Cornwall Physiotherapy - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Ashley Kowalski
  Naturopathic Doctor - H.BSc, ND

  Speaks: English, French

  Dr.Ashley Kowalski, ND has several areas of interest in practice, including fatigue, digestion, women's health, stress management and thyroid issues. Ashley takes the time to listen to her patients and develop an appropriate treatment plan. She loves to learn and read about new studies and evidence-based findings in the world of alternative medicine. Ashley is a member in good standing with both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). Ashley graduated from the ?Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)? in 2014 and sought additional training to become Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture certified. Ashley has training in the use of several different natural therapies and modalities, including dietary and lifestyle counselling, nutrition, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, and botanical medicine. Prior to attending CCNM, Ashley graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2010. She graduated with Honors and attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences, as well as a minor in Biology.
  
  
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  Julia Esposito
  Naturopathic Doctor

  Speaks: English

  Dr. Julia Esposito, ND grew up in Cornwall and graduated from St. Joseph’s Secondary School before attending Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. While at university she played varsity soccer and hockey, skills she honed playing Blazers soccer and Typhoons hockey growing up in Cornwall. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology and the following year moved to Toronto to attend the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). Upon graduating from the CCNM, Dr. Esposito returned to her home town to set up her general family practice. Dr. Esposito has a special interest in anti-aging medicine, women’s health, cancer therapies and chronic pain management. She is also certified in cosmetic acupuncture, mesotherapy and intravenous therapy.
  
  
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  Chelsea Grant
  Naturopathic Doctor

  Speaks: English, French

  Dr. Chelsea Grant, ND grew up in Cornwall and graduated from St. Joseph’s Secondary School, where she received a Bilingual Diploma, became a St. Joseph’s Club member, and was awarded The Student Council Award, French Award and Religion Award. She then moved to Guelph to obtain an honours degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Guelph. Working hard but focused on finding balance, Dr. Grant spent her free time in the pool swimming laps or doing aquafit, going to dance classes and playing intramural volleyball. Following her graduation, Dr. Grant moved to Toronto to spend the next four years studying at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. During her clinical year, Dr. Grant had the opportunity of providing naturopathic care to patients at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic as well as to persons out in the community at the Lakeshore Area Multi-service Project Community Health Centre and the Sherbourne Health Centre. The later involved specialized treatment for patients who are HIV+. Passionate about the various tools available to Naturopathic Doctors, Dr. Grant travelled to India to receive additional training in homeopathy. She also participated in a medical brigade through Natural Doctors International (ndimed.org) and travelled to the Island of Ometepe in Nicaragua. Dr. Grant is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with The College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO). Her special interests include healthy aging, integrative cancer care, women’s health, digestive disorders and pediatrics. Dr. Grant is certified to provide Intravenous Infusion Therapy (IVIT) including high dose vitamin C therapy. She also holds prescribing rights for topical hormones (estrogen, progesterone) and dessicated thyroid hormone.
  
  
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  Michele Clement
  Physiotherapy Support Personnel - Physio Support Personnel

  Speaks: English, French

  Michèle Clément grew up in Cornwall, ON where she developed her love and passion for sports and exercise. She obtained two Bachelor degrees in Social Sciences (Sociology and Leisure Studies) from the University of Ottawa. She then went on and completed her PTA course and now has over 16 years of clinical experience. Michèle is fluent in French and English. She is qualified in Medical Compression Therapy and has taken numerous courses on Custom Orthotic Therapy and Gait Analysis.