“Prior to earning her master’s degree in physiotherapy from McMaster University, Mackenzie completed her master’s degree in professional Kinesiology and bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Brock University. There she worked as a student trainer on-field and as a student sport performance coach off field with a variety of varsity teams. Following her degrees she spent time working as a kinesiologist in British Columbia focusing in on her passions for concussion rehabilitation and women’s health while working sideline with rugby teams.

Working with many teams and playing varsity women’s football herself, she has had the chance to find what drives her. Mackenzie prioritizes the ideology that rehabilitation involves not just the physical, but also the emotional and mental sides of healing. She is committed to developing person-centered treatment plans that support long term performance and wellbeing.

During her work at the Guelph Women’s Health Clinic, Mackenzie is looking forward to learning from the incredible health performance team and embodying what it means to be a part of the Guelph Community.”

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Lara has worked as an Occupational Therapist in the mental health and addictions field since 2009. In 2016, Lara launched Pelvic Resilience, an Occupational Therapy practice dedicated to helping individuals struggling with pain, pelvic health challenges, and other distressing symptoms to get back to living a rich and meaningful life.

As an Occupational Therapist, Lara firmly believes in offering approaches to pelvic health recovery that are creative, flexible, accessible and focused on restoring quality of life.

As a skilled mental health clinician, Lara also offers psychotherapeutic strategies in the work that she does with her clients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are evidence-based approaches that guide individuals toward a more empowered and flexible recovery by offering new ways of managing symptoms and the emotions that are intertwined with them.

In her spare time, you will find Lara hanging with family, reading a good book, crocheting something special, or playing Ultimate Frisbee!

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Melissa is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor and a Franklin Method® Educator with a strong foundation in science and education. Her approach is rooted in curiosity, always seeking to understand how the body moves and functions. A significant back injury postpartum led her to Pilates—not just as a tool for recovery but as a way to rethink how she moved, cared for, and listened to her body. This sparked a lifelong pursuit of learning, blending movement principles with practical application. Melissa takes a student-centered approach, recognizing that each individual brings a unique movement history and learning style. She helps clients develop greater ease, efficiency, and confidence in their movement through exploration and education. Her goal is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to move well—whether for rehabilitation, performance, or everyday function. By fostering curiosity and encouraging self-discovery, she helps clients build strength, resilience, and a deeper connection to their bodies. Outside the studio, Melissa loves spending time with her partner and two amazing kiddos. She finds joy in live theatre, music, and meaningful conversations—whether at a concert, on a walk-and-talk, or over a great cup of coffee. Whenever she can, she escapes to the shores of Lake Huron, where she’s happiest dividing her time between splashing in the water and unwinding with a good book.

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I’m a passionate Resident Physiotherapist, credentialed by CAPR, having successfully passed the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) in first attempt in March 2025. I am enthusiastic about pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and I strive to provide patient-centered, evidence based treatment tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. My approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and ongoing learning—ensuring that every patient feels supported and empowered throughout their recovery journey. Outside the clinic, I’m a food enthusiast who loves experimenting with different flavors in the kitchen. I also enjoy spending quality time with my family, getting lost in a good novel, catching up on sleep (underrated!), and unwinding through doodling and creative sketching.

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With 13+ years of experience in mental health and addictions, I understand how chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm can impact every aspect of life. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Holistic Nutritionist, I take an integrative mind-body approach to help clients manage stress, regulate emotions, and develop sustainable coping strategies.

My specialties include: Anxiety, stress, and burnout Emotional eating and weight concerns Addictions and unhealthy coping patterns Boundaries, perfectionism, and self-compassion

I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and nervous system regulation techniques. As a Certified HeartMath Practitioner, I also incorporate heart-brain coherence strategies to support emotional resilience.

My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate space where you can reconnect with yourself, break free from unhelpful patterns, and build a life that feels balanced and fulfilling.

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Jackie Sinkeldam, a Registered Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience, has a lifelong passion for exercise. She grew up as a competitive dancer and athlete, pursued running as an adult with over 20 half marathons and 2 full marathons completed, and competed in bodybuilding. Jackie incorporates strength training into her routine and holds a Pilates certification, combining her clinical expertise with exercise programming. A Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy, she pioneered pelvic physiotherapy in Guelph and specializes in treating low back, shoulder, and pelvic floor conditions. She is dedicated to developing clinical programs to address community needs, with a strong focus on women’s health.

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Heidi Smith has been consulting for individuals and organizations for over 25 years. Her approach combines an expertise in nutrition and exercise with her passion for practicing mindfulness, discovering unconscious patterns and reconnecting to our intuition. In addition to being a Registered Dietitian, Heidi is a certified facilitator of the MBSR program (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), a trained SoulCollage® Facilitator and an Advanced Dream Pattern Analyst. She is an award-winning presenter, an author and a mother of 3. In addition to her individual work with clients, Heidi has travelled across North America facilitating workshops for organizations of all sizes.

Heidi creates warm, non-judgemental, soulful spaces to explore our inner world. Whether it’s through meditation, collage, dream analysis or intuitive eating, Heidi uses her facilitation skills to help you turn inward, to listen to your body, to be curious about your mind, to awaken your heart and to find what fuels your fire to live life with vitality.

History and Training: Heidi completed her training in Dietetics at Brescia Collage earning a double degree in Nutrition and Human Biology at the University of Western Ontario. She did her Dietetic Internship at Kingston General Hospital. She began her career as a research coordinator at Queen’s University looking at the metabolic effects of weight loss through diet and/or exercise. Heidi is perhaps most recognized for her 18 years as Head of Nutrition at the University of Guelph, Health and Performance Centre. During her time in this position, she consulted for individuals, sports teams and organizations.

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Nicole is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and McMaster University. Nicole has pioneered Pelvic Physiotherapy and has acted as a mentor for many Pelvic Physiotherapists in the CW/KW/Guelph areas. She is EPA’s Pelvic Associate and internally mentors all of EPA’s pelvic physiotherapists. Nicole has furthered her education by completing Manual Therapy Levels 1-5, Pelvic Health Levels 1-4, and other courses related to incontinence, perineal pain, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy, bowel dysfunction and low back/pelvic girdle pain. Her treatment techniques include the use of Manual Therapy, Specialized Exercise, and Soft Tissue Release. Her clinical interests include low back, hip, women’s health, chronic pain, and pelvic health.

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Prior to earning her MSc. PT from the University of Toronto, Lisa completed an BSc. Honours in Biological Science with a concentration in French Studies from the University of Guelph. She has a passion for sports and sport rehab, given her experience as a captain of the Guelph Gryphons Varsity Women’s Volleyball Team and playing for the Varsity Blues Women’s Volleyball team during her master’s. Lisa’s interest in physical therapy started with seeing the impact it can have on others, especially on the life of my grandmother during her stroke rehab. She truly knew she wanted to be a physiotherapist once she understood how well the dynamic profession aligned with her passion for anatomy and physiology, and her longstanding commitment to improving equality for all in recreation and sports.

Prior to earning her MSc. PT from the University of Toronto, Lisa completed an BSc. Honours in Bi... Read More