About PTI - Meet Our Staff
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The Physical Therapy Institute (PTI) Sports Medicine and Fitness Centre was founded in 1995 by Pamela Siekierski, a community based health and fitness centre dedicated to helping each individual achieve optimum health. |
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PTI represents a wide range of expertise in health and fitness, helping you to maximize your goals. There has never been a greater need to address the importance of movement, posture and core strength in all age groups of our society. Meet our team: |
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Pamela Siekierski, Founder and senior therapist of PTI Pam is a graduate of Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy and has continued to upgrade her skills since graduating. She has worked for 24 years in Home Care in Ottawa and in 1994 was presented with an employee recognition award by The Ottawa Carleton Health Department for her work with The Fall Prevention Team a joint project with The University of Ottawa. She has studied modalities with AAPT, shoulder and sacro-iliac post graduate courses with Advanced Physical Therapy Education (Bahram Jam) Functional Myofascial Release with Jenings, Muscle EnergyTechniques, Craniosacral Therapy Level I, Palliative Care, Manual Therapy, Chronic Pain Management, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Fit To Return To Play with Carl Petersen, as well as managing and marketing courses. She is a Level III hockey trainer, has done training and injury management for Ashbury College Football and taught fitness for 10 years in Sandy Hill. She opened her first out-patient clinic in 1995 and has evolved her professional goals into PTI, a community based health and fitness centre dedicated to help each individual achieve optimum health. She believes there has never been a greater need to address the importance of movement, posture and core strength in all age groups of our society. |
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Dianne Stickley, Dianne Has been involved in the field of physiotherapy since 1995. She worked as an assistant in a busy sports medicine and physiotherapy centre while finishing her biology degree prior to her entrance into the bilingual physiotherapy program at the University of Ottawa. On going exposure to a multitude of sports and workplace related injuries has given her a strong base to build on. Since graduation, she has specialized in the provision of in-home physiotherapy services for stroke rehabilitation, joint restrictions, joint replacement, post-surgical recovery and pre-operative preparation, chronic pain, degenerative neurological disorders, cardiorespiratory conditions and continues to do so while working for the PTI. Post-graduate education includes:
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Registered Physiotherapist, Eli graduated from Waterloo with a bachelor’s of science in Kinesiology and after a stint in Industrial Ergonomics, he pursued a career in Physiotherapy. After graduating from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Southern California in 2008, Eli worked in the sunshine state for 2 years before returning to Canada. Eli has taken several courses in advanced manual therapy, soft tissue and neural mobilization, as well as Dry Needling techniques, and has experience applying these techniques across a varied patient population including professional and high school athletes, work related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and “wear and tear” orthopaedic problems. Continuing Education Courses:
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Registered Physiotherapist, Matt graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2007, complimented with a certification as an Exercise Physiologist specializing in fitness and lifestyle consultation. Following completion of his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2009 from Dalhousie University Matt began to work in private practice here in Ottawa. He believes in implementing an exercise based approach to physiotherapy. Success with this progressive treatment style combined with manual therapy re-enforced his ideas about prescribing therapeutic exercise to enhance human movement and performance. Matt’s passion for exercise with his professional training as a physiotherapist creates a dynamic, exciting, and supportive environment for his patients. Matt has continued to focus his treatment on exercise based therapy with a variety of continuing education courses ranging from low back injuries to ankle sprains. As a former Junior Hockey player, Matt understands what it takes for athletes to return to elite level competition and function. Whether he’s working with athletes at the Canada Games or working with the geriatric population, his clients have seen outstanding results.
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Julia Low, Julia is a great asset to the clinic and sees patients Mondays, Thursdays and some Fridays. Her experience as a varsity athlete brings a keen understanding of the training and injuries of the elite athlete. She has taught at Algonquin College and her knowledge and professionalism are greatly respected by her clients. |
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Oleg Volochay, Oleg has clinical experience from 1986 to 1990 in a military hospital and a civilian rehabilitation hospital. He began his practice in 1996 in a private physiotherapy clinic and has continued to upgrade his skills and education. Oleg is a qualified health care professional with a varied educational background and diverse clinical experience. His patient goals are to improve and maintain posture, restore mobility and assist the body to move freely. Through orthopedic assessment, he works to develop a personal and effective treatment plan specific to the needs of each individual in order to assist to rehabilitate and augment physical function and relieve pain. Oleg has documented success in the treatment of the following:
Oleg's education includes:
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Registered Massage Therapist, B.A. Honours (Kin) Prior to pursuing massage therapy, Melanie completed her Bachelor of Arts honours specialization in kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. These 4 years of studies provided her with a solid foundation in anatomy and human movement and opened the doors to her interest in massage therapy. Melanie studied massage therapy at Sutherland-Chan School & Teaching Clinic in Toronto, ON where she was exposed to a variety of training and clinical experiences. Some of this experience includes: high risks obstetrics outreach at Sunnybrook Hospital, paliative care outreach at Princess Margaret Hospital, neurological clinic working with clients who have Multiple Sclerosis and cervical dystonia, seniors outreach and prenatal clinic. Melanie has also been involved in various sporting events, doing post game massages and post marathon massages. Melanie has worked with patients presenting with a variety of physical impairments, as well as patients seeking wellness and relaxation based massages. Melanie has a background in dance, having trained in Ballet following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus, Tap and Jazz following the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT) syllabus. Melanie has always had an interest in athletics and places a great importance on fitness, health and well-being.
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Registered Massage Therapist John has been working with The Physical Therapy Institute for the pat year. He has a background in athletics and is an avid cyclist. He enjoys his work tremendously and has great knowledge of his field. John believes strongly in physical therapy as a method to rehabilitate and maintain a great posture, fitness and most importantly, good health. |
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Stuart MaskellCan-Fit-Pro Certified Personal Trainer, Stuart Maskell is the owner of FirmFit Personal Training Services. He has been coaching teams and motivating individuals for over 14 years. Stuart has studied the work of Joseph Pilates since 2002 and is a certified STOTT Pilates mat work instructor. In addition, he holds a Personal Training Specialist certificate from Can-Fit-Pro and has just completed training with the Titleist Performance Institute which will make him Ottawa’s first certified Golf Fitness Instructor under the Titleist umbrella. Combining the Pilates method with traditional sport and bodybuilding techniques, he creates unique fitness programs that assist with core strength, posture, speed and strength. Stuart also trains individuals in their homes and has begun teaching classes at the Crichton Cultural Community Centre to enable a larger number of participants to enjoy his contagious energetic personality. |
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Lidia Szücs, Lidia comes to PTI highly qualified in the Fitness Industry. After graduating from McGill in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, she began her career as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. She has been head trainer at Rideau Tennis club, Foreign Affairs Canada, and the Canadian Medical Association. She has taught fitness classes, implemented and coordinated fitness programs and trained a wide variety of clients with conditions ranging from severe degenerative scoliosis to the elite athlete. Lidia is Can Fit Pro certified and enjoys working at PTI in a client-focuses setting that allows her to use her education to motivate and retain clients. The highlight of her career has been the 100 pound weight loss combined with a diametric change in a lifestyle and nutrition of one of her star clients. |
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Can-Fit-Pro Certified Personal Trainer, B.Sc. Honours (Nutrition), CNWS Eduardo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and has more than 11 years of experience in the fitness and health industry. He is a personal trainer and a Certified Nutrition and Wellness specialist. At the fitness level, Eduardo has helped people to achieve their fitness goals and has trained a wide-ranging population base. This demographic ranges from beginner status to elite athletes and his experience covers many sports including: football, rugby, hockey, soccer, marathon running and many others. Eduardo has been effective with his clients in achieving their goals including:
Regarding nutrition, Eduardo has worked with patients ranging from a pediatric to a geriatric level in clinical settings as well as community health centers. His experience includes:
Eduardo combines his knowledge in the fitness and nutrition field in order to give a complete approach to optimum health!
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