Cara completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Regina in 2017, followed by her Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 2020. She worked at a physical therapy clinic in Regina for two years before moving to Whitehorse. Cara is a certified pelvic health therapist, with training in treating urinary incontinence and pelvic pain. She also has training in providing physical therapy care to perinatal populations. Cara has an interest in treating TMJ dysfunction, which she developed through her work experience in Regina. She has her AIM Physiotherapy Program Level 1 certification, and utilizes a combined treatment style of manual therapy, education, and exercise prescription. Cara is passionate about sport, recreation, and the outdoors. Her recreational interests include hockey, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, swimming, and resistance training.

Cara completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Regina in 2017, fol... Read More

Kate McArthur was born and raised in Whitehorse. Kate grew up swimming with the Whitehorse Glacier Bears Swim Club, later becoming a swim coach and lifeguard at the CGC while in high school. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta in 2016 and her Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University in Queensland, Australia in 2019.

Kate grew her post-graduate skills for a year at a specialist paediatric physiotherapy practice in Brisbane, Australia before returning to the Yukon in 2020. Kate has worked with a variety of clients, from newborn babies to young adults, and various medical conditions. Kate plans to continue post-graduate courses specializing in paediatrics. Her interests are stand-up paddleboarding, running, cross country skiing, and playing video games when she has the time to spare.

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Alia Pfeiffer graduated with a Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2003. For 21 years, she has been treating patients using a combination of soft tissue muscle release, joint mobilizations, intramuscular stimulation (IMS), acupuncture, taping, stretching and strengthening exercises. She can fit you for a custom knee brace, custom orthotics or a custom hand/wrist splint.

Her post-graduate coursework and certifications include:

*Introduction and advanced vestibular rehabilitation

*Concussion management training

*Intra-muscular stimulation levels 1 & 2 through Kinetacore

*Level 3 Diploma of Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy

*Certified in Medical Acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute

*Dianne Lee and Linda-Joy Lee Thorax and Pelvis courses

*McKenzie A – Assessment and Treatment

*David Butler – Mobilization of the Nervous System

*Shirley Sahrmann Level 1 – Diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders

*Bahram Jam courses on the hip, shoulder and sacro-iliac joint

Alia offers services in English and French.

Alia Pfeiffer a gradué avec une mâtrise de sciences en physiothérapie de l’université McMaster en 2003. Pendant 21 ans, elle aide ses clients avec une combinaison de techniques de massage, mobilizations des articulations, aiguilletage sec, acupuncture, étirements et exercises de renforcissement. Elle peut te fabriquer des orthèses pour les pieds, un attèle pour le genou et un support pour le poignet ou la main.

Les certifications et cours qu’elle a suivit depuis sa graduation comprennent:

*Introduction et cours avancé en réhabilitation vestibulaire

• Gérer les commotions cérébrales

*Aiguilletage sec niveaux 1 & 2 avec Kinetacore

*Niveau 3 – Diplôme avancé de physiothérapie en orthopédie manuelle et manipulative

*Certifié en acupuncture médicale avec la Fondation d’Acupuncture Canadienne

*Dianne Lee et Linda-Joy Lee – le basin et le thorax

*McKenzie A

*David Butler – Mobilization du system nerveux

*Shirley Sarhrmann – niveau 1 – diagnostique et traitement des désordres de mouvement

*Bahram Jam – cours sur la hanche, l’épaule, l’articulation sacro-iliac

Alia offre des services en français et en anglais.

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Melanie is a Whitehorse, Yukon-based occupational therapist specializing in cognitive rehabilitation and neurofunctional health. With a strong educational foundation, Melanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies from the University of Calgary, and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia.

Melanie has augmented clinical expertise through specialized training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), concussion rehabilitation, dementia care, and supporting individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD).

Melanie’s experience working with Yukon Health and Social Services in home care and long-term care has equipped her to support individuals with complex needs. She provides personalized, compassionate care that enables occupation, activities of daily living, social participation, and overall well-being.

Outside of her practice, Melanie enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, and exploring the Yukon wilderness with her two young boys.

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Shane moved to the Yukon in 2016 and has never looked back. He has started a family and is embracing the Yukon lifestyle. His passions are; adventures with his family, canoeing, hunting and fishing and all variety of outdoor pursuits. He regularly competes in the Yukon River quest and has canoed across Canada.

He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a combined Bachelor’s degree in Physiology and Pharmacology. He then pursued his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta. Shane uses a variety of techniques to help his clients get moving again. He has completed multiple post-secondary courses including his Level 2 manual therapy skills, IMS/Dry Needling certifications and Mulligan technique. He loves to continue learning every chance he gets.

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David Eikelboom wants to help you achieve your potential. He has a wide array of experience from recreational to high performance sport. He has worked with Ontario Special Olympic and Canadian Paralympic Swimming, wrestled at the University of Western Ontario. He has a passion for distance running, both competitively as an athlete and as the coach of Whitehorse’s Endurance North Run Club. David’s education includes a kinesiology degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Western Ontario. He has advanced certifications in manual therapy as an FCAMPT therapist, likes to read articles and take courses about pain science, and is an Athletics Canada certified distance running coach. David is interested in how he can bring out the best in you so that you can put injuries behind you and continue to do the things you love.

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Lynsey grew up in Whitehorse, Yukon. She completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, and she graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy.

Lynsey has experience working with individuals of all ages and physical abilities. She’s passionate about getting to know her clients, understanding their goals, and providing client centered care. Her approach to care involves education, therapeutic exercise, self-management strategies, and manual therapy. Lynsey has acupuncture and intramuscular stimulation certifications, and she uses therapeutic needling in her physiotherapy practice.

Outside of work she enjoys hiking, skiing, yoga, traveling, and spending time in nature.

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Corinne graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy from the University of Manitoba.  The great outdoors and wild spaces lured her to Whitehorse in 2005.   She has taken post graduate courses in advanced orthopaedic manual and manipulative therapy, myofascial and soft tissue techniques, chronic pain, functional dry needling (intra-muscular stimulation or IMS), neck dysfunction, TMD (temporomandibular disorders), hand rehabilitation, fundamentals of running injuries, vestibular rehabilitation (dizziness and vertigo).  Corinne uses a variety of treatment techniques such as soft tissue and myofascial release, joint mobilizations, muscle re- education, exercise prescription, taping, neurodynamic mobilizations and functional dry needling or IMS (intra-muscular stimulation).  She also makes custom made orthotics.  Her interests include biking, skiing, fishing, hunting, photography and taking her kids on her many outdoor travel adventures. She is happy to offer services in both English and French.

Corinne a obtenu en 2002 un baccalauréat en réadaptation médicale en physiothérapie de l’Université du Manitoba. Les grands espaces sauvages l’on attirée à Whitehorse en 2005.  Elle a suivi des cours en thérapie orthopédique manuelle et manipulatrice avancée, en techniques myofasciales et de tissus mous, de douleurs chroniques, de stimulation intramusculaire (dry needling), de troubles de cou, de syndrome articulaire temporomandibulaire, de réadaptation des mains, des fondamentaux des blessures en course à pied, de la rééducation vestibulaire (vertiges et étourdissements).  Corinne utilise une variété de techniques de traitement telles que la libération des tissus mous et myofasciaux, les mobilisations articulaires, la rééducation musculaire, la prescription d’exercices, l’utilisation du tape, les mobilisations neurodynamiques et de la stimulation intramusculaire (dry needling).  Elle fabrique également des orthèses sur mesure pour les pieds.  Ses intérêts incluent le vélo, le ski, la pêche, la chasse, la photographie et emmener ses enfants sur ses nombreuses aventures et voyages en plein air.  Elle est heureuse d’offrir des services en anglais et en français.

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Trevor Hookham was born and raised in Whitehorse where he grew up playing competitive soccer and taking part in outdoor activities. He moved away to complete his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria and then graduate in 2014 with a Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Manitoba. He returned to the territory shortly after a short stint providing therapy services in a small town just outside of Winnipeg.

Trevor uses a variety of treatment techniques learned throughout his degree programs and experience working with seniors for Home Care in the Yukon. He also has his acupuncture certification and plans to continue pursuing post-grad coursework. His interests include playing soccer, as well as hiking, skiing, snowboarding and playing bar trivia.

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