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Alison is a skilled therapist originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and has had the pleasure of assisting clients with their rehabilitation needs since February 2009. Alison has had the opportunity to work in various settings such as acute care, neurological rehabilitation and with the Canadian Armed Forces. Her primary focus has been on orthopedics and sports injury for the last 10 years.

Alison enjoys working with all types of injuries and clients. She draws on her extensive background to utilize education, exercise, manual therapy and modalities as appropriate to assist her clients reclaim their independence after injury. Alison strives to provide a relaxed setting to listen to her clients needs and encourages collaboration approach while empowering them to be active participants in their recovery.

Outside of work she enjoys completing projects around her home, learning to garden, strolling in her community, and day dreams of traveling the world.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science Kinesiology (BScK) 2006 Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Master’s of Science Physical Therapy (MScPT) 2009 University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta

POST GRADUATE TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS:

• McKenzie Parts A, B, C, D

• CAFCI Acupuncture (now Acupuncture Canada) – Level 1 and 2

• Kineticore Functional Dry Needling Level 1 & 2

• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA Level 1)

• Introductory Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management

• Manual Therapy Levels 1 & 2 (upper)

• Kinesiotaping KT1 & KT2

• Soft tissue release

• Mulligan Concepts (Upper and Lower)

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Francine is a bilingual and experienced registered physiotherapist who is passionate about treating runners and all types of athletes. She has worked in physiotherapy and sports medicine for over 20 years. She is dedicated to helping others achieve their fitness goals. Keeping you active is her priority. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and energetic. She uses an active approach to rehab, using comprehensive exercise programs to enable patients to optimize their mobility and strength.

She has a special interest in working with runners of all ages and abilities. She has been a guest speaker at the university of Ottawa, various medical seminars, workshops and local running groups. She has been offering running gait assessments since 2007.

Francine’s passion for fitness comes from a diverse background in many sports such as swimming, volley-ball, basket-ball, track, marathon running, triathlon, Crossfit, skate skiing and golf.

Francine has competed in several races including the Boston Marathon. In recent years, she has joined the cross-fit community and enjoys competing in the annual Crossfit Open. When she isn’t running or at the gym, she is on her bike Zwifting through Watopia or learning how to skate ski! Although she tries to encourage her kids to run, they much prefer playing hockey!

Francine graduated from the University of Ottawa with a BSc. Physiotherapy in 1998 and has since completed several post-graduate courses in:

ART Full Body Certified (Active Release Technique)

Acupuncture/Dry Needling (Kinetacore Levels 1-3)

McKenzie Part A-C

Running Biomechanics and Injury Prevention courses

Functional Movement Screen (FMS level 1)

Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA level 1)

Re-ConditioningHQ level 1 and 2

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Since 2010 my approach to physiotherapy has evolved and changed. I primarily focus on education and exercise. I truly believe that education is the key to success with any injury or concern. I strive to educate my clients so they can feel empowered and knowledgeable about their bodies. My greatest goal is to provide clients with the tools to manage and recover, with my role more like an advisor or coach along the way.

As an active kid growing up, I was always interested in the human body – how it worked, how injuries can happen and how to recover. I grew to love sport and exercise and the benefits that came with them. I understand the passion for movement and want my clients to keep moving in ways that they love.

I have worked most of my career in the orthopedic realm of physiotherapy, although I also have extensive experience in acute care medicine and immediate post op care. I understand the ramifications of long hospital stays and complicated medical conditions, including stroke, and geriatric medicine. I have worked with patients immediately post joint replacements and enjoy providing education around any type of post op care. I have a keen interest in encouraging physical activity in the elderly and love providing education around exercise to this population.

I have two young boys and have loved showing them the enjoyment of physical activity. We can be found most weekends on a hiking rail, out in a kayak or cycling to parks or coffee shops in our neighborhood.

Education:

Acadia University Bachelors of Kinesiology with Honours 2007

University of Alberta Masters of Science in Physical Therapy 2010

Post Graduate Course Highlights and Experience:

Kinetacore Dry Needling Level 1 and 2

Manual Therapy Levels 1 and 2

Anatomical Acupunture

Currently holds position at Queensway Carleton Hospital - acute care medicine and experience with post op joint replacements and other orthopedic conditions

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Movement is my JOY and my PASSION. I have a love of all things movement, exercise and sport. My athletic career has evolved over the years, from gymnastics and soccer as a child, to runner and triathlete, to powerlifter, to crossfitter and back to runner. Regardless of the form, my commitment to myself is to being healthy and strong.

My knowledge and understanding of human movement combined with my empathy and compassion towards my clients and their goals is the backbone of my approach to physiotherapy.

With a personal and professional mantra of joy in movement, I believe that if this joy is lost, it can always be restored, rebuilt, reinvented and rediscovered.

My physiotherapy approach uses education and progressive exercise as the primary tools when assisting clients in rehabilitating themselves.

During my 14+ years experience as a physiotherapist, I have applied my approach in private practice orthopaedics and within the Ottawa Police Service and the Canadian Armed Forces.

As an avid sports fan, in addition to running through the greenbelt and doing back squats in my free time, I can be found cheering for Liverpool Football Club and following the latest UCI cycling and Athletics Canada race results.

EDUCATION

McMaster University Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours 2007

Queen’s University Master of Science in Physical Therapy 2009

POST GRADUATE TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Postnatal Fitness Trainer

Running Injury Prevention

Active Release Technique

Motivational Interviewing

Yoga and Pilates

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As a highly experienced Registered Physiotherapist, Brooke is passionate about treating knee injuries, especially ACL tears and ACL repairs.

Since 2007, she has been dedicated to helping patients of all ages with various types of injuries recover and get back to the activities they love. Brooke’s approach to physiotherapy combines education and exercise with hands-on techniques to guide her patients through their recovery. Having the experience of sustaining a major injury as a competitive athlete, Brooke understands the physical and emotional frustration that can go along with an injury and the desire to return to their sport.

Her interest in knees began from both her own experiences of receiving physiotherapy as a child and the research she conducted for her first Masters degree. Brooke is knowledgeable in all aspects of ACL injuries, from prevention and rehabilitation to return to play.

Throughout her life, Brooke has been an avid sports enthusiast, participating in activities such as swimming, baseball, golf, badminton, skiing and curling. Her Queen’s curling team medaled at the Ontario Universities Athletics (OUA) three years in a row. Nowadays, Brooke’s sporting life has taken a backseat to exploring with her three young boys. She looks forward to getting back to the ice soon.

Education:

Queens University BScH 2003

Queen’s University MScRehab 2005

Queen’s University MScPT 2007

Post Graduate Course Highlights:

Kinetacore Dry Needling Level 1

Manual Therapy Levels 1 & 2

Acupuncture Level 1

Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Level 1

New Trend in the Prevention of Running Injuries

Taping

Exercise Essentials

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Tracy Montgomery has been a practicing Registered Massage Therapist since 2000. She has had the incredible opportunity to work with the Sydney Olympic Games, World Cup Triathlon, Ironman Lake Placid and Hawaii as well as the National Whitewater Kayak and Basketball teams. Tracy is fully certified in ART and is one of the most experienced providers in Ottawa. She specializes in Active Release Techniques and Shockwave Therapy.

Tracy is a runner by heart spending her university years racing in the NCAA circuit on scholarship. Now she runs with no watch and is happiest when she is on the trails deep in the woods. A lover of cycling she has climbed some of the famous “tour “ climbs in France…and ventured into swimming to race a handful of Ironman events.

Tracy is the proud mom of two very spunky little girls.

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