Our team at Novah Healthcare consists of empathetic and innovative clinicians who understand physical and psychological pain because we have all experienced it personally. Each team member knows how physical, emotional and environmental stresses can cumulatively cause problems in the body and mind. This allows us to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to heal.
Dr. Trung Ngo
Clinic Director &
Doctor of Chiropractic
Over the past 15 years, Dr. Ngo has gained extensive experience in treating patients with complex, chronic diseases. He was the Associate Clinical Director of the Function and Pain Program at Mount Sinai Hospital and in 2017, he founded Novah Healthcare; an interdisciplinary clinic specialized in treating chronic conditions.
Dr. Ngo is a strong advocate for a Resilience approach to healthcare in which patients are taught how to access the resources in their own lives in order to improve their quality of life by themselves. This unique approach gives the power and control of a health condition back to the patient. Due to his forward thinking, Dr. Ngo has become a recognized figure within the health sector and is featured on platforms such as TEDx and Lifespeak.
Lisa Irish
Pedorthist
Lisa Irish has a passion for biomechanics, anatomy, human gait and how all that works together in health and injury of the feet and legs. She is a Canadian certified pedorthist (C. Ped (C)), a professional trained in the assessment and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions and diseases using foot orthotics, footwear, footwear modifications and related devices. After graduating from Kinesiology she trained as a pedorthist and has been practicing clinically for over 35 years. Lisa has consulted internationally, training and educating foot care professionals, leading workshops and presenting at conferences on pedorthic therapy. She was also a founding instructor at Western University in the Diploma in Pedorthics program where she taught for 13 years. She has been the president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada and an active board and committee member. The Pedorthic Association of Canada awarded Lisa with their highest honour for leadership in the profession as well as the award of distinction twice and the award of excellence over her long career. She is committed to multidisciplinary care for injuries and conditions of the lower limb and takes every opportunity to help people understand how pedorthic treatment, appropriately supporting the feet using footwear, orthotics and related devices, can affect their overall health.
Asha Chaudhary
Registered Physiotherapist
Asha Chaudhary is a Registered Physiotherapist, driven by her academic and professional experiences, she has pursued her MSc. in Physiotherapy from England. Asha successfully completed her BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto-St.George Campus.
She has vast experience in working with different populations; paediatric, adults and geriatrics with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardio-respiratory conditions. With an academic focus on understanding the complexity of human movement, anatomy and exercise physiology; she has great knowledge of exercise prescription and implementation of individualized exercise programs. She is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys working out in her free time. Applying her academic knowledge to her own lifestyle, she is well versed in different fitness regimes and dedicated to motivating patients to be physically active.
By combining hands-on treatment with therapeutic exercise, she aims to maximize physical function to help patients live strong and pain-free lives.
Marta Nichele
Biofeedback Therapist
Marta Nichele is a biofeedback specialist at Novah Healthcare. She studied in Parana, Brazil where she received her degree in physical therapy and later moved to Minneapolis, U.S.A. to obtain a certificate in biofeedback training.
Through extensive training and experience, Marta is highly effective in identifying the uniqueness of each patient and customizing the most impactful treatment plans accordingly.
Through this methodology, she has worked with patients of all ages in need of neurologic, cardiologic, orthopedic and rheumatologic treatment.
Donna Padua
Registered Massage Therapist
Practicing since 2013, Donna Padua is a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on evidence-informed, trauma-sensitive care. A graduate of Humber College’s Massage Therapy program (Honours), she contributed to research exploring fibromyalgia pain and sleep as well as cancer-related pain, experiences that deepened her understanding of how complex pain conditions affect the body and nervous system.
Donna is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Her clinical background spans motor vehicle and workplace injury rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and five years of clinic ownership, providing her with a strong foundation in both hands-on treatment and collaborative care planning.
Her approach is patient-centered and grounded in the belief that effective treatment supports the whole person – addressing the physical body while encouraging relaxation, nervous system balance, and improved body awareness. Sessions may integrate:
- Cupping therapy to release fascial tension and improve mobility
- Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Level 1) for lymphatic health, post-surgical recovery, and immune support.
- Chi Nei Tsang (CNT), a gentle abdominal therapy that works with the visceral structures to support digestion, circulation, and autonomic balance
- Gentle stretches – both passive and active – to enhance mobility, flexibility, and functional movement
- Remedial exercises to improve strength, posture, and recovery between treatments
Donna’s trauma-informed practice prioritizes safety, trust, and patient autonomy. She works collaboratively with each individual to create treatments that respect boundaries, support regulation, and promote sustainable recovery.
Outside her clinical work, Donna has practiced Raja Yoga meditation, cultivating mindfulness and mental clarity that inform her calm, focused therapeutic approach. A long-time fitness enthusiast, she maintains a personal interest in movement, body mechanics, and long-term wellness.
Li Wen (Winnie) Sun
Registered Massage Therapist
Li Wen (Winnie) Sun graduated from the Royal College of Massage Therapy in October, 2020, and was granted her RMT license in the summer of 2021. Her passion for massage originated from her athletic and Traditional Chinese Medicine family background. She combines Western and Eastern massage techniques with evidence based practice. Her treatment approach is: (1) focus on the major issue; (2) work with integrated physical therapy; (3) build and maintain flexibility throughout the body.
She specializes in frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine, tension headaches, lumbago, sciatica, iliotibial band syndrome, patellofemoral pain syndrome and plantar fasciitis, and discharge / future care planning. Her treatment aims at reducing stress and relieving physical pain or discomfort.