Staff

Dr. Hall specializes in sports medicine. He is a co-owner and sports medicine physician at GRSM. In addition to his work at GRSM he also acts as a sports medicine consultant for the Centre for Family Medicine…

Dr. Cogliano joined GRSM in December 2012. He completed his Family Medicine Program at the University of Ottawa (rural program) , the Primary Care Sport Medicine Fellowship Program…

Christine Lejarza graduated from Queen’s University in 2007 with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2004 from York University. She has post-graduate training in manual therapy, …

Dana graduated from the McMaster Physiotherapy program with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2005. Prior to that she completed an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and Anthropology degree (2003), also at McMaster. Dana has stayed involved with McMaster as a clinical tutor …

Krista graduated from Queen’s University in 2010 with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She also completed an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2007 at the University of Waterloo. Krista has a strong interest in manual therapy, acupuncture and …

Kristy graduated from the School of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario in 2008. Prior to completing the Master of Physical Therapy program, Kristy completed her Honours Bachelor of Science in …

Sharyn graduated from the University of Western Ontario in August of 2009 with her Master of Physical Therapy. Her previous education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology in 2007 from Wilfrid Laurier University. Sharyn has completed her Level 1 in Manual Therapy from …

Stephanie graduated the University of Western Ontario, Master of Physical Therapy in 2009. Prior to this, she completed a 4 year Honors Specialization in Health Science with Biology also, from the Universtiy of Western Ontario in 2007. Since completing her Masters, …

Meaghan graduated from Queen’s University in 2006 with an Honours Bachelor of Life Science degree, and again in 2008 with a Masters of Physical Therapy. Since graduation, Meaghan has worked in …

Gillian graduated from McMaster University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy. Her interest in orthopaedics lead her to become a certified manual and manipulative therapist (Part A) in …

Michelle has developed her interest in sports physiotherapy through her work as a registered physiotherapist in KW and Cambridge since 1996. She has a particular interest in the rehabilitation of the older athlete. …

Stephanie graduated from the Master of Science in Physiotherapy program at McMaster University in 2011. Prior to that she graduated from Lakehead University with a Master of Public Health degree in 2009 …

Courtney graduated from McMaster University in 2011 with a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy. Prior to this, she completed an Honours Bachelor of Health Science degree in 2006 at The University of Western Ontario. Courtney continues to further her post graduate …

Kathleen received her Masters in physiotherapy from Queen’s University in 2009. Previously, she completed a Bachelor in Physical and Health Education and a Bachelor of Science in Life Science …

Neenah started with GRSM in October, 2012. She graduated with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University, as well as a Masters of Science in Organic Chemistry from McGill University. She played varsity volleyball for Simon Fraser University and …

Erin started with GRSM in November, 2012. She graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy from McMaster University. Erin also has certifications in Fascial Stretch Therapy, Pre & Post Natal Fitness and has experience as a Sports …

Ali graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2011. Previously she completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology also at McMaster. Since graduation, she has continued her education in physiotherapy with certificates in Level 1 Manual Therapy, Soft Tissue Release, Therapeutic taping and…

Joe joined the GRSM team in May 2012. He has his BA in Health Studies as well as a Post-Graduate Certificate in International/Community Development. Joe is continuing his education part-time and planning to obtain his masters …

Becca started with GRSM in February, 2013. She is currently attending Huron Heights Secondary School – her favourite subjects are English and Phys Ed. Becca’s volunteer experience includes Relay for Life…

Jennifer was first introduced to the world of pedorthics as a teenager when an injury at a provincial track and field meet landed her in the Pedorthic Services clinic where she received her first pair of foot …

Kim began her career as the original associate of Pedorthic Services in 1986 and continues to practice in the Kitchener-Waterloo locations. She has an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the …

Tavish was introduced to the field of pedorthics through volunteering during her university career. During this time she had the opportunity to shadow personal trainers, chiropractors and physiotherapists however …

Dr. Haddad is an Orthopaedic Surgeon sub-specializing in shoulder surgery and surgical sports medicine (including knee ligament reconstruction). He has been a staff surgeon at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital since 2006, where he also provides trauma coverage. …

James graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Medix College in March 2008, and has been practicing as a registered Massage Therapist since. His focus on sports injuries has allowed him to treat athletes of all levels, participating in sports ranging from hockey to track and field, …

John has been a massage therapist since 1998. As a runner and multi-sport enthusiast (two time Hawaii Ironman competitor), he appreciates the mental and physical challenges that many athletes face as they train and recover from injuries. John has a special interest in running injuries …

Melynda began practicing Massage Therapy in 2005 after she graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. Melynda joined the team at Grand River Sports Medicine in 2007 and began studying at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto and is currently …

Shannon joined Grand River Sports Medicine in 2004 after graduating from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (Kitchener). Since graduating, she has treated a variety of injuries occurring from …

Cate MacKay graduated from Centennial College with an honours diploma in Massage Therapy in 2000. She further certified as a Combined Decongestive Therapist from the Dr. Vodder School International the same year. Prior to her Massage Therapy training she completed a Bachelor …

Leah joined GRSM in October 2012. She has been practicing since 2009 after graduating from the Georgian College Massage Therapy program with honours. Leah has experience in both sports therapy and multidisciplinary clinics. While living in New Zealand Leah ….

Sam started with GRSM in November, 2012. She graduated with a Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in July 2009. Sam has work experience in both spa and chiropractic clinics. She has treated a variety of clients…

As a Registered Dietitian, Cara provides nutrition counseling for active individuals looking to enhance and maximize their performance through proper nutrition. Originally from Winnipeg, Cara graduated from the University of Manitoba (BSc, Human Nutritional Sciences, 2005) and …

Born and raised in Kitchener, Kevin always knew that upon completing his training he would return to the area to continue his career. Kevin left Kitchener in 1999 and headed for London, Ontario. He graduated with …

Stefano joined the GRSM team in 2011. He graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo in 2007, and went on to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College …

Dr. Porr began his education at the University of Ottawa where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honors Human Kinetics and became a Certified Exercise Physiologyst through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. He later graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic…

Nathan is a Certified Athletic Therapist and has been with GRSM since March 2007. His role at GRSM includes Athletic Therapy, Orthopaedic Bracing and High Performance Training. Nathan is a graduate of the University of Waterloo Kinesiology Program, the Athletic Therapy Program …

Lee-Anne has been working at Grand River Sports Medicine since March 2007. She was born and raised in Cambridge. Lee-Anne graduated from Southwood Secondary School in 2002. Lee-Anne’s love of being active …

Tripho is a lifelong resident of Cambridge and has always been very involved in the Cambridge Sports Community. Tripho held the position of Sports Co-ordinator for the City of Cambridge and was Athletic Director for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Tripho’s commitment to the Cambridge Sports Community also extends to his volunteer work. …

Marla was raised in Cambridge where she was a competitive figure skater until the age of 16. Marla has worked in Family Medicine and Specialist’s medical office environments for her entire career. She continues to …

Emma joined the GRSM team in September 2012. She was raised in Cambridge and graduated from Southwood Secondary School. Emma has an Honours diploma from Humber College in Advertising Media Sales. She has participated and coached basketball for many years and maintains …

Jen joined GRSM in June 2012. She was raised in Cambridge where she graduated from Southwood. She continued her post secondary education at St. Clair College where she received her Human Resources Certificate. Jen has an extensive background in Human Resources with a focus in Staffing & Recruitment. She enjoys various activities including …

Kiersten joined the Grand River Sports Medicine Team in November 2010. She grew-up moving across Canada before settling in Waterloo back in 2005. Kiersten graduated from Conestoga College with an advanced diploma in Business Administration – Marketing. …

Nicole joined the GRSM team in May 2012. She is a graduate of the Health Office Administration program at Conestoga College. Nicole has previous Customer Service and Administrative experience in the Dental…

Emily joined the GRSM team in August 2012. She is currently attending the University of Waterloo in a joint honours program in Psychology and Social Development Studies with the goal…

Aaron joined the GRSM team in August 2012. He is a full time grade 12 student at Monsignor Doyle and hopes to continue his education in the field of Electrical Engineering. Aaron enjoys participating in sports…

Sarah started with GRSM in November, 2012. She graduated with an Honours Bachelors of Science with Specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics. Sarah has previous customer service experience in the health, fitness and retail industries…

Kayla joined GRSM in October, 2011. She is currently attending the University of Waterloo working on completing her Bachelors of Science with a specialization in Kinesiology. In her free time Kayla enjoys…

Kayla joined the GRSM team in December 2011. She has graduated from the University of Waterloo studying Honours Arts. Kayla plans on continuing her education…

Jaime has been working at Grand River Sports Medicine since November 2011, after completing a co-op as a physiotherapy assistant in the fall. She is studying at Wilfrid Laurier University to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Afterwards she hopes …..

Raised on a rural property in north central Ontario, Sue has always had a love of the outdoors and all things that that entails. Sue joined the GRSM team in April 2013. Sue has had many years experience in a managerial…