Chelsea is a registered kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologist of Ontario after graduating from an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa in 2023. Chelsea has been a part of the Back on Track team since 2018 in both administrative and physiotherapy assistant positions. She also completed her university 4^th clinical internship at our Perth Clinic under the supervision of our Physiotherapist Alexandra.

As a kinesiologist, her basis of practice is to help clients improve and optimize performance and function through exercise prescription. As well as treat and prevent injury and disease through individualized exercise and rehab programs and education. Chelsea works in coordination with the other health care professionals in the Back on Track team (Osteo/Physio/RMT) to help guide you through your health journey.

In a 1- on- 1 setting Chelsea can help you with:

• A plan to recover, manage, and prevent injury or chronic conditions
• Improved core stability and Flexibility
• Improved strength and Balance
• Injury or post-surgery rehabilitation
• Cardiovascular programs
• MSK issues (pains, arthritis, sprains and strains, etc.)

Chelsea understands how exercise can aide in anxiety, low energy, depression, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, and can tailor exercise programs to include those aspects. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys curling, soccer, playing with her dog, and reading. Chelsea is also continuously furthering her education and is currently taking courses in nutrition and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Alex grew up in Rideau Lakes before attending the University of Ottawa to complete an Honours Bachelor of Health Science (2014) degree. She then moved to pursue her Master of Science in Physical Therapy (2016) at the University of Toronto before returning to rural living to begin practice.

As a student, Alex completed intensive clinical internships in sports medicine, private orthopaedic practice, private neurological rehab, and acute cardiorespiratory, neurological and orthopaedic care. Since graduation, she has worked at both the Carleton Place and Perth locations of Back on Track treating individuals of all ages with a wide variety of orthopedic presentations. In addition to staying up to date on relevant research, Alex has continued her learning by taking a number of post-graduate courses in manual and manipulative therapy (2016-2019), acupuncture (2017, 2018), dry needling (2019), concussions (2020) and soft tissue release (2016).

When not at work, Alex prefers to be outdoors: hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, skiing, spending time with family and friends.

Alex is interested in helping patients succeed in achieving their goals by creating individualized evidence-based treatment plans that utilize a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription and education.

Bridget was raised in Ottawa, Ontario she attended the University of Ottawa and obtained her four years honours degree in kinesiology, while also playing university hockey.

Upon graduation she completed the Masters of Physiotherapy program at Western University and was also a member of the university hockey team.  With a genuine love for orthopedics she pursued and completed the Sports Physiotherapy Fellowship at the Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic. During this fellowship she was involved with the latest research, viewed surgeries, followed athletes from acute on field injuries to the rehabilitation setting, and worked within a close medical team at the clinic.

She has been in Whistler British Columbia for the past 10 years treating a variety of injuries and working closely with National, Provincial and pro- level freestyle skiers and snowboarders including travelling to Spain with the Canadian National Snowboard Team for the 2013 World Cup in Sierra Nevada. She has continued to pursue post-graduate training in spinal mobilization and manipulation and has completed her certifications in Anatomical Acupuncture (CAFCI), Dry needling (IMS) as well as recent courses in concussion & vestibular rehabilitation.

Her personal experience with sports (snowboarding, skiing, ice hockey, soccer, cross-x biking, fastball, running, wakeboarding) has also allowed for an insightful understanding of injury and its effect on the individual both physically and mentally. She understands the importance of getting back out there and doing what you love to do!

Shea earned her Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice at the National Academy of Osteopathy after completing an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology at Brock University in 2017. As a senior Brock student, she completed a clinical internship in the athletic therapy clinic on campus, working with several varsity athletes. During her time at the National Academy of Osteopathy, she also worked in the on-campus clinic, offering osteopathic treatments to the public, with clients ranging from fit university students, to office workers suffering from common workplace injuries, to elderly looking to improve their mobility and reduce chronic pain.
In the coming months, Shea plans to continue her training in Myofascial Release and Obstetric/Pediatric Manual Therapy, with hopes of offering specialized treatment for women with respect to fertility, during pregnancy and postnatal, as well as infants and young children.
As an osteopathic manual practitioner, or manual osteopath, her basis of practice is to help clients reach their optimal health through various gentle techniques guided to help the body return to its ideal structural alignment and physiological function. Osteopathy focuses not just on the musculoskeletal system, but all systems of the body, with the belief that all systems are interconnected and rely on each other to maintain an overall healthy state.
Shea implements a holistic approach to healing by using manual palpation and osteopathic manipulative therapies such as musculoskeletal joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques, visceral manipulation, and craniosacral therapy.

As an Occupational Therapist who grew up in the Ottawa area, I have attended both the University of Guelph for an undergraduate degree in Biology, as well as McGill University to complete my Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. After graduation, I returned to the Ottawa area and work with adults and children in the community for the past 26 years.  My services include:

• Assessment of the Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) of adults with various physical and mental health needs to determine their service and equipment needs, particularly around home safety.
• OT services to adults in various settings, including those with Stroke, Dementia, ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, hip/knee replacements
• provided services for WSIB and MVA clients, including Ergonomic, Home Safety, Home Accessibility and Mobility assessments, interventions, and follow-ups including the Assisted Devices Program (ADP) as an authorizer.
• Effectively managed a caseload of adults with disabilities as a rehabilitation consultant to assess their vocational skills and readiness for employment- prepared and assisted clients for job searching, job interviews, job development, job placement and job retention.

Helping to maximize the functioning of people in their own environments continues to be a passion, and I also continue to enjoy travelling and spending time with my family at the cottage over the summer months.