Tema Stein Stotland

Paediatric Physical Therapist
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Tema graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Physical Therapy degree. She received her doctorate in Osteopathic Manual Practice from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in 2001. She has completed courses in Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) Treatment, as well as advanced and baby NDT treatment, lower extremity and foot development and intervention, seating, joint mobilization and various other forms of manual therapy.

Tema has served in a number of professional, government and public advocacy organizations. She has taught numerous courses and workshops across the country for university students, other therapists and general audiences. She currently teaches paediatric osteopathy across Canada for the Canadian College of Osteopathy. She was recently involved in a comprehensive research project sponsored by the HSC Foundation and CAM Research investigating the Beliefs, Knowledge, and Behaviours of Chiropractors, Naturopaths and Osteopaths with the Paediatric Population in their Practice.

Tema has over 35 years experience as a practicing therapist at major paediatric facilities in Toronto and Vancouver, and as a department head. In 1989, Tema was awarded the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Margaret Finley-Vlatcher Memorial award for excellence for her contribution to clinical treatment and management of children with special needs.

Tema specializes in birth, neonatal and childhood issues as well as the assessment and treatment of children with orthopaedic and neurological problems. She puts emphasis on the linking of structure and function.

She is a member of WOHO and the American Academy for Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. She is registered with the Ontario College of Physiotherapy and a member of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners.

Doreen Hilliard

Paediatric Physical and Occupational Therapist
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Doreen graduated with a diploma in Physical and Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto and then earned a Bachelor of Occupational therapy Degree from the University of Manitoba. She has completed courses in basic and baby Neurodevelopmental Therapy and attended many instructional seminars including courses on lower extremity and foot biomechanics, various forms of manual therapy, and development of oral motor function and feeding skills, and seating. Doreen received her Doctorate in Osteopathic Manual Practice from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in 2004 and was a winner of the William Garner Sutherland Award for excellence.

Doreen has over 35 years experience as a physical and occupational therapist practicing in a variety of settings – rehabilitation centres, schools, and in the community as a member of a multidisciplinary early intervention team. Her areas of interest within the field of occupational therapy include evaluation and treatment of developmental co-ordination problems and handwriting and other fine motor difficulties. As a physical therapist and osteopathic practitioner, Doreen has worked with children of all ages with a variety of neurological and orthopaedic conditions.

She is registered with the Ontario Colleges of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and is a member and on the Board of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners.

Samara Stein

Registered Massage Therapist
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Samara graduated from McMaster University with a degree in Life Sciences. She then completed her studies at the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy. Samara is now working as an osteopathic manual practitioner having graduated from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in 2008 with a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice. She has a great interest in working with infants, adolescents and adults, specializing in birth trauma, pregnancy and mental health issues.

She is registered with the Ontario College of Massage Therapists and is a member and on the Board of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners.

Kevin Stocker

Registered Massage Therapist
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Kevin graduated from York University’s Schulich School of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He then obtained a diploma in Massage Therapy and became a Registered Massage Therapist. Kevin obtained his Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in 2009.

Kevin has worked in a variety of multi-disciplinary clinical settings over the past decade. He is currently a part-time teaching assistant and clinical supervisor at the Canadian College of Osteopathy. Previously, he oversaw the content development and execution of the entry to practice certification examinations for all new Massage Therapists in Ontario.

Kevin’s interests include paediatrics, obstetrics, systemic illness, acute injury and chronic pain treatment. He is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and is a member and the vice-president of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners.

Aude Mejean

Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Aude graduated from Paris Academy in Sciences. She obtained her diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practitioner from CEESO (Centre Européen d'Enseignement Superieur en Osteopathie) Paris, France. The CEESO is reputated for high quality level. This includes 6 years full time academic courses learning a large range of osteopathic techniques with clinical experience across french hospitals. She performed a university diploma of Applied Anatomy to Clinical Examination and Imaging. She obtained a post doctoral perinatal osteopathic degree. Aude's interest is the well being of patients through holistic treatment. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Ostheopathic Manual Practitioner.

Je suis ostéopathe DO diplômée du CEESO ( Centre Européen d'Enseignement Superieur en Ostéopathie) Paris France depuis 2005. J'ai complété ma qualification par une formation post graduée en ostéopathie pédiatrique. J'ai suivi un enseignement inter-universitaire d'anatomie appliquée à l'examen clinique et à l'imagerie. Ma pratique repose sur un diagnostic logique basé sur la physiologie et l'anatomie et qui prend en compte le corps humain dans sa globalité. J'adapte mes techniques à chaque patient : des nourrissons, enfants, adultes aux personnes âgées. Je suis membre de l'Ontario Association of Ostheopathic Manual Practitioner au Canada.

Sharon Fullerton

Paediatric Physical and Occupational Therapist
Certified Yoga Instructor

A graduate from the University of Toronto with a degree in Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy; Sharon has over 35 years of experience as a paediatric physiotherapist with training in Neurodevelopmental therapy, Cranial Sacral Therapy level 2, myofascial, strain/counterstrain, and MEDEK level 2, all at the basic, baby and advanced levels.

Sharon is a certified Yoga Instructor, graduating from the 2 year teacher training course at Esther Myers studio in Toronto. She has completed 2 levels of Yoga for the Special Child with Sonia Sumar in the USA and is continually attending advanced level courses in yoga. She is providing individual yoga therapy sessions for those of all ages with special and restorative needs.

She is registered with the Ontario College of Physiotherapy, Canadian Network of Yoga.

Leigh Anne Stone

Paediatric Physical Therapist

Leigh Anne has worked in paediatrics for over 24 years. She graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree in Physiotherapy. She has completed her Neurodevelopmental Treatment Certificate and has taken a variety of post-graduate courses in orthopaedics, orthotics, post-surgical management, feeding, seating, electrical stimulation, MEDEK, Kinesiotaping and manual therapy. She is trained in the application of the Theratogs Suit and for the paediatric client. Specific manual therapy courses have included mobilization, myofascial release, Cranial Sacral therapy, strain/counterstrain, visceral mobilization, and mechanical link. Leigh Anne has varied experience working in hospital, clinic, home and school settings with children with gross motor delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, sport injuries, and coordination disorders. Leigh Anne is an ADP authorizer for wheelchairs, mobility devices and orthoses.

She is registered with the Ontario College of Physiotherapy.

Jennifer MacEachern

Paediatric Physical Therapist

Jennifer graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree in Physiotherapy. She brings with her valuable knowledge from her previous degree in Physical Education, also from McMaster University. She has completed post graduate courses in MEDEK, Neurodevelopmental Therapy, electrical stimulation, feeding, seating, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Kinesiotaping and soft tissue release. Jennifer has extensive experience working in clinic, home, school, and hospital settings with clients with a number of conditions including neurological, orthopaedic, cardio respiratory, burns and health promotion. She is an ADP authorizer.

She is registered with the Ontario College of Physiotherapy.

Sabrina Handa

Paediatric Physical Therapist

Sabrina graduated from Queen’s University with a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy. She has completed courses in MEDEK, Basic Splinting, Sensory Problem Identification, Assessment and Intervention AND Functional Strength and Exercise Training for the Neurologically Impaired Child. Sabrina has experience in community based physiotherapy programs as well as experience in private clinics.

Sabrina has a working knowledge of American Sign Language. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through Can-Fit Pro.

Sabrina is registered with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) and the UK’s Health Professions Council (HPC).

Heather Bakker

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Heather graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.

She has completed many post graduate courses including Sensory processing, The Alert Program, Anxiety in children, Social Stories, Printing and Literacy and Tools for Teens.

During her career, Heather has developed an interest in fine motor development, social skills and friendship skills with children and teens.

She is registered with the Ontario College of Occupational Therapy.

Rupal Bhatt

RDI® Program Certified Consultant

Rupal is Certified Consultant of the RDI® program. Since completing her certification in early 2010, she is working with parents to remediate key areas of difficulty for children with ASD. She has seen significant changes in children’s motivation to engage and interact with others, in their desire to communicate and in their availability to learn. These improvements are also a critical first step in tackling the speech and language delays that are so often present. RDI® has allowed her to educate families about autism from a developmental approach. It has been meaningful for her to see the family and child develop a closer relationship while still remediating the core issues of autism. She has worked with non- verbal autistic children to highly verbal and controlling children with Asperger Syndrome.

Rupal provides services at home or office visits. Daycare and school visits can also be arranged, in the form of child observations, consultation with staff or information sessions.

Rupal welcomes the opportunity to speak at schools, to parents, and organizations on Autism about the RDI® program.

Lianne Phillipson-Webb

Lianne graduated with honours from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition in London, England, and has since shared her knowledge with thousands of women and their families through personal consultations and numerous television appearances on Canada AM, Breakfast Television, CityLine, Rogers Daytime, and CHCH Morning Live. She also contributes to Today's Parent magazine and many online parenting websites, runs Sprout Right's interactive workshops and one-of-a-kind Mommy Chef cooking classes, wrote her first book 'Sprout Right - Nutrition from Tummy to Toddler' and produced an instructional DVD series.

Lianne is the founder of Sprout Right, a company that specializes in pre-conception, prenatal, and postnatal nutrition for women, as well as good food and health for the whole family. With over ten years of experience, Lianne is a registered nutritionist, author, member of the International Organization of Nutrition Consultants, and mother of two.

Dr. Jason Loken

RMT, ND, DOMP (cand)

Dr. Jason Loken graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, as a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) in May of 2002. He is a member with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors as well as the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. He has been a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) since 1995 and worked in a multi-disciplinary clinic in British Columbia for several years.

Dr. Loken is former professor of the Orthopedics and Physical Medicine program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. He lectures on women’s and men’s health issues, allergies, stress management and chronic disease, and facilitates weight management programs.

Dr. Loken has completed his 5th and final year of study at the Canadian College of Osteopathy and is currently completing his thesis. He has additional training in a number of therapy's including Cranio/Sacral therapy, Neuromuscular therapy, Positional Release therapy and Quantum touch. He has also appeared on television’s Medical Hot Seat during a discussion on testosterone replacement therapy.

His areas of study and interest include digestive health, children's health, hormonal balance, allergies, musculo/skeletal injuries and mind/body medicine. Dr. Loken believes strongly in the integration of all aspects of health: mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical in order to achieve one's full potential.

In his expanding efforts to bring care and ease into peoples lives and ultimately this world Dr. Loken has co-created “personal shifts” and “globalshifts.org” and recently co-authored the inspirational book, “The Letters that Moved the World” Intentional acts of gratitude. The vision of this book is to create a focused moment for positive change in our world. To learn more about these organizations or “The Letters That Moved The World” book, please click on the following links.

www.globalshifts.org
www.lettersthatmovedtheworld.com

Anne Tonon

Office Manager

Anne has been with Footprints since 1991 as the Office Manager and chief gate keeper. In that time, Anne has helped steer the practice from a partnership of two owners and one part time physiotherapist to the thriving multidisciplinary practice of today

No matter how busy she is, Anne welcomes each and every person who comes through our doors with her wonderful smile and warm personality. The constant flow of clients is what engages Anne and their satisfaction is what makes her day worthwhile.

Tawni Falzetta

Administrative Assistant

Tawni is the newest full time member of the Footprints office team. She is an outdoor enthusiast with a special interest in holistic forms of health care. Her experience working at Footprints continues to be a great learning and fun-filled opportunity for Tawni.