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.
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.
