Kelsey graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming in 2010 with an advanced diploma in Massage Therapy. With over 13 years of experience specializing in therapeutic techniques such as cupping, sports massage, prenatal massage, and athletic taping.
Passionate about helping clients achieve their wellness goals, she excels in effective communication to tailor sessions to individual needs. Kelsey continues to pursue furthering her education in courses to better help her clients. Known for her ability to listen attentively and understand client concerns, Kelsey creates personalized treatment plans that promote healing, relieve tension, and improve overall well-being.
Outside of her practice, Kelsey maintains an active lifestyle with weightlifting, running and cycling. Completing Races, Spartans, and Tough Mudders yearly as a way to challenge herself. Promoting good body and mental health to further inform her approach to health and fitness.
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Ivy is a Kawartha Lakes local who developed a passion for movement and exercise at a young age. Growing up playing soccer and dancing competitively allowed Ivy the opportunity to attend Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School with a focus in dance.
To further understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body, Ivy attended St. Lawrence College in Kingston, where she graduated from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas & Degrees. Subsequently, she completed her diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion, graduating with distinction. During her time at St. Lawrence College, Ivy had the opportunity to work with varsity athletes in various sports such as soccer, rugby, and basketball as a student athletic trainer. As a Registered Health and Exercise Practitioner through the Ontario Fitness Council (OFC), Ivy is recognized as a Level 3 Personal Trainer. She upholds certifications in older adult fitness, adaptive athlete programming, group exercise, and resistance training, among others. Ivy continues to seek out courses and workshops to strengthen her expertise and services for her clients.
No matter the reason an individual is seeking exercise prescription, Ivy’s commitment to helping others reach their fitness goals is derived from her own health journey. Prior to her decompression surgery for Chiari Malformation (type 1), Ivy had to adapt her exercise programs to fit within her capabilities. With this firsthand experience of managing chronic pain and maintaining physical activity, Ivy approaches clients’ goals with a unique perspective.
In her personal time, Ivy enjoys spending time and recharging with friends and family. She loves to visit a patio or café to support the downtown core when she has the chance. It may not be a surprise, but her favourite form of self-care is exercise! She enjoys Pilates, yoga and strength training. Also, Ivy has recently rediscovered her joy of reading – and is always looking for new recommendations!
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Robin graduated in 2021 with honours with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy from Sir Sanford Fleming College.
Robin has always had a passion for the body, fitness and keeping active through sports. Robin is a very people-oriented person, who enjoys making connections with the people around her. Massage was the career she wanted to pursue where she could use her passion to educate clients on healthy ways to move their body, while also having the opportunity to help them do so.
With a spa and clinical background she likes to incorporate a variety of different myofascial, cupping, Swedish and stretching techniques that promote overall relaxation and wellness, while also addressing your specific bodily concerns. She has plans to take additional training in cupping and advanced sports massage.
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Ashley graduated from Sir Sanford Fleming College in 2018 with an advanced diploma in Massage Therapy and the honour of being named valedictorian of the School of Health & Wellness. She is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and is a member in good standing. She has experience working in multidisciplinary settings and with clients of different ages, backgrounds and activity levels.
Ashley brings a long history of athletic experience with her to Trent Health in Motion. Prior to becoming a registered massage therapist, Ashley trained and competed with the Canadian National Rowing Team for ten years. She was part of the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic Rowing teams and won a silver medal in the women’s 8+ at the 2012 London Games. Ashley credits getting regular physiotherapy and massage therapy treatments with keeping her healthy, happy and mostly injury-free during her career on the National Team.
She began rowing in high school but really found her passion for sport at university. She graduated with degree in Art History from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut though arguably she spent more time rowing than she did studying. After graduation, Ashley worked at a law firm in New York City before deciding to follow her dream to try rowing at the elite level for Team Canada.
Ashley uses her background and experience as an athlete to help her understand how the body works and how massage can help decrease pain, improve movement and reduce stress. She enjoys working with people of all ages and sport backgrounds and uses a variety of massage therapy techniques to deliver the best outcomes for her clients.
Based in London, Ontario while rowing, Ashley first moved to Peterborough in 2012. Though she went back to London to train for the 2016 Olympics, Ashley has been calling the City of Kawartha Lakes home since 2014. She now lives west of town on a rural property with her family and Australian Shepherd, Penny.
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Mike has worked in the health and wellness field for the past 20 years. Over this time, he has recognized the importance of developing a strong therapeutic alliance with his patients to enable them to achieve their best possible result. Mike uses an evidence-based approach to treatment that includes the use of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and education to assist patients with their goals.
Mike initially completed a Diploma in the Fitness & Lifestyle Management program at George Brown College in 1999. He followed this, completing his Bachelors of Science degree at Trent University in 2001. He spent 5 years working both as a trainer, as well as a rehab therapist for individuals with acquired brain injury. In 2006, Mike completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at D’Youville College, in Buffalo, NY. Mike has worked in Peterborough for the past 13 years in an orthopedic setting. In 2013, he completed his Advanced Diploma of Manual Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT).
Throughout his career, Mike has remained committed to continuing education. He has completed course work in a number of areas including Acupuncture and Dry Needling, Management of Acute Concussion & Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome (R2P Concussion Management), New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries (The Running Clinic), and Lynn Watson’s “the shoulder course”. Since 2018, Mike has served on the executive of the Kawartha District of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association as president. Over this time he has helped to coordinate a number of activities, and opportunities for ongoing education for the physiotherapists of the Kawartha district.
When not at work, Mike enjoys remaining active by running, cycling, Nordic skiing and keeping up with his two active children.
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Alex is a graduate from Sir Sandford Fleming College, she has offered massage therapy services to Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes since 2021. Alex uses a variety of techniques in her practice to do her best to ensure the best quality of care possible for her clients. In her spare time, Alex enjoys travelling, playing rugby and basketball & enjoying good food with family and friends.
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Kelly is a Registered Massage Therapist with a spa and clinical background. She believes everyone can benefit from the restorative effects of massage, and works alongside her patients to ease the nervous system and help the body to heal itself. Kelly has experience working with a broad range of clients, including those experiencing TMJ dysfunction, chronic headaches, trauma, various stages of cancer treatment and recovery, palliative care, anxiety, and everyday stress.
Before finding Massage Therapy, Kelly has had a career as a professional ballet dancer, worked many years in the service industry, and travelled the world experiencing as many cultures (and food!) as she possibly can. All of these experiences have given her a unique appreciation of people and how the body can move.
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Michael enjoys working with clients to help them recover fully, so they can achieve their health and fitness goals. Musculoskeletal problems, especially those resulting from sports related injuries, are his primary area of interest. Michael uses manual therapy techniques, individualized strengthening and stretching exercises, and movement retraining to help clients rehabilitate from injury and prevent recurrence. He has worked with athletes of all levels, participating in many different sports, from professional basketball teams and the Canadian Men’s National Cricket team, to amateur and recreational athletes of all ages in sports such as soccer, football, hockey and golf.
Michael has continued to build on his skills and knowledge through a variety of continuing education courses. Most notably he completed the Masters in Clinical Science program at the University of Western Ontario and attained his advanced manual therapy (FCAMPT) designation. He also completed the Discover Physio series, where he learned the Integrated Systems Model (ISM). ISM is an approach to assessment and treatment that examines the whole person in order to address the underlying causes behind their meaningful complaint, as opposed to just treating the painful area.
Michael received his Masters in Physical Therapy from Queen ’ s University in 2010. Prior to attending Queen ’ s, he attended the University of Toronto where he earned an Honours Bachelor ’ s degree in Physical Education and Health. While obtaining his undergraduate degree at U of T he was a member of the Varsity Basketball team and team captain for 3 years.
In his free time Mike likes to stay active by trying new workouts in the gym, and playing golf and basketball. He also volunteers as a Board member for Peterborough Public Health.
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Dr. Joan Himann has been an active family physician in Peterborough for the past 28 years. She received her medical training at McMaster University after doing her PhD in Exercise Physiology at University of Western Ontario. As part of her Family Practice she enjoyed referral obstetrics and sports medicine. She was drawn to Sports Medicine because of the many sports she played over the years, doing additional training to receive her Diploma in Sports Medicine. Over the years she has worked at the Centre for Sports Medicine and supported a number of sporting events in Peterborough such as the half marathons, triathlons, Ontario Winter Games and the International Dragon Boat Race.
She continues to enjoy an active lifestyle with her husband and daughter.
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Dr. Barrieau graduated from the University of Waterloo with an honours bachelor science degree in kinesiology. He later graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto while earning additional accreditations in Functional Integrated Acupuncture.
Dr. Barrieau has furthered his learning through several courses such as, Spinemobility’s Boot Camp Program for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, The Nature of Pain- University of Alberta’s Faculty of Graduate Studies, Concussion: prevention, detection and management - Laval University, Athletic Movement Assessment- Upper Extremity, Dermal Traction Method and Mental Health First Aid. Dr. Barrieau enjoys working with people with a variety of conditions, he has a special interest in concussion management, jaw pain and lumbar spinal stenosis. As a firm believer in providing evidence based, patient centred care, Dr. Barrieau provides a number of services that are carefully tailored towards each individual’s needs. A treatment with Dr. Barrieau may include soft tissue therapy, adjustments/mobilizations, acupuncture, therapeutic exercises, lifestyle advice and education geared towards improving health, fitness and well-being.
Having worked with high level youth athletes, refugees, people living with HIV/AIDS, adults and teens living with developmental disabilities, as well as having served the First Nations community at Anishnawbe Health Toronto, Dr. Barrieau brings a wide breadth of clinical experience to the Trent Health in Motion Team.
When Dr. Barrieau isn’t in the clinic he can be found on the water helping coach the Peterborough Junior Rowing team. He also enjoys staying active with yoga, cycling and weight training at the gym.
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Cora is a dietitian who enjoys nothing more than supporting clients to achieve their individual goals. She creates a judgment-free, safe space to explore how food can support health and wellbeing at every life stage. She also has an interest in how nutrition can support athletes and their unique goals. Cora takes a client-centred, food first approach, recognizing that every individual is an expert in their own care.
Cora graduated with her BSc in Food and Nutrition with an Honours Specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2018 from Brescia University College, London, ON. She then went on to complete her Master in Public Health: Food and Nutrition from Memorial University, St. John’s, NL in 2020. She then worked as a diabetes education dietitian and a public health dietitian in Timmins, ON, before moving back to a farm near her hometown of Cobourg in the fall of 2023. Cora is a member of good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is a member of Dietitians of Canada.
Cora enjoys any and all continuing education opportunities that present themselves and is currently pursuing the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutrition Certification to better support the needs of her clients. Cora has a keen interest in maternal and infant health and has undertaken additional training, including Breastfeeding Level I and II to support individuals in making informed infant feeding decisions. She believes in the benefits of intuitive eating and fostering a positive relationship with food and has taken many courses on weight inclusivity.
In her personal time, Cora enjoys spending time outside in the garden; helping out on her parents’ apple orchard; baking pies; making preserves, jams, and jellies; and following bumblebees around to see where they could possibly be heading in such a rush (they invariably give her the slip)! She also enjoys traveling, eating all the delicious foods, and camping with her husband and their dog, Meeko.
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Reanna is a compassionate physiotherapist who loves helping people achieve their goals, whether they’re related to health, wellness or performance. Reanna takes a client-centered approach to treatment, focusing on each person’s specific goals when developing a treatment plan. She takes the time to explain what she’s doing and what’s going on with each person’s body, as well as the different treatment options. Reanna’s treatment sessions often include education about strategies clients can implement to help decrease pain, facilitate recovery and prevent recurrence of injury, as well as exercise and manual therapy. When appropriate, she also offers acupuncture and therapeutic taping. Each session will be tailored to the individual client’s needs.
She graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Physical Education and Health from the University of Toronto in 2008. She then completed her Master’s of Physical Therapy at Queen’s University in 2010. After practicing for five years in orthopaedic physiotherapy, Reanna went on to complete her Master’s of Clinical Science in Manipulative Therapy at the University of Western Ontario in 2016. With this, Reanna achieved the designation as a Fellow of the Canadian Association of Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT), which is the highest level of education in manual orthopaedic physiotherapy. She is registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Reanna loves learning and she is continually pursuing continuing education opportunities to learn new ways of helping her clients. Most recently, she’s developed an interest in pelvic and women’s health, and has been pursuing course work in this area. She has a passion for yoga, and became a certified yoga instructor in 2017. She enjoys integrating the teachings of yoga into her physiotherapy appointments where appropriate. She is trained in the Integrated Systems Model, which teaches the therapist to look at the whole person when assessing a complaint rather than just assessing the painful area. Reanna has also taken many other courses to develop her skills in soft tissue release techniques, therapeutic taping, and acupuncture.
In her spare time, Reanna enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves staying active - walking, strength training, swimming, cycling and yoga are some of her favourites. She also enjoys spending time outside, eating delicious foods, traveling and reading.
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