Ashley was born and raised in Winnipeg where she grew up playing various sports including softball and volleyball. Through sport, Ashley developed a love of movement and team environments which led her to pursue her Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) from The University of Winnipeg. Ashley completed her honours thesis focusing on mental health in sport, something which she is passionate about advocating for. From there, Ashley knew she wanted to continue into the Master of Physical Therapy program at The University of Manitoba with the intention of working in pediatrics.
Throughout university, Ashley spent many years working with children of various ages in the community and was fortunate to spend time at Special Olympics as well. Through these experiences, she gained a true passion for working with children and their families. What drew Ashley into pediatrics was how rewarding the interactions can be, and how brave and resilient children truly are. Ashley was then fortunate to complete a pediatric clinical placement in the public sector where she learned how to mix her two passions of movement and working with children together! Ashley’s favourite part of working with children and their families is getting to know each one of them individually and values that everybody and every relationship is unique. She cannot wait to work with children and families in Winnipeg to make a positive impact on their lives and learn something new from each child she is lucky to meet.
Outside of the clinic, Ashley enjoys spending time with all the animals in her life, attending concerts, going to escape rooms, spending time with friends and family, painting, and staying active.
Ashley was born and raised in Winnipeg where she grew up playing various sports including softbal...
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Born and raised in Winnipeg, Mikaela’s passion for working with children started during the summers she spent working at camp, where she taught numerous campers how to paddle a canoe and conquer the climbing wall.
Mikaela completed her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology in 2015 and Master of Physical Therapy in 2018. Since graduating, she has worked exclusively with children in a variety of settings in Winnipeg, Thompson, and several First Nations communities in Manitoba. She loves making exercise fun, and especially loves working with babies and children with neurological conditions.
Outside of the clinic, Mikaela enjoys spending time outdoors (in any season!), playing board games with her husband, singing in choir, and reading.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Mikaela’s passion for working with children started during the summe...
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Lauren determined that physiotherapy would be the perfect fit for her career quite early on, after injuring herself as a competitive soccer player in high school and participating in many months of physiotherapy herself. Throughout university, Lauren spent many years volunteering on Saturday nights to provide swimming lessons to children with disabilities. This is where she further realized that pediatric physiotherapy was where her passion would be.
Lauren went on to pursue this passion and graduated with her Masters of Physical Therapy in 2017, after completing her Bachelor of Arts in 2015. Lauren has worked as a physiotherapist for pediatric patients since graduating, and has gained experience in a variety of different settings including school based and hospital based care. She recently moved back home to Winnipeg in 2024, after spending 4 years working in a pediatric rehabilitation hospital in Edmonton.
Lauren has ample experience working with a wide range of diagnoses and children of all ages. From infants to teenagers, she truly enjoys what each child brings to her practice and values respecting each child for who they are and where they are at. One of Lauren’s favourite parts of her job is working together with each child and their family to reach their goals and potential, while ensuring physiotherapy is a fun and positive experience for everyone.
Lauren determined that physiotherapy would be the perfect fit for her career quite early on, afte...
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Melanie grew up in Lasalle, Manitoba. As a former dance teacher, her love for working with children and helping them reach their goals began long before her physiotherapy career. She attended the University of Manitoba, and received her Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 2019. Melanie’s love for movement and working with children is what led her to immediately pursue a career in paediatric physiotherapy after graduating. Melanie has had the pleasure of working with the pediatric population in both the public and private sectors throughout various communities in Manitoba.
As a co-owner of Kids Physio Group - Winnipeg and a mom of two, Melanie strives to create a clinic environment for families that is welcoming, compassionate, warm, and fun! She enjoys the challenge of finding fun and creative ways to reach goals with babies, kids, and teens. Melanie has a special interest in infant physiotherapy. She enjoys supporting children with a wide range of conditions including developmental disorders, plagiocephaly and torticollis, neurological conditions, toe walking, gross motor delays, coordination concerns, bowel and bladder disorders and more! Outside of work, Melanie loves spending time with her husband and two children, being outdoors, finding joy in movement, gardening, traveling, and reading.
Melanie grew up in Lasalle, Manitoba. As a former dance teacher, her love for working with childr...
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