Born and raised in the Ottawa Valley, Erin has a deep-rooted passion for health and wellness. After completing her Master’s in Physiotherapy at the University of Limerick in Ireland, she has returned to pursue her career as a Physiotherapy Resident. She has a strong focus on patient-centered care. Dedicated to helping individuals regain their mobility and improve their quality of life, Erin takes a personalized approach using evidence-based practice to tailor treatments to meet the unique needs of each patient.

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Rhaeanna was born and raised just outside of Pembroke, Ontario. Upon completing high school, she opted to pursue her passion for understanding the intricacies of the human body and desire to assist others. After graduating from the Massage Therapy Program at Algonquin College in Ottawa, she returned home to seek her goal of creating more opportunities in smaller towns where RMTs are limited, ensuring that people have a better chance of receiving the help they need. Rhaeanna has experience in a wide variety of settings through clinic and outreach placements at Algonquin College including prenatal, pediatrics, orthopedics, and sports. Driven by her passion for the well-being of the body, Rhaeanna believes that movement really can be the best medicine. With a commitment to enhancing physical health, she focusses on empowering individuals through tailored therapeutic techniques and exercises that promote relaxation, recovery, and overall wellness.

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Born and raised in the Ottawa Valley, Dr. Kristin Ling learned the benefits of living healthy through sports and the outdoors. Dr. Ling graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor’s of Physical and Health Education with a concentration in Health Promotion.

With a lifelong interest in Chiropractics and health care, Dr. Ling earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. At school, she gained additional experience while she provided chiropractic care at the Aptus Children’s Centre for children who have developmental disabilities.

Dr. Ling enjoys working with people of all ages and activity levels. She finds working in pediatric, pre and post-natal care especially rewarding.

Her patients enjoy a patient-centered, evidence-based approach which includes: * Spinal Manipulative Therapy * Acupuncture * Mobilizations * Soft Tissue Therapy * Rehabilitation Exercises & Education

She is also well versed in a number of techniques including Activator, taping and drop piece/toggle board adjusting.

Outside of the clinic you can find her hiking with her dog, doing jigsaw puzzles and taking advantage of al that the Valley has to offer!

Dr. Ling is a member of the Chiropractic College of Ontario, Ontario Chiropractic Association and the Canadian Chiropractic Association.

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Jacob studied at the University of Waterloo where he completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Honors Kinesiology with a focus in Rehabilitation Sciences and Advanced Human Nutrition. He then attended the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy where he received his Master in Practice of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc.) in 2022. Jacob has worked in several high caliber, multidisciplinary clinical environments as an osteopathic manual practitioner. This experience has informed his treatment style to work well with other disciplines as well as be effective as an independent provider. Jacob also has experience working with different patients across all age groups and life stages, such as pediatrics, pregnancy/postpartum, and persons 65 years and older. Jacob’s clinical focus is in maximizing the effectiveness of the principles of osteopathy through manual treatment as well as patient education on body mechanics. His desired outcome is to provide a therapeutic alternative to pain relief that diminishes the need for medication. His primary areas of focus are in neck and low back pain, TMJ dysfunction, concussion recovery, nerve pain and abdominal/digestive discomfort.

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Donna Saal was born and raised in Pembroke and is thrilled to be back in the Valley doing what she loves. She graduated from the Physiotherapy program at the University of Ottawa in 1996 and started on a path of post graduate training that has lead to a great interest in orthopedics, manual therapy, women’s health, and pediatrics.

In addition to her orthopedic manual courses, Donna has been trained in acupuncture, and the treatment of women’s pelvic pain and incontinence. She has also completed five years of training at the Canadian College of Osteopathy and applies osteopathic concepts and skills to her physiotherapy practice.

Womens’ Health: Donna has been practicing in the field of women’s health for 20 years. She is trained with an advanced certification/specialization in Pregnancy and Post-Partum physiotherapy and pelvic floor rehabilitation . ( AWAITING CAPP certification via the American Physiotherapy Association) Recently Donna has completed an advanced certification in the unique rehabilitation of the breast cancer client. * Certified Kick Pink Practitioner!!) Donna is a co-owner of Physio in the Valley with her husband, Paul. They live in Pembroke with their two boys.

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Paul Saal was born in Sudbury, Ontario and relocated to Pembroke in 2001 to open Physio in the Valley with his wife, Donna. He graduated from the University of Ottawa’s Physiotherapy program in 1996. He also completed three years of Occupational Therapy at the University of Ottawa.

Paul has studied orthopedics and manual therapy and had worked solely in hand therapy prior to advancing his manual therapy skills. He also completed five years at the Canadian College of Osteopathy and uses osteopathic concepts and techniques in his daily physiotherapy practice. Recently Paul has completed his courses in advanced MASTERs level in the care of low back injuries under the McGill program as well as completing his acupuncture and needling courses.

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Bronwyn is an experienced and compassionate International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (in progress). With a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, specializing in Midwifery. Bronwyn brings over five years of hands-on midwifery experience, providing comprehensive prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum care across Ontario and Northern Quebec.

Driven by a passion for supporting women through all stages of pregnancy and postpartum, Bronwyn is dedicated to helping families navigate the challenges of early parenthood, including infant feeding, lactation, and physical recovery. Currently, Bronwyn is expanding expertise in corrective exercise to further support the perinatal population in their physical health during pregnancy and physical recovery postpartum.

Bronwyn is deeply committed to empowering women with evidence-based guidance, compassionate care, and personalized solutions to achieve optimal health for both themselves and their babies.

Education

Bachelor of Health Sciences Midwifery from Laurentian University (bilingual stream, graduated Magna cum laude)

Breastfeeding Management Course Online through Mohawk College

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Qualifications and Advanced training

• Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (in progress)

• YTT: Yoga Teacher Training 200hr (in progress)

• Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding dyad: A Masterclass for IBCLCs (in progress)

• The Older Baby: Resolving Unresolved Breastfeeding Challenges

• Hands Off! The Virtual IBCLC: Effectively Support Breastfeeding Dyads Remotely

• Spinning Babies Workshop

• Pelvic Health Solutions: Pregnancy and the Pelvic Floor

• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network Compassionate Care Workshop
• The Pelvic Floor and Diastasis Online Course for Midwives (Bellies Inc)

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Justin was born and raised in the Ottawa Valley. After spending several years studying away from home, he always knew he would return to this place that he loves. Justin has been an integral member of the PITV team for over 7 years and he is proud to serve this great community, helping his clients become stronger, healthier and to move better.

Justin pursued his undergraduate degree at Ottawa University where he received an Honours Bachelor of Health Science degree. He then continued his education at Western University in London, Ontario where he earned his Masters of Physical Therapy. Justin joined the PITV team right out of school and has embodied the clinic’s vision since day one. He strongly believes in the great team approach at PITV and this is one of the many ways that Justin helps our client’s achieve their desired goals.

Justin considers himself to be a movement-based therapist with a very active approach to getting you better. He has a strong background in orthopedics, manual therapy, sports therapy and strength and conditioning. He has completed courses in the manual therapy divisions, Mackenzie courses, Selective Functional movement assessment (SFMA) and Functional Movement Screens. He also specializes and has training in Dry Needling, which he finds is very helpful for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Advanced courses in cervical spine and McGill Lumbar spine methods are just a few other areas that he has education in. He is also trained in Functional Capacity Evaluations to help determine impairments with screening and in-clinic testing to help guide recovery and return to safe work.

When he is not at work, you are most likely to find Justin pursing one of his various hobbies including beef farming, spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, or boating, to name a few. Fitness is also part of his daily routine, as he enjoys staying active and fit through running and high intensity workouts at his home gym.

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