Physiotherapists
Shannon Andersen | Physiotherapist . Toronto
BHSc, MSc, HBSc (PT), FCAMT - Shannon graduated from physiotherapy in 1998 from McMaster University after completing a Master's degree in Sports Medicine at Lakehead University and an undergraduate degree in Human Biology from the University of Toronto. Shannon is a Fellow (Part B) in the Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Therapy and is certified in acupuncture. Shannon actively participates in tennis, snow boarding, water skiing and ice hockey. She was a member of the OWIAA Lady Blues Ice Hockey Championship team from 1990-1994 and since working at The Sports Medicine Specialists has had field experience in Soccer (Legends of Soccer), Figure Skating (Stars on Ice) and Tennis (Davis Cup).
Shelagh Baker | Physiotherapist, Toronto
Shelagh obtained a B. Sc. in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta and completed a Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney, Australia. She has Levels 1, 2 and 4 FitForeGolf; has completed the Melioguide – Building Better Bones for the prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis and is a Licensed Provider of the Fletcher (Pilates)Towelwork®.
Shelagh has worked in private practice in Canada and Australia with a special interest in restoring functional core stability as an integral part of teaching self-management for clients’ current symptoms, preventing further recurrences and expediting return to function, fitness and sport.
Jeff Bird | Physiotherapist, Toronto
B.A (Honours) Physical Education, B.Sc., PT - Jeff graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1994. From that time to present, he has completed his short courses in manual therapy and has taken courses in muscle release techniques, neural mobilization and peripheral manipulation. Recently certified in acupuncture from the McMaster program, Jeff is continuing to pursue cutting edge treatment techniques.
Meghan-Leigh Buttle | Physiotherapist, Toronto
MSc. PT, BSc. Kin – graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Meghan has completed her Intermediate manipulative therapy designation and is working towards her advanced diploma and sport certificate. She is also certified in acupuncture. Prior to pursuing her degree in Physical Therapy, Meghan attended the University of Waterloo where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. While in Waterloo, she was a trainer for the Men’s Varsity Hockey team for two consecutive seasons. Meghan has a strong competitive background in the sport of figure skating, which led her to National and International level competitions.
Carl Cachia | Physiotherapist, Toronto
Carl graduated from the University of Malta in Europe in 2004. He completed a Masters in rehabilitation Science at Queen’s University with an emphasis in Biomechanics in 2007. In 2010, he completed a Sports Physiotherapy Fellowship at the University of Western Ontario (UWO), specializing in care for the athletic population. He worked with a number of Sports teams including rugby, soccer, wrestling and hockey. He subsequently completed a specialization in manipulative therapy (Masters of Clinical Science in Manipulative therapy) at the University of Western Ontario.
Sue Ellison | Physiotherapist, Toronto
B.A. (Kin) B.Sc., (PT) M Sports Physio - Sue graduated from the University of Western, Ontario in 1996 with a degree in Kinesiology and in 1999 from the physiotherapy program. In 2003, she completed a Clinical Masters of Sports Physiotherapy at the Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia. In recent years, Sue has completed her acupuncture training and has received her Advanced Manipulative Therapy accreditation. Sue has been actively involved in many sporting endeavours such as triathlons, distance running, and more recently dragon boating.
Kamil Dlugosz | Physiotherapist, Toronto
Kamil is a graduate from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. He previously completed an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at York University as well as the Exercise Physiologist designation through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists. My background is grounded in personal training and high performance fitness testing. Having worked in the Human Performance Laboratory for three years with high performance athletes and firefighters has been a fulfilling experience. Manual therapy and acupuncture are streams that I have a strong interest in and will continue to pursue. I have been involved in the martial arts for over thirteen years mainly, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling and Kickboxing. Coaching and competing at the provincial levels in submission wrestling and Shoto Kan Karate are endeavors that I am passionate about. I also actively participate in volleyball, squash, tennis and snowboarding.
Lindsay Kobus | Physiotherapist, Toronto
Lindsay graduated with a Bachelors of Health Sciences from the University of Western Ontario in 2000 and then continued her studies at Queen's University where she completed her Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy in 2003. While at Queen's, Lindsay was the trainer for the Royal Military Colleges' Men's Volleyball team and Women's Rugby team.
Lindsay has completed many post graduate courses in manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation. She is certified in acupuncture from AFCI. Lindsay has a history of competing in many sports but spent most of her time as a synchronized swimmer and coach. Currently, Lindsay enjoys keeping active, jogging, working out and participating in anything outdoors.
Julie Kelly | Physiotherapist, Toronto
Julie graduated from Queen’s University before completing her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Growing up in Peterborough she was involved in various sports, including volleyball, basketball and long-distance track. While at Queen’s she was a member of the varsity volleyball team and still loves to play the sport competitively. Julie also continues to pursue further certifications through post-graduate courses, in order to offer her clients the best possible treatment.
Francis Partipilo | Physiotherapist, Toronto
Frances is a Registered Physiotherapist since graduating from University of Toronto in 1998. Prior to that she completed a Bachelor of Physical Education from McMaster University in 1993.Since graduation, she has worked with a variety of populations and settings including hospital-based care, home-care, employee rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation and more recently sports injuries. Overall, her career- focus has been on orthopaedic rehabilitation and she is dedicated and enthusiastic about ongoing post-graduate training in this area. She has completed Level 3 training in Manual Therapy with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Orthopaedic Division. She is a Stott Pilates Certified Instructor; and she has acquired a CAFCI designation, which certifies her to provide Acupuncture through training with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.