Ronda is a registered physiotherapist and the owner of Impact Physiotherapy & Performance Inc. She graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton with a clinical masters degree in physiotherapy in 2003, and has an honours degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Sport Medicine from the University of Western Ontario in London in 2001. During her university years, she worked as a student therapist with the Men’s varsity football teams and the varsity women’s basketball team, and also had involvement with women’s field lacrosse, rowing and women’s rugby at the intercollegiate level. She has a keen interest in orthopaedics, sport physiotherapy, and sport conditioning, and holds a Certificate in Sport Physiotherapy from Sport Physiotherapy Canada. Ronda is involved in the Centre-Wellington community as a trainer/physiotherapist & executive member of the Fergus Devils’ Junior “C” Hockey Club & is a member of both the Centre-Wellington and Arthur Chamber of Commerce.

Ronda has received training in the Bonefit program sponsored by Osteoperosis Canada in the assessment and treatment of individuals with osteopenia and osteoporosis, as well as training in the use of physiotherapy to assist individuals who are actively receiving cancer treatment.

Derek graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2003 with an Honors degree in Kinesiology with Psychology and returned to graduate from UWO with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2005. Since then he has worked in both private practice as well as publicly funded areas of physiotherapy in both Ontario and British Columbia. Most recently, Derek finished a one and a half year contract position at the Brantford General Hospital in the Community Rehab Program, which is a specialized stroke and complex medical conditions rehabilitation program. During this time, he gained knowledge and experience in the area of stroke rehabilitation and has taken a Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) course for the rehabilitation of specific neurological conditions. Other areas of interest and experience include amputee rehabilitation, trigger point therapy, and specific exercise prescription for common musculoskeletal problems. Derek also has training in acupuncture and therapeutic taping for specific musculoskeletal ailments. Currently, Derek resides with his wife in Guelph and enjoys playing competitive soccer, playing guitar, travelling, and camping.

Leah is our physiotherapy resident and the newest member of the Impact Physiotherapy & Performance team. In September 2010, she graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton with a masters degree in physiotherapy. Before pursing a career in physiotherapy, she graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston with a bachelor of science honours degree in Biology and Health Studies. As a sport’s enthusiast she spent her years at Queen’s playing varsity soccer and numerous other intramural sports including hockey and basketball. She has a special interest in orthopeadics, sport physiotherapy and women’s health and is extremely excited to pursue these interests while working at Impact Physiotherapy and Performance.

Jenn is Impact Physiotherapy & Performance’s top-notch physiotherapy assistant. She graduated from Humber College in Toronto with her Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma. Jenn’s primary rehabilitation interests include core stabilization, plantar fasciitis and client’s overall wellbeing. Jenn also performs some administrative duties at Impact Physiotherapy & Performance.

Whitley sits on our front lines and is our friendly face that greets and assists clients who come into the clinic. If you have a question about the clinic or for one of our staff, Whitley would be happy to assist you.