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  • Registered Physiotherapist, Certified Athletic Therapist

    Passionate about health and sport, Laura earned a Bachelor of Health Science in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College and completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from The University of Toronto. While studying at both Sheridan and U of T, Laura played varsity soccer. She knows all too well what it’s like to be sidelined with injury. Laura’s experience sustaining injuries on the field sparked her interest in injury rehabilitation.

    Throughout her post-secondary education and afterwards, Laura worked with various organizations, including Toronto FC Academy, Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, University of British Columbia varsity football and Sheridan College varsity athletics. She was also part of the medical team at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Vancouver.

    Laura has experience treating people of all abilities, including high-performance athletes. She worked in private practice for several years, focusing primarily on orthopedics. Laura continues her education through various professional courses to further her clinic knowledge and treatment techniques or strategies.

    Laura is a Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. And as a Certified Athletic Therapist, she is a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association and Ontario Athletic Therapy Association.

    Outside of work Laura enjoys staying active through CrossFit, running, and hiking with her family and dogs. She loves gardening, home DIY projects, travel, and spending time with her husband and little girl.

  • Certified Athletic Therapist, Manual Osteopathic Practitioner

    Julie’s approach to your care involves looking at the body as a whole and how injuries can relate to other areas in the body. She works to get to the root cause of your injury, instead of just treating symptoms. 

    Julie has a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor as well as a Bachelor of Health Science in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College. Julie has over 10 years of experience working with teams and athletes both as a student and Certified Athletic Therapist. She has also worked alongside staff in a long-term care home to help address and prevent workplace injuries in a health care setting.  

    Most recently, Julie has recently completed 4 years of further education to obtain a Masters in Practice of Manual Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSC) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton. This included 4,200-hour curriculum, including 1,500 hours of hands-on training.   

    Julie is a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association and OSTCAN. 

    Julie lives in Walkerton with her partner and two cats, Kevin and Missy. In her free time, she enjoys watching hockey, golfing, playing soccer and spending time with friends and family.

  • Registered Physiotherapist

    Megan received her Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor (Movement Science Major with Co-op Distinction) prior to attending Queen’s University where she completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy.

    Megan has vast experience assessing and treating a multitude of orthopaedic injuries/conditions related to overuse, sport and post-surgery. Additionally, she can assess and treat neurological, vestibular and cardiovascular conditions. She strives to work with you towards achieving individual goals through education, exercise and evidence-based practice.

    Growing up in Bruce County has given Megan an appreciation for small-town service, but highlighted the importance of having knowledgeable healthcare support that is easily accessible within our rural communities. In order to provide a variety of treatment options Megan expands her skill set through professional courses/webinars.

    Megan is a member of both the Ontario Physiotherapy Association and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She is a registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

    In her downtime Megan enjoys kayaking down the Saugeen River, playing with her dog and working in the flowerbeds/vegetable gardens.

  • Registered Physiotherapist

    Shannon grew up in Bruce County participating in many community and school sports that started her journey to a career based in fitness and activity. This led her to completing a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph and then her Master of Physical Therapy at Western University. While studying at U of G, Shannon was a member of the international equestrian team, and at both U of G and Western, Shannon enjoyed playing intramural volleyball with fellow classmates.

    Shannon is eager to utilize all the knowledge she has gained to help those in the community develop personalized goals to regain function and return to the activities they love. She has an interest in orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation. Shannon plans to take further educational courses to improve her skillset in various techniques, having already taken courses in acupuncture, vestibular rehabilitation, and TMJ disorders.

    Shannon is a Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She is also a member of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

    In her free time, Shannon enjoys horseback riding, reading, and spending time outdoors with her family pets.

    She looks forward to working with the knowledgeable team at Walkerton Physiotherapy to provide quality care to all those in the community.

  • Administrative Assistant

    Melissa is our part-time receptionist you’ll get to see most Thursdays and Fridays at the clinic.

    Melissa has a big passion for fitness and all things health and wellness related.  Her past includes personal training and fitness instructing for many years, followed by working in a hospital setting.  After the pandemic she took some time to spend at home with her young family.  She lives outside of Hanover with her husband and three adorable children.  

    Outside of work, Melissa spends her time chasing her kids and hanging out with her family, nieces and nephews.  She also loves working out at the local CrossFit gym, training for mini TriAthlons, and the odd Half-Marathon.  

  • Administrative Assistant

    Karin is our receptionist and the first person you’ll see when entering the clinic.

    Having worked in the healthcare and service sector for many years, Karen loves helping her community.

    Karin is from the Netherlands and emigrated to Canada in 1990. Karin and her husband enjoy life on their farm southeast of Elmwood. Together they have five children and Laura is one of them!

    When she’s not working, Karin enjoys being outside, puttering in her gardens and going for hikes and walks with the family dog. She loves music and above all, spending time with her family.

  • Registered Massage Therapist

    A graduate from the massage therapy program at Medix College, Sabina has been practising for eight years in Walkerton. Clients return to Sabina again and again for her expertise in deep tissue massage, cupping and various other soft tissue release techniques.

    Note: To book massage therapy, please contact Sabina directly by calling or texting 226-668-4223.

  • Certified Pilates + TRX Instructor

    Chelsea is a mumma to three kiddos under five and is passionate about all things health and wellness.

    As an eating disorder warrior, Chelsea once found ways to punish her body through movement and food (or lack thereof), and has committed to continuous work for herself, and her clients, to find joy and privilege in the abilities our bodies have, instead of punishing them for "gains".

    She started her journey in 2009 after graduating as an R.H.N from The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in Toronto, Chelsea then studied Health Sciences at Georgian College in Barrie. After that, Chelsea moved to Dubai and completed her M.Sc at Middlesex University in the UK.

    While completing her Masters, Chelsea found a love for Pilates, and in 2018 completed her Certified Pilates Instructor training through Pilates Moves Australia and her Certified TRX Instructor training.

    Having worked at Pilates studies in Dubai, Toronto and Brampton, offering Physio-Pilates, Chelsea has extensive knowledge and experience with pre- and post-natal Pilates, sports injuries, chronic pain and conditions, as well as physical disabilities from youths to seniors.

    Chelsea's goal is to help people find joy in movement, and to support her clients on their health and wellness journey, meeting them where they're at and guiding them to where they want to be.

  • Registered Physiotherapist

    Christine grew up in the small, rural town of Roseville, ON and often visited Bruce & Grey Counties for family gatherings and vacations. As a result, she has lived and worked in this area for the past 8 years. She enjoys the rural lifestyle and working in a rural health setting.

    Christine was a dancer growing up and has known her fair share of injuries. This background led to her interest in physiotherapy as a career. To achieve this, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from the University of Ottawa prior to earning her Master of Physical Therapy from Western University.

    Christine continues to expand her knowledge by taking additional courses. She has taken various post graduate courses in orthopedics and has also completed post graduate training in acupuncture and dry needling. Christine is a bonefitä trained therapist with specialized education for assessing and treating those with osteoporosis. Christine has a special interest working in post-operative and post-fracture rehabilitation.

    Christine is a registered physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. She is also a member of the Ontario and Canadian Physiotherapy Associations.

    In her spare time, Christine enjoys taking adult dance classes, camping, hiking, kayaking and travelling. She also enjoys relaxing at the cottage and helping out on the family farm. At the end of the day, she loves to cuddle with her cat.

  • Registered Massage Therapist

    After many years as the owner of a successful wellness business, Yvonne has relocated her services to Walkerton Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic. We are so happy to have her here with us! If you would like to inquire about massage therapy with Yvonne please contact her directly by calling 519-901-0984.