Aquatic therapy. Advanced Paediatric NDT. TMR Tots and Teens Level 1 and Level 2. Provider of RRP (Rest and Restore Protocol) and SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol). ADP authorizer for mobility devices and orthoses. Breathing interventions. Dynamic core interventions. Strong background in neuromuscular conditions (SMA, DMD, CMT and others)

Aquatic therapy. Advanced Paediatric NDT. TMR Tots and Teens Level 1 and Level 2. Provider of RR... Read More

Michaela completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto after obtaining her Bachelors of Science (Honours) in Kinesiology with a certificate in Disability and Physical Activity from Queen’s University. Michaela has experience working as a personal support worker with paediatric clients with disabilities such as autism and cerebral palsy, as a physical activity coach, and as an Inclusion Specialist in a recreation setting. She has worked in a variety of settings with a paediatric population and has completed OT placements at the Hospital for Sick Children, the YMCA Academy, and Paediatric Physiotherapy Associates. Michaela has a passion for enabling children to participate in meaningful activities and overcome barriers to achieve their goals! In her free time, Michaela enjoys spending time outside with family and friends and her dog, Shiloh. She also enjoys playing sports and listening to music (especially Taylor Swift)! Michaela is a member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. She provides home visits in Scarborough and Markham and clinic visits at both Variety Village and the Abilities Centre.

Michaela completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto af... Read More

Emma received her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa and her Masters of Physical Therapy at Queen’s University in 2012. She has experience in cardiac rehabilitation, adult out-patient orthopaedic physiotherapy and acute care.

Since 2014, she has been working at the Hospital for Sick Children with areas including intensive care, paediatric medicine, respirology, cardiology and renal transplant. She is also a guest lecturer for the Physical Therapy program at the University of Toronto.

Her continuing education includes:

• Introduction to NDT
• Contemporary NDT Treatment of the Baby and Young Child
• Dynamic Relationships: A 21st Century Approach to Postural Control
• CME Level I
• Gait observation and individualized intervention with AFOs
• Dynamic Core for Kids: Pelvic Health Edition
• NDT in ASD
• Infant Mental Health

She is a member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Emma provides therapy at our clinic location in Whitby at the Abilities Centre, as well as home visits in Scarborough, Pickering and Ajax.

Emma received her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa and her Maste... Read More