Petrolia Rehabilitation - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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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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  Emily Shipton
  Patient Coordinator

  Speaks: English
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  Deirion Sookram
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Deirion obtained 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 recently completed a course through Acupuncture Canada, he currently holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) designation, and he recently let-go of his Registered Kinesiologist and CSEP-Personal Trainer Specialist designations. His training afforded him many opportunities, from training professional athletes to designing office and industrial workstations for a nuclear power plant. His current physiotherapist role with pt Health supports his passion for linking academia together with clinical practice.
  
  
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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.