Committed to your health and wellness.
Our Physiotherapists demonstrate proficiency in both Advanced Manual Therapy and Advanced Exercise principles. This combination has proven highly effective in the treatment of acute and chronic orthopaedic Musculo-skeletal disorders.
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ACL Rehabilitation
Pure Lifestyle is a leader in ACL rehabilitation. Through our therapist’s experiences with assisting to teach ACL courses to physiotherapists and athletic therapists, to presenting at various conferences and extra-curricular courses, we understand the most effective and efficient way to get you back to sport.
Each rehabilitation program will follow activity progressions including knee mobility, gait re-education, hip and knee stability exercises with progression to plyometrics and sport specific movement patterns when appropriate. Our therapists understand that incorporating sport specific exercise into the rehabilitation process is critical to improve athlete confidence. Regardless of the competitive level or type of sport or activity, at Pure we will tailor your rehabilitation program to optimize your athletic performance.
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Thanks to an important combination of staying on top of the most current research as well as having a great deal of Pure is fortunate to have leading experts in the field of injuries arising from the foot and ankle. We will work hard towards helping you with your pain and get you back to the activities you enjoy.
Some common foot and ankle problems that patients present with are plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinitis, shin splints, ankle sprains and big toe pain. Rehabilitation of the foot and ankle is based on a thorough biomechanical assessment of how your whole body works. With this assessment, specific problems of how your body works are identified. A thorough rehabilitation program follows to help diminish pain, stretch out tight structures, strengthen weak structures, get parts moving in a more efficient way, and assist the retraining of specific movement patterns.
A complete treatment program for your foot and ankle problem may include, but may not be limited to: therapeutic modalities, manual therapy, stretching/strengthening, biomechanical re-education exercises, instruction on proper footwear, and the use of orthotics or braces.
As an important part of the treatment, we’ll attempt to educate you on what your problem is, why it’s happening and what we can do to improve the situation together. Treatment intervention will be initiated within the clinic but more importantly is the inclusion of a home exercise and care regime. We’ll direct you on what you need to do, and what not to do (at home, at work, with daily activities and with your fitness regime) to improve you symptoms and function. We at Pure, can apply therapeutic techniques try to help you get better but more importantly our philosophy is that we’ll point you in the right direction to “make yourself better”.
Chronic Low Back Pain
Our physiotherapists and kinesiologists are trusted by Winnipeg’s top orthopaedic spinal surgeons to deliver spinal rehabilitation programming.
Our consistent communication with the orthopaedic surgeon allows us to understand the entire picture and treat your back to the fullest extent.
A high percentage of patients that eventually get a consultation with a spinal surgeon will learn that they are not considered a candidate for surgery. This is a long wait to learn that therapeutic exercise and lifestyle counselling will aid in their recovery. Whether you need surgery, or are suffering from a long-standing back injury that does not require surgical intervention, we can help. What sets us apart is the role we play in our clients’ ability to achieve long lasting success when it comes to back pain management, even as they wait for a consultation.
We strive to exceed expectations when it comes to functional restoration of the patient.
We know manual therapy and how it needs to be applied to help you regain your range of motion and your function. Your goals are at the forefront and we love helping you get back your activities of daily living, get back on the golf course, and get back to playing with your children or grand-children. We apply exercise physiology and therapeutic exercise principles to encourage positive lifestyle changes in order to get the best treatment with the fastest results.
Return to Work Programs
Physiotherapy has been working directly with insurance companies since our doors opened. We have extensive experience working with individuals and their case manager/rehabilitation specialists and are ready to help you get back to work quickly and efficiently, while reducing your pain and improving your function.
Some insurance companies we deal closely with to ensure the best rehabilitation process for you:
- Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
- Manitoba Public Insurance
- HEB Manitoba
- Great West Life
- Sunlife
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Manitoba Teachers Association
Manual Therapy
Manual physiotherapy is a hands-on approach done to mobilize or manipulate joints where we combine this with advanced post-degree knowledge of clinical reasoning. With the right application and the right clinical reasoning, manual therapy can change a movement pattern from painful to pain free, all thanks to better joint mobility!
To ensure you maintain the range of motion gains achieved at each appointment, your therapist will provide you with exercises to further increase your range of motion. Our goal is to teach you how to optimize your range of motion so that you can go back to your day with better function!
Keeping in mind that this is one piece of the treatment puzzle, it is a powerful tool and we make sure it’s done at its best by having the highest quality education in post-graduate physiotherapy. When you come to Pure Physiotherapy, you know that it is nothing short of high quality.
Acupuncture
One tool that Pure physiotherapists use to speed up your recovery is acupuncture. Acupuncture is the insertion of extremely fine needles through the skin at specific points on the body to stimulate specific structures and promote healing. We use acupuncture to effectively control pain, reduce inflammation, provide regeneration, restore physical functions, and normalize nervous system activities. Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins, which results in pain relief, relaxation, and balance of the body’s energy, thus promoting general health and well-being.
We believe that acupuncture is especially beneficial when combined with other aspects of your physiotherapy program, such as manual and exercise therapy. We commonly use it to treat both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as joint sprains, muscle strains, tendonitis, disc injuries, osteoarthritis, headaches, and many more. In addition, we make sure you have an appropriate exercise program to maintain all benefits gained!
We don’t charge any additional fees for acupuncture. If we feel you would benefit from it, we will discuss it with you and potentially include it as part of your treatment. If you have any questions or are wondering whether acupuncture would be an appropriate treatment option for you, feel free to ask us!
Neurological Rehabilitation
We offer highly qualified individual rehabilitation for clients with neurological conditions. At Pure Lifestyle, clients will learn to optimize function, independence, and motor performance in an environment that bridges the gap between the hospital and the ‘real world’. This allows clients to increase their confidence and therefore enhance their quality of life.
Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
• Overuse shoulder injury prevention
• Overall general strengthening/home fitness programs
• Cardiovascular fitness
• Balance training & core strengthening
• Integration into activities of daily living
• Post stroke/brain injury rehabilitation
Military Member Rehabilitation
Pure Lifestyle is proud to be one of Winnipeg’s physiotherapy clinics with the privilege of working with our Canadian Armed Forces. Our expertise has lead to a great success in the treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions for our military men and women.
Returning to work can be a challenge when you are faced with an injury. This can be an even bigger challenge when you have a physically demanding workplace with high activity demands throughout the week. For this reason, our military members need the best! We understand this and deliver top quality interventions to get our members back to work promptly and ready for the highest demands.
An exceptional facility and extensive experience, allow us to advance our military clients from “symptom-free” to high performance! The aim for our patients is to graduate from our sessions with less pain, improved overall fitness, and a reduced chance of re-injury.
Sport Physiotherapy
Confidence is a critical component to any athlete’s success. However, a crucial component to maintaining confidence is knowing that your body is prepared to take on anything your sport may throw your way. Sport rehabilitation involves rebuilding that confidence just as much as it involves rebuilding any damaged or weakened tissues.
When we say Sport Physiotherapy, we mean just that – from assessing risk factors related to potential injuries, to working with an integrated team of sports medicine physicians, kinesiologists, and massage therapists, our physiotherapy department has all the tools needed to get you back to sport.
As part of your assessment and treatment program, we will evaluate your unique biomechanics and offer insight into how to improve your movement patterns in order to prevent re-injury and optimize performance. We can also use video analysis to show you potential inefficiencies that may be holding you back on game or race day. We also offer sport taping and bracing solutions where necessary.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Dizziness and balance problems are some of the most commonly reported symptoms and can be caused by a variety of different conditions. It’s important to have a thorough assessment to determine the underlying cause.
One area that could be involved is the vestibular system. The vestibular system (sometimes known as the “inner ear”) is a complex apparatus that is highly involved with perception of head movement and position. Signs and symptoms of vestibular dysfunction include nystagmus, vertigo, imbalance or compromised gaze stability.
One common vestibular condition is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). There are small “crystals” in the vestibular system that perceive position and movement. It’s possible for these crystals to get dislodged and settle in the wrong canal. This can cause vertigo that often occurs during position changes. The treatment for BPPV can be done in clinic by our therapists who will perform repositioning techniques for the crystals.
Other vestibular conditions include:
- Vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis
- Migraine associated vertigo
- Meniere’s disease
- Perilymphatic Fistula
- Acoustic neuroma
Call 204-338-7873 to book an appointment.
Behavioural Activation Programs
Physical activity has consistently been shown to be associated with improved physical health, life satisfaction, cognitive functioning, and psychological well-being. Studies have shown that as an adjunctive treatment, exercise can be effective and cost-efficient alternative or adjunct treatment for a variety of depression and anxiety related disorders.
Our physiotherapists and certified exercise physiologist work directly with insurance companies to help employees who are dealing with mental health struggles optimize function, mood and independence, with the goal or helping them re-enter the workplace.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy is available for both men and women experiencing various forms of pelvic floor dysfunction. Some forms of pelvic floor dysfunction include bowel and bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, pelvic girdle pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
Pelvic floor therapists are specially trained to assess the external and internal structures of the pelvic region to properly diagnose and treat pelvic floor dysfunctions. A pelvic floor therapist can also assist in your prenatal and postnatal journey to help prepare for labour and delivery along with assisting you back to physical activity and preventing future dysfunction.
Consider seeing a pelvic floor therapist if you are experiencing any of the following:
- pelvic girdle, hip, groin, or low back pain that has plateaued with regular physiotherapy treatment
- pain with intercourse or other sexual dysfunctions
- bowel or bladder incontinence, urgency, frequency, or incomplete emptying
- pelvic organ prolapse
- pre and post surgery including: prostate surgery, hysterectomy, or any abdominal surgery including c-section recovery
- pre and postnatal care and prevention
Post-Op Hip and Knee Classes
At Pure Lifestyle, we offer a physiotherapy group-based class for post-operative knee and hip replacement patients within our gym facility.
We know there is great evidence demonstrating the benefits of a rehabilitation program following a total knee and hip replacement, which is why we provide our patients with a safe and welcoming environment to work toward restoring their function.
Each patient will receive an initial assessment with a licensed physiotherapist to assess their individual function and goals, along with providing education on pain management.
Cost
Initial Assessment: $97*
Class Private Rate: $35 drop-in fee*
MB Government Funding** – approved for 10 class sessions
Class Times
Wednesday and Friday from 2-3 pm.
Additional Information
The average program length is approximately 3 months, depending on individual goals and progress.
We recommend your initial assessment take place around 2-weeks post-op.
All participants will receive a home exercise program.
*May be covered by extended health benefits
**MB Funding: all patients who received a hip or knee replacement on or after September 1, 2022, are eligible for funding.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is an intramuscular technique performed with fine acupuncture needles. Rather than leaving the needles in for a period of time, as is done with acupuncture, the needles are used to elicit a twitch response in the muscle or help alleviate painful trigger points. This is done with a transverse needling technique (across the muscle) to keep the treatment safe and effective. It can be particularly helpful in treating sports injuries and chronic pain, as well as many other conditions.
Dry needling can cause some discomfort when the muscle grasps the needle, but this muscle release stimulates the body’s natural healing response, decreases pain, relaxes the muscle, and causes a beneficial neurophysiological response. It is common to have some local aching following the treatment, however improvements to pain and mobility can be noted immediately.
If you have any questions or are wondering if dry needling would be a beneficial treatment for you, please ask us!
Our Team of Physiotherapists
Physiotherapy at Pure is offered with a strong team dynamic. We mentor regularly as a team, challenging each other’s skills and knowledge with the end goal of making each and every patient interaction the best experience possible.
Jean-François Bérard
Vice President & Chief Allied Health OfficerJean-François Bérard
Vice President & Chief Allied Health OfficerBefore graduating as a practicing therapist, JF knew that he had to make a difference in his future profession. With a strong passion for his career choice, as well as a true belief in what physiotherapy can bring to those in need, he has proudly integrated his philosophy into Pure Lifestyle. JF practices an ‘off-the-grid’ type of therapy that only uses heat, ice and acupuncture as modalities when deemed necessary. All the methods of intervention revolve around educating clients, hands-on skills, and tailored therapeutic exercise applications. Years later, Pure is now proudly continuing this style of therapy with the help of an amazing team that believes in its effectiveness.
“I love what I do and I am always extremely excited to share that knowledge with someone who cares about helping themselves. It is a privilege and one that I do not take lightly. I also make sure to practice what I preach, and lead by example for my clients.”
Jean-François’ clients will appreciate his incredible attention to detail, starting with a comprehensive assessment, which he believes is the basis of any effective treatment plan. He takes time to educate clients about their injury and treatment plan in order to help them move towards pain free function. Teamwork between the client and therapist throughout the entire process is key and allows for proper progression and recovery.
Education
MClSc – Masters of Clinical Science (Manipulation)BMR PT – Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
BSc – Bachelor of Sciences
CEP – Certified Exercise Physiologist
FCAMPT – Fellowship of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists
Assistant in the advanced post-graduate orthopaedic level system
Guest lecturer for advanced exercise principles and application to U of M Masters program
Co-instructor in Running Performance course
Clinic offers student practicum and internships
Presenter at various local, national, and international physiotherapy or exercise conferences
Mentor for physiotherapists seeking to achieve advanced post-graduate orthopaedic standing
Awarded the Joan K. Edwards award in 2013 through the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association in recognition of his outstanding contribution within the first five years of his career in the physiotherapy profession.
Recognized as a Leader in Physiotherapy by the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association in 2015
Awarded the Susan A. McDonald award in 2017 through the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association recognizing physiotherapists in their mid-career who provide inspiration to colleagues by acting as role models for their profession.
Accomplishments
Achieved the rank of second degree black belt in KarateCompleted several ultramarathons from 2016 to present ranging from 50km to 100 miles
Completed 2011 Leadville 100 mountain bike race
Accomplished climber/scrambler
Accomplished adventure racer
Hiking/Trail running/Canoeing
Successful business owner specializing in manual therapy, injury prevention and therapeutic exercise
Steve Moerman
Manager, PhysiotherapySteve Moerman
Manager, PhysiotherapySteve completed his Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba in 2008, and then went on to complete his Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (PT) in 2013 also from the University of Manitoba. As a student he found his passion in orthopaedics, sports physiotherapy and advanced exercise. With 5 years of personal training experience, Steve thrives in the gym atmosphere that Pure provides.
“I have always had a passions for health, wellness and fitness. I love how at Pure we have bridged the gap between physiotherapy and fitness training. The two go hand in hand and I believe it is the future of our profession.”
In 2018 Steve completed a Master’s of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice (Manipulative Therapy) from the University of Western Ontario where he also became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists. Since then Steve has developed a passion for evidenced based practice and leadership within the physiotherapy profession.
Steve is extremely hard working, and takes pride in all the he puts his hands to. He loves the different opportunities that a career as a physiotherapist offers and is committed to lifelong learning.
Education
MClSc – Masters of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care PracticeBMR PT – Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy
BSc – Bachelor of Science
Functional Movement Screen Level 1 (FMS)
Licensed in Acupuncture
NCCP Level 2 Olympic Lifting
FCAMPT – Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists
CCMI Certified Therapist
Interests
WakeboardingSnowboarding
Volleyball
Bodybuilding
Camping, fishing, hiking
Carpentry and home renovations
Accomplishments
Board member of the National Orthopaedic Division Executive - 2018-2020Awarded the Joan K. Edwards award in 2018 through the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the profession within the first five years of his career
Assistant in the advanced postgraduate orthopaedic level system
Guest lecturer for Sport Physiotherapy Canada - MB Section
Co-founder of @strengthphysios who lecture to CrossFit gyms on injury prevention and performance enhancement
Clinical Instructor for University of Manitoba Physiotherapy students
Board member of the MB-Section of Sport Physiotherapy Canada 2010-2017
Aynsley Clayton
PhysiotherapistAynsley Clayton
PhysiotherapistEducation
BMR PT – Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical TherapyFunctional Movement Screening Level 1+2 (FMS)
Licensed in Acupuncture (CAFCI)
Work Hardening and Conditioning Training
Orthotics Training
Mentor for Physical Therapy Students
Examiner for the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Exam
Interests
RunningGolf
Tennis
Yoga
Pilates
Roller Blading
Cycling
Russ Horbal
PhysiotherapistRuss Horbal
PhysiotherapistA recognizable face in the physiotherapy community, Russ brings more than 40 years of sports medicine and rehabilitation experience to our team. He has a wealth of clinical and educational experience in caring for musculoskeletal injuries – particularly conditions of the foot and ankle. He has a passionate commitment to helping patients “make themselves better” and is dedicated to bringing leading-edge, evidence-based orthopaedic and sports medicine treatment options to both patients and professionals.
Russ was one of the founding partners and clinic co-directors of the Sports Physiotherapy Centre at the Pan Am Clinic. Today, when not treating patients at Pure, he serves as an instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba.
Russ believes strongly in the importance of continuing education and provides educational opportunities to fellow therapists through professional development events, conferences and workshops.
Russ greatly values giving back to the amateur sports community and has spent his life volunteering at local, provincial, national and international levels. (He can’t forget high school sports, junior football and hockey and university athletics – the places he planted his volunteering roots!) Lifetime highlights include being part of the Canadian Medical Team for three Olympic Games and numerous Pan American and World University Games. Russ served as Medical Services Coordinator for many local international-scale events like the ’99 Pan Am Games, ’99 World Junior Hockey Championships, Briers and World Curling Championships, Manitoba Marathons and PGA Tour Canada Players Cup.
In addition to his volunteerism, Russ has been involved in professional sports – first as an assistant trainer for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and later as head trainer for the Winnipeg Jets. He is presently the Physiotherapy Consultant for the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club and the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club.
Russ actively gives back to his profession. He has sat on various physiotherapy and sports medicine related committees and boards locally, provincially and nationally. He is also the Past President of the Sports Medicine Council of Manitoba. Russ presently sits on the Sport Manitoba Concussion Steering Committee. Russ is a mentor and national examiner in the Education Committee of the Sport Physiotherapy Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
For his lifelong commitment to the profession, Russ was recognized by the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association by being awarded the Susan A. Macdonald Memorial Award in recognition of outstanding contributions, perpetuating excellence and positively influencing others towards higher levels of achievement in the physiotherapy profession. He was also awarded the Sport Physiotherapy Canada – Manitoba Membership Award that acknowledges contributions to the Sport Physiotherapy Community. Similarly, Russ received the Manitoba Athletic Therapy Association – Chuck Badcock Special Recognition Award in for outstanding contribution to the profession of Athletic Therapy.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to be part of the dynamic team at Pure Lifestyle. Their mission to provide thorough and evidence-based care through quality assessments and treatments and ongoing training and education completely matches my lifelong philosophy. My hope is to complement their team with my experience and passion.”
Education
BMR.PT – Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy (Manitoba/83)BPE – Bachelor of Physical Education (Manitoba/77)
ED(cert.) – Education Certificate (Brandon/78)
CAT.(c) – Certified Athletic Therapist
Diploma – Sport Physiotherapy
Registered International Sport Physical Therapist (RISPT)
Licensed in Acupuncture
Certified Sports First Responder
Sitha Soung
PhysiotherapistSitha Soung
PhysiotherapistSitha graduated from the University of Manitoba with his Bachelor of Kinesiology – Athletic Therapy degree in 2015 and continued on to complete his Masters in Physical Therapy in 2017.
During his studies, Sitha developed a keen interest in integrating principles of exercise and sports performance into individualized rehabilitation plans to help his clients return to function with an improved quality of life!
Sitha brings with him extensive experience working with athletes of all ages and skill levels. Over the years, Sitha has worked with the Manitoba Soccer Association Provincial soccer team, Bison’s football and soccer programs, and currently covers many Winnipeg high school football games. In addition, Sitha has covered a variety of international, national and provincial competitions in volleyball, baseball, triathlon, tennis, hockey, taekwondo, rugby, gymnastics, basketball, ultimate and golf.
Sitha’s commitment to quality care and active-based rehabilitation aligns perfectly with the philosophy at Pure Lifestyle. As a lifelong learner, Sitha is continually looking to advance his skills in manual therapy and advanced exercise and enjoys giving back to his profession by volunteering at the CoRS Open House, Siloam Mission, the Department of Physical Therapy’s MMI’s, and the WRHA Mobile Falls Clinics. In addition, Sitha is an active member of the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association’s Professional Development and Sport Physiotherapy committees.
“I am blessed and honoured to be given the opportunity to join the Pure Lifestyle team and to work alongside professionals who I consider to be leaders in our field. I strive to uphold the same quality of client-centered care to help our clients safely return to sport, work and function!”.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Therapy (BSc)Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(c))
Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-Cpt)
Licensed in Acupuncture (A & S)
Matthew Short
PhysiotherapistMatthew Short
PhysiotherapistMatthew graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in 2017, then went on to complete his Master’s of Physical Therapy Degree in 2019 also at the U of M.
Growing up, Matt competed in various sports including volleyball, basketball, golf, baseball, badminton, and soccer, but it was the sport of ice hockey that he excelled at. He competed at the provincial level in Manitoba and has also worked as a goaltending coach for various organizations throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It was through hockey that he was first exposed to physiotherapy, as he sought physio services for many years due to a congenital hip condition.
Matt also brings several years of experience working as a strength and conditioning coach in multiple gyms throughout Winnipeg, including the University of Manitoba Bison’s weight room. It was in these positions that he developed knowledge and proficiency related to exercise prescription for various populations. This background experience has fostered Matt’s preference for an active-based rehabilitation approach to help clients return to, or surpass their previous level of functioning, and it aligns perfectly with Pure Lifestyle’s approach to care.
Matt believes strongly in the importance of continuing education and being a lifelong learner. He loves to regularly listen to podcasts and audiobooks relating to physiotherapy, exercise, nutrition and social psychology. He also plans to pursue further education and certifications relating to manual therapy, advanced exercise prescription, pain science and acupuncture. Along with some of the other Pure Lifestyle staff, Matt is an active member of the Sports Physiotherapy Manitoba executive committee and is excited to participate in its duties for the years to come.
Matt’s philosophy for care is straightforward: provide clients with the tools and education that will help them take control of their health, manage their injuries and gain confidence in moving.
Education
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Diane Grégoire-Wood
PhysiotherapistDiane Grégoire-Wood
PhysiotherapistEducation
BMR(PT) - Bachelor of PhysiotherapyAccomplishments
Competency-based Vestibular TrainingMentor to physiotherapy students
Completed a half- ironman
Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro
Karen Reimer
PhysiotherapistKaren Reimer
PhysiotherapistKaren graduated with BMR P.T. from University of Manitoba in 1995. The following year she obtained competency in vestibular rehabilitation from Dr. S. Herdman at the University of Miami. Vestibular rehab/physiotherapy is a passion for Karen and she has pursued extensive training over the past 27 years from world renowned educators and researchers in this field. In 2013, Karen obtained a research MSc in Rehabilitation as she presented a novel treatment for peripheral vestibular hypofunction. Karen’s passion for vestibular rehab led her to develop and teach competency based vestibular physiotherapy training for practicing physiotherapists in Canada. Karen “semi-retired” in 2020 which allowed time for her to begin the process of re-imagining how to present her Fundamentals of Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency Based Course. This has led to the very popular “hybrid” version of the course consisting of on-line presentations followed by in-person learning of critical skills and techniques. Karen has presented this version of the course numerous times and in multiple locations since 2021. Her next goal is to develop the advanced skills course (Beyond the Fundamentals) into a “hybrid” version as well. Additionally, Karen mentors physiotherapists who have completed her competency training course and is a sessional lecturer in the University of Manitoba, MPT program.
Karen deeply loves her chosen area of vestibular rehabilitation and is excited to return to part-time patient care while still offering continuing education in vestibular rehab to physiotherapy colleagues and mentoring a number of physiotherapists who have taken her course, including Diane.
Work - life balance is important to Karen so she loves to be outside in her garden, going for long walks with her husband, pilates, and baking up a storm in her kitchen! She is also a voice actor, lending her voice to a character in a children’s audio program. Always willing to learn new things, Karen obtained her Professional Chocolatier certificate in 2022.
Education
BMR P.T.MSc (Rehabilitation)
Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation, University of Miami
Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation, Emory University
Vestibular Masterclass, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Professional Chocolatier
Kevin Beauchamp
PhysiotherapistKevin Beauchamp
PhysiotherapistKevin completed his Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Manitoba. Prior to entering physiotherapy, Kevin worked as a professional counsellor, obtaining his Master of Counselling Degree in 2013. As a counsellor, Kevin learned many important skills that are just as important in Physiotherapy. One crucial skill was how to make his clients feel heard.
As a young teenager, Kevin took up skateboarding and spent nearly 20 years pursuing that passion. Skateboarding provided the opportunity to travel throughout Canada, California, and Costa Rica on numerous skate trips. As an adult, Kevin became interested in endurance sports, particularly Triathlon (swim, bike, run). From both his experience as a skater and an endurance athlete, Kevin understands the challenges that come with training for a sport you love. He also understands how frustrating and disruptive unexpected injuries can be. It was through his own experiences of injury that Kevin came to appreciate the role that physiotherapy and exercise-based rehab can play in the rehab process.
Kevin's goal as a physio is to be a lifelong learner. He is committed to putting his best into the work he does and constantly improving as a physiotherapist. Kevin also believes that learning from patients and tailoring treatment to their specific needs is essential for success. It is with this approach that Kevin can help patients develop the tools they need to gain confidence and be in control of their own health and wellness.
Education
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)Master of Counselling
Accomplishments
RunningCycling
Swimming
Skateboarding
Photography
Tamara McVannel
PhysiotherapistTamara McVannel
PhysiotherapistEducation
Bachelor of KinesiologyMasters of Physical Therapy
Shanley Mowat
PhysiotherapistShanley Mowat
PhysiotherapistEducation
Bachelor of Arts – PsychologyMasters in Physical Therapy
Licensed in Acupuncture
Certified in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Interests
Weight trainingRunning
Yoga
Soccer
International traveller – South America, Africa, Mexico, and multiple stops through Europe
As we believe strongly in progressive education, our therapists continually strive to use current trends and research principles in clinic.