Our trainers
Alain Gaumond, Fellow Pht (retraité), M.Sc.
Alain Gaumond has been a physiotherapist for 30 years. He is a qualified teacher of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, a program created in 1979 by Jon Kabat-Zinn (www.espacepleineconscience.com).
Alain has a master's degree in experimental medicine from Laval University on intervention targeting psychosocial factors in pain. In 2006, he received the "Audrey Trudeau Memorial" award from the Foundation of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in recognition of his master's work. In 2014, he obtained certification to perform spinal and peripheral manipulations from the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). In 2018, he received the "Prix Excellence" from the OPPQ for his particular contribution to the advancement and influence of the profession.
Alain Gaumond was also co-founder, coordinator and physiotherapist of the pain clinic at the Valcartier Health Centre of the Canadian Armed Forces. In addition, he teaches as a guest professor at Laval and Sherbrooke Universities, and has been a trainer at the OPPQ for over 10 years.
Andréanne Martin, B. Sc. : Speaker and author of three bestsellers
BetsyAnn Baron, Massage Therapist and Structural Integration Practitioner
BetsyAnn Baron has been a massage therapist since 1991. She began her studies in kinetic Swedish massage and massage therapy at the Institut Kiné-Concept. She specialized in Structural Integration starting in 2001.
Following extensive studies and experience, BetsyAnn developed a curriculum she calls "Structural Myofascial Therapy (SMT)®", a vision focused on postural awareness and myofascial techniques. SMT® is the subject of continuing education courses she is invited to teach throughout Canada, the United States and Europe, sharing her knowledge with colleagues who are interested in this philosophy.
Her fifteen-year career as a soloist with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal gives her a unique experience with the body, its movements and its injuries. BetsyAnn is known for her open-mindedness and generosity both as a therapist and as a teacher.
Blaise Dubois, pht, DPS.
Blaise Dubois graduated in physiotherapy from the Faculty of Medicine at Laval University in 1998, where he received the award of excellence in the musculoskeletal field. In 2009, Blaise began a master's degree in experimental medicine and published an article entitled "Physical interventions for preventing stress fractures and stress reactions of bone of the lower limbs in young adults" for Cochrane Review (ongoing).
This speaker and athlete is also co-owner of the PCN physiotherapy and sports medicine clinics.
Carole Boucher, pht.
A graduate of Laval University, Carole is a physiotherapist at the Cortex Clinic and the Enfant Jesus Hospital in Quebec City. She specializes mainly in hip pathologies. In collaboration with the Hérisset-Bordeleau Tennis School, she also works in the prevention of sports injuries.
For over 25 years, she has been involved in orthopedics, teaching and clinical research. Carole has advanced expertise in hip pathologies and injuries in young people, adults and athletes. She supports them from initial management to post-surgical follow-up.
This strong interest in hip problems has led her to pursue international training in order to offer quality services to clients and according to best practices.
Claire Barro, Massotherapist
In 2006, she began teaching with BetsyAnn Baron when the latter launched her "Structural Myofascial Therapy (SMT)" curriculum. After co-teaching for a few years, Claire took over the course and now teaches it as part of Atlas Medic's continuing education program.
Diana Perez, B.Sc. PT, M.Sc., YT(c); Professional Yoga Therapist; Fellow OPPQ; Lifetime Award CPA
Diana Perez has worked in the medical field and fitness industry for over 40 years. She has advanced specializations in sports physiotherapy, manual therapy and exercise prescription, as well as formal training in wellness, naturopathy, Ayurvedic medicine, functional medicine, nutrition and acupuncture. She is the founder and former owner of Medi-Club Physiotherapy & Medical Wellness Center (1997-2009) where she continues to practice as a clinical physiotherapist. She received the "Lifetime Member Award" from the CPA and the Fellow of the Ordre Professionnel de Physiotherapie du Quebec in recognition of her significant and longstanding contributions to the physiotherapy profession.
As a sports physiotherapist, she has provided medical services to athletes of all calibers, including numerous Canadian national and professional teams. She was a member of the Canadian medical teams for the 2008 and 2004 Olympic Games, the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and the 1997/1993/1989/1987 Maccabiah Games.
Diana Perez has been teaching yoga since 2000 and practicing yoga therapy since 2002. Her yoga influences come mainly from the Hatha, Ashtanga, Moksha and Anusara schools. She is a certified Yoga Therapist (Professional Yoga Therapy Institute) and Therapeutic Breathwork practitioner (Restore your Prana Certification). She has completed training/certifications in Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Yin Yoga, Yoga Alignment/Sequencing, Accessible Yoga and Pranayama. She is the founder and director of the Canadian Yoga Therapy Institute and is on the faculty of various yoga teacher training and yoga therapy schools. She teaches medical yoga therapy classes and workshops and leads yoga retreats nationally and internationally.
France Caron, pht.
As a graduate of Laval University, France Caron is a physiotherapist who practices in private clinics and hospitals with orthopedic clients requiring outpatient follow-up.
For 20 years, she has developed expertise in the assessment and treatment of young adults and athletes with hip pathologies including femoroacetabular impingement, dysplasia and osteoarthritis.
She was a clinical professor and lecturer on hip pathologies in the physiotherapy program at Laval University from 2011 to 2022. Her interest in the hip has led her to pursue several international training courses.
Francis Létourneau, Acupuncturist
Francis Létourneau graduated in acupuncture and has been a member of the Ordre des Acupuncteurs du Québec since 2013. From the beginning of his studies, he was interested in therapeutic cupping from both a biomechanical/tissue and traditional Chinese medicine perspective.
In addition to using them daily in his clinic, he completed intensive training in Australia with Bruce Bentley, one of the world's leading experts in the field.
His 10 years of experience as a personal trainer, and more recently as a natural bodybuilding athlete, give him a hybrid perspective on this therapeutic technique and its effect on the human body.
A passionate communicator, Francis has trained more than 400 health professionals and therapists since 2017 through his school, the Institut Axis. He has also been a trainer for the FQM (Fédération Québécoise des Massothérapeutes) in Quebec for cupping since 2018.
Jean-François Lalande, pht.
Jean-François has been a trainer for Atlas Medic since 2016, and has worked primarily with post-knee and hip arthroplasty clients for over 25 years at the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale. He graduated in physiotherapy from Laval University in 1996, is also a lecturer at Laval University, and was the recipient of the Certificate of Excellence in Clinical Supervision from Laval University's physiotherapy program for the 2014-2015 academic year. He has also been teaching lower limb arthroplasty in the UQÀC physiotherapy program since 2018.
His interest in post-arthroplasty clients led him to attend the American Physical Therapy Association's "Spring Conference - Ortho Track" in Phoenix, Arizona in 2013. In 2016, he completed the "Assessment & Management of Rheumatic Diseases: A Skills Workshop for Physical Therapists" training at the Mary Pack Arthritis Center in Vancouver, under the supervision of Dr. Marie Westby. In November 2023, in Dallas, Texas, on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons, he had the privilege of attending the "AAHKS Orthopedic Team Member Course". Finally, Jean-François never hesitates to attend surgeries to learn more about the surgical procedure.
He also collaborated on Dr. Marie Westby's research project: A Snapshot of Hip and Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Care Across Canada: A Cross-Sectional Survey Using an Online Clinician Quality Indicator Questionnaire (Physiotherapy Canada 2023). He continues to collaborate with Dr. Westby as an active member of the external advisory committee for the Quality Indicators for Hip and Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Project at the University of British Columbia. He also collaborated on the publication of the article entitled: "Return to Running after Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report" with Jean-François Esculier, physiotherapist, and Blaise Dubois, physiotherapist (Physiotherapy Canada 2024).
His expertise is now available to all as he has also been practicing part-time since 2022 at the PCN L'Ormière physiotherapy clinic in Quebec City.
Olivier Daigneault, Podiatrist
A member of the Ordre des Podiatres du Québec, he holds a doctorate in podiatric medicine from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, since June 2019. This course is 4 years long and comprises 195 credits. He completed a 2-month internship abroad in a hospital setting in New York City at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He also completed a 2-month hospital internship in Joliette, Trois-Rivières and Sherbrooke in diabetic foot wound care clinics. He participated in a humanitarian mission to Vietnam in 2018 with the Association des Podiatres sans frontières. In addition, he completed a 2-month internship in foot surgery in a private practice in Quebec. He also completed a Bachelor of Business Administration at McGill University in 2013.
Passionate about biomechanical analysis, pressure points and gait, he stands out for his rigorous work, his passion for the development of podiatry and the health of his patients. He is a young, dynamic, honest, attentive and very reliable podiatrist. He emphasizes the importance of developing a patient-partner relationship built on trust and ensures good communication.
He has additional training in baropodometric analysis, neuroproprioceptive taping, the diabetic foot and soft tissue biopsy. Passionate about tennis, skiing, golf and hiking, he is RacquetFit certified for biomechanical analysis of tennis players.
Jean-philippe Boivin, pht.
Jean-Philippe Boivin graduated from Laval University in 2001. He was physiotherapist for the Quebec Capitales baseball team (2000 to 2007, 2010) and medical coordinator (2008, 2009 and 2011). He has been the physiotherapist for the Rouge et Or, Laval University since 2001 and head of the Rouge et Or clinic since 2005. He is co-owner of the PCN clinics.
Jean-Philippe Paquin, B.Sc.pht M.Cl.Sc (manip) FCAMPT.
Jean-Philippe graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from Laval University in 2010. He completed his advanced manual therapy training as a Fellow in 2014. He also completed a Master's degree in Manual Therapy at Western University in London, Ontario that same year, a microprogram in higher education pedagogy at the University of Sherbrooke in 2017, and a Master's degree in Health Sciences Research at the University of Sherbrooke in 2021.
A regular clinical professor at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi since 2019, as well as an adjunct professor at McGill University and a lecturer in the medical program at the University of Sherbrooke, Jean-Philippe has been working with orthopedic and sports clients for nearly 15 years. He divides his time between teaching, knowledge dissemination, clinical research and patient care.
Il est également fondateur du site web https://rehabtech.ca He is also the founder of the website https://rehabtech.ca, whose mission is to disseminate scientific and clinical knowledge to French-speaking health professionals quickly and efficiently.
Jennifer O'Neil, PT, PhD.
Dr. O'Neil is a physiotherapist and assistant professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Ottawa, and an affiliate investigator at the Bruyère Research Institute.
Her research program focuses on improving access to rehabilitation care and services by investigating new models of care delivery such as telerehabilitation. Her doctoral thesis focused on the implementation of intensive home-based telerehabilitation programs for people living with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury in Canada.
As an early career researcher, her work focuses on capacity building and telehealth implementation, including a telehealth fall prevention program for Francophone minority communities. Her research program is focused on improving health equity and access to rehabilitation services.
Josée Chabot, Kin., Pht.
Josée Chabot received a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Laval University in 1999 and a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Ottawa in 2005.
She also completed a graduate microprogram in perineal and pelvic rehabilitation from the Université de Montréal. She teaches at Cégep Garneau and is involved in training students in the perineal and pelvic rehabilitation microprogram at the Université de Montréal.
Co-owner of Kinatex Sports Physio l'Ormière, she has many years of experience as a physiotherapist in private practice. Her expertise: treating clients with persistent pain, since 2010, with clients exclusively in perineal and pelvic rehabilitation.
This approach has led her to develop a strong interest in abdominal pain that can be treated with physiotherapy.
Karine Ainsley, Pht.
Owner of LSC-STO Clinics,
Karine Ainsley, graduated from Laval University in 1998 with a degree in physiotherapy from the Faculty of Medicine. She has owned the Lac-Saint-Charles and Stoneham clinics for 24 years. Her practice is as diverse as it is specialized, catering to clients of all ages. She integrates manual therapy and fasciatherapy approaches for simpler cases, but also for many complex cases that are referred to her for her expertise.
She taught at Cégep Garneau for 19 years and was Clinical Training Coordinator for 5 years. Her expertise lies in integrating specific approaches learned over time into a holistic body approach. Her integrative clinical thinking allows her to successfully mentor many young clinicians. She enjoys approaching the clinic differently and propelling her practice not just through raw knowledge, but through dynamic and distinct thinking. Karine is a dynamic communicator and loves to simplify complex systems using diagrams and imagery.
Marcel Hardy, pht, Kin.
Marcel Hardy completed a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at Laval University in 1992.
He then obtained a degree in physiotherapy from Laval University in 1996 and has been working for PCN since. Over the years, he has acquired expertise in the field of muscle and proprioceptive exercise related to rehabilitation, particularly with sports teams.
He has been a physiotherapist for the Canadian freestyle ski team since 2006, a position he held at the Vancouver 2010 and PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games. Mr. Hardy is also co-owner of the PCN physiotherapy clinics. His analysis of movement is supported by his experience in the context of high-level sports as well as his interest in injury prevention.
Marie-France Cimon, Doctor in Psychology - Neuropsychology
Marie-France Cimon is a Doctor of Psychology-Neuropsychology. She has been practicing within a multidisciplinary team since 1994.
She also works in private practice with an aging clientele and/or those with a neurodegenerative disease, particularly Parkinson's disease.
Dr. Cimon has been supervising doctoral students in Neuropsychology at Laval University for several years.
Philippe Fait, Ph.D., CAT(C).
Philippe Fait is a Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated from Concordia University. He holds a doctorate in experimental medicine (concentration in adaptation/rehabilitation) from Laval University.
In addition to being a clinician and co-owner of the CORTEX Medicine and Rehabilitation clinic, which specializes in the management of mild traumatic brain injury, Dr. Fait is a professor in the Department of Exercise Science at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and a neurorehabilitation researcher with the Research Group on Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders.
He is also the medical coordinator of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and a member of the Canadian Hockey League's concussion management program committee. Finally, he is the co-founder of the Pier-Yves Bouchard Foundation, whose mission is to help people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury as part of a sporting activity.
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Pierre Langevin, Fellow Pht, Ph.D., FCAMPT.
Pierre Langevin is a physiotherapist who graduated from Laval University in 1997 and has been a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy (FCAMPT) since 2002. He holds a doctorate (PhD) focusing on cervical and vestibular disorders associated with concussions, obtained from Laval University in 2022.
A clinician and co-owner of Physio Interactive and Cortex clinics, Mr. Langevin has also been a clinical professor and lecturer in medicine in the physiotherapy program at Laval University since 2011. He recently completed a post-doctorate at McGill University focusing on prognostic factors in a pediatric population with concussion and on an advanced practice model for physiotherapists in the pediatric emergency department.
He teaches in several continuing education courses, including those of the Médivox program and the Association québécoise de physiothérapie musculosquelettique avancé (AQPMA), and has been a speaker at several provincial, national, and international conferences. He has published several scientific articles on spinal disorders and concussions.
Pierre is the 2017 recipient of the Ordre de la physiothérapie du Québec's Excellence Award, the 2020 recipient of the Mérite du Conseil interprofessionnel du Québec from the Ordre de la physiothérapie du Québec, and has been named a Fellow of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie. He also received the Clinical Teaching Award from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2023.
Sébastien Richard, Pht, FCAMPT, SPC.
Sébastien Richard obtained his bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from Laval University in 1998. He has held the title of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy since 2005 and has been certified in sports physiotherapy since 2008.
Mr. Richard is a consultant for the Quebec Remparts (hockey team) and participated in the Vancouver Olympics with the Canadian speed skating team. He is also an instructor on the use of dry needling in the OPPQ training curriculum.
This physiotherapy and sports enthusiast is a co-owner of the PCN physiotherapy clinics.
Véronique Cormier, Pht, CGIMS.
Véronique Cormier received a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from Laval University in 1997. She has been a certified sports physiotherapist since 2008. Over the years, she has acquired solid experience in the field of exercise prescription and correction related to rehabilitation, particularly with sports teams.
She was a full-time physiotherapist with the Canadian alpine ski team and has held a position as physiotherapist with the Canadian freestyle ski team since 2006 (which she accompanied to the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014).
Violaine Lavoie, B.Sc. in Physiotherapy
Violaine Lavoie, who graduated from Laval University in 1985, completed a graduate microprogram in Rehabilitation Assessment from the University of Sherbrooke in 2013.
She has worked in a multidisciplinary team with a geriatric clientele since 1998, more specifically with clients with Parkinson's disease since 2008.
Ms. Lavoie is a clinical instructor in the physiotherapy program at Laval University. She supervised student internships at the bachelor's and then master's levels from 1986 to 2018.
Ms. Lavoie is an associate researcher at the CISSS-CA Research Centre. In 2014, she supervised students from the University of Sherbrooke on an internship abroad in Haiti.
Charlotte Vallières, Pht.
Charlotte Vallières Villeneuve completed her Master's degree in physiotherapy at Laval University in 2012. She began her career with the Rouge et Or teams from 2012 to 2019, then moved to a private clinic practice within the PCN physiotherapy and sports medicine clinics. A graduate in sports physiotherapy from Sport Physio Canada since 2018, she has been involved for several years with sports teams of all levels, including at the international level during the Universiades in 2017 and 2019.
Charlotte teaches at Laval University in the Sports Therapy course and co-taught the Neuro-Proprioceptive Taping and Dynamic Tape course with Atlas Medic.
The sports world being a true human laboratory, Charlotte has had the chance to perfect her taping training by experimenting with different techniques with athletes from all sports.
She now works with a varied clientele with whom she uses these tools on a daily basis.
Maxime Besner, Pht.
A graduate of the University of Ottawa in 2006, Maxime Besner is a passionate physiotherapist and clinic owner since 2008. In 2021, he co-founded Ekinox Physiotherapy and Wellness with his partner, Aditi Kapoor, where he applies his expertise in jaw disorders, headaches, migraines, concussions, and other conditions affecting the neck, face and head.
Recognized as a skilled communicator and energetic teacher, Maxime has been teaching jaw disorders to healthcare professionals with Atlas Medic since 2018. With his longtime friend, Mathieu Poirier, he teaches the course "Shining a Light on the TMJ, the Obscure Joint of the Upper Quadrant." He collaborates with Chantal Lafrenière and Claude Tardif in teaching advanced courses on the TMJ, cranial nerves and facial bones.
Maxime is a professional who values interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with other experts to leverage each other's strengths and provide the best possible care to his clients.
Jean-Luc Perreault, B.Sc. Pht.
A graduate of the University of Montreal, Jean-Luc Perreault has been working in sports medicine and manual therapy with a multidisciplinary team for nearly 30 years.
Early in his career, he worked as a physiotherapist at the Société des sports du Québec, the René Joyal Physiotherapy Clinic and the Collège Marie-Victorin. He was also co-owner of the Clinique Sportive Synergie for nearly 20 years.
He is currently the head physiotherapist, director and in charge of development at the Action Sport Physio clinic in Piedmont / Saint-Sauveur since 2010.
In addition to having taught at the University of Ottawa from 1989 to 1991 in sports physiotherapy, he has been involved in numerous regional, provincial and international sporting competitions over the years. Primarily a speaker on tennis, alpine skiing, running and golf injuries, he recently graduated from the FIT fore GOLF level 4 program.
He also received his training as a musculoskeletal sonographer in 2010 in Florida and has been involved in clinical research in this field since.
Thanks to his experience as an athlete, his post-graduate training and his multidisciplinary clinical experience, Jean-Luc Perreault has developed advanced expertise in the field of chest injuries and associated symptoms.
Chantal von Schoenberg, DPT, Pht.
Chantal von Schoenberg is a physiotherapist and doctor of physical therapy. She studied kinesiology and physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa and received her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.
She currently works as a neurorehabilitation clinician in a private care clinic. She teaches in clinical and post-secondary settings and also provides professional development courses. In addition, she is actively involved in research on innovative technologies for rehabilitation at Carleton University.
After eight years spent in Nicaragua and Honduras, during which she was able to work and observe how people with disabilities optimized their physical functioning by necessity, she pursued doctoral studies. Her practical experiences in these two countries shaped her current practice, which consists of putting active therapy first and passive therapy second. She wishes to creatively develop programs with her patients that require self-awareness and awareness of their personal strengths before addressing deficits. Getting a patient to become "less disabled" is always the goal. And bringing other therapists along on this learning journey fuels her unconventional spirit.
Simon Nadeau, Pht.
Simon Nadeau graduated in physiotherapy from Laval University in 2007. Over the years, he has developed an interest in sports injuries of all kinds and more particularly in tendons, which has allowed him to improve his expertise with radial shock wave therapy.
His experience with radial shock wave therapy, his communication and teaching skills then gave him the opportunity in 2009 to obtain the position of lecturer at Laval University and then to teach electrotherapy from 2017, still in the physiotherapy program.
During his career, he has worked with a varied clientele, ranging from athletic to older, with whom he uses radial shock wave therapy on a daily basis.
Marjorie Gingras
Pht D.E.P.A. advanced physiotherapy
Marjorie Gingras graduated in 1999 and then completed the D.E.P.A. (Diploma of Advanced Studies) in advanced physiotherapy in 2021 at the Université de Montréal. She was named a Fellow of the Ordre Professionnel de la Physiothérapie du Québec (Quebec Order of Physiotherapists) in 2021.
Since 2001, she has been working within the CISSS Montérégie-Centre and is currently working in a Family Medicine Group (GMF). Her main area of expertise is orthopedics and musculoskeletal conditions. However, she has also worked with patients in emergency care, various medical specialties, geriatrics, pain clinics, and pediatrics. She has been very involved in supervising physiotherapy interns, which earned her the Clinical Supervision Excellence Award from the University of Sherbrooke in 2018.
At the same time, she had a private practice at her home for 6 years, exclusively for patients with shoulder problems.
Since 2012, she has been a volunteer member of the Association Physio Montréal, currently serving as co-chair. In 2023, she was elected to the board of directors of the Association québécoise de la physiothérapie (Quebec Physiotherapy Association).
Cindy Gauthier, Pht, Ph.D.
Cindy Gauthier completed her Master's degree in Physiotherapy in 2013 and her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences in 2018 at the Université de Montréal.
She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto, where her research focused on various uses of functional electrical stimulation for neurological rehabilitation.
She has participated in several clinical research projects on the use of functional electrical stimulation and technologies in rehabilitation as a researcher and clinician. Her work has led her to present a workshop on electrical stimulation at an international conference (97th American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference) and to present her research findings in scientific articles and national and international conferences.
Cindy currently practices clinical physiotherapy full-time and is the founder of Neuro Gym Online, which offers home-based rehabilitation services. She also creates online educational content on rehabilitation and exercise for clients with neurological conditions.
Ms. Gauthier is also an adjunct clinical professor at the School of Rehabilitation at the Université de Montréal, where she teaches various courses. Finally, she is involved in various research and knowledge transfer projects and sits on the steering committee of the Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) community of practice.
Élise Larouche, Pht.
Elise Larouche graduated from the University of Montreal's physiotherapy program in 2001 with a strong desire to help diverse populations. For several years, she worked with both adults and children, forging fundamental connections. One area quickly became her passion: neurodevelopment!
She trained in several neurodevelopmental approaches (Masgutova, Padovan, RMT, EME) and developed an expertise centered on globality. The study of the primitive brain and the emotional brain showed her that motor and emotional development were inseparable. Thus, she was able to better understand developmental problems and, above all, that physical therapists had an important role to play with children. She knew that working with the body's movements, supporting the baby's primitive reflexes and allowing them to mature as much as possible, in a secure emotional environment, constituted a great truth. Helping the child and their family had never been so rewarding.
She now wants to share the richness of her experiences with children and adults who need to learn to manage an immature and insecure nervous system. Motor immaturities, infant crying, anxiety and developmental disorders are conditions that she enjoys supporting. Finally, having understood the power of intention, Elise stands out with a most benevolent approach, which gives full meaning to the "know-how" of physiotherapy.
Emmanuelle Arbour , Pht.
Emmanuelle Arbour obtained her diploma in sports physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, which allows her to support and monitor high-level athletes.
Working alongside athletes for over 20 years, Emmanuelle has had the chance to connect her passion for sports with the field of health. Training is part of her daily life, and she enjoys continuing to learn through several postgraduate courses, including dry needling, which is part of her practice.
She has also been the physiotherapist for the Quebec Remparts hockey players since 2010. She provided care at the World Hockey Championship in 2008. Emmanuelle followed the Rouge et Or men's soccer team for about twenty years. In her career, she has provided care for several other soccer and football teams in the Quebec City region.
She enjoys sharing her passion for sports physiotherapy both on a daily basis by mentoring her colleagues and by giving training courses to share her knowledge based on her clinical and field experience.
Chantal M. Lafrenière Pht M.Sc. D.O.
With over 30 years of experience in physiotherapy, Chantal is a pioneer in the field of jaw disorders in Quebec. A graduate of the Université de Montréal in 1987, she went on to complete a Master's degree in biomechanics with research on jaw dysfunction at the University of Ottawa, where she was also a lecturer from 1989 to 1996. In addition, she graduated in osteopathy in 2005 from the Académie Still Québec.
Over the past 25 years, Chantal has taught continuing education courses and given numerous lectures on temporomandibular disorders and craniofacial pain to the OPPQ (Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec), osteopaths, dentists, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists at various conferences and symposiums.
Since 2000, Chantal has also taken several advanced training courses in vestibular disorders and rehabilitation to better help clients suffering from vertigo, dizziness, loss of balance, and tinnitus.
Claude Tardif Pht B.Sc.
A graduate of the University of Ottawa in 2004, Claude has developed his knowledge and expertise in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and craniocervical dysfunctions.
For over 15 years, he has also been building his expertise in the care of multiple vestibular conditions (BPPV, balance problems, dizziness, complex vertigo).
He has participated as a speaker in the field of vestibular problems and teaches TMD to the OPPQ (Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec). He is also heavily involved in the Regroupement de la Physiothérapie de l'Outaouais (Outaouais Physiotherapy Association).
Sonia Beaudry, Pht.
Sonia Beaudry graduated in physiotherapy from Laval University in 2002. She was quickly drawn to vestibular physiotherapy and completed her training in Quebec in 2005.
She then continued her training in Quebec and the United States to perfect her treatment and exercise techniques in vestibular and oculomotor rehabilitation, as well as in other areas such as intramuscular dry needling.
She practices at PCN with a varied clientele, but largely vestibular, and provides care for patients with persistent vestibular and oculomotor problems following a concussion.
She also provides mentorship at PCN to physiotherapists starting their practice in vestibular physiotherapy.
Danny-Eve Martin, Pht, M.Sc.
Danny-Eve is known for her extensive expertise in perineal and pelvic floor rehabilitation as well as in pediatric physiotherapy. She holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in physiotherapy from the Université de Montréal.
She also completed a graduate university program, the microprogram in perineal rehabilitation at the Université de Montréal. She joined the team of the microprogram in perineal and pelvic rehabilitation at the Université de Montréal as a pedagogical advisor in September 2018, where she teaches the course on perineal rehabilitation in children in addition to being involved in the supervision of practical laboratories.
From the beginning of her career, Danny-Eve has focused her practice on pediatrics with various clients at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center. Having developed a strong interest in women's health, she also practiced her profession in the Obstetrics-Gynecology department of CHU Sainte-Justine, where she developed the perineal and pelvic rehabilitation service offer.
Founder and owner of Blüm - Clinique Santé, a center of expertise in perineal rehabilitation and pediatrics, she now practices mainly in private practice. Passionate about her profession and teaching, she joins the Atlas Medic training team to share her knowledge.
Danny-Eve has been a member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (Quebec Order of Physiotherapists) since 2013 and has served on the Order's disciplinary council since 2018.
Jean-Philippe Poulin, M. Pht. MBA.
Jean-Philippe Poulin graduated with a degree in physiotherapy from Laval University in 2012 and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) obtained in 2021. An active member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (Quebec Order of Physiotherapists), he began his career in private practice before joining the home support team of the CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec in 2018, where he developed expertise in geriatrics.
His passion for caring for the elderly was fully revealed during his work in home support. Initially as a home physiotherapist in geriatrics, Jean-Philippe worked closely with seniors as a clinician. Subsequently, as Head of Geriatric Liaison Services, he led a team dedicated to securing seniors' return home after hospitalization, as well as another team responsible for the operation of post-hospital rehabilitation beds for the entire Centre-du-Québec region.
In 2023, his passion for clinical practice led him to found the Polyclinique de l'aîné, a project that embodies his commitment to improving the quality of life for seniors. Based on the needs of seniors that he observed during his experience as a clinician and manager, Jean-Philippe wishes to improve the living conditions of seniors and the quality of care they receive.
Annie Trudeau, D.O. Massotherapist
Annie Trudeau is a dedicated practitioner with a profound holistic and therapeutic approach. She graduated in osteopathy from the Enosi school in 2024 and in massage therapy from Kiné-Concept in 2003. She has a solid foundational education, complemented by a diploma in physical rehabilitation therapy from Collège Montmorency in 1997.
Her commitment to excellence is reflected in her continuing education, notably in deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage, integrated kinesiology, and Structural Myofascial Therapy (SMT).
With her expertise, Annie joined Betsy-Ann Baron's team in 2014 as an assistant for SMT training, before becoming a teacher herself in 2023. In 2024, she also took on the role of clinical supervisor at the Enosi school.
Dominic Labelle, Pht, Msc, FCAMPT.
Dominic Labelle graduated in Physiotherapy from the University of Montreal (2013). He obtained his FCAMPT diploma in 2024. He has always been passionate about movement and all forms of physical training. You have likely seen several of his video clips on social media demonstrating calisthenics, parkour, powerlifting, and gymnastics movements. Dominic cares for his patients in private practice at Accès Physio (co-owner). He is interested in reducing their pain and supporting them in achieving their goals. Dominic is dedicated to making his patients stronger, more stable, and more mobile to help them avoid recurrences. It is with honor and humility that Mr. Labelle takes over from Chantal Gendron, who skillfully and dynamically taught this renowned lumbar stabilization course for many years. Respecting traditions and a winning formula, he wishes to bring his personal touch and a scientific update to the course.
Vincent Beaudoin Hamel, Pht.
Vincent Beaudoin Hamel completed his Master's degree in Physiotherapy from Université Laval in 2014. He practices in private clinic at PCN, where he works with a diverse clientele ranging from high-level athletes to sedentary patients in post-operative rehabilitation. He has worked with several sports teams, including the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team and the Académie Saint-Louis, which allowed him to deepen his skills in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and on-field follow-up.
Vincent has a strong interest in exercise prescription and the integration of evidence-based methods to optimize his patients' recovery and performance. He notably uses Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training in private practice as a complementary tool to promote muscle development and accelerate functional rehabilitation.
His approach focuses on the individualization of treatments and the optimization of movement to help his patients achieve their goals, whether in return to sport or in rehabilitation.
Convinced that active physiotherapy is a powerful lever for performance and rehabilitation, Vincent applies these tools daily with his patients to accelerate their recovery and improve their physical abilities.
Manuel Thivierge, Acupuncturist,
B.Sc. Kinesiologist
Manuel Thivierge is an acupuncturist and kinesiologist, holding a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and a certification in intervention in the context of chronic pain 'IRDC'. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in the treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain.
Owner of the Kinacupuncture clinic in Lévis, Manuel offers holistic care adapted to the needs of his patients. He is also a trainer for the Institut Axis, where he teaches advanced techniques such as GIASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) and the use of suction cups. His passion for health and well-being makes him a committed and respected therapist in his field.
Jeremy Lewis, Consultant Physiotherapist, Sonographer and Visiting Professor
Dr Jeremy Lewis Consultant Physiotherapist, Sonographer and Visiting Professor works as a clinical physiotherapist ( www.LondonShoulderClinic.com ) assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions involving the shoulder.
He also performs ultrasound guided injections for the shoulder if required as part of the rehabilitation process. He has been awarded a Fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, which is the highest award the Society can bestow on one of its members. He has been acknowledged as one of the 5 most eminent clinicians in his profession (UK DoH [Department of Health] National AHP Clinical Expert Database). Jeremy has taught his shoulder workshop over 300 times internationally in the 4 corners of the world.
Jeremy also has MSc (Manipulative Physiotherapy), Post-graduate diplomas and certificates in Sports Physiotherapy, Biomechanics, and Diagnostic Ultrasound. As a researcher, Jeremy is involved in invetigations and supervision of PhD students conducting shoulder region research. Jeremy is an associate editor for the journal; Shoulder & Elbow.