Our Team

Dr. Lorraine Fernandes, PT

Founder

MPT, MIAP.
Neurodevelopmental Therapist (C/NDT)
Early Intervention Therapist (NDTA, USA)
Autism Intervention Therapist
Sensory Integration Therapist (C/SI, USC)
DASII Administrator (KEM Hospital, Pune)
CMT (University of Melbourne)
Proprietor@HOPE Physiotherapy Clinic

Dr. Lorraine Fernandes is a senior physiotherapist practicing for over 16 years. She has completed her professional qualification at KLES Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences , Bangalore with a Bachelors followed by Masters degree in Physiotherapy.

She is a distinguished academic with publication in the Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy titled “Effectiveness of Artificial horse riding on postural control in Spastic Diplegic- RCT”. She is also certified in Manual Therapy convened by The University of Melbourne, internationally recognized qualification in hands-on Manual Therapy. For better care of her patients, Dr. Lorraine places a strong emphasis on Continuous Education. She is certified in Advanced Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT) by NDTA, USA. She is certified in Autism Intervention and she is passionate about her work with children with Autism. She is certified in Sensory Integration by USC, USA. She has also attended various workshops in Sensory Integration, Kinesiology Taping, Myofascial Release etc. Though she specializes in Early Intervention in high risk infants and Paediatric Physiotherapy, her broad range of clinical expertise includes sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, pre/post-surgical rehabilitation, and neurological conditions. She is a certified Matrix Health partner. She is certified in Dry Needling, Cupping Therapy and Taping. She has also conducted various Community Based Rehabilitation programs.

After working at various prestigious institutions, she has set base in her home state, Goa. Dr. Lorraine’s passion is to bring quality therapy to a large population ranging from high risk infants to children with special needs to adults, sports professionals and elderly as she strongly believes “Quality of Life Matters” has led to the foundation of HOPE Physiotherapy Clinic, Paediatric and Adult Rehab on 15th August 2011 at Saligao. Over the years the clinic has grown and on 15th August 2021 the Saligao clinic shifted to a bigger setup at Calangute. On 15th August 2022 the second state-of-the art Clinic at Corlim was launched. Both clinics are equipped with latest equipment and a multi-disciplinary team across the spectrum that offers therapy professional team that provide a holistic approach which includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Paediatric consultation, with the main focus to provide highest quality of treatment.

Dr. Lorraine Fernandes is an empanelled consultant with various hospitals around Goa where she provides in-patient Physiotherapy for intensive care neonates, paediatrics and Adults and recovering patients.

When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Lorraine enjoys spending time with her family. She has an adventurous spirit. Her favourite activity includes swimming, trekking, exercising and Mixed Martial Arts.

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Dr. Nya Fernandes, PT

Clinical Physiotherapist

BPT

Dr. Nya Fernandes has completed her Bachelors of Physiotherapy from St John’s Medical College, Bangalore. She has excellent communication and organisational abilities as well as a strong desire to help patients get better.
She has certification in Basic cardiac life support (BCLS) and kinesiology taping. She has experience working as a physiotherapist for the GFA Vedanta Women League
She deals with a variety of cases ranging from sports injuries to geriatric rehabilitation.

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Dr. Tanisha Naik, PT

Clinical Physiotherapist

BPT

Dr Tanisha Naik, is a physiotherapy graduate whose passion for physiotherapy is fuelled by her drive to find unique and innovative ways to improve our current health care strategies. She has completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore which is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

She loves to keep herself updated with the latest treatment techniques and holds a certification in Dry Needling Therapy. She works with the adult as well as the pediatric population and believes in building a good rapport with her patients.

When not at work , Tanisha loves spending time with friends and family, and indulges herself in sketching and dancing. She is also very enthusiastic about travelling to different places.

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Dr. Sneha Shetkar, OT

Occupational Therapist

BOT

Dr. Sneha Shetkar is a highly motivated, certified and passionate Occupational Therapist. With over 4 years experience, her area of expertise is neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic and neurological conditions. She is an avid reader and enjoys singing.

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Dr. Neha Faras, OT

Occupational Therapist

BOT

Dr. Neha Fahas is a certified Occupational Therapist with experience in helping individuals acquire motor skills , hand skills, sensory skills, perception and cognition skills, psychological skills, self-care skills, play skills, academic skills, functional mobility skills and executive functioning. she has attended WHO-Care giver skill training. In her free time, Dr. Neha enjoys traveling, adventure sports and dancing.

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ST. Madhavi Kamat

Speech Therapist

Madhavi Kamat is a speech therapist with over 30 years of experience. Her primary area of interest is working with Children with Autism. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her grand children.

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Sp. Ed. Tejasvi Dalvi

Special Educator

Diploma in special Education

Tejasvi is a dedicated Special Educator with over 4 years experience working with children with special needs and Learning Disability. Inspired to help foster welcoming and inspiring learning environment for Special Education Students who are on the spectrum or have other developmental difficulties.

Adaline Madeira

Receptionist
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM

Mrs. Adaline Madeira is the Manager and Receptionist of HOPE Physiotherapy Clinic and is the friendly voice and face on the phone and at reception. She is here to answer any enquiries you might have and is more than happy to organise an appointment for you.

Sintia Filmer

Receptionist
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM

Ms. Sintia Filmer is friendly and organised receptionist at Hope Physiotherapy Clinic, Corlim Branch. She has a gregarious personality and is adept at multitasking as well as managing various tasks. She always greets the patients with her cheerful smile in addition to providing information and assisting them with any queries they might have.