Petrolia Rehabilitation - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Deirion Sookram
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Deirion earned his BHK with Distinction from the University of Windsor in 2012 and his MSc in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2017. In England, he gained physiotherapy experience in sports medicine private practice, hospital-based neurological and medical rehabilitation, and even as an on-call respiratory physiotherapist in ICU. He is trained in several specialty areas as follows. He holds a Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He is trained in acupuncture through Acupuncture Canada and even completed a Pharmacology for Physiotherapists course. His current Clinic Director and Registered Physiotherapist role with pt Health supports his passion for linking academia together with clinical practice.
  
  
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  Leanne Bell
  Registered Kinesiologist

  Speaks: English

  Leanne graduated from York University with a Specialized Honours degree in Kinesiology and Health Science and a Certificate in Athletic Therapy. She is a Registered Kinesiologist and Certified Athletic Therapist. In addition to working with individuals so they achieve their rehabilitation goals, Leanne also performs functional capacity evaluations and ergonomic assessments.
  
  
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  Amanda Podolinsky
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Amanda graduated from Lambton College for Massage Therapy in April 2010 and registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in June 2010. Amanda specializes in Manual Lymph Drainage, which helps to decrease any swelling associated with injuries or lymphedema, and Cupping Therapy.
  
  
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  Alison Gray
  Physiotherapist - BHSc.(PT)., M.A.

  Speaks: English

  Alison graduated from McMaster University with an M.A. in 1997 and a BHSc. (Physiotherapy) in 1999. She has lived and worked in Stratford, ON, since 2005. She currently works in Stratford several days a week and Petrolia 2 days a week, as well as working as Regional Director for Southwestern Ontario. Alison is a McKenzie Therapist and Certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada. Alison has focused her training on pelvic floor rehabilitation, pelvic pain, pre and postnatal physiotherapy and continence training. She has completed multiple pelvic health courses with Pelvic Health Solutions, has a level 2 certification in The Hypopressive Method, completed courses in The Rost approach to pelvic girdle and low back pain in pregnancy. Alison has training in coping with sexual dysfunction and has completed training in Bulletproof Your Core with Antony Lo to aid women in fitness, crossfit and HIIT programs with their pelvic floors. More recently Alison has become qualified to work and fit pessaries, work with clients with pudendal neuralgia and aid clients with oncology and pelvic floor rehabilitation.
  
  
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  Riley Simpson
  Massage Therapist - RMT

  Speaks: English

  Riley graduated from Lambton College Massage Therapy program and became registered with the CMTO in 2014. Riley enjoys using general Swedish massage, deep tissue techniques, and trigger point therapy in her treatments. With Riley's love of learning she plans to continually expand her education to better serve her clients and help them achieve their goals. When not massaging Riley enjoys playing sports, being outdoors and spending time racing horses.
  
  
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  Harman Kaur
  Physiotherapist - Resident Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Hindi, Punjab

  Harman Kaur is a Resident Physiotherapist, registered in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from RGUHS, Bangalore (India), along with a post graduate certificate in Advanced Healthcare & Leadership from Lambton College. Harman is passionately committed to improve patient quality of life, by facilitating manual techniques to provide a treatment plan that caters individual patient needs and by focusing on patient education to help achieve active and healthy lifestyle. She believes in being a lifelong learner. She is committed to provide the highest quality care to her patients.