Kelly has over 24 years of clinical experience in private practice Physiotherapy. She originally graduated with Honours from Brock University in 1998 with her Physical Education Degree. This degree focused on the integration of those with physical disabilities in an active lifestyle and Physical Education. She then attended McMaster University and graduated with Distinction in the year 2000 with her Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy.
After seven years of practice and numerous continuing education courses including the McKenzie method and certification in Acupuncture, she attended the University of Western Ontario for the Master in Clinical Science Physiotherapy Degree. She then passed the Orthopaedic Advanced exams which gave her advanced standing in Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT).
Kelly furthered her education over the years and became certified to treat Lymphedema in the Combined Decongestive Therapy technique (CDT). She is a registered Authorizer for the Government Assistive Devices Program (ADP) for the use of Lymphedema garments.
She is also trained in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy for the treatment of pelvic pain syndromes and urinary stress or mixed incontinence. She is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to perform the controlled acts of Acupuncture, Internal pelvic exams and spinal manipulation.
Her treatment philosophy involves the use of manual therapy techniques to attain proper joint mechanics, while using soft tissue techniques in combination with exercise and posture correction to attain muscular balance, which also serves as a source of preventative maintenance.
Kelly has two children with her husband who enjoy camping, hiking and various sporting activities. She is an active executive member to the Orillia Ladies Co-operative Soccer League and has been a member of the Canadian and Ontario Physiotherapy Associations since 1998. She supports many local charities including the Ripple of Kindness, Salvation Army, Charlee's Run and the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation to name a few.
