The Story
"From a small Regus office
"From a small Regus office
to a national movement"
15 years. 5,000+ patients. 10 locations. One relentless mission: to end unnecessary TMJ suffering.
15 years. 5,000+ patients. 10 locations. One relentless mission: to end unnecessary TMJ suffering.
Elaine Ruz is a licensed physiotherapist with over 15 years of specialized experience in TMJ and orofacial pain. Born and trained in Brazil, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at Parana North University in 2004, followed by a residency with the American Academy of Craniofacial Disorders working with pediatric patients.
In 2014, Elaine moved to Canada and joined West Park Healthcare Centre in Toronto — one of the country's leading rehabilitation hospitals — where she deepened her expertise treating complex musculoskeletal cases. It was here that she realized the gap: TMJ was consistently undertreated, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood across the entire healthcare system.
In 2015, Elaine opened her first solo clinic in Toronto. By 2018, she had treated her 1,000th TMJ patient — and had built a reputation unlike any other specialist in the country. Word spread fast. Patients were travelling from Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, and Montreal for a single assessment.
In 2023, Elaine founded UniPhysio and expanded to Oakville. Through 2024, she opened five more locations. Today, UniPhysio operates 10 clinics across Canada, and Elaine's YouTube channel has grown to over 127,000 subscribers — making her one of the most recognized voices in TMJ education in North America.
I'd spent years trying everything — dental procedures, hypnotherapy, Invisalign, therapy, specialist after specialist. By the time I had my wisdom teeth out for the Nth time, I was out of options and nearly out of hope. A friend mentioned Elaine almost as a passing thought. I didn't expect much.
After our first consultation, something was different. She didn't just treat my jaw — she explained the entire system. The real underlying cause. What was actually happening. Over the next year, she completely changed my life. I am 100% pain free today.
I've since partnered with Elaine to help expand her practice, because what she does is too important to stay in one office.
Brazil, 2004. Foundation in musculoskeletal physiotherapy with distinction.
American Academy of Craniofacial Disorders. Specialization in pediatric TMJ patients.
2014. Advanced rehabilitation training at one of Canada's top healthcare institutions.
Registered and licensed member. Upholds the highest standards of physiotherapy practice in Ontario.
Canada's leading TMJ physiotherapist. Advanced specialized certification in orofacial pain management.
Certified in low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with BIOFLEX — FDA-cleared technology for TMJ treatment.
Invited speaker at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Annual Conference three consecutive years.
Keynote speaker at the global TMJ World Summit, New York. September 2025.
Earned BSc Physiotherapy. Began clinical practice with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions.
Relocated to Toronto. Advanced training at one of Canada's leading rehabilitation hospitals.
Started with a single treatment room in a Regus office. Word of mouth spread fast.
A milestone that validated the growing demand for specialized TMJ physiotherapy in Canada.
Invited to speak at the CPA Annual Conference. Beginning of a national speaking career.
Began sharing free TMJ education online. The channel grew organically to tens of thousands of subscribers in year one.
Recognized as one of the leading voices in TMJ education in Canada and internationally.
Opened a second clinic and established the UniPhysio brand. Recruited specialist practitioners.
Rapid expansion across Toronto, Mississauga, North York, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa.
Canada's leading TMJ brand. Keynote speaker at the TMJ World Summit in New York City.
No patient should spend years suffering from TMJ pain because the healthcare system failed to recognize what was actually wrong. My mission is to change that — one patient, one practitioner, one city at a time.
— Elaine Ruz, Founder, UniPhysioElaine has built a team of specialized practitioners who share her philosophy: find the real cause, treat the whole system, get lasting results.
Specializes in myofascial release and soft tissue therapy for TMJ and cervical conditions. 10+ years experience.
Cervical spine and TMJ specialist. Certified in dry needling and IMS. Treats complex multi-system presentations.
Supports treatment programs, leads therapeutic exercise instruction, and coordinates patient home programs.
Physiotherapists, RMTs, PT Assistants, and BIOFLEX technicians — all trained in Elaine's specialized TMJ approach.
Thousands of patients have found lasting relief after years of failed treatments. Your case is not hopeless — it just hasn't been properly assessed yet.
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