
Sonia Vovan
PT, BHSc, MScPT, Ph.D. Candidate
I am a Registered Physiotherapist and Vestibular Therapist based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a passion for helping everyone return to doing what they love. Concussions and vestibular disorders are often called “invisible” conditions, making it hard for others to understand how you feel because they can’t “see” it. My goal is to raise awareness of these “invisible” conditions and help you understand what’s happening in your body, so you can feel more in control and gain confidence to speak up about your health care needs.
I do this by being a:
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Clinician
I am an experienced Physiotherapist and Vestibular Therapist working one-on-one with patients in the clinic (serving Toronto, Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Vaughan) or virtually (via telehealth services).
Book a free discovery call or reach out to me directly at hello@soniavovan.com.
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Advocate
I am a strong supporter of brain injury awareness. I created my Instagram page (@allinyourheadpt) after a patient of mine told me she wasn't sure if anyone else felt the way she did. I wanted to share common patient stories and experiences so others know they are not going through it alone.
Through my role as a Board Member of the Brain Injury Association of York Region, we offer programs, supports, and services for brain injury survivors and caregivers in York Region (Ontario) and beyond through our virtual programs. Our services are free and open to anyone who identifies as a brain injury survivor or caregiver.
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Researcher
I am pursuing my Ph.D. at York University (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) under Dr. Lauren Sergio’s supervision to study sex-related differences in multi-domain changes following concussions in working-aged adults. Under Dr. Jennifer Campos’s co-supervision, I am collaborating with the KITE Research Institute to use their state-of-the-art multi-sensory immersive Virtual Reality lab, StreetLab.
I hope to contribute to research with my clinical expertise while also applying my research to my clinical practice. The world of concussion and vestibular treatment is constantly evolving; therefore, I look forward to contributing to these areas from both ends of the spectrum.
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Educator
My passion for concussion and vestibular rehabilitation, along with my desire to help individuals suffering from dizziness and vertigo, inspired me to develop a course specifically tailored for busy working professionals: The Dizzy Brain Course. Through professional development and mentorship, I aim to cultivate a new generation of clinicians motivated to pursue concussion and vestibular rehabilitation, thereby addressing the increasing number of people experiencing persistent symptoms.
Additionally, I teach clinical skills in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, specifically in the neurological unit and vestibular selective. Our vestibular team was honoured with the 2024 Exceptional and Recognition Award.
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Certifications and Post-Graduate Training
Sonia has a special interest in working with individuals who have vestibular disorders and concussions. She received her advanced training in Vestibular Rehabilitation through Duke University’s School of Medicine (accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association) and completed extensive postgraduate training in Post-Concussion Management.
Professional Memberships
Sonia is a member of the following associations:
Sonia advocates for people with brain injuries and “invisible illnesses' and has served on the Board of the Brain Injury Association of York Region since 2019. She also volunteers with the Vestibular Disorders Association, creating patient-friendly summaries of papers from the Journal of Vestibular Research. Sonia is an Executive Member of the Neurosciences Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, where she promotes and advocates for neurological physiotherapy across Canada.
Volunteer Work
Interests
Sonia has an interest in the 3 main ‘F’s - fun, fitness, and food! She enjoys solving puzzles in escape rooms, playing charades, lifting heavy weights, walking her dog, and trying all kinds of cuisines!
Patient Stories