Sarah attended Sheridan College’s Athletic Therapy program (Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences) which she graduated with honours and received 5 awards, including one as a First Responder .She has since won a National Award presented to a “Rising Star” in Athletic Therapy.

Sarah has a history working with competitive hockey and football teams, and was the Head Athletic Trainer for the Humber College Women’s Rugby team, for which she won Athletic Therapist of the Year. She gained invaluable experience working at the Women’s Rugby National team camp. In addition, she was also the Head Athletic Trainer for the Men’s Italian National Ball Hockey team traveling to 2 world championships.

Sarah’s vision of Athletic Therapy includes a well rounded whole-body approach to treatment, supplementing with natural modalities whenever possible. She has been an invited speaker at various Toronto AT clinics and 3 colleges, as well as private coaching of meditation techniques, based on her degree thesis on the effectiveness of mindfulness on pain scales.

Sarah’s understanding and compassion stems from her own serious injury, suffering a traumatic brain injury due to a fall from a significant height while training in her favourite sport. That experience shaped how she approaches patient care, valuing each for their unique journeys, and wanting them to feel heard, understood and given access to meaningful treatments and modalities. She facilitates customized, well-rounded, and researched based programs to ensure positive clinical outcomes. All programs are made to gauge and manipulate the body’s biomechanics, and allow the body an optimal environment to repair itself. Sarah approaches rehabilitation through a biopsychosocial lens to address all facets of healing.

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Audrée has always been involved in sports and physical activity and practiced dance for 20 years. In 2016 she completed a college diploma in Contemporary Dance at Cégep Saint-Laurent in Montreal. In 2014 she obtained her first personal training certification and worked in several different gyms in Montreal throughout the years, always prioritizing functional movement. Through these various experiences she learned about Athletic Therapy. She realized that this profession could allow her to taker her clients all the way from A through Z. She completed her B.Sc of Athletic Therapy at Concordia University in 2021 with the Dave H. Jones Award and figured on the Dean’s list. Her experience varies from working on the field with University level teams such as football and basketball to working in private clinical settings with Olympic athletes and CAF special forces members. Sh has completed her 500hrs of Swedish Massage Certification in the province of Quebec in 2022. Aside from Athletic Therapy, Audrée has been a Reservist Medical Assistant with the CAF since 2018. She is the creator of a VAC funded women veteran fitness program called A.T.H.E.N.A. With her recent arrival in the area, she is looking forward to many outdoor activities such as SUP, cycling, hiking and much more and embracing all that Petawawa has to offer!

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Ian Groskleg, BPHE, CAT(C), CSCS

Originally from the Ottawa Valley, Ian is excited to be a member of the Evernew Recovery and Rehabilitation team. He grew up just outside of Pembroke and knows how much natural beauty and the value of the friendly people that the area offers.

Ian completed his education at Laurentian University, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Physical Education prior to achieving his Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) from Sheridan College in 2010.

To offer better care for his clients, Ian places a strong emphasis on continuing education. He is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA, and has completed many courses related to soft tissue, concussion management, and injury rehabilitation.

Ian’s broad range of clinical experience includes sports injuries, orthopedics, pre/post-surgical rehabilitation, overuse injuries, and work-related injuries. His sport involvement includes Carleton University Varsity athletics, the Surrey Eagles Junior ‘A’ Hockey team, during which the team went to the RBC Cup National Championship. Following his involvement with hockey, Ian moved on to work with the varsity programs at Simon Fraser University, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and most recently Langara College in Vancouver, BC. He has worked on medical teams at various events including the Hamilton Tiger Cats, Women’s World Cup, World Junior Taekwondo Championship, Women’s World Softball Championship, and has been to numerous national and provincial championship tournaments with his teams.

When not in the clinic or covering events, Ian enjoys spending time with his dogs. His other favourite actives include hockey, strength & conditioning, archery, hiking, reading, and cooking.

Ian looks forward to accommodating the busy schedules and working with people who need and will benefit from Athletic Therapy.

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Maria Howard, CAT(C), graduated with honours from Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Athletic Therapy program. As a native to the Ottawa Valley, Maria grew up on a dairy farm near Eganville. Her background as an athlete and desire to help others inspired her to pursue a career in Athletic Therapy.

Maria has gained diverse experience in both clinical and field settings, working with athletes and the general population to manage various injuries, including pre- and postoperative care. While she has worked with numerous sports, she has most experience working closely with basketball, softball, football, and soccer, supporting athletes from minor youth sports to the varsity level. She has also worked closely with para-athletes where she has found a keen interest in supporting individuals with special needs.

Her treatment approach combines manual therapy techniques, exercise-based programming, and therapeutic modalities such as taping, blending clinical expertise with practical field application.

In her free time, Maria enjoys playing hockey, volleyball, and softball, staying active at the gym, and spending time outdoors, whether on the farm or at the lake.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury or aiming to enhance your performance, Maria is dedicated to providing personalized, effective care to help you reach your goals. Book in with her today!

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