Shawna attended Queen’s University from 2002-2008, completing a Bachelor’s of Physical Education and a Bachelor’s of Life Science. She continued on to do a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy and has worked as a clinical physiotherapist ever since. Shawna was born and raised in rural Ottawa and continues to reside in West Carleton with her husband and 2 children. She grew up playing multiple competitive sports and continues her passion for athletics through soccer and CrossFit. She passed on her love for sports to her children who are also multi-disciplinary competitive athletes. Shawna has continued her professional development through courses in physiotherapy, sports rehab, strength, and conditioning.

Hillary Foster graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor of Health Science. She then went on to obtain her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Since then, Hillary has completed training in Soft Tissue Release, Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Dry Needling and Functional Movement. Her practice involves a mix of manual therapy, exercise prescription, soft tissue release, and acupuncture/dry needling. She has also taken post-graduate courses specific to rehabilitating and preventing injury in CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting athletes. Along with acute injuries, Hillary also has a keen interest in chronic pain management. She is passionate about helping others take control of their physical health and get back to participating in the activities they love.

Riley is a registered physiotherapist who received his Master’s of Physical Therapy from Queen’s University in 2017. Prior to this, he attained a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where he focused on human development as well as sports injury assessment and management. As a therapist, Riley is an evidence-based practitioner who enjoys being challenged and working with all types of injuries. He uses exercise prescription and manual therapy as the cornerstone of his treatment. He also uses acupuncture and dry needling as an adjunct to treatment. Furthermore, he believes that goal setting and patient education are integral in attaining successful results.

Merging his passions for people and science with his affinity for sport, Daniel found his professional path in the practice of physiotherapy. After completing a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, Daniel attended Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland where he earned a Master of Science in Physiotherapy. Holistic care is a priority in Daniel’s therapeutic approach which is founded in thoughtful attention to client concerns. Empowering clients through education, Daniel leads with authenticity approaching each person with individualized care plans that are both relevant and impactful. Daniel treats clients using a diverse knowledge set including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and dry needling. With experience playing hockey, basketball, and baseball, Daniel maintains a passion for helping athletes recover so they can optimize their return to sport.

John grew up in rural Ottawa and graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2016 with a BSc in Kinesiology, Minor in Human Nutrition. He is actively registered with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and the Ontario Kinesiology Association. While obtaining his degree he explored a variety of health, fitness and rehabilitation settings through co-op work terms and volunteer opportunities. In the meantime, he has completed the University of Ottawa’s Heart Wise Exercise program for working with individuals with chronic health conditions. He grew up playing a variety of sports giving him a first-hand appreciation of the training and rehabilitation processes. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, camping, reading a good book, and playing soccer.

Marie graduated from Algonquin College in 2024 with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy. She focuses on a client-centered approach to treatment, and is committed to helping you reach your goals and gain better function. As a competitive Olympic Weightlifter and CrossFit coach, Marie has a great understanding of movement, recovery and injury prevention. In her time off she enjoys weightlifting, spending time outdoors and reading.

Nick graduated from Algonquin College in 2016 with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy. He has since continued his education, becoming certified in ART (Active Release Therapy), and has taken courses in MET (Muscle Energy Technique), Craniosacral Therapy, and range of motion/strength testing. Using his knowledge, he can assess and provide the appropriate care you need, treating many issues.