Supportive and Dedicated Bilingual Physiotherapist

Leo started his career as a Physiotherapist about a decade ago in Montreal, QC. The pandemic provided an opportunity to move closer to family and thus Leo has been working in Ottawa, ON since 2021.

Leo has experience in a wide variety of settings and with all types of clientele. He has worked in the public sector specifically supporting oncology patients, as well as the private sector working with athletes and general orthopedic injuries. His most recent experience is in a private clinic working with clients involved in motor vehicle and work-related accidents as well as clients requiring postoperative care.

Leo is passionate about continuing to perfect his craft as a physiotherapist and has completed the following courses:

• Complete Concussion Management

• Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 Certification

• The Robin McKenzie Institute Canada, Part A: The Lumbar Spine

• Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant

• Le Diplôme Intermédiaire de Physiothérapie Manuelle Orthopédique (Level 2)

• Advanced Topics in Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise Oncology

• Manual Lymph Drainage (Dr Vodder School)

• Dry Needling Level 1 - Acupuncture Canada

Leo is a father of two young high-energy daughters who keep him busy. In his spare time, Leo enjoys yard work, and is known to delight in taking frequent trips to Home Depot.

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PASSIONATE AND COMMITTED PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Alexander Moyes spent his entire life growing up in Orleans. Then in 2019, he moved to Toronto where he pursued his physiotherapy dreams. Alexander obtained his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto after completing his Honours Bachelor in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa.

Alexander is a strong advocate for exercise and believes that movement is part of being human. He utilizes manual therapy in conjunction with exercise to promote an optimal recovery. He is committed to empowering everyone he meets to take an active role and engage in a healthy lifestyle. Alexander also places a major emphasis on helping people make sense and take control over the pain they’re experiencing by prioritizing education and communication. He understands how every injury is unique in its impact on a person’s life and works with them to get back to the activities that are most meaningful to them.

Alexander has a passion for helping people with orthopedic injuries and those living with vestibular issues. If you have the opportunity to work with him, you’ll quickly notice that he always brings positive and lighthearted energy to every interaction he has.

Some of the continuing education that Alexander has completed includes:

-The Shoulder: Complex doesn’t have to be complicated (Adam Meakins)

-The Running Repairs Course (Tom Goom - The Running Physio)

Outside of the clinic, Alexander enjoys working out, running, and spending time with family and friends. He likes to consider himself a “foodie” and is always looking for recommendations on what to try next!

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ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTIVE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Chris Rigby completed his Master’s of Physiotherapy in 2019 from McMaster University and previously completed an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences in 2017 from the University of Ottawa. Before moving back to Ottawa in 2021, Chris worked in a small town community practice clinic and a regional hospital, gaining experience in a broad range of physiotherapy practices across different health care settings.

One of the things that drew Chris to physiotherapy was the opportunity to connect with people in helping them to address pain and overcome limitations. He uses a combination of education, manual therapy, exercise, and adjunct therapeutic techniques to assist individuals in reaching their goals. Chris has special interests in helping clients with knee pain and rehabilitation, BPPV (a type of vertigo) and optimal ageing through a healthy relationship with exercise.

Chris dedicates his time to ongoing education and professional development and currently has taken the following courses:

-Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI): Introduction to Acupuncture and Dry Needling

-Shift Concussion: Best Practices in Concussion Management (Level 1)

-APTEI Pain Truth Certification (Persistent Pain Management)

-APTEI Temporo-Mandibular Joint

-Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Introduction and Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation

In his free time, Chris enjoys hiking, downhill skiing and playing the drums.

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