Meet Our Staff

Kirsten graduated from Sault College in 2000 from the Rehabilitation Assistant program.  She worked for 5 years in the physiotherapy department at the Sioux Lookout Meno-Ya-Win Hospital as a physiotherapy assistant.  She moved to Kenora in 2005 and began working on the psychiatric ward at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital as an Occupational Therapy Assistant before deciding to start a family.  She joined the Kenora Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre in 2007.  She has worked alongside numerous staff over the years and has been a valuable member of our team.  Kirsten has brought her vast organizational skills and attention to detail to our clinic and her unwavering conviction to client customer service is at the forefront of all she does here.  When not taking care of all of us at Kenora Physiotherapy, Kirsten enjoys spending time with her family in the summer at her cottage in Sioux Lookout, being outdoors fishing and hunting are a few of her favorite things to do.   Kirsten is excited to be a part owner of this clinic and is looking forward to growing and expanding the well known services Kenora Physiotherapy has a reputation for.

Julie received her Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development at the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. Having worked in a variety of settings such as outpatient orthopedic clinics, pediatric clinics, and school based physiotherapy, she brings a multifaceted perspective to treatment. Julie has actively pursued ongoing education and obtained a certificate in Acupuncture with Acupuncture Canada, Functional Dry Needling and Shockwave training. She has also completed additional training in the treatment of Neuromotor Disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) and ALS. She specializes in Pelvic and Women's Health as well as Pediatric conditions. 

Born and raised in Kenora, Ontario, Julie enjoys spending time outdoors adventuring with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, playing baseball, soccer and reading. 

David completed his degree in Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University in 2019 and went on to graduate from Queen’s University in 2021 with a Masters of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. He now holds certifications in acupuncture, dry needling, soft tissue mobilizations, and concussion management. David has a special interest in athlete and resistance training rehabilitation, pain science, and concussion management.

David grew up in Kenora and is grateful to have returned to his hometown to practice. He was first interested in physiotherapy after injuring his knee in hockey and going through the rehab process at Kenora Physiotherapy. David now enjoys working with individuals to identify their goals and create a progressive and tailored rehab plan. Outside of the clinic, you can find him working out, golfing, enjoying the lake, or spending time with his family and friends.

Born and raised in Kenora, Katy spent most of her childhood involved in competitive swimming, which peaked her interest in health & fitness as well as injury treatment and prevention. Katy graduated from Dalhousie University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. After working for 5 years at Pinecrest Home for the Aged in Kenora, she joined the team at Kenora Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Center in 2015. 

Katy is a Registered Kinesiologist. She has completed additional training in Personal Training, Strength & Conditioning, Office Ergonomics, Concussions, Women’s Pelvic Floor & Fitness and is currently working on a diploma in Natural Nutrition.

She offers 1:1 supervised exercise visits, hydrotherapy, work hardening programs, pre-employment screenings and functional testing, as well as office ergonomic assessments. She is passionate about helping others and looks forward to helping you with all your exercise needs. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time on the lake, curling, golfing or playing soccer with the Pizza Cats.

Tyler recently graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science from Queen’s University in 2025, with an emphasis on the anatomical basis of health and disease. He began working as a physiotherapist assistant in late 2024, with the aim of gaining experience in the field prior to pursuing further education to become a physiotherapist. 

Outside of the clinic, Tyler has an interest in fitness and nutrition and can frequently be found at the gym or in the kitchen. He also enjoys spending time at his cabin in the summer.