An enthusiastic Orthopaedic and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, driven by a deep commitment to improving lives through specialized care. Emilie has a passion for promoting quality movement, pelvic health and pain free, well-being, and takes pride in offering evidence-based treatments and tailored strategies to empower individuals.

Creating a comfortable and supportive space for patients is at the heart of her approach. Understanding the sensitivity of pelvic health issues, she is dedicated to fostering open dialogue, building trust, and guiding her patients on their unique paths to recovery.

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Minh obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo in 2000 and went on to complete his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2003. Minh has recently returned home to Ottawa after spending the past 5 years in British Columbia in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Previously he worked in Ottawa for more than 10 years at busy manual therapy and exercise based orthopedic clinics including here at Core. Just out of school, he worked in Toronto at a high performance sports medicine clinic, working with varsity and professional teams.

As a therapist with Canada Basketball, Minh traveled with the Junior Men’s Team to U19 FIBA World Championships and other tournaments in several countries including Argentina, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Serbia and the United States.

In addition to his experience in sports physiotherapy, he qualified for the Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2010 and was certified as a Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (GunnIMS) practitioner in 2011. Minh has assisted in the instruction of the postgraduate manual and manipulative education program of the CPA Orthopaedic Division and continues to mentor fellow physiotherapists.

Minh believes in using manual therapy to address joint and soft tissue restrictions, while emphasizing patient specific exercises to address muscle imbalance and motor pattern dysfunctions. His goal is to optimize the recovery process for his patients and provide them with a foundation for injury prevention.

His personal involvement in sports and recreation include running, road and mountain biking, hockey, alpine and cross-country skiing.

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Dr. Ryley Hayter is an evidence-based Chiropractor that incorporates treatments focusing on the root cause of injuries and/or dysfunction. Through range of motion, strength, and orthopedic testing he will come up with a diagnosis and a personalized treatment program that best suits your needs. Treatments may include soft tissue techniques (ART), neurofunctional acupuncture, dry needling, chiropractic adjustments, shockwave therapy, cupping, rehabilitation exercises, etc. 

He graduated with Honours in the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education program from Nipissing University. His education continued, obtaining his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College with an advanced certificate in Sport Science and Human Performance. He also holds a certificate in contemporary medical acupuncture from McMaster University. Dr. Ryley spent a year working out of the Depew Health Center in Buffalo, NY, and worked closely with Buffalo Bills team acupuncturist Dan Dominquez. He has been working at both Holistic Wellness Physiotherapy and Health since June 2020. 

Dr. Hayter was born and raised in Barrhaven and is passionate about giving back to his community to ensure everyone is living an active, healthy, and vibrant lifestyle. When he’s at the clinic you can find him treating clients in the front rooms, drinking his evening coffee or eating overnight oats.When he’s not in the clinic, you can find him at his family cottage, playing a round of golf or working out. 

Dr. Ryley is excited to work with HW/Sports Science because each practitioner/staff member was hand-picked to compliment each other. A variety of amazing practitioners work together to create the best treatment programs and rehabilitation for our patients. The people along with the state-of-the-art facility and equipment offered at both clinics are incredible.

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Jessica is a graduate of both the University of Ottawa (Kin) and Mc Master University (MSc. Physio) in Hamilton. Jess’ academic career has inspired her to be a progressive, evidence based physiotherapist with a thirst for the most effective and sound clinical treatments and processes.

Jess grew up in Ottawa where she fell in love with sports and healthy / active living at a young age. Her 15 year elite soccer career has given her tremendous insight around the value and importance of integrated medical and exercise care for healthy and active living.

Jess is excited to work with all patients that are seeking to more healthy, active, vibrant and competitive in whatever journey they are on. Whether it be an ambitious athletic goal or a simple pursuit of functional movement, Jess is passionate about helping.

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Originally from British Columbia, Clare received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University. Clare’s treatment approach focuses on combining manual techniques with therapeutic exercise, and applying the latest evidence to support clients in their rehabilitation journey.

In her spare time, Clare enjoys cross country skiing and ski touring, hiking, camping, canoeing and anything outdoors. As an avid runner and former varsity soccer player, Clare has a passion for supporting athletes and active individuals in reaching their goals.

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It’s safe to say Kirsten truly bleeds purple! She attended Western University, where she completed her Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2010, her Masters of Physical therapy in 2012, a Sport Medicine Fellowship in 2013, and Masters of Clinical Science in 2017, where she earned her advanced manual therapy designation as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT). Kirsten also completed her Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy and received her designation as a Registered International Sport Physiotherapist (RISPT) in 2016. As a sport physio, she has had the amazing opportunity to work as an interdisciplinary team member with several national sport organizations.

Kirsten is committed to lifelong learning and professional development and has completed a variety of post-graduate courses, including manual therapy, acupuncture, dry needling, vestibular and concussion management, and advanced exercise prescription. She truly believes that whether you are an Olympic athlete, or a grandparent hoping to play on the floor with your grandchildren, every patient deserves to receive an exceptional standard of care.

Kirsten will guide you through your rehabilitation journey, but is adamant that she will not be the one to “fix” you. Kirsten believes that active participation is paramount to successful rehabilitation outcomes; she aims to make you feel empowered to take your health into your own hands, make sustainable, long-lasting changes, and provide you with the tools to “fix” yourself. She will always be a human first and therapist second, leading with kindness, compassion and empathy.

In her spare time, Kirsten can be found daydreaming about her next travel adventure, showcasing her slightly competitive nature playing recreational sports (especially with her HW colleagues), as well as enjoying the great outdoors with her family, where she and her husband are likely chasing after their busy toddler.

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Julia completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and her Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Julia pursued physiotherapy as a profession as she was inspired by the resiliency and adaptability of the human body.

Julia’s treatment approach prioritizes education, manual therapy, and corrective exercises in order to get you back to the things you love. Her ultimate goal is to provide you with the tools to improve your quality of life while creating a meaningful, long-lasting connection. Julia is motivated in being a lifelong learner by staying up to date with recent literature and pursuing continuing education certifications on acupuncture and pelvic health.

In her spare time, Julia enjoys testing new baking recipes, staying active through hobbies such as boxing and rock climbing, and spending time outdoors with family and friends. She is excited to work alongside the excellent interdisciplinary team of practitioners at HW to serve the Ottawa community.

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I believe that everyone deserves to feel his or her best, and I believe that food plays a big role in making that happen. My goal is to empower athletes, especially female athletes to embrace food as a tool that supports not only athletic performance, but longevity, health and well-being! I believe that food is more than just calories and macronutrients and I always encourage my clients to adopt a food first approach that fulfills them physically and mentally without restriction!

I am a registered dietitian with a powerful understanding of the connection between the body and the food that fuels it. I have a background in exercise science, which I studied before pursuing dietetics with an ultimate career goal of working in sports nutrition. I completed my Master of Science in Food and Nutrition from the University of Western Ontario in 2015 and went on to complete the International Olympic Committee’s Sport Nutrition Diploma in 2018.

In my spare time, I love to be outside, in all 4 seasons; I plan to try cross-country skiing for the first time this winter! I also love paddleboarding, downhill skiing, camping and hiking. When I am not outdoors, I enjoy reading and baking treats to share with friends and family.

Favourite Quote: « Il est bien d’être important, mais plus important d’être bien » which loosely translates to « It is good to be important/popular, but more important to be well and happy”.

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Basil has been in the profession since graduating from Algonquin College in 2000. He has an extensive sports background and uses sports massage techniques to treat athletes of all levels, from Professional to recreational athletes. He has worked with Provincial and Olympic athletes as well as National Sport teams. Basil’s aim is to enhance the performance of the client and return the person to full function as quickly as possible. He does this by focusing on rehabilitation through the use of deep tissue work, muscle and fascia release and trigger point work. These techniques are also great for stress and tension reduction, headaches and chronic pain. Basil will complete an assessment and focuses on all aspects of the treatment which includes educating the client on training, strength, conditioning and flexibility, and with the use of remedial exercise, helping the client continue to improve their personal health, achieve their personal goals and live a more balanced and healthy life.

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Richelle spent the first 10 years of her practice working in orthopaedics in Labrador, N.L. She relocated to Ottawa in 2018 and now specializes in the treatment of runners. An avid runner herself, Richelle’s professional focus is currently the incorporation of strength and conditioning to optimize performance, reduce injury and enhance rehabilitation. She believes there is always something to learn in the physiotherapy world. Therefore, Richelle is constantly scoping out the next course that will better enable her to help her clients.

Richelle also has a background in competitive soccer, rowing, swimming and in her free time enjoys canoeing, camping and cross country skiing with her family. While her passion is the rehabilitation of athletes, Richelle enjoys working with all clients who are eager to take an active role in their rehab.

Richelle is excited to meet you and discuss a treatment plan to best suit your case and your goals.

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Chelsea is a caring and compassionate physiotherapist with a fierce determination to care for her patients. Her dedication to mastering manual therapy techniques and to pursuing professional education courses are a reflection of how much she cares. Growing up with sports being a central theme in her life, she has been fortunate to continue working in the field as a physiotherapist for several athletes, supporting their recovery, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Whether you are an aspiring athlete or you are looking for support in overcoming an acute/chronic injury, Chelsea is determined to find solutions and will help you bounce back from pain or injury.

In 2009, Chelsea completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario where she graduated with distinction. She then earned her Masters of Physical Therapy in 2011 from Queen’s University. Since her graduation from physiotherapy, Chelsea has completed advanced training in manual therapy and is now a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). She has also completed her Level 2 Medical certification through the Titleist Performance Institute. She offers golf assessments in which the focus is on maximizing the body’s ability to swing a golf club through strength and mobility work.

Chelsea has continued her professional development with a variety of post-graduate courses. These courses include trigger point dry needling, acupuncture, New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. She grew up as a competitive athlete in soccer, which has also driven her particular interest in ACL injury prevention. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys running, working on her golf game as well as her continued involvement in volleyball, soccer and ultimate frisbee.

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Having graduated from Algonquin College’s 3 year program, Kristin was able to expand her knowledge through the outreaches the College offered; including areas involving sports massage, prenatal clinics, and chronic pain outreaches. Being a long time swimmer and athlete herself, Kristin strongly connects with active people and wants to help them succeed in their active lifestyles.

Kristin’s approach centers around getting you back into the sport you love. She believes no one should be in constant pain when doing the things they love to do. She strives to create a pain free future for all of her clients and feels that being with HW will truly allow her to see her clients perform and be at their best.

Kristin’s other interests include baking, soccer, and downhill skiing. Kristin has been a lifeguard for many years and enjoys anything to do with being in and around the water.

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Not currently accepting new clients at the Barrhaven location.

Athletic Massage Therapy is available at our Baxter Rd location.

In the simplest form, Melissa is passionate about helping people. It gives her the opportunity to add to the training of other athletes. Helping them deal with injuries and chronic pain in order to compete at their best is one of the things that makes her love her job. She enjoys being a part of the daily struggle to improve one’s health and well-being and loves being part of her clients athletic lifestyle. Her other love is working with the pre-and post-natal community.

Melissa wants you to move in a complete pain-free range of motion that will help you in your daily activities as well as with your training. Whether you are a competitive athlete, a mom-to-be, or an office worker, she wants to help you be able to live a more active and pain-free life.

Everyone’s tolerance to pressure during the treatment is unique and finding the ideal pressure for you is what will give you the greatest benefit. She is very excited to be a part of the Holistic Wellness family, continuing to share and advance her clinical knowledge with an excellent team while serving the Barrhaven and Nepean community with passion.

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Roy has almost a decade of experience in manual therapy and is fascinated by the mind-body connection. He uses a nervous system-based approach to help his clients thrive. He graduated from The Southern School of Osteopathy and obtained his DOMP - Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. He also has nine years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist. Roy’s treatments and prescribed exercises will focus on facilitating your body’s ability to heal itself. Roy is trained in visceral, joint, and nerve manipulation, as well as deep tissue release. He completed a thesis focused on the vagus nerve and PTSD with great success.

In his spare time, Roy is the father of two adorable young kids and enjoys hiking, cycling, and yoga.

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Dylan Crake graduated from the University of Guelph in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Human Kinetics. With an interest in research, she continued her education, obtaining a Master of Science, focusing on activities of daily living in older adults, graduating in 2017. During her Master’s, Dylan became a Registered Kinesiologist within Ontario, and has been in good standing with the College since 2015. Dylan graduated from Algonquin College with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy in May 2019. She became a Registered Massage Therapist in August 2019. Dylan works as an RMT and R.Kin at our clinic. She is passionate about working to bring massage therapy and kinesiology together to get you moving and feeling better.

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Carissa has always had a passion for health, people and rehabilitation. Both her volunteer and work experience reflect these passions as much of the past 10 years has been spent working with a variety of health care professionals in the areas of orthopaedics, rehabilitation and community health and wellness.

After graduating from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor in Human Kinetics, Carissa went on to pursue Massage Therapy at Algonquin College. Here she continued to accumulate experience through a variety of placements ranging from massage therapy with disabled children to out-patient rehabilitation at the General Hospital to work with varsity athletes at the University of Ottawa. She graduated in May 2017 and after a 7 year journey with CBI Health Centres, she is now currently working at both Hollistic Wellness Physiotherapy locations. And has been with us for the past 3 years.

Carissa’s other interests include travel, the outdoors, as well as musical jam sessions with her 3 brothers and sister. She also spends a lot of time volunteering at her local church.

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As a Registered Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist specializing in both sport nutrition and digestive health disorders, Ashley is passionate about helping athletes of all levels reach their greatest potential by using diet as one piece of the interdisciplinary puzzle to feel and perform at their best.

One of her favorite areas to support an athlete is finding solutions to manage gastrointestinal symptoms that may interfere with optimal health and performance. Finally, she has ample experience supporting individuals with digestive health disorders from her own history of growing up with IBS, working closely with gastroenterologists, and supporting many clients who suffer from various gastrointestinal health conditions.

Since 2007, she has been working with a full spectrum of athletes ranging from professional athletes such as the Buffalo Sabres (full-time team dietitian), Vancouver Whitecaps FC, NBA and NHL players; national and provincial athletes (Skate Canada, Field Hockey Canada, Triathlon Canada, Canadian National Swim Team, Gymnastics BC, Cycling BC); recreational athletes of all sports; and individuals just beginning to incorporate activity into their schedule. She currently supports the Canadian Armed Forces as an applied performance nutrition researcher.

Whether it is managing your gastrointestinal symptoms or fueling for optimal performance in your sport, Ashley would love to see you for a nutrition assessment to help you with all things nutrition.

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Meghan graduated from Queen’s University in 2008 with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy. Over the past 11 years she has gained extensive experience working with patients with Musculoskeletal and Pelvic Health injuries. Through post graduate courses, as well as her own experience with pregnancy and postpartum recovery, Meghan developed a strong interest in Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy.

Meghan has completed courses focusing on the assessment and treatment of incontinence, weak core and/or pelvic floor, pelvic organ prolapse, bladder issues, pelvic pain, abdominal wall separation (diastasis recti), pregnancy-related dysfunctions, and guidance for successful post-natal recovery, including treatment of perineal/c-section scars and also addressing pain with intercourse. Meghan is passionate about providing women with a safe one-on-one environment where they feel a strong level of support and professionalism in addressing their pelvic health concerns.

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Born and raised in PEI, Matt Kelly is a graduate of Dalhousie University’s School of Physiotherapy and a former graduate student at McGill University where he studied in the Ice Hockey Research Lab. Matt comes from a hockey background, being a former hockey player himself, playing Junior A for the Summerside Western Capitals. 

Matt has been involved in sports physiotherapy since he was in university. Matt received his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from UPEI, where he was the head student therapist for the Men’s Hockey Varsity Panthers for 2 years. During his time at Dalhousie, he worked with many different sports teams including some work with Hockey Nova Scotia’s High-Performance program. Matt has also worked with elite-level high school, college, and professional athletes throughout his career. Matt has also had the opportunity to work with and learn from some very well-known sports physiotherapists. 

Matt’s interests include prevention and rehabilitation of FAI, hip labrum pathology, hip and shoulder instability, low back pain, and performance training as well as end-stage rehabilitation programs. He regularly participates in ongoing continuing education by attending various workshops, and courses, collaborating with other professionals, and staying current with the latest research.

Matt’s background in hockey and unique experiences with athletes has given him a one-of-a-kind approach to rehabilitation and performance. He also plans to continue to play an active role in the research community in the future. 

Though Matt loves his time with high performance teams, he is passionate about bringing his expertise and experience to the general Ottawa population. He loves this city and would love to meet you and get you started on your journey towards your recovery.

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Born and raised in Ottawa, Ryan is excited to have returned home to set some roots with his wife and kids and to launch a new chapter in his career in sport performance and rehabilitation. After earning his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University, Ryan kick-started the first year of his career in Ottawa under the mentorship of Pat Palmer, reputed in the industry for her particularly high-quality care and skillset. Early on, Ryan’s passion for excellence in his practice was fuelled. 

Ryan has previously worked at the Canadian Sport Institute (CSI) as a full-time therapist for the national team and Olympic athletes in a variety of sports. Ryan is also the former Director of Rehabilitation for the Toronto Maple Leafs. His daily role focused on athlete screening, player monitoring, injury prevention, and rehabilitation protocols as well as developing return-to-play criteria. Off-season, Ryan spent the better part of his time doing research, education, and traveling internationally to conferences, gyms, and clinics, to learn about the latest innovations and practices in sport sciences.

With Ryan’s experience, he is quite familiar working in a multi-disciplinary team where therapists, strength coaches, team coaches, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, and mental skills coaches work together, as one team, to elevate both each other and each athlete’s performance. Ryan would love to meet you and help you reach all your rehabilitation goals.

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Joanna is passionate about bridging the gap between the research and clinical side of rehabilitation. She has her B.Sc in Human Kinetics Kinesiology from Trinity Western University and her M.Sc in Human Kinetics Biomechanics from UOttawa. Joanna grew up in Calgary, AB, and decided to move to Langley, BC to pursue her education and athletics. She competed as a TWU Spartan for the Women’s Soccer and Track and Field varsity teams. She moved to Ottawa to start her Master’s of Science degree researching how an ACL injury impacts neuromuscular control of the knee in athletes, a decision inspired by her 2 ACL injuries sustained while playing soccer. She is a proud auntie to her niece and two nephews and loves spending time with her family. She loves playing sports and doing anything that drives her competitive side. Joanna is excited to further develop her skills as a biomechanist and strength coach alongside our Sport Science team and patients.

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Brent has is Bachelor’s of Kinesiology and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Brent has a passion for helping people improve their health. He has a background in hockey and is trained to work towards strength and rehabilitation with patients from varying athletic backgrounds.

Brent specializes in objective testing and monitoring of body movement and athletics and pays a lot of attention to detail. He is able to use this information to optimize exercise programming by targeting vulnerable muscle groups.

Brent is a proud husband and father. When he’s not working you can find him spending time with family or playing sports. He values being part of a team that works towards a common goal and cares about those around him. He is thrilled to be part of the HW Team and would love to meet you!

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Zach has his Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics and Master of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)and Reconditioning Specialist through Reconditioning HQ. Along with working at Sport Science, Zach is also the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Carleton Place Canadians Junior A Hockey Team.

When Zach isn’t working he loves enjoying the outdoors, country music, and playing golf, soccer, or hockey. He is excited to be a part of the Sport Science team and for the opportunity to collaborate and grow with other amazing practitioners. His passion for research and the integration of objective data in his exercise programming is evident in everything he does. Zack’s commitment to seeking out the best practices in exercise programming is proven to be invaluable as he works to support his clients in progressing toward their goals.

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Coach Leo is an Applied Sport Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach here at Sport Science. He did education and professional training at the University of Michigan where he was a Wolverine himself (Men’s Hockey). His Master’s of Science degree in Human Movement is integral to his ability to support both clinical rehab and high performance clients.

After finishing his masters and hanging up his skates, Loe moved on the work as Strength Coach for the NHL Arizona Coyotes during this 2022 / 2023 season. We are happy to have Leo join the team as he’s decided to head back to his home country of Canada for the next stage of his career.

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