Physiotherapy | Evoke Fitness

Meet Our Physiotherapists

Amanda

Amanda is a local Physiotherapist, residing just outside of town. She grew up in Stratford, attended the University of Waterloo where she played varsity volleyball and completed her Physiotherapy degree at McMaster University in 2010.
She has specialized training in concussion management, vestibular rehabilitation, oncology rehab, osteoarthritis, and acupuncture. Her treatment typically utilizes manual therapy, acupuncture (dry needling), exercise and education. Each patient is treated individually with their unique goals in mind. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys running/hiking, rock climbing, cycling, and spending time with her young family on their country property making maple syrup and planting fruit trees.

Rheanne

Rheanne is a friendly and energetic physiotherapist, who works with you to get back to your
meaningful activities. She graduated from McMaster’s physiotherapy program in 2017. Before
that, she did her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Brock University. She identifies as an
athlete and an outdoors person. She played a variety of sports growing up, and is from Northern
Ontario. She currently does ballet, plays hockey, runs and enjoys canoeing and kayaking and
camping.
Rheanne’s areas of practice include orthopedics, pelvic health, pediatric physiotherapy and
concussion rehab. She uses a combination of hands on treatment and exercises to get you
back the goals you have set. She has taken courses in yoga and pelvic pain, pelvic health levels
1-3, concussion management levels 1 to 2, Indigenous cultural safety training with a trauma
informed component, acupuncture, manual therapy courses and how physiotherapy can play a
role in treating Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Erin

Erin is a Registered Physiotherapist who completed her Masters of Physical Therapy at Western in 2022 after she graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and Specialization in Health and Rehabilitation in 2020. She is certified in concussion management, dry needling, acupuncture (introductory) and is looking forward to continuing her education through courses in advanced manual therapy and vestibular rehabilitation.
Erin enjoys working with clients of all ages, and is passionate about working with each individual to create a personalized program for recovery and return to hobbies, sport and daily life. Her treatment style is based heavily on manual therapy and progressive exercise.
She spends her time outside of work spending time with family and friends, playing volleyball, dancing, going to the gym, doing spin classes, skiing and exploring other sports and hobbies.

About Our Physiotherapy Program

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focused on restoring, maintaining, and improving movement, function, and overall well-being. Using techniques like exercise, manual therapy, and education, physiotherapists treat injuries, disabilities, and chronic conditions to relieve pain and improve quality of life.

Physiotherapy at Evoke

A Physiotherapist will complete a thorough initial assessment with you. This will include your medical history, past injuries, current complaint, goals, and a physical examination. At the end of the assessment, you and the Physiotherapist will discuss a plan to help you reach your goals. This may include home exercises, manual therapy, education, activity modification, and/or treatment modalities.

At Evoke we run a Physiotherapy Program that allows you to work with a Physiotherapy Assistant or the Physiotherapist directly in the gym. Strengthening and mobility exercises will be carried out in the open gym or quiet space, as indicated by the Physiotherapist. Physiotherapy in a gym is an excellent way to strengthen your body. It helps to promote a healthy and strong body, build confidence, and improve resiliency. There are many ways Physiotherapy could support your goals - from rehabilitation of an injury, to identifying weak areas or imbalances in the body, to teaching appropriate strength training exercises and technique, to managing a chronic disease, as well as injury prevention - all so you can return to life safely and stay strong and independent! Your Physiotherapist will help determine if this is a good option for you.

Overview:

The Physiotherapist will meet with you to complete an initial assessment, either in person or virtually, and discuss the injury or physical limitation for which you are seeking treatment. They will provide a rehabilitation plan for our PTAs to execute with you right here at the gym!

Physiotherapy in a gym is an excellent way to strengthen your body. It helps to promote a healthy and strong body, build confidence, and improve resiliency. There are many ways Physiotherapy could support your goals - from rehabilitation of an injury, to identifying weak areas or imbalances in the body, to teaching appropriate strength training exercises and technique, to managing a chronic disease, as well as injury prevention - all so you can return to life safely and stay strong and independent!

How It Works:

Your PTA is continuously in touch with your physiotherapist to ensure you are receiving the highest

quality of care possible in order to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and increase strength.

Reassessments with the physiotherapist are available upon request, or as required every 6-8 weeks.

Once we are provided with your treatment plan the sessions will be charged as follows:

30-minute sessions - $80
45-minute sessions - $98
60-minute sessions - $135

We use a pay as you go system. You are only billed for sessions as they are completed with the PTA.

All fees are charged automatically to a valid credit card and an invoice is sent to your email for you to claim with your benefits provider.

How To Get Started:

Patient is scheduled for an Initial Assessment with one of our Physiotherapists where they spend time gathering information, assessing the situation, and understanding the rehab goals. If the patient's injury or limitation needs to be closely monitored by the Physiotherapist themselves, they will see them again. In some other cases, after an initial assessment the patient may begin to work with a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA). The PTA will closely follow the Physiotherapists plan and support their rehabilitation and goals in a gym setting. Each treatment plan is designed individually for the patient to ensure they are getting exactly what they need to improve their condition!

Contact & Booking:

To book online: https://evokefit.janeapp.com

For more information email: Jen Symanyk (jen.evokefitness@gmail.com) - Fitness Director and Clinic Coordinator

Our Common Population:

Athletes of all ages
Older adults (safely gain strength and maintain independence)
Moms (gain fitness, strength, and body confidence)

What We Can Treat:

Rotator cuff rehab
Ankle sprain rehab
Knee and hip pain
Shin splints
Sports injury rehab
Concussion management
Falls prevention
Kids prehab to prevent injury
Taping
Acupuncture
Pelvic floor / menopause
Chronic condition management (ex: osteoarthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis)