Essential Physiotherapy 97 Brant Ave Brantford, ON N3T 3H4 CA
Our Physiotherapists
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Sherri Moore, BHSC(PT), BKIN
Sherri Moore concentrates her time to the world of Physiotherapy and Woman's Health. She opened the clinic in 2004 and offers a variety of care to women in all stages of life. Sherri graduated from McMaster University School of Physiotherapy in 1997. She has worked in Cambridge, Norwich, Dundas and Brantford. She even worked in Sussex, New Brunswick for a time. She continues her education by developing skills in manual therapy, women's health, pelvic floor physiotherapy, bone health, and obstetrics.
Sherri has also designed and teaches our childbirth classes with an emphasis on pelvic health and empowering women to trust their body.
Sherri lives a wonderful and crazy life raising three boys, being both a baseball and hockey mom, and being married to Rob McCall, Physiotherapist and Entrepreneur. Although she loves being a mom her passion is making a difference in people's lives and that's what drives her to be the Physiotherapist she is.
PAUL JAGER, BSCPT, BSC, BIO
Paul is a dedicated Physiotherapist with training in manual and manipulative therapy. He believes in exercise-based therapy and evidence-based hands on therapy. Paul graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and Biology. Paul has continued not only his own education and training, but educating others. Paul strives to educate his clients on their injuries, treatments and exercises so that treatments can continue to heal after each appointment. He has a strong interest in sports physiotherapy including running, walking and golfing biomechanics. Paul is also trained in gait analysis, acupuncture and orthotic assessment and fabrication. His special interests include but are not limited to: vertigo, dizziness, rehabilitation of transmandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and headaches.
DJ NEDELKO, BSC HON. HK, MSC PT
DJ completed his undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph, and graduated from McMaster University with a Master’s degree of Physiotherapy in 2018. DJ grew up in Lynden and is very excited to bring his knowledge and skills back to a local setting.
DJ’s primary focuses of treatment include education, manual therapy, and exercise – all based around meeting the client’s specific goals. DJ also offers acupuncture, soft tissue release, and different types of taping strategies in his treatment sessions. He is also trained in The Schroth Method. Feel free to ask him about any of these interventions!
When not in the clinic, you can find DJ tutoring in the McMaster Physiotherapy program, coaching Brantford Jr. C lacrosse (Go Warriors!) or spending time outdoors and playing sports.
ASHLEY STECKLE-KLUNDER, PT MPT BHK
Ashley graduated the University of Windsor with Honours for a Bachelor of Human Kinetics, and Western University with a Masters in Physical Therapy.
Ashley lives a very active life playing baseball and ran track in university. These activities have led to multiple injuries which fuels Ashley’s understanding for recovery. “Don’t wait to wake up better, get treated so you can get back to work and the game of life”. Ashley’s game of life includes a full schedule, a husband, two kids and laughter.
Ashley is concentrating her experience and education into the field of women’s health, this includes pelvic pain and dysfunction. She is constantly working towards gaining new knowledge and helping clients live healthy and full lives.
Rebecca Ruuska, MPT
Rebecca holds both a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (2004) and Masters in Physiotherapy (2006) from the University of Western Ontario. Her curiosity in the profession has led her all over Canada in many different settings. In 2012, Rebecca found that her passion lies in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and she has specialized her post-graduate training in this field. Rebecca enjoys listening to and learning from her patients to help them achieve their goals.
Outside of work, she keeps busy with her spouse and children, and enjoys skiing, biking and creative projects around the house.
heather van sickle, pt
Heather has been a Physiotherapist for over 30 years. She started practicing in Hamilton at McMaster University Hospital Intensive Care and accepted a Sports Medicine/Inpatient position at Brantford General Hospital. During these years she realized her interest in understanding an promoting research. This lead Heather to pursue her Master's at Western University, accept a clinical specialist role at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHSC), complete the HHSC research program, and assist in its Total Hip and Knee Replacement research. After completing this work, Heather started her own in-home physiotherapy company, while also providing contract work for complex WSIB and Insurance clients.
Heather has education and experience in orthopaedics, post-surgical therapy (hip, knee, back, neck, hand), concussion/head injury (acute/chronic), and oncology (post mastectomy, mesothelioma). Her newest venture, joining the team at Essential Physio as a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist.
When she's not practicing, Heather is an active member of her church, involved in various programs like vacation bible school. Heather finds immense joy in supporting her 2 adult children, and her community by providing rides, meals and company for those who may be lifted by such endeavors.