Our Physiotherapists
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LINA GUTIERREZ, RPT | |
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I come from Colombia where I obtained my physiotherapy degree in 1998. Then I took a Major step in my career when I decided to immigrate to Canada. I obtained my Canadian Physiotherapy Licence in 2003 from the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy.
I completed the McKenzie Institute Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (how movement can be used to treat pain) in 2008. I also have a wide ranging postgraduate training in the areas of Functional Dry needling ( resetting muscle function to relieve pain), Selective Functional Movement Assessment ( how movement is affected by pain) and Manual therapy (hands on treatment).
I am well experienced in the assessment and treatment of Mechanical pain and believe that patient education is the key to a positive therapeutic outcome and prevention of further injury. During our sessions, I provide hands on physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises, postural advice and education.
I also enjoy the challenges gained from running a successful family business, exercising and spending time with my two daughters. |
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LUIS RAMIREZ, RPT | |
| I have been a physiotherapist since 1998 and strive to keep myself up to date on advancements in my field by taking courses and attending conferences. My focus is on the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. The areas I have studied include Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (McKenzie Method), Manual Therapy (hands on treatment), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (diagnosis based on movement), Mulligan (mobilizing with movements), Pain Science which has made major developments in the recent years, Dry Needling, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Taping and other fields. The areas I have studied include Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (McKenzie Method), Manual Therapy (hands on treatment), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (diagnosis based on movement), Mulligan (mobilizing with movements), Pain Science which has made major developments in the recent years, Dry Needling, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Taping and other fields. I enjoy working with challenging cases. I hold physiotherapy licenses in Canada, Colombia, and the USA. I enjoy living in Ottawa with my wife and two children. I am an outdoor and sports enthusiast. I believe in empowering healthy, active communities. I feel one of my roles in our community is to provide the best evidence-based care possible. | ||
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ETIENNE DUGAL–TESSIER, M.Sc., P.T. | |
| I graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa in 2011 and completed my Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2013 at the University of Toronto. I was a member of the National Freestyle Ski Team for three years, during which time I traveled around the world competing for Canada. Having been an athlete, I have a high appreciation for the rehabilitation process and apply this to my experiences treating both acute injuries and persistent orthopaedic conditions. I am a physiotherapist with the Canadian freestyle ski team. I have an interest in a multimodal approach compromising elements of manual therapy, exercise, acupuncture and myofascial release. I am dedicated to further education and I completed my SFMA certification, Orthopedic Level 2 Manual Therapy for the Upper and Lower Extremities and McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture. I continue to enjoy recreational sports including martial arts. I also started a home care physiotherapy clinic. | ||
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DAVID LI, BHK, M.Sc., P.T., Registered Physiotherapist | |
| I obtained my Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2016 from Queen’s University after graduating from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor with Specialization in Human Kinetics. I focus on providing evidence based treatment to my patients, with an emphasis on manual therapy and individualized exercise prescription. I strive to educate my patients so that they will be well informed about their conditions. I believe that this will enable them to play an active role and to become fully engaged in their rehabilitation. I believe strongly in continuing education to improve my skill set and knowledge base, and will be pursuing courses in manual therapy, acupuncture, and taping. I also aim to be a certified MDT practitioner in the near future. Outside of the clinic, I enjoy getting a good workout at the gym, playing tennis, and travelling. | ||