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• Physiotherapist
• Physiotherapist Brad Poulter 2023 - 07 - 12T01

Adam Bailey, PT, hails from Amherstburg, Ontario and joined our team in 2015. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario as valedictorian of his Masters in Physical Therapy class. Prior to achieving his Masters, he received his Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree majoring in Movement Science at the University of Windsor. Adam is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and is registered in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Adam takes a whole-body approach to assessment and treatment and is committed to helping clients understand the underlying cause of their injuries. Adam's one-on-one approach to an active rehabilitation program focuses on education and exercise to allow clients to take control of their injury and achieve their rehabilitation goals. Adam is passionate about helping clients of all ages on their road to recovery and is thrilled to provide rehabilitation services in Yellowknife.

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• Occupational Therapist
• Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapist Brad Poulter 2023 - 03 - 13T00

Aileen McAleese, Occupational Therapist (OT), is originally from Newfoundland. She recently moved to Yellowknife with her family for a military posting. Aileen received a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree in 2017 from Western University. Prior to completing her Masters degree she attended Memorial University of Newfoundland and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience) in 2015. Aileen is a member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and is fully licensed in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Aileen has worked as an OT in both Newfoundland and Ontario. She is experienced in providing Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to clients of all ages in outpatient, primary care, private practice, and community settings. Most recently, Aileen worked with individuals who were involved in motor vehicle accidents and work related injuries providing direct Occupational Therapy and case management support. Aileen is passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all and continues to develop her knowledge and understanding via cultural safety and inclusivity workshops.

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• Physiotherapist
• Physiotherapist Brad Poulter 2023 - 07 - 12T01

Amanda Tritton, PT, attended the University of Western Ontario where she obtained both her Masters in Physical Therapy as well as a Bachelor of Science degree with an Honours Specialization in Kinesiology. Prior to joining our team in October 2015, Amanda had worked with a variety of clientele with neurological, cardiopulmonary, and musculoskeletal conditions resulting from sport, workplace, and motor vehicle accident injuries as well as post-surgical rehabilitation. She also has experience treating individuals of all ages from Paediatric to Geriatric populations. Amanda is an avid lifelong learner and is continuously seeking new challenges and opportunities to better herself as your physiotherapist. Amanda is a positive and energetic person that strives to help clients achieve their unique therapy goals. She is dedicated to providing the exceptional quality care that clients have come to know and expect from our team. Amanda is an advocate of the health promotion principle that people should be empowered with the knowledge and tools needed to take control over their own health and return to the sports, activities, and roles that matter most to them at home and in their community.

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• Dietitian
• Dietitian Cindy Langlois 2023 - 07 - 12T00
• Registered Dietitian With the College of Dietitians of Alberta

Amie Lipsey is a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Alberta. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics Specialization with Distinction in 2022. Prior to joining YKPT, Amie worked in a variety of clinical nutrition areas including critical care, surgery, and eating disorders. Amie takes a holistic approach to food and nutrition by helping individuals develop sustainable healthy habits that can be carried with them throughout their lifetime. Amie is dedicated to providing evidence-based, quality care to all clients while keeping compassion, empathy, and empowerment at the forefront of her practice. Amie's areas of focus include chronic disease and general health management, weight management, strengthening one's relationship with food, disordered eating, and eating disorders.

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• Registered Clinical Counsellor
• Registered Clinical Counsellor Brad Poulter 2023 - 03 - 13T00

Brad Steyn is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). His approach to counselling involves an extensive background in mentoring, teaching, training and advocacy work ranging from working with youth and adults in the non-profit sector and the academy (high schools and colleges). At the moment, Brad works for the Yellowknife School District as their "Community Liaison Counsellor." Before that, Brad had been involved in managing a downtown Vancouver shelter, with all the complexities of caring for the most vulnerable people in that city, as well as using his counselling and experience to assist these people with their mental health challenges. Brad sees his primary role as a counsellor as helping clients finding the answers to their current predicament/s. His passion is to work collaboratively with clients to empower them to negotiate their way forward and experience the desired outcomes they are looking for. It is Brad's desire to see people embrace their "true selves," to be empowered to become the person they were created to be. Brad's approach to counselling is multi-faceted, incorporating a number of therapeutic lenses, which includes Existential Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Systems and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. His therapeutic areas of interest include: family history, life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, cross-cultural dynamics, justice, empowerment, relationships and the integration of counselling and spirituality. Brad grew up in a divided South African context, and in his late teens and early twenties expressed his opposition to the Apartheid government. As a result, he understands the way people feel the affects of oppression, abuse, disempowerment and discontentment that result from not being able to be or express themselves in an authentic manner.

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• Staff Member

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• Chiropractor

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• Massage Therapist

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• Dietitian
• Dietitian Brad Poulter 2023 - 07 - 12T01
• Registered Dietitian With the College of Dietitians of British Columbia

Helen is a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia. She is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. Her areas of expertise include weight loss, muscle gain, disease prevention, blood sugar management, and developing healthier eating habits.

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• Massage Therapist
• Massage Therapist Brad Poulter 2023 - 06 - 25T14

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• Massage Therapist
• Massage Therapist Brad Poulter 2023 - 07 - 12T01

Jordan completed her Massage Therapy Diploma program at Lethbridge College in Lethbridge Alberta and is now an RMT member of the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA). Jordan focuses her treatments on therapeutic techniques to assist the body through healing both mentally and physically. She works with patients to assess the body and create a long-term plan for pain reduction, injury healing, better posture and more. She uses a variety of basic massage techniques including hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, assisted stretching, myofascial release and general relaxation protocols. Jordan's goal for the future is to pursue continuing education for massage and specialize in massage focused on feminine health. During off-hours, Jordan enjoys spending time in nature (hiking, fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, and camping), as well as spending time with family.

Job Titles:

• Physiotherapist

Kaeleigh has worked as a Physiotherapist since 2012 in both private and public sectors, and has practiced in Yellowknife since 2015. She only offers pelvic floor physiotherapy services and has extensive training, including treatment for bladder leakage, bowel control issues, pelvic organ prolapse, children's pelvic floor issues, diastasis rectus abdominus (abdominal muscle separation) and pain disorders (e.g., pain with intimacy, bladder pain, prostatitis). Her treatment philosophy centers around the importance of time: scheduling longer appointments to ensure a thorough assessment and treatment plan is developed, giving clients sufficient amounts of time to incorporate lifestyle changes and exercises into their daily routines, and acknowledging the body and nervous system need time to adapt and change in response to treatment.

Job Titles:

• Physiotherapist
• Physiotherapist Brad Poulter 2023 - 07 - 12T01

Kathy Reesor, PT, graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1991. She has mainly worked in private practice but has some hospital and home care experience. She is an osteopath (DOMP) from the Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice (Vancouver) since 2016. She is certified in IMS, acupuncture and has taken all of her manual therapy physio levels, McKenzie, plus many other post grad courses. She used to be a varsity runner, triathlete, mountain biker and adventure racer. Now she keeps active running after her 5 year old twins.

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• Occupational Therapist

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• Massage Therapist
• Massage Therapist Brad Poulter 2023 - 06 - 25T19

Sheelagh has been practicing Registered Massage Therapy for 19 years. She is certified in Myofascial, Prenatal, Cupping, Hot and Cold Stone Massage, Therapeutic Touch. She is also a graduate of the Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University. From infants to seniors, Sheelagh provides an assessment with orthopedic testing to work with her clients to provide a practical effective treatment plan with goals whether they be acute or chronic condition or treatment for stress relief. She strives to provide a safe, non judgmental space for all clients in her care.