Name: Mary Dawkins – Physical Therapist
If you could write your own job title/description that best describes what you do, what would it be? I am a physical therapist whose job is to assess a person’s injury or condition and help determine a treatment plan that will get them back to doing what they love. And I’m lucky, because that means I get to know the person too.
Best part of your job? When you are trying to determine how an injury happened or why it’s ongoing, sometimes it can be a bit of a puzzle to piece together, and I love figuring those things out.
Hobbies? I really love sports, cheesy movies, and walking my two pups.
Cats or Dogs? Look, if you have fur, I’m going to love you. But when it comes down to it – dogs.
Favorite book or podcast? I’m not proud of this, but… The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown.
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? I recently accidentally tore a door off a dishwasher, so… super strength?
Diplomas/Degrees/Certificates:
Mary Dawkins,
BScPT
FCAMPT (on Spinal Manipulation Roster)
Gunn IMS
Certified in Medical Acupuncture (CMAc)
If you could write your own job title/description that best describes what you do, what would it be? As a massage therapist I love to help patients feel better. I truly enjoy improving people’s overall quality of life and will always make a personalized, custom treatment plan to address everyone’s physical health needs.
Best part of your job? I enjoy helping people, improve their overall health. I have always believed that you should do what you enjoy doing and I love being a massage therapist -I feel that I get to come to work to play and I have fun doing my job.
Hobbies? I love to bake, listen to podcasts, and everything about the Titanic!
Cats or dogs? I have three cats!
Favorite book or podcast? My favorite podcasts are e Lore, Trust me, Child of, and Talk is Jericho
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? If I was a superhero my power would be able to travel anywhere at anytime.
Diplomas/Degrees/Certificates:
Diploma in Massage Therapy
Cupping
Migraine and Headache Relief (Shiatzu)
Jade Hot Stone
Reiki
Marlene Fletcher,
Name: Maddie Johnston
If you could write your own job title/description that best describes what you do, what would it be? I am a physio assistant and registered Kinesiologist – I love helping people find a better quality of life through exercise, movement and overall healthy living. I am also a certified GLA:D Back instructor and enjoy working in group classes as well as one-on-one with patients.
Best part about your job? Coming to work alongside an amazing team as well as with our amazing patients! I love helping our patients within their health journey and seeing them achieve a pain-free life post injury or surgery.
Hobbies? I play hockey, golf and enjoy being in the sunshine. Summer is my happy time!
Cats or dogs? I have two Australian Shephard/Blue Heelers – I love my fur babies!
Favorite book or podcast? My favorite books are the Harry Potter series by far – I’m a total Potterhead through and through.
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? I would love to be able to time travel – ahead or back in time – it would be so cool to see those perspectives through a different lens.
Diplomas/Degrees/certifications:
Bachelor of Kinesiology ’21
Registered Kinesiologist
GLA:D Back Certified Instructor
CSEP-CEP Candidate (est. completion 2023)
Maddie Johnston,
Name: Brooklynn Reid
If you could write your own job title/description that best describes what you do, what would it be? As a physiotherapist assistant, I ensure all patients feel welcomed and prioritized while also providing support and the appropriate modalities. I provide quality patient care while also maintaining clinic cleanliness and structure.
Best part of your job? Building rapport with patients and other health care professionals, as well as getting patients back to doing what they love.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, hiking, biking, playing guitar, hanging with my pup, sushi enthusiast.
Cats or dogs? Dogs.
Favorite book/podcast? Crime junkies… even though I’m a scaredy-cat!
If you were a superhero what would your super power be? Teleportation, I would never have to buy a plane ticket again!
Diplomas/Degrees/Certificates:
Brooklynn Reid,
Bachelor of Kinesiology, in the process of completing CSEP.
Name: Christine Oishi – a.k.a. Yoshi
If you could write your own job title/description that best describes what you do, what would it be? Physical Therapist Assistant – cultivating positive patient relationships.
Best part of your job? Watching the transformation of patient recovery unfold right before my eyes. That feeling of accomplishment and whoa, what’s next?!?!
Hobbies? Being around my tiny humans, Biking– I’m talking pedal bikes! Food/Cooking, always wanting to try new foods, Being Outdoors, Watching Movies and Escape Rooms.
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Favorite book or podcast? I’m surrounded by tiny humans so it’s The Hug Machine.
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? I’m the Flash of course!
Diplomas/Degrees/Certificates:
Christine Oishi,
Physical Therapy Assistant Program – NorQuest
