Meet Our Compassionate Team at Evolution Physiotherapy
Our team of skilled practitioners is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care. Each member brings knowledge and experience to our clinic, ensuring you receive the best possible treatment.
Our Team
Judith Apps
Physiotherapist
Judith Apps is a bilingual, Registered Physiotherapist.
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Judith has completed an extensive number of post-graduate courses in manual therapy, as well as courses related to running injuries, movement assessment, therapeutic exercise, kinesio taping, osteoporosis prevention and management, and fall prevention risk assessment.
Judith consulted for a year with the Real You Program with the Ottawa Police Services, providing exercise counselling and programs to help prevent illness and improve the overall health of the program participants. Judith enjoys numerous outdoor physical activities, including cross-country skiing, cycling, hiking, and snowshoeing. She is a regular runner, and has completed many 1/2 marathons.
Certifications
ADP Authorizer
Urban Poling
Fall Prevention Risk Assessment
Lyne Denis
Physiotherapist
Lyne is a bilingual Registered Physiotherapist who began her career in the Canadian Forces as a Military Physiotherapist.
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She has practiced in Quebec, Ontario, Germany and British Columbia, where she also owned an orthopedic and sports clinic in Victoria. She has taken part in physiotherapy coverage in International, National and Provincial sports events. Constantly updating her knowledge through post-graduate education, Lyne has also been an instructor with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association since 1999.
Her treatment techniques include manual therapy, myofascial release, acupuncture, dry needling and exercise prescription. Lyne has a special interest in sports rehabilitation particularly dance, soccer and running injuries. Lyne enjoys running, skiing, hiking, and water sports.
Certifications
FCAMPT
Dry Needling
Acupuncture
Allen Hicks
Owner | Physiotherapist
Evolution Physiotherapy is owned and operated by Allen Hicks, a Registered Physiotherapist, Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer.
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Allen is the one of the only physiotherapists in Ottawa who holds both the FCAMPT (Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy) and CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) credentials, and has taught post-graduate physiotherapy courses through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
In addition to manual therapy courses, Allen has completed post-graduate courses in dry needling (IMS/IMT), movement assessment, functional testing, and therapeutic exercise prescription. Allen’s interests include hockey, baseball, golf, running, and fitness training.
Certifications
FCAMPT
Functional Dry Needling
TPI Golf Fitness Instructor
Vicky Follett
Physiotherapist
Vicky has been practicing as a Registered Physiotherapist since 2009. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) and an instructor with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
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Vicky underwent additional schooling to obtain a Clinical Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from UWO and has completed several post-graduate courses in dry needling, acupuncture, manual therapy, movement analysis, therapeutic exercise, and exercise prescription. She has a special interest in using her skills to help clients achieve a solid foundation of efficient, pain-free movement on which they can build the strength and conditioning needed to meet their goals. Away from the clinic, Vicky enjoys strength training, yoga, soccer, and spending time with her dog and young family.
Certifications
FCAMPT
Functional Dry Needling
Exercise Prescription
Wendy Hofmann
Physiotherapist
Wendy Hofmann is a bilingual Registered Physiotherapist. She completed a postgraduate sports physiotherapy diploma and was selected for the Canadian healthcare team for the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
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She has completed many post-graduate courses in manual therapy, acupuncture, functional movement assessment, therapeutic exercise prescription and running biomechanics. Wendy has been a presenter at various local and national conferences on such diverse topics as rotator cuff tendinopathy, sacroiliac joint dysfunction and competitive diving injuries. She enjoys yoga, cross-country skiing and swimming, and is passionate about gardening.
Certifications
Sports Physiotherapy Diploma
Acupuncture
Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
Cara Patterson
Physiotherapist
Cara has been practicing as a Registered Physiotherapist since 2009. She has completed post-graduate courses in manual therapy, functional movement analysis, acupuncture, and therapeutic exercise prescription.
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Cara is a former national level and NCAA gymnast and has a passion for working with athletes. She is a strong believer in the power of exercise both to rehabilitate an injury as well as for injury prevention. Cara believes that a healthy and balanced lifestyle is the key to success. She loves quality time with her two young children, but also enjoys yoga, cycling, cross-country skiing and cooking.
Certifications
Functional Dry Needling
Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Fozy Jose
Physiotherapist
Fozy Jose is a bilingual, Registered Physiotherapist, who has been practicing since 2010. She has completed numerous post graduate courses in manual therapy to assess and treat spinal, peripheral, and neuromusculoskeletal injuries.
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She also treats Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), Concussions, and has taken extensive post graduate courses to treat various Vestibular disorders like complex BPPV, dizziness, Imbalance and PPPD. She is certified in Trigger point dry needling and Acupuncture. She has a special interest in educating clients in pain management strategies, as well as promoting and maintaining a healthy life style through strength training and exercise programs. This includes a focus on a client centered approach in goal setting and providing treatment to improve quality of life. Fozy continues to keep up to date in evidence based practice through participating in Sports Medicine rounds, continuing education courses and Physiotherapy rounds. She enjoys spending time hiking, biking and quality time with her young family.
Certifications
Functional Dry Needling
Concussion Management
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Helen Tremblay
Physiotherapist
Helen Tremblay graduated from the University of Toronto in 1988. Continuing education has been an invaluable tool that has contributed to Helen’s practice.
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She has taken continuing education courses in the assessment and treatment of peripheral, spinal and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions using manual therapy techniques as well as muscle and movement imbalances. Helen in certified in Acupuncture and Trigger Point Dry Needling. She in a trained provided of the Shift Concussion Management Program and over the last 8 years has expanded her certifications to include the assessment and treatment of Vestibular Disorders (dizziness, imbalance and vertigo). Helen strives to keep current on various medical and physiotherapy trends by attending Sports Medicine Rounds and participating in physiotherapy clinic rounds.
Helen enjoys her cross section of clients ranging from children to adults to senior citizens. Her enthusiasm and commitment to the profession of physiotherapy is evident in her work every day. Helen constantly promotes an active, healthy lifestyle and can often be seen running, biking, cross-country skiing or walking her dog in her Kanata community.
Certifications
Functional Dry Needling
Concussion Management
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Kirsti Watson
Physiotherapist
Kirsti Watson is a Registered Physiotherapist experienced in working with sports and musculoskeletal injuries and pain.
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She completed her undergraduate studies in Neuroscience and Mental Health at Carleton University then went on to finish a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. Kirsti has taken continuing education courses relating to manual therapy, exercise prescription, and treating dancers and artistic athletes. She uses up to date research and her background in exercise and sports to help develop individualized treatment plans. Kirsti is a former competitive rhythmic gymnast and coach, as well as a former swim instructor. She currently enjoys staying active with crossfit, rock climbing, yoga, and hiking. Her goal is to help clients not only decrease their pain, but improve their quality of life and ability to participate in the things they love.
Certifications
Functional Dry Needling
Level 2 Upper Quadrant
Level 2 Lower Quadrant