Our Teachers
Jodi Bussiere, BSc(PT), Dip Sport PT
Jodi is a Registered Physiotherapist who graduated from McGill University, Faculty of Physical Therapy. Jodi is the owner of Uxbridge Physiotherapy and specializes in the areas of orthopaedics, sports medicine and pelvic floor physiotherapy. Jodi also has a canine physio practice. She has her Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy, and has been to the Olympics and Pan-American games as a Physiotherapist. Jodi has been using poles for many years to benefit her clients; “Poles help people lower the impact through their lower back, hips and knees, and give them a better overall workout.”
Dale Andrew, MA(Kin), CSCS
Proud father, athlete, highly respected strength and conditioning coach, and author, Dale helps clients achieve positive life changes through active rehabilatation at Kawartha Therapeutic Centre, located in Lindsay, Ontario. Training athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and weekend warriors, Dale has dedicated himself to helping them "elevate beyond their potential." In addition to a Master's Degree in Kinesiology, Dale has achieved multiple national fitness certifications over the last 18 years. "Most people think as a fitness coach, my job is to teach someone how to perform a bicep curl, and so on, but it's really a lot more than that. My job is to help them discover that greatness inside of them, who they are, and help them move forward in a world that needs them to move, and do whatever it is that they are meant to do. Poles are a tool that will allow you to walk faster and walk further, with better posture and less pain."
April Ferguson, MSc
April is committed to promoting healthy active living for the seniors of Uxbridge and surrounding area. Recently graduated as an Occupational and Physiotherapy Assistant she has started her own practise ‘Action for Independence’; working with clients eager to maintain their mobility and strength to remain independent in their own homes. Active in the aquatic community she has taught ‘Arthritic Aquafit’ and is certified as an aquatic rehabilitation assistant with the Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance. Currently, she is also a patroller with the Canadian Ski Patrol at Lakeridge Resort. April believes that remaining active and physically capable throughout life helps us all to maintain an improved quality of life. April has found that pole walking provides her clients access to increased physical coordination, balance and strength with supportive instruction in a social environment!
Bridget Gerard
Bridget has recently completed a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and has gained experience working with sports teams, delivering fitness classes, and supporting individuals in a variety of healthcare settings. She has a strong interest in mobility, injury prevention, and promoting long-term health through movement. Bridget is passionate about helping people stay active, build confidence in their movement, and maintain independence in a way that feels achievable and enjoyable. She looks forward to incorporating pole walking as an effective way to encourage full-body movement, improve balance and coordination, and reduce strain on the joints, while creating a positive and social environment for people to stay active.
Dawn Barratt
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