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Physiotherapists & PTAs
Katherine Dittmann BSc.H, MKin, MPT
(She/her)
Registered Physiotherapist
Katherine grew up in Northern Ontario living an active and outdoor lifestyle. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honour’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Kinetics which she followed with a thesis based Master’s degree studying the effects of different exercise modalities in persons with Type 2 Diabetes. After her Master’s degree from the University of Ottawa, she went on to complete her professional Master’s in Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy) from the University of Western Ontario. Katherine is an experienced Physiotherapist, published author, certified educator and a co-creator of Cognitive Augmented Mobility (a program created for persons with stroke living in the community).
Nirushan Guruparan, MScPT, BA(Hons), BSc(Hons)
(He/him)
Registered Physiotherapist
Nirushan is a graduate from Queen’s University’s Physiotherapy program. His prior education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from York University. Through a decade of education, he can create a holistic picture of his clients and their conditions, which serve to guide the best treatment approach. Having worked as a physiotherapist in British Columbia and Ontario, Nirushan has worked with various clients including individuals with orthopaedic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, work injuries, athletic injuries, and post-operative (knees, hips, shoulders). His treatment style is a combination of manual therapy and exercise prescription, with an emphasis in functional and athletic training/recovery. He has training and experience using joint mobilization techniques, Mackenzie techniques, taping, active tissue release, and dry needling. Outside of the clinic, Nirushan is part of the Executive Committee for the Global Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, where he hopes to use his training as a physiotherapist to help underserved communities. In his free time, Nirushan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching new TV shows, going to concerts, hiking, lifting weights, keeping up with basketball, soccer, and tennis news, and learning about fitness, nutrition, diet, and new exercises.
Judy Grandison, PTA
(She/her)
Mobility Specialist
Judy is an aspiring Health and Wellness professional who holds a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education, a diploma in Massage Therapy and a Post-Graduate degree in Wellness Coaching with a focus on the management of chronic illness and life transitions. In the future, Judy hopes to use this combination of training and experience to help people of various walks of life, live their fullest lives - regardless of circumstance or ability. In her spare time, Judy is an avid volunteer with a summer camp for children living with Sickle Cell Disease, a chronic and life-threatening blood disorder.