Goodyear Physio - Our Team

KAREN HOPE, PHYSIOTHERAPIST/OWNER, karen@goodyearphysio.com

Karen is a compassionate and experienced practitioner who is dedicated to providing her clients of all ages with the highest level of care and support in the prevention and treatment of injury. She utilizes a wide range of therapies to create very personalized and highly effective treatment protocols. Karen's highest priority is getting patients feeling better so they can quickly return to sport, work and the life that is waiting for them. 

Knowing first hand the mind and body benefits of an active lifestyle, Karen is an avid sports enthusiast and can be found mountain biking, swimming, snowboarding, practicing yoga or sailing on Georgia Bay.

OTHER SPECIALITIES

• Orthopaedics

• Biomechanical Assessment

• TMD (Jaw) Dysfunctional

• Concussion Testing

• Myofascial Release

• Running Assessment

• Orthotic fitting

• Compression Sock Fitter

MELISSA WRIGHT- PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT

Melissa is an empathetic & skilled Physiotherapist’s Assistant eager to help those in need. She is passionate about the symbiotic relationship between science and holistic treatments. Her main focus is improving others’ quality of life and functionality using a combination of approaches including movement, mindfulness, passive stretch, and breathing techniques. Melissa spends her free time volunteering at a local wildlife rehabilitation centre, as well as practicing yoga and meditation. Melissa provides other services including Pilates, Yoga and Personal Training in her Bradford studio.

Melissa is a graduate from Humber College in Fitness and Health as well as from the Edison Institute of Nutrition in Applied Nutrition Microscopy. She is a Passive Stretch Therapist, an Adaptive Bodyworks Holistic Practitioner, a Certified Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor, she holds a Reiki Level 2 Certification as well as a RYT 200 Hour Yoga Instructor Certification.

Education

Fitness & Health- Humber College, 2017

Applied Nutrition Microscopy - Edison Institute of Nutrition, 2021

Other Specialities

Passive Stretch Therapist, Adaptive Bodyworks Holistic Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor, Reiki Level 2 Certification, RYT 200 Hour Yoga Instructor

Abby is a graduate from the Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant Program from Georgian College and is taking on the role of Clinical Assistant and In Home Physiotherapy Assistant.  Abby has built skills from a variety of clinic placements, including a fine motor clinic, acute care and long-term care, and both inpatient and outpatient rehab. 

Abby is a compassionate and friendly person who in her free time enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs. She loves the outdoors and uses her imagination and photographs taken on her adventures to create artwork using different mediums.

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant & Occupational Assistant - Georgian College 2024

Janice is an experienced and caring rehabilitation practitioner. Janice has been teaching fitness and working as a Long-Term Care and Home Care Physiotherapy Assistant for over 10 years. Janice brings a wealth of knowledge and is passionate about helping others feel better. Janice specializes in pain management, manual therapy and movement.

Education

Therapeutic Recreation - Centennial College

Physical Therapist Assistant- Trillium College

Physical Education Degree- Laurentian University

Diploma in Recreation and Commerce- Georgian College

Certified Fitness Consultant