20/05/2026
Meet Dr. Salima — a Canadian and Spanish-trained specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with over 18 years of international experience treating musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, sports trauma, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain.
Currently based at , she serves as the first point of medical contact for individuals experiencing pain or physical limitations. Through detailed assessments, she helps identify the most suitable treatment path—whether it involves physiotherapy, exercise therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or referral to trusted colleagues in mental health or other specialties.
With medical training in Spain 🇪🇸, roots in Canada 🇨🇦, and humanitarian work in countries like Spain, Palestine 🇵🇸, and Iraq 🇮🇶 (including with Doctors Without Borders), Dr. Salima brings a compassionate and globally informed approach to patient care.
In this podcast snippet, Dr. Salima talks about when PRP injections may be an appropriate treatment option—and why she does not believe in starting with invasive procedures right away. She emphasizes the importance of first examining the patient thoroughly, understanding the root cause of the pain, and creating a treatment plan tailored to each individual’s needs.
Her approach focuses on:
☑️ Understanding the “why” behind the pain before recommending treatment
☑️ Evidence-based, non-surgical care whenever possible
☑️ Guiding patients toward the most appropriate therapy or specialist
☑️ Coordinated care through a multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach
Advanced treatment options may include:
💉 Localized pain-relief injections
💉 Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid
💉 Botox for muscle tightness and spasticity
🖥️ Ultrasound-guided procedures for precision and safety