Linda Dagenais
B. Sc., P.T.

Owner,
Registered Physiotherapist,
Clinical Director
Linda graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in 1992, and has been working in the field of physiotherapy since graduation. Linda is fluent in both English and French.

Her duties as Clinical Director of Rehab Plus involve overall management of rehabilitation services, training and supervision of staff physiotherapists, assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and development of rehabilitation programs. She performs Functional Capacity Evaluations, including physiotherapy assessment and pre and post functional testing, review of results with client and report preparation in conjunction with Kinesiologists.

Linda has been a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association since 1992, the Ontario Physiotherapy Association since 1992 and the Isernhagen Work Systems since 1996. Linda continuously hones her skills as a physiotherapist by regularly completing courses in her field including Level 1 Sports Physiotherapy Certification, Lumbar Stabilization, Neurodynamics, Medical Exercise Therapy (cervical/thoracic/lumbar/spine), Neural Tissue Tension and more.


Robin graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor or Science in Physiotherapy in 1998 and has been working at Rehab Plus since then. Robin is fluent in both English and French.

His position with Rehab Plus deals with assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and development of rehabilitation programs for our clients. He performs Functional Capacity Evaluations testing including physiotherapy assessment and pre and post functional testing, review of results with client and report preparation in conjunction with Kinesiologists.

Robin is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, the Ontario Physiotherapy Association and Isernhagen Work Systems. In addition to his degree, Robin has also completed: Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification, 2001, E1 V1 Manual Therapy, V2 V3 Lumbo-sacral manual therapy, McKenzie Part A, V2V3 cervical manual therapy and E2 E3 upper extremity manual therapy.

Robin Lyrette
B. Sc., P.T.
Registered Physiotherapist




Cheryl Nauss
Registered Physiotherapist
B.Sc. H.K., M.Sc. P.T.
Cheryl graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2006 and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2009. After graduation she moved from Nova Scotica to Ottawa to work as a physiotherapist in private practice. In October of 2010 she moved to Timmins, where she joined the Rehab Plus team.

At Rehab Plus, Cheryl is involved in the assessment and treatment of neuromuscuoskeletal and vestibular disorders in her clients.  She is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and Ontario College of Physiotherapists.  In addition to her degree, Cheryl has continued her education by completing numerous postgraduate courses in manual therapy, as well as vestibular rehabilitation and accupuncture.


Kenneth graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics in 2006 and then from Dalhousie University with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2009. After graduation from Dalhousie, Kenneth moved to Ottawa where he worked in private practice before moving to Timmins and joining the Rehab Plus team in 2010.

As a pysiotherapist at Rehab PLus, Kenneth is involved in the assessment and management of clients with neuro- musculoskeletal disorders.  Kenneth is also involved in the Cardiac Rehab Program offered at Rehab Plus.

Kenneth is a member of the CPA and the Ontario Collbge of Physiotherapists. He has done many postgraduate courses in accupuncture, manual therapy and vestibular rehabilitation.



Kenneth Gilfoy
Registered Physiotherapist
B. Sc, H.K., M Sc. P.T.

Stephanie graduated from Collège Boréal in Sudbury in 2005 with a diploma in Physiotherapy Assistant. She is a certified Physiotherapist Assistant. She started working at Rehab Plus in December of 2005.

At Rehab Plus she demonstrates to patients how to do their exercises, also does some modalities such as ultrasounds, TENS, hot and cold packs. She is a very knowledgeable and friendly person. She is always around educating members and helping them the best way she can.



Stephanie Hachez
Physiotherapy Assistant



Becky Millson
B. Sc. K.

Certified Kinesiologist
Certified Aerobics Instructor
Certified Personal Tranier
Fitness Manager

Certified Zumba &
Zumba Gold Instructor
Becky graduated in April, 2006 from Brock University with a degree in Kinesiology.

Raised in Timmins, she swam with the Timmins Marlins Swim Club for seven years as well as ran for the high school cross country team and track and field for two years. Becky has had several experience coaching young swimmers. During her four years of University, Becky swam with the Brock Badgers Varsity Swim Team where she also had the opportunity to help run both high school and Masters swim meets. Becky has also been involved in health promotion within the community and organized a Fitness Walking Challenge during the summer of 2005 which targeted local businesses.

Becky is certified as a Fitness Consultant, Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor.


Karin obtained an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, a masters of Science Degree in Human Development, and most recently a diploma in massage therapy. She is also a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. She is enjoying the opportunity to help cardiac patients and members reach their health goals.

Karin Lucas
B. Sc., K., M. Sc., M.T.

Coordinator of Health Programs
Certified Kinesiologist
Certified
Yoga Instructor



Adrienne Crosby
B. Sc. K.

Certified Kinesiologist
Adrienne was born and raised in the beautiful Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in 2004 from Acadia University. After graduating, Adrienne moved to Northwestern Ontario and worked in a small health center as a rehabilitation assistant. She traveled to different communicates in the North helping provide Physiotherapy services. She started working at Rehab Plus in August 2009 as a Certified Kinesiologist.


Candice completed an Honours BSc degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph. She then movaed to Asia where where she worked and traveled for 3 years before returning to Toronto to study Physiotherapy. Candice graduated from the MSc. PT program at the University of Toronto in November 2006.

Candice is currently a physiotherapist at Rehab Plus where she is involved in the assessment and management of clients with neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. Candice will also be involved in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program soon to be implemented at Rehab Plus.

Candice is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the Ontario College of Physiotherapist. She is also interested in pursuing further accreditation in acupuncture and manual therapy.

Candice Aston
B.Sc. H.K., M.Sc. P.T.

Registered Physiotherapist



Dave Burtch
Certified Personal Trainer

Kevin graduated from TH&VS in June 2005. Certified Personal Trainer with Can-Fit-Pro in September 2006. Kevin has been involved in physical fitness for the past 5 years, both with martial arts and weightlifting. In 5 years he has learned how to properly train from being taught by individuals with decades of experience as well as learning from his own mistakes. Kevin is proficient with stretching to help his clients become more flexible, recuperate faster and prevent injuries. With his martial arts background, he is able to bring fitness training to a whole new level for those looking to challenge themselves. Kevin is more than capable to take training from in the gym to outside, at home or anywhere else that may best benefit his clients.

Kevin Wallingford
Certified Personal Trainer


Melanie Savard
Certified Fitness Consultant
Certified Personal Trainer

Melanie is a graduate of Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario where she received her diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion. She is currently certified as a Fitness Consultant and Personal Trainer through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Also, she is currently working on her Exercise Specialist Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine.

Throughout her career she has had ample opportunity to work with different professionals in the health field; Athletic Therapist, College/University Professors, Physiotherapist, Dieticians, Kinesiologist, PFLCs (Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultants), Doctors and Varsity Coaches with who she has received and is still acquiring knowledge through these specialists. In addition, she continues to thrive for knowledge and gather information everyday.

Melanie’s position here at Rehab Plus is in physiotherapy where she designs, monitors, and progress patients programs. There patients may seek physiotherapy help because of a Motor Vehicle Accident, CVD, Work related injuries, Industrial, return to work etc… Melanie also develops general fitness programs for our clients, Fitness Assessments and Personal Training.

Tonya has been a Certified Fitness Instructor with Can Fit Pro since 1998. She also has a degree in Business Administration.

Tonya’s position with Rehab Plus is teaching a variety of fitness and aerobic classes, including: Step Circuit, Fatburner, Body Blast, Sculpt, Shape and many more.

Tonya Anderson
Office Administration

Certified Aerobics Instructor


Maria graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics. After graduating she spent some time traveling through Europe and Australia. Maria has worked with a variety of sports teams assessing and taping sports injuries as well as in a bracing clinic where she fit braces for all injury types. She has worked with the Special Olympics here in Timmins as well as in Ottawa. Maria is passionate about volunteering for fundraisers that aim to raise awareness and funds for health related issues.

Here at Rehab Plus she is a fitness consultant and personal trainer. She is open to any suggestions to better our facility and is available for assistance at any time. Please don’t be shy to ask!


Maria McInnis Certified
B. Sc., H.K.
Kinesiologist

Certified Personal Trainer


Jacquie Gooderham
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Spin Instructor


Jacquie has been certified as a personal trainer specialist through Can Fit Pro since 2008. Just recently she has been certified in Exercise Nutrition with Human Kenetics 2010. She has had a keen interest in fitness over the past 20 years, and hopes she can pass on the importance of having a healthy lifestyle to her clients.

To further her experience in fitness, she has participated in her first competition June 2010 in Sudbury, with the Ontario Physique Association.

Jacquie teaches group boot camps and instructs the Gravity classes.

“Being a personal trainer is very rewarding, because you get to help clients reach their goals. It’s all about the clients.”


Annie graduated from College Boreal’s Office Administration course back in 2002. Then worked at A.C.F.O Timmins for a little while, she therefore decided to go back to College Boreal to take Educational Assistant back in 2003. Annie worked at Ecole Secondaire Publique Renaissance and Lionel Gauthier. During the summer of 2006, Annie started to work at the radio station The Moose and CHYCK FM as receptionist/secretary and traffic relief where she stayed for 2 years. Then she moved to Peterborough Ontario for a year and worked in a daycare for 6 months and came back to her Timmins roots.

Annie Arcand


Angele Banks
Human Resources Clerk



Josee Marchand
Office Manager



Lisa Beaudet
Certified Personal Trainer

As well as being the office manager, Lisa is a Certified Personal Trainer with Can-Fit-Pro since October 2008. She completed her first ½ Marathon in 2009, a Triathlon over the summer of 2008 here in Timmins and also ran her first 10 K race in Mississauga during the same summer of ’08. She is very outgoing, enjoys any outdoor activities and loves to be challenged! She is very knowledgeable, approachable and friendly Person.


Julie graduated from Northern College with an Office Administration diploma she also received a diploma in Tourism Management from College Boreal. Julie is certified in canoe tripping and enjoys all outdoor activities. She also participates in Hip Hop dancing at Melissa Kelly Dance Academy.

Julie Dubien
Office Administration


Don performs a wide variety of building maintenance and repair tasks. He uses his past knowledge from working at Kidd Kreek and Timmins Brick to improve the facilities at Rehab Plus. Don is friendly and hardworking.

Don Jasmin
Maintenance




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