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Meet Our Staff
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Physiotherapists
Virginia Boro B. Sc. PT and Clinic Director
Virginia co- founded The Nepean Sports Medicine &
Physiotherapy Centre in 1988. She is presently the
owner and director of the Centre. Virginia has been
involved in Sports Medicine in Ottawa since 1975. She
has been the chief physiotherapist at many sporting
events including the Ottawa Marathon, Skate Canada,
The National Figure Skating Championships and National
Track and Field events. She was the founding member
of The Ottawa Unit of The Sports Physiotherapy Division
and served as the chair of this group for many years.
She has been trained in treating patients with Radial
Shockwave Therapy and is a licensed Fit Fore Golf
therapist.
Virginia is very involved in the community. She was
the recipient of The Nepean Chamber of Commerce
“Business Woman of the Year” award in 2005. She is
presently Chair of the board of directors of The Greater
Nepean Chamber of Commerce. Her other interests
include skiing, hiking, golfing and cycling.
Barb Pulfer B. Sc. PT
Barb graduated in 1991 with a BSc in physiotherapy, which followed a BSc in kinesiology. She has worked at the Nepan Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre since 1998 on a part-time basis. Her interests outside of work are raising her three children, coaching swimming and staying fit doing triathlons.
Yvonne Mery
B.Sc. PT
Yvonne is a registered physiotherapist who graduated from McGill
University in 1992. She has worked at the Nepean Sports Medicine and
Physiotherapy Centre since 1994. Yvonne's experience extends to
hospitals settings and extensive work with high-level athletic teams.
Most notably, Yvonne was the Head Athletic Therapist for the McGill
University varsity men's hockey team in addition to the Carleton
University varsity men's soccer team. Yvonne has focused her recent
training in the areas of manual therapy, acupuncture and kinesio
taping. While serving in various community volunteer activities,
Yvonne also maintains her interests in sports through running, circuit
training, hockey, skiing and cycling.
Chantal Goneau B.Sc. PT
Chantal is a bilingual registered physiotherapist. She is also a Can-Fit-Pro certified personal trainer, nutrition, and wellness specialist.
Chantal graduated from Ottawa University as a physiotherapist in 1993. She has worked in Louisiana, Texas and Ottawa. Chantal has worked with the Ottawa Lacrosse teams as a physiotherapist and has also offered her physiotherapy services at rugby, gymnastics and soccer tournaments in Ottawa.
Chantal’s individualized physiotherapy treatment programs include manual therapy, therapeutic exercises and education. Her goal is to assist patients in attaining their maximal functional potential and to be independent with a home exercise program. She enjoys participating in continuing education courses yearly in order to fill her tool box with new treatment approaches and exercises.
Chantal has joined Dr. Neda Amani-Golshani’s Real You Program to assist individuals in improving their physical condition, health and quality of life. She enjoys designing exercise programs for those who are interested in losing body fat, toning their muscles, reducing stress, increasing their energy, increasing their flexibility, normalizing their blood pressure and avoiding joint pain. Chantal strives to provide her clients with exceptional a client-centered service and to excel in her work.
Massage Therapists
Heidi Bauer
Registered Massage Therapist
Heidi graduated form Kikkawa College in Toronto as a registered massage therapist in 2000. She started working at The Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre in 2002. Heidi is involved with figure skating as a "Learn to Skate" coach and skates on a competitive synchronized skating team.
Lauri Keogh
Registered Massage Therapist
Lauri graduated from The International Academy of Massage in 2000. She started working at The Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre in 2003. Her interests include horseback riding, cycling and hiking.
Dietitians
Kim Steinke
Registered Dietitian
Kim has been providing nutritional counselling services in the Ottawa area since 1989 for childhood obesity, diabetes, heart disease, weight management, digestive disorders, vegetarianism and healthy eating in individual or family counselling sessions. Physician referral not required.
Chiropodist
Gina Rifa
Chiropodist
Gina has been a Chiropodist at The Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre since December, 2003. She graduated from the Chiropody program at the Michener Institute in Toronto in 1985. She has over 20 years experience working within general practice, sports medicine and with diabetics. Gina's hobbies include running and cross country skiing.
Administrative
Nancy Fitzgerald
Our cheerful office manager
Nancy has a BA in psychology which she obtained at Carleton University in 1990. She started working at The Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre in 2000. She has been the office manager since 2003. Her efficient and friendly manner keep the office operating smoothly.
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