About Me
Experience
Heidi is a dedicated physiotherapist who genuinely cares about her clients. With Heidi's holistic approach and years of experience in a variety of settings, she aims to guide her clients toward optimal well-being by addressing the root causes of their health concerns and providing personalized treatment plans.
After graduating from Queen's University with her Master's in Physiotherapy - Heidi has been registered with the Ontario College of Physiotherapy, and practicing, for over 15 years. She has an extensive background in both public hospital and private clinic settings, as well as long-term care facilities, retirement homes, and home care, particularly with geriatric clientele.
Education
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Science, Human Kinetics
2001-2005
Bachelor of Science, Human Kinetics
2001-2005
Queens University
Master of Science, Physical Therapy
2005-2007
Master of Science, Physical Therapy
2005-2007
Certifications
Canadian Aquatic Rehabilitation Instructor
Canadian Aquatic Rehabilitation
2005-2007
Canadian Aquatic Rehabilitation
2005-2007
Nordik Walking Instructor
Nordixx Canada
2005-2007
Nordixx Canada
2005-2007
Continuing Education
Vestibular Rehab: A comprehensive introduction
Bernard Tonks
November 2022
Bernard Tonks
November 2022
LSVT Big Program for Parkinsons
LSVT Global
May 2024
LSVT Global
May 2024
Foundational Aquatic Therapy
Canadian Aquatic Therapy
April 2024
Canadian Aquatic Therapy
April 2024
Assisted Devices Program Certification
Assisted Devices Program
July 2022
Assisted Devices Program
July 2022
Geriatric Education Series
Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario
April 2016 &geriatric refresher day March 2012
Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario
April 2016 &geriatric refresher day March 2012
Geriatric Orthopedics: strategies for spinal stenosis, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement
Lite Gait
November 2013
Lite Gait
November 2013
Bone Health: prevention and management of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis canada
February 2012
Osteoporosis canada
February 2012
Bands, balls and balance
Karen Orlando
November 2008
Karen Orlando
November 2008
McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy Part A&B
McKenzie
June 2007 & Jan 2008
McKenzie
June 2007 & Jan 2008
Mulligan concept: mobilization with movement lower quadrant
Mulligan
November 2006
Mulligan
November 2006
Integrated Core: harnessing the diaphragm/pelvic floor
Julie Wiebe
October 2011
Julie Wiebe
October 2011
Mary Massery: if you can't breathe, you can't function
Massery PT LLC
May & June 2013
Massery PT LLC
May & June 2013
Oncology rehabilitation: education series
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
March 2016
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
March 2016
Kolaczkowski: An approach to chest care
Kolaczkowski
April 2009
Kolaczkowski
April 2009
Urban Poling webinar for those with Parkinson's
Urban Poling
Jan 2015
Urban Poling
Jan 2015
Soft Tissue Workshop
Jim Bilotta
June 2014
Jim Bilotta
June 2014
Lower Extremity orthopedic review
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
March 12 2015
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
March 12 2015
Foundations of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and management principles
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
April 2014
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
April 2014
Profile updated on: June 12, 2024
Professions
- Physiotherapist
Clinics
Area of Focus
- Neurological
- Orthopaedic
Referral Sources
Regulatory Bodies / Professional Associations
Languages
- English
Client / Patient Age Range
- Adults (18-64)
- Seniors (65+)
Services
- Aquatic Therapy / Hydrotherapy
- Assessment (Home and Modifications)
- Assessment (Musculoskeletal)
- Assistive Devices Program Authorizer
- Balance & Falls Prevention
- Caregiver Education
- Certified Nordik Walking Instructor with Nordixx Canada
- Gait Training
- Geriatrics Care
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Replacement Rehab
- Knee Replacement
- LSVT Big Certified for Parkinsons
- Manual Therapy
- McKenzie Method
- Myofascial Release
- Neuro Rehab
- Post-Cancer Treatments (Pain, Fatigue, Swelling, Stiffness, and Muscle Weakness)
- Prevention Physiotherapy
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Type of Injuries
- ACL reconstruction (recovery)
- Achilles Tendon
- Acute/Chronic Physical Illness
- Ankle (Fracture)
- Ankle (Inversion Sprain)
- Ankle (Sprain/Strain)
- Ankle
- Arm (Biceps or triceps tendonitis at the elbow)
- Arm (Biceps/Triceps)
- Arthritis
- Back (Lower)
- Back (Mid)
- Back (Upper)
- Back Pain/Injury
- Chronic Conditions or Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Dizziness and Balance
- Elbow (Golfers’)
- Elbow (Tennis)
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot (Plantar Fasciitis)
- Foot/Ankle Injury
- Fractures
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Guillain Barré Syndrome
- Hip
- IT Band syndrome
- Joint Pain/Injury
- Joint replacement
- Knee
- Ligament injury and instability
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Muscle Pain/Injury
- Muscle strains, tears, and avulsions
- Neurological
- Neuromuscular pathologies
- Oncology (Cancer)
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post-Surgery
- Posture and movement issues
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Rotator cuff/shoulder injury
- Sciatica
- Tendonitis and overuse injuries
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Conditions
- Wrist (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)