Cooper Physiotherapy - Ottawa Ontario, Osgoode Ontario, Greely Ontario - Massage Acupuncture - Sports Therapy

Cheryl is a registered physiotherapist who received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 1993, having been introduced to the profession following a serious knee injury and subsequent surgeries in highschool. She started her career at Carleton University's Sports Therapy Clinic prior to opening Cooper Physio Clinic in October 1996. Cheryl is proud to be able to treat the rural residents of her home community and enjoys a special interest in Sports Medicine and total joint rehab. Her continuing education has included all orthopaedic short courses, kinesiotaping, vestibular rehabilitation and Mulligan techniques. She is proud to have shared her 30+ years of clinical experience as a clinical educator for countless Canadian and International physiotherapy students and co-operative education students over her career. In 2023, Cheryl received a total knee replacement and has used that experience to help guide her care of total joint patients

A sixth generation native of Metcalfe, Cheryl lives with her husband Hugh McEwen, grown children Kate and Stuart and a menagerie of pets on Heather Crest Dairy Farm. A busy Mom, she also continues to play hockey and is a singer/musician performing at various local events. Cheryl has proudly coached both competitive fastball and hockey in the community for over 40 years and uses her knowledge of sport to augment her physiotherapy care. Her volunteer work in the community includes Past President of Metcalfe District Hockey Association and current President of Metcalfe Agricultural Society.

Teri is a registered physiotherapist who received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1993. She grew up in the small south-western Ontario town of Ayr. She has a diverse Physio background which includes hand therapy, acupuncture, and vertigo rehab. Teri also serves as a clinical educator for physiotherapy students, sharing her wealth of clinical knowledge. Away from the clinic, Teri enjoys camping and the outdoors and manages a busy household which includes husband Kevin, grown children Emily and Kerrigan and chocolate lab Sully. A resident of "just off" Manotick Station Teri has been with our team since 2005.

Lianne loves being a physiotherapist and first joined us as a physiotherapy student. A graduate of the University of Manitoba, Lianne thrills in continuing her education and learning new skills. She has completed many post-graduate physiotherapy courses, a Masters in Health Administration from the University of Ottawa in 2017, and various other interest courses such as digital music. Lianne enjoys many physical activities such as ringette, gym and dance. She is always up for a new challenge and was recently heavily involved in the organizing committee for the National Ringette Championships in Ottawa. Lianne works in our Greely Clinic location, provides geriatric care to the residents of the Osgoode Care Centre and also provides Home Visits.

Kristin is a registered physiotherapist who graduated from the University of Toronto Masters of Physical Therapy program in 2013, following completion of her Bachelors degree in Honours Kinesiology from McGill University. From a young age, she has been involved in competitive sports which sparked her interest in physical therapy as a career.

Since graduating, Kristin has completed various professional development courses including; Levels 1, 2 and 3 Upper and Lower Quadrant Manual Therapy Courses, Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine with the Robin McKenzie Institute of Canada, Acupuncture and Vestibular Rehabilitation. Most recently, Kristin has completed the Dry Needling Level 1 course with Acupuncture Canada and she looks forward to using this technique as an effective adjunct in the holistic treatment of her clients. She has a passion for injury management and prevention through the combination of manual therapy techniques and exercise rehabilitation to assist with timely return to work, sport and extra-curricular activities.

In her spare time she enjoys travelling, spending time outdoors and helping out on her husband's family dairy farm with their two children. Being raised on a dairy farm herself, she looks forward to working within the rural community of Osgoode Ward.

Véronique is a bilingual registered physiotherapy resident who completed her Master of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy in 2020 and Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics in 2018 from the University of Ottawa.

She has a genuine passion for helping others to improve their wellbeing, quality of life and health.

Véronique is excited to be part of the Cooper Physiotherapy team and looks forward to working with you to reach your goals.

Christine earned her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2010. Since graduating, she has worked in a variety of fields including post-operative joint replacement rehab, chronic post-concussion syndrome, and stroke/spinal cord injury. Not long after graduating, Christine developed a keen interest in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, and has become a passionate advocate for women's health issues. She is continually deepening her understanding of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain by taking post-graduate courses and staying up-to-date on best-practices in the field. In 2017, Christine moved from Toronto to Metcalfe with her husband, Heath, and their three daughters Hannah, Paige and Maggie. Christine is thrilled to be living in this wonderful rural community and offers Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at our Greely location.

After graduating from Queens University School of Rehabilitation Therapy in 1997 with her Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy, Jodi moved to up state New York for 2 years to work in a cardiac rehabilitation hospital and sports medicine clinic.

In 1999, she returned to Ontario and began working as a physiotherapist for the Department of National Defence. She worked as a civilian physiotherapist for DND until 2011 after which time she established herself as an independent practitioner in Pembroke Ontario. She opened a community clinic with a concentration in orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation.Jodi’s special interests in physiotherapy include dry needling, manual therapy, myofascial cupping, sports rehabilitation and exercise therapy.

Jodi is a military spouse and a mother of two teenage boys. In her spare time she enjoys travel, hiking, running, taking photos, volunteering in the community and spending time outdoors with her dog Jett.

New to the Cooper team, Jodi looks forward to implementing her skill set in the Greely clinic.

Angie graduated from the University of Ottawa Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy program in 2009.

Angie grew up playing a variety of sports most notably competitive ringette and running which she pursued up to a national level and marathon distance respectively. Today Angie enjoys going for runs down the beautiful pathways of Osgoode and Greely with her Boxer in tow. Her love of sports ultimately fuelled her decision to pursue a career in physiotherapy.

Since graduating, Angie has had the opportunity to work in many different areas within hospital physiotherapy including, but not limited to: the joint replacement clinic and short term rehab, medicine, geriatric medicine, trauma, neurology, neurosurgery and general, vascular and orthopaedic surgery units.

Born in Saskatoon and raised in Ottawa, Angie is thrilled to join the team at Cooper Physiotherapy. Given her background in many different areas of physiotherapy she brings with her a well-rounded knowledge base and skill set pertaining to a vast array of various orthopaedic, cardio-respiratory and neurological conditions.

Lisa has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2005. She grew up competitively dancing and riding horses on her family’s dairy farm just outside of Edwards. Lisa utilizes techniques such as Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point release, myofascial, scar tissue work and lymphatic drainage, pre/perinatal massage and breast massage. She also offers infant massage classes for parents hoping to gain comfort and ease in treating their babies for common issues that may arise and for parents bonding with their newborns. Lisa lives close to their family farm with her husband Kevin McLeod and their 4 children Brooklyn, Emersyn, Sullivan and Lincoln.

Adam graduated from Algonquin College in the spring of 2011 with an advanced diploma in Massage Therapy. Originally, he was drawn to the profession of Massage Therapy because he enjoyed biology and wanted to work in the healthcare field. The main thing he enjoys about the profession is helping people to experience stress and pain relief along with achieving a higher level of wellness. Outside of work, Adam enjoys playing various sports such as curling and frisbee golf. A busy Dad, Adam is now coaching his daughter’s soccer team. He enjoys spending time outside of work with his wife, daughter, and friends.

Kara grew up competitively dancing and curling and has always had an interest in being active. Graduating from the University of Ottawa with Honours in Human Kinetics Kara became a Registered Kinesiologist in 2014. After working as a personal trainer for 6 years joined our team as a physiotherapy aide and has now transitioned into Office Administrator at our Greely Clinic. She grew up on a dairy farm just outside of Russell and now lives just outside of Winchester with her husband Mark and 3 girls. Outside of work Kara can be found spending time with family and friends or on the ice curling in the winter. Kara is also a long time member of the Russell Agricultural Society helping put on many events including the Russell Fair.

Debbie is a long time resident of Osgoode with husband John and their five children Travis, Brandon, Kory, Jessica and Logan. She joined our staff in 2007, and has been the voice of Cooper Physio since, serving as Office Administrator in our Osgooode Clinic. Deb enjoys spending as much time as she can with her grandchildren, playing 3-Pitch, sharing a nice meal with long time friends from the village. The highlight of her year is the homecoming for Osgoode Family Ball Tournament where she leads team Churchill.

Debbie started as a patient of the clinic in 1997. When she retired from her administration job in Ottawa in March 2019, she was happy to find a place working here as a PTA. Deb and her husband Steve live in Osgoode and are thrilled to be spending time with their first grandchild. Outside of work she enjoys horseback riding, golf and dining out with friends.

Tania is an energetic mother of 3 children who graduated with a diploma in nutrition. A fitness enthusiast, she spends her free time playing with her 2 dogs, at her kids' sporting events, painting and cooking. She enjoys caring for and meeting new people, and has made the Cooper Physio Clinic Greely her second home since starting in March 2017.

Cooper Physio has a long history of therapy dogs in the Clinic. Cheryl's first black labrador "McKenzie" used to go to work every Friday. After her passing in the summer of 2010, Cheryl introduced her new lab pup Scotia to the Clinic setting. Everyone is amazed at her calmness and the patients look forward to her visits each week!

Jessica van Koppen is a Physiotherapist who graduated from Queen's University and previously completed a Bachelor's degree at the University of Ottawa in Health Sciences, specializing in population and public health with a microprogram in aging studies.

Growing up in the Metcalfe area, she is excited to give back to the community by helping individuals regain mobility, improve their quality of life, and enhance their physical performance. Outside of physiotherapy, she enjoys all things outdoors, has a love for animals, and finds relaxation in a good book. You might also find her at the arena coaching or playing ringette.

Jessica played competitive ringette (for Metcalfe Hornets, Nepean Ravens, and the University of Ottawa) and has coached with the national ringette school during summers and recently returned to coaching a local Metcalfe Hornets team. She continues to run to train for half marathons.

Her treatment approach combines manual therapy and exercise in an evidence-based manner. Jessica is also rostered in dry needling after completing the level 1 course with Evidence in Motion, further enhancing her treatment approach.

Kate is the daughter of Clinic owner Cheryl Cooper and was a member of the team even before she was born. She has served as elf for Santa Claus parades, volunteer for Clinic projects and finally joined us officially as a summer PTA in 2022. She is currently pursuing education in Agriculture at Ridgetown campus of University of Guelph. Outside of work, Kate is has been a longtime member of Greely Players musical theatre company and is a passionate sports fan cheering on her favourite teams the Toronto Blue Jays and Ottawa Charge. Kate also spends a great deal of time as a senior 4-H Dairy member, showing her calf.

Savannah grew up in our community attending St Mark’s Catholic High School. Since 2022 she has worked as a Physiotherapy Aide in our Greely Clinic. She recently completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Carleton University and is now pursuing her Masters from Yorkville University. She is a proud aunt and cat Mom and loves a wide variety of interests including music.

Chantal Dumond is a Registered Massage Therapist with over 10 years of experience, graduating from the International Academy of Massage in 2015. She is passionate about helping clients achieve a pain-free, functional, and mobile body through personalized, therapeutic care.

Known for her compassionate approach, Chantal is dedicated to supporting each client’s unique wellness journey and improving overall quality of life.

Outside of her practice, she enjoys playing soccer, cycling, exploring trails with her dog, and spending time with family—especially with her husband, Richard, and their three children.

Lainey is black labrador retriever who works alongside Clinic owner Cheryl. She has been a therapy dog in training since she was 8 weeks old and is a graduate of Obedience school. She follows in the shadow of her predecessors Scotia and McKenzie. Lainey is always glad to give a cuddle and is constantly on the hunt for treats hidden in patients’ bags or pockets.