Ahmed Abou-Sharkh, PT, PhD, is a physiotherapist, educator, and researcher based in Kitchener-Waterloo. He works in rehabilitation, chronic pain, and mental health. Ahmed is currently a psychotherapy and spiritual care student at Wilfrid Laurier University and serves as a Board Member of Muslim Social Services of Waterloo Region (MSSWR), where he supports initiatives that promote community well-being, inclusion, and accessible care.