Lei is a Registered Acupuncturist, who graduated with honours from the International Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine College. She studied ancestral acupuncture techniques from Renshu Liu, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor in China. She has been studying the theory of TCM for many years and has gained a lot of experience in it.

Lei is very patient and will confirm the client’s condition according to detailed consultation, make a specific treatment plan for each individual, and will continue to improve the treatment plan according to the treatment effect.

She also practices Japanese acupuncture diagnosis and gentle needling technique, this softer style of acupuncture is very tolerable.

Lei will determine the best approach for each individual. She generally combines acupuncture, cupping, Guasha, and Moxa in her treatment sessions. She also performs a form of massage treatment called Tui Na Massage.

Lei is experienced with treating various conditions including pain management, arthritis, mental health, gastrointestinal disorders, reproductive system illness, Bell’s palsy and tiredness/fatigue.

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Jayson Gallahue graduated with a Bachelor of Science – specialization in Athletic Therapy at Concordia University (Montreal, Canada) in 2015, followed by a Master of Science in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University (Glasgow, Scotland) in 2018. He immediately began private orthopedic practice in Scotland after being registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (the UK’s governing body), later moving to England and continuing work in the same field. Throughout this time, Jayson has treated patients with a wide variety of orthopedic issues from various sources, such as sports and lifestyle injuries, workplace injuries, and motor vehicle accidents. In 2021, he relocated to his native Ottawa and is continuing work in the orthopedic field with Inertia Physio+.

Jayson’s treatment philosophy aims to take a straightforward approach, while empowering patients to understand and participate in their recovery. This involves hands-on manual therapy, in conjunction with tailored corrective and rehabilitative exercise prescription where applicable. Jayson is comfortable with a variety of industry-standard techniques and uses clinical judgement to determine what may be relevant in each unique case. He has a keen interest in pursuing continued learning opportunities to better assist patients under his care.

In his spare time, Jayson likes to be active and to get outdoors as much as possible with family and friends. He played soccer competitively in Ottawa and later at Concordia University, and is happy to return to playing casually, in combination with cycling, trail/road running, and general resistance training.

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Natasha Loewen, Registered Physiotherapist - B.HK (honours), MPT

Natasha Loewen graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. She went on to complete her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University.

She is passionate about helping people get back to living life to the fullest, whether it is returning to sports, hobbies, work or even just doing activities with their family. Natasha takes a one-on-one approach with her clients that combines education, manual therapy and exercises to help them achieve their goals.

She also uses Neurokinetic Testing and integrates this technique in her assessments and treatments, offering a unique approach to finding the problem, its cause, and its effect on the whole body. In this way, she is able to prioritize what the body needs most to recover from an injury. Natasha has taken additional course work in Soft Tissue Release. Continuing to learn is important to her and she has a strong interest in pursuing further post-graduate courses to improve her skills in order to provide the best care for her clients.

In her spare time, Natasha enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, as well as remaining active in sports - such as soccer, volleyball, skating and hiking.

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Alisha Oliver graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences at Western University before successfully completing her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University.

Alisha’s passion for Physiotherapy began as a child, growing up as a competitive gymnast and volleyball player. Being a patient of Physiotherapy, she developed a keen interest in helping people regain function and work towards achieving their goals.

After graduating, Alisha quickly discovered her interest in women’s health and completed her full Pelvic Health certification to allow her to help individuals suffering from pelvic health dysfunctions. Her practice is centered around supporting and empowering women throughout their pelvic health journey. Her pelvic health practice helps to round out her love for treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Alisha works as a team with her clients, using a whole-person approach to achieve meaningful goals. She feels that compassionate care focusing on education, communication, hands-on treatment, and exercise are integral components of Physiotherapy.

Outside of work Alisha enjoys being active and going on hikes with her partner and mini aussiedoodle Remy. She also loves to travel, explore new food spots, do weightlifting and yoga, ski/snowboard, and curl up with a good book.

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Andrew Peters graduated from the School of Medical Rehabilitation – Physical Therapy of the Department of Medicine at the University of Manitoba in 2006. Upon graduation, he immediately began practicing in private practice in Barrie, Ontario. In 2009 Andrew relocated to Ottawa and has been working in orthopedic private practice ever since. Through his experience in private practice, Andrew has done extensive work with patients treating work place, motor vehicle, athletic and general lifestyle injuries. Through these avenues Andrew has provided rehabilitation for all ages and activity levels including pre-school children, retirees, weekend warriors and even OHL and professional hockey players. He worked with the Ottawa Senators of the NHL as the home treatment Physiotherapist from 2012-2017.

Andrew treats with a very hands-on manual approach and, as such, his post-graduate education has been aimed at advancing those skills. Courses taken include manual courses through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Myofascial Release, Strain-Counterstrain, Mulligan/mobilization with movement, Neural Mobility, Muscle Energy, Vestibular Rehab, Craniosacral Therapy, Acupuncture, and Dry Needling.

Andrew also has a keen interest in exercise prescription. He can develop sport specific routines drawing from a history of playing multiple sports such as golf, hockey, basketball, badminton, soccer, tennis, and long distance running.

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Sarah graduated with a Kinesiology degree from the Memorial University of Newfoundland, and then went on to complete her Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal College in Calgary. She completed the requirements to become a Certified Athletic Therapist in 2003.

Sarah brings a variety of experience and course work to her clinical treatment. She treats using a strong manual (hands-on) therapy and exercise rehabilitation approach, while focusing on the goals of each unique patient. She uses Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Mulligan, Muscle Energy, Soft Tissue Release, and Active Isolated Stretching Techniques.

Sarah also draws on her strong background in coaching the sport of figure skating, and in strength and conditioning, to ensure her patients receive an exercise program that will help them meet their goals and get back to sport and life faster. She previously held coaching designations with the NCCP, including level III Theory and Level II Certification in the sport of Figure Skating. She has also held some of the most highly regarded strength and conditioning certifications such as Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (Canada), and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (USA). She is passionate about helping people and athletes not only continue performing in their lives, jobs or sports, but also excel at them. She believes that the key components of injury prevention and healing will also aide in life function and athlete technique, and allow previously unattainable increases in function and performance level.

Before her educational and career endeavours, Sarah was a competitive figure skater and synchronized skater with two National titles. As an Athletic Therapist, Sarah has worked with many collegiate sports teams including volleyball, soccer, wrestling, gymnastics and rugby. She has also had experience at National Championship level events for figure skating and gymnastics, worked as a therapist for the Calgary Colts in the Canadian Junior Football League, and worked on the Canadian medical team for the Professional Bull Riding Association.

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Terry Rea is a Registered Massage Therapist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Mixed Martial Arts Instructor, and Performance Enhancement Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Having worked in the health and fitness industry for over a decade and with extensive experience as a professional Mixed Martial Arts Coach and trainer Terry brings a unique set of skills to his practise. He draws from these experiences to offer a comprehensive and results-oriented treatment approach. He has helped thousands of individuals from all walks of life to help prevent and resolve injuries, and optimize performance in both sports and every day life.

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Sara Sheridan MScPT, BSc Kin (Hon)

Sara Sheridan is a graduate of McMaster University with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. Previous to her Masters, she completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria.

As a Physiotherapist, Sara is keen to help her clients reach their health goals. She is interested in orthopaedic injuries in all age groups and levels of activity with a special interest in people with disabilities.

Prior to her studies as a Physiotherapist Sara worked as a personal trainer for athletes with disabilities in Victoria. She was an integral member of the support team for several Paralympic athletes based out of Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) and enjoyed the challenge of managing different physical abilities while striving to reach her athletes’ competitive and health goals.

Sara is always looking to expand her skills as a Physiotherapist and has taken post-graduate courses in manual therapy, taping, and dry needling which she uses in combination to help her patients start to feel better and get back to their activities. She has also taken a certification course in the assessment and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.

Sara enjoys learning about hidden food, coffee and nature gems that only the locals know both in Kanata and Ottawa. Having moved from the West Coast, she is still getting used to having four seasons but loves all the outdoor activities they offer from snowshoeing and hiking in the winter and fall to cycling and paddle boarding in the spring and summer.

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Roxanne is an open minded, intuitive therapist with over 20 years of assessment and treatment experience. She believes in listening to the client as well as the tissues themselves to get results.

With extensive experience with head, neck and shoulders treatments, Roxanne is looking forward to getting you back to feeling comfortable and able to enjoy your favourite activities. As a bilingual FR/EN therapist, Roxanne can communicate in the language that is most comfortable for you.

Roxanne works with Trigger point therapy and Deep tissue massage. She also offers TMJ treatment, headache relief and Craniosacral Therapy.

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Michelle graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Everest College. She went on to teach in the same program as a Massage Therapy instructor for over 3 years. She had the privilege of sharing her passion and expertise in the field as well as gaining valuable experience.

Michelle became registered with the CMTO and began practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist in 2009. She enjoys working with clients in a health and wellness setting.

Michelle believes strongly that Registered Massage Therapy is a key component of living a healthy and active lifestyle. She prides herself on custom treatments, that are specific to the evolving needs of her clients. She provides treatments with a strong focus in rehabilitation and prevention, to help her clients achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness.

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