Mike Gaynor is the owner of Back on Track and COO of Novo Healthnet Ltd. He graduated from Queen’s University in 1989 with his BSc in Physiotherapy. Mike’s clinical experience includes private practice as well as a sports medicine clinic.  In 1994 Mike opened the founding Back On Track Physiotherapy Centre on Hunt Club.  Over the past 2 decades Mike has expanded his passion for outstanding patient care by opening 7 different locations of Back on Track  to serve Ottawa and surrounding areas.

Mike has taken numerous post graduate courses in a variety of areas including manual therapy, orthopaedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation exercise, and acupuncture and is committed to the continuing education process. He became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy Manipulative Therapy (CAMT) in 1999, receiving his Diploma of Advanced Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy.  He has been an assistant instructor in post-graduate studies for physiotherapists with the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA since 1996. Areas of interest include manual therapy, sports injuries (hockey, golf, track and field), and rehabilitation exercise.

Jessica Collins graduated from Queen’s University in 2006 with her BSc in Physical Therapy. At Queen’s, she worked as the student trainer for the women’s varsity soccer team for 2 years.

Jess has completed numerous advanced level courses throughout her career and is trained in Acupuncture, Functional Dry Needling, Manual therapy, Neural Mobility, K-taping, Concussion Management, Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation.

Jess enjoys treating sports injuries and post concussive patients. Her clinical interests involve gentle hands-on treatment techniques to release restrictions found deep within the body through Craniosacral Therapy. She has dedicated the past 5 years to more in-depth studies in craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation which has provided excellent results for her patients suffering from ongoing neck and back disorders, chronic pain, as well as concussions and headaches. Her extensive training brings depth to her treating capabilities for her clients and is an asset to our team approach. Jess is committed to ongoing education all while keeping her clients top priority.

Growing up as a provincial-level gymnast and a competitive freestyle skier, Sarah has a foundation for the importance of physical activity in both injury prevention and rehabilitation. She has worked with a variety of athletic populations from rugby teams to elite-level runners, incorporating evidence-based practice while setting goals with clients to ensure meaningful results. Sarah has also developed a special interest in women’s health, and continues to pursue post-graduate education in pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Jane graduated from Dalhousie University with a BA  in Psychology and Sociology as well as a MSc
(O.T) from McGill University. She grew up in then Quebec and moved to Ottawa upon completion
of her Master’s program.  Jane is the first OT to become part of the many Interdisplinary team
members that make up Back and Track.  She believes OT is an integral part of an interdisciplinary health care
team. Jane is excited to add to the roster of services that Back on Track offers.

Jane aims to help clients achieve maximal independence in participating in their meaningful daily occupations. Jane
works with her clients to develop strategies to overcome and deal with physical, cognitive and/or mental health
issues. Jane enjoys working with her clients to develop creative ways of accomplishing everyday tasks.