every patient to leave feeling that they understand what is happening in their body, why we are treating it and what they can do to help themselves.
I combine hands-on treatment, movement, exercise and education, always adapting the approach to the individual in front of me.
No two bodies — or two people — are the same. Your treatment should reflect that.
Our boutique practice in Melrose North is small by design, so every patient is seen by a physiotherapist who knows their story.
Ellen brings warmth and real energy to the treatment room. Patients tend to notice two things quickly: how carefully she listens, and how confident she is about getting them back to what they love doing.
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