Hagersville Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Kyle Dertinger
  Physiotherapist - Hon.B.Kin, MSc.PT

  Speaks: English

  Kyle started his career with pt Health working as a Kinesiologist in 2009 after graduating with an honours degree in Kinesiology from Wilfrid Laurier University. He furthered his education with a Masters of Science degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2013. After graduating, Kyle has continued his education in the areas of manual therapy, acupuncture and concussion rehabilitation. He is trained in the use of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), cupping, and dry-needling. Kyle believes in creating individualized treatment plans to meet the specific needs of the patient. Kyle has most recently completed both the Arthritis Society's Getting a Grip on Arthritis® osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis education program. Kyle stays active playing squash or soccer and enjoys going for hikes on the Waterford rail trail with his dog Cleo.
  
  
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  Emma Armstrong Buckborough
  Massage Therapist - RMT

  Speaks: English

  Emma is a Registered Massage Therapist from Jarvis, Ontario. She graduated from Ontario College of Health and Technology in April 2015. She completed her registration exams in July 2015. Emma utilizes General Swedish Massage, Myofascial release, Trigger Point Release, and other techniques to provide a therapeutic approach in her Massage Therapy treatments. Emma also incorporates the use of heated bamboo sticks of varying lengths and diameters. Bamboo sticks are similar to hot stones but offer a more therapeutic aspect. The heated bamboo sticks are used to warm up the tissue and allows Emma to work the tension out of muscles. In her spare time, Emma loves playing baseball, camping with friends and family, and baking yummy desserts.
  
  
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  Shawn Engell
  Chiropractor - Hon.B.Kin, D.C.

  Speaks: English

  Shawn graduated from New York Chiropractic College, after which he started working in the Haldimand-Norfolk area. After sharpening his chiropractic skills, he joined the pt Health team in 2011. Shawn's thirst for knowledge shows as he is a fully certified Graston Technique Provider and has recently completed a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. His research interests include the study of the biomechanics associated with spinal manipulation. Shawn enjoys outdoor activities with his family during his spare time.
  
  
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  John Westendorp
  Holistic Nutritionist - R.O.H.P./R.N.C.P.

  Speaks: English

  John is a Holistic Nutritionist who graduated from Edison Institute of Nutrition in 2019 with high honours, and holds the titles R.O.H.P./R.N.C.P. from the International Organization of Nutritional Consultants (IONC). John has been interested in the health sciences for many years, and the health issues he faced in his own life served as a powerful catalyst in helping him pursue his career as a nutritionist. John has a special focus on fitness nutrition, in addition to having much experience and expertise with mercury poisoning and how to accurately test for it. John takes great pleasure in helping people through their health related difficulties. He does so with general nutritional consulting, but also targeted, personal and individualized advice that he can offer when clients use an extensive analytical tool that uses each person’s own unique presenting symptomatology to figure out the status of many components and systems in the body. In his down time, John enjoys cycling, motorcycling, working out, hiking the Bruce trail and reading.
  
  
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  Margaret Pepper
  Patient Coordinator

  Speaks: English

  Margaret graduated from Executive Office Administration at Mohawk College. She worked for a large corporation for 30 years doing various jobs and learning many different skills. After this corporation closed she felt she was too young to retire and had always wanted to work in the medical field helping others. She was a patient here at Hagersville and enjoyed the positive work environment of this clinic. Margaret grew up in Haldimand County and has served on the Executive at the Cayuga Figure Skating Club, Hagersville Minor Hockey, Hamilton Girls Hockey and Haldimand Rivercats Girls Hockey. Margaret lives in Hagersville with her husband Robin. She has two daughters, three stepsons, one granddaughter and two grand puppies. Margaret tries to greet all patients with a smile and welcome.