About Us
Hi, We Are TheraLife
TheraLife is an innovative physical therapy clinic located in St. Clair, Trinidad. We use technology along with hands-on treatment, to improve quality of care and increase patient satisfaction and outcomes. Each patient is provided individual treatment with an expert physical therapist in a serene, welcoming environment. Our physical therapists are here to help you understand the cause of your pain, techniques you can implement to relieve your pain, and arm you with knowledge on ways to prevent injuries from coming back.
Our unique space is warm and inviting, tucked away in Serpentine Road. At TheraLife, you will experience a different approach to physical therapy with personalized treatment sessions. Visit our clinic to improve your quality of life today.
Meet Our Team
Ariane Van Putten
Doctor Of Physical Therapy, DPT
Director and Physical Therapist
Dr. Ariane Van Putten graduated with honors from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and then continued on to the University of Florida where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Her training included a number of clinical internships across the state of Florida where she gained experience in treating patients from a wide variety of rehabilitation settings. In 2014, Ariane returned home to Trinidad and Tobago where she dedicated 7 years of care to patients at Bosscher Physiotherapy. There, she treated a wide range of patient types which included post-surgical, neurological, geriatric and pediatric cases. More recently, Ariane has partnered with her distinguished colleague, Dr. Safiya de Four to co-found the clinic TheraLife Ltd, with the intention of providing skilled and dedicated physiotherapy care to the patients of Trinidad and Tobago. Ariane strives to go above and beyond for her patients, providing dedicated and excellent care to aid in their recovery and healing. She is a keen advocate for continuous professional development and strives to remain current in the dynamic world of evolving physiotherapy knowledge. In her free time, Ariane enjoys exercising to maintain her health, the beach and spending time with her growing family.
Safiya de Four
Doctor Of Physical Therapy, DPT
Director and Physical Therapist
Dr. Safiya de Four earned both her Bachelors degree in Sports Medicine and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Howard University in Washington, DC. After completing her studies and practical training in 2016, she returned home to Trinidad and Tobago to serve in the public sector, at Port-of-Spain General Hospital.
After 4 years of care to a myriad of patients in both the public and private care systems, she was ready to branch out and begin building her dream clinic. She then forged a partnership with an equally passionate and motivated physical therapist, Dr. Ariane Van Putten to co-found the company TheraLife Limited, with the goal to create an exceptional, specialised experience for each patient that they are of service. Safiya strives to educate and empower her patients to understand their symptoms and bodies, so that they are able to achieve their personal goals without limitations. She is passionate about furthering her education and staying up-to-date on this continually progressing profession. In her free time, Safiya enjoys being outdoors with her family, travelling, sewing, and staying active through weight training and running.
Shannon Woo
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Physical Therapist
Shannon Woo graduated with first class honors from the University of Nottingham
with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. Her training included a number of clinical placements across the city of Nottingham in England where she gained experience treating patients from a wide variety of conditions in different
rehabilitation settings. Such specialties consisted of stroke, amputee, musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, respiratory, paediatrics and health care
of the elderly within the hospital , outpatient and community setting.
After completing her studies and practical training in 2019, she returned home to
Trinidad and Tobago to serve in the public sector, at Port-of-Spain General Hospital
for three years.
There, she treated a wide range of patient types which included post-surgical,
neurological, geriatric,respiratory and musculoskeletal.
After her service to the public sector, Shannonjoined the Theralife team in
December 2022.
Shannon strives to educate and empower her patients to understand their symptoms
and bodies, so that they are able to achieve their personal goals without limitations.
In her free time, Shannon enjoys exercising, being outdoors whether it be at the
beach or somewhere in nature. She enjoys spending time with her family and
friends.
Welcome To Our Clinic
