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Manual Therapy. Movement. Exercise. That is the Amped approach. We only book 2 patients per hour, use private rooms for manual therapy, and you won’t find machines here!
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Physiotherapy
Book with our physiotherapists to diagnose your painful condition or movement problem! Your physiotherapist will formulate a treatment plan designed just for you and the life you live, and carry it out with you using hands-on manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription and coaching, acupuncture or Intramuscular Stimulation.
Ian Lavigne RPT, MScPT, BHSc
As a registered physiotherapist with years of experience in personal training, Ian has dedicated his professional career to learning ways to rehabilitate injuries and optimize the body’s health. Obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa and then following it up with his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2018, Ian serves his local community, helping the people within it reach their health and fitness goals. Ian developed his interest in the field of health and fitness early on when he played elite hockey. Being drafted into the Ontario Hockey League and playing Junior A hockey allowed him the opportunity to be exposed to great fitness coaches and physiotherapists. Having had his fair share of injuries himself during his time playing, he learnt first hand what it takes to rehabilitate an injury, then optimize the body’s performance to get back to playing at a high level. Ian’s educational background makes him strongly believe that the human body’s health depends on multiple factors including, but not limited to, optimized sleep, healthy nutrition, proper stress management, movement and exercise. His evidence-based practice combines patient education, manual therapy and exercise prescription to achieve optimal wellness. Ian is continuing his education by taking multiple post-graduate courses including McKenzie part A - Lumbar Spine, McKenzie part B - Cervical and Thoracic Spine, the Mulligan Concept : Upper Quadrant, Level 1 Cranio-Sacral Therapy with Doreen Killens, PRI (Postural Restoration Institute) - Postural Respiration, AMA (Athletic Movement Assessment) - Upper Extremities. He also completed many strength and conditioning courses including Pinnacle Performance Biomechanics Program and Advanced Biomechanics Program, DTS (Darby Training Systems) Level 1, DTS Hypertrophy, DTS Low Back Course, and many more. Ian is a bilingual therapist who is happy to provide services in French or English
As a registered physiotherapist with years of experience in personal training, Ian has dedicated... Read More
Aaron Couture RPT, MScPT, BPHE, SFMA, TPI Certified
Aaron is a Registered Physiotherapist who received his Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa after completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Health and Education at Laurentian University in Sudbury.
Aaron’s background in both human movement and personal training allowed him to pursue a student trainer role with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League during his time at Laurentian University. As part of this experience, Aaron assisted with the implementation of strength and conditioning routines, and performed fitness testing for elite level athletes. Being with the team every day allowed Aaron to treat, manage and prevent various injuries, as well as prepare the players for game time.
As a Physiotherapist, Aaron uses a combination of patient education, manual therapy and exercise prescription as the foundations to his evidence based practice. Although hockey & golf are some of Aaron’s strong interests, he is very passionate about the career he has chosen and as a result, takes pride in helping athletes of all sports, levels and ages.
Aaron has continued his education by taking post-graduate courses including: Functional Dry Needling, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Titleist Performance Institute Certification (TPI Medical Level 2) , New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries, Personal Trainer Certification with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and is working his way through his Manual Therapy Levels.
Aaron is a bilingual therapist who is happy to provide services in both English and French.
Aaron is a Registered Physiotherapist who received his Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy at the Un... Read More
Denise Malette
(She/Her/Hers)
RPT, HBScHK, MScPT
With a passion for helping individuals achieve optimal physical health and wellness, Denise brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to Amped Physiotherapy. As a dedicated and highly skilled bilingual physiotherapy resident, she takes pride in delivering personalized care and evidence-based treatments to address a wide range of physical health concerns/conditions.
Denise earned her Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (French stream) from the University of Ottawa in 2021 and continued her academic journey to attain a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Ottawa in 2023 (Bilingual program). These comprehensive academic achievements have equipped her with a deep understanding of the human body and the latest advancements in physiotherapy techniques.
Denise has numerous experiences in her field of interest of sports rehabilitation. She has taken part in a multitude of sport coverage for gymnastics, football, hockey, and volleyball. Noteworthy sports coverage includes the Canadian Gymnastics Championships and the Pan American Volleyball Cup, as well as local/regional sporting competitions and events.
Denise uses the various years of testing her own physical capabilities in competitive sports including (but not limited to) cross-country running, volleyball, and dance, as a means to connect with her patients and understand the multifaceted physical demands of their occupation, sport and/or hobbies.
Born and raised in a Francophone household in Northwestern Ontario, Denise hopes to continue to service Ottawa and surrounding communities in both French and English.
Denise believes in a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment journey. By thoroughly assessing each patient’s unique needs and goals, she crafts customized treatment plans that focus on restoring function and performance all while promoting long-term well-being as well as injury prevention.
Passionnée par l’idée d’aider les gens à atteindre une santé physique et un bien-être optimal, Denise apporte une mine de connaissances et d’énergie à Amped Physiotherapy. En tant que résidente en physiothérapie bilingue dévouée et hautement qualifiée, elle est fière d’offrir des soins personnalisés et des traitements fondés sur des données probantes pour répondre à un large éventail de préoccupations et de conditions en matière de santé physique.
Denise a obtenu un baccalauréat spécialisé en kinésiologie (volet français) de l’Université d’Ottawa en 2021 et a poursuivi son parcours académique pour obtenir une maîtrise en physiothérapie de l’Université d’Ottawa en 2023 (programme bilingue). Ces réalisations académiques complètes, lui ont permis d’acquérir une compréhension approfondie du corps humain et des dernières avancées en matière de techniques de physiothérapie.
Denise possède une multitude d’expérience dans son domaine d’intérêt, la réadaptation sportive. Elle a participé à une variété de couvertures sportive sur la gymnastique, le football, le hockey et le volley-ball. Elle a notamment couvert les championnats canadiens de gymnastique et la Coupe panaméricaine de volley-ball, ainsi que des compétitions et des événements sportifs locaux et régionaux.
Denise utilise ses multiples années à tester ses propres capacités physiques dans des sports de compétition, y compris (mais sans s’y limiter) la course de fond, le volley-ball et la danse, comme un moyen de se rapprocher à ses patients et de comprendre les exigences physiques à multiples facettes de leur profession, de leur sport et/ou de leurs passe-temps.
Née et élevée dans un foyer francophone du nord-ouest de l’Ontario, Denise espère continuer à servir Ottawa et les communautés environnantes en français et en anglais.
Denise croit en une approche centrée sur le patient, impliquant activement les individus dans leur parcours de traitement. En évaluant minutieusement les besoins et les objectifs uniques de chaque patient, elle élabore des plans de traitement personnalisés qui se concentrent sur la restauration de la fonction et la performance, la promotion du bien-être à long terme, ainsi que sur la prévention des blessures.
With a passion for helping individuals achieve optimal physical health and wellness, Denise bring... Read More
Stephanie Burans
(She/Her/Hers)
RPT, CGIMS, BSc(Hons)HKIN,, MPT
Stephanie has a thirteen year orthopaedic physiotherapy practice, focused on a hands-on approach to treatment and exercise prescription, treating clients of all ages and physical activity levels.
Stephanie graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics from St. Francis Xavier University in 2008 and a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Western Ontario in 2010.
Stephanie is committed to pursuing continuing education and takes regular post-graduate courses in various methods of physiotherapy assessment and treatment. She has pursued post-graduate education through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, and currently holds Level III Upper Quadrant and Level II Lower Quadrant certificates. She is a certified Complete Concussion Management practitioner and a certified GunnIMS practitioner.
Stephanie has completed the Level I: The Physiotherapy Approach to Male and Female Urinary Incontinence and Level II/III: Female and Male Pelvic Pain courses through Pelvic Health Solutions and training in rehabilitation of the postpartum athlete. She is rostered to practice pelvic health physiotherapy with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
Stephanie has taken Level 1 training in NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).
Stephanie has a special interest in sports rehabilitation. She has extensive experience in on-field coverage, clinical rehabilitation, and return to sport protocols in football and rugby. Stephanie has provided sport physiotherapy coverage for the Ottawa Sooners football club, Skate Canada National Championships, Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend and Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.
In her spare time, Stephanie is active in chasing her two kids, weight training, running and yoga.
Stephanie can be found at Amped Physiotherapy Monday through Thursday mornings. She looks forward to helping you reach your physiotherapy goals!
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Spencer Peters RPT, CSCS, BScKin, MScPT
A native of Morrisburg, Ontario – Spencer is a Physiotherapist with an extensive background in sports performance as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) having worked for 3 seasons as Head of Strength and Conditioning with the Ottawa 67’s, along with experience working alongside the Ottawa RedBlacks,, uOttawa GG’s Football, Ottawa Fury FC, Ottawa Jr. Senators. Spencer obtained his Master’s of Physiotherapy from Leeds Beckett University in Leeds, UK. Over the past several years, Spencer has worked as a Physiotherapist at Brockville General Hospital and Queensway Carleton Hospital working in acute care, rehabilitation, and primarily orthopedics, seeing a large spectrum of patients, ranging from post-surgical to those with chronic injuries. He is currently also a part-time professor at Algonquin College in the OTA/PTA and Fitness and Health Promotion programs. Spencer believes in continuity of care and taking patients from point of injury back to peak performance, drawing on experience working regionally and internationally with high performance athletes, therapists, doctors, and strength coaches.
A native of Morrisburg, Ontario – Spencer is a Physiotherapist with an extensive background in sp... Read More
Jen Hutter
(She/Her/Hers)
RPT, Dip. AMPT, BScKin, MScPT
Jen graduated from the University of Toronto in 2021 as the class valedictorian and recipient of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Leadership Award of Excellence. Prior to this, she completed a bachelor’s degree in Honours Kinesiology at McMaster University.
Since graduating, Jen has worked in both clinic and hospital settings in Toronto and couldn’t be more excited to continue her practice in Ottawa. She is experienced in treating a wide range of injuries, including those from sports, repetitive sprains and strains, motor vehicle accidents, and pre/post-surgical conditions. She derives immense fulfillment from getting to know each of her clients’ unique goals and working closely with them to develop personalized plans that address their specific needs.
Jen uses a combination of exercise, soft tissue release, manual therapy, acupuncture, and education to help clients return to the activities that are important to them.
With a strong commitment to ongoing education, Jen has recently completed a Diploma in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. She has also taken numerous courses in the areas of acupuncture, Mulligan Manual Therapy, movement analysis, management of neck and low back pain, arthritis, and chronic pain.
Jen has a love for teaching and provides regular clinical education to physical therapy students across Ontario. She is currently an Adjunct Lecturer with U of T’s Physical Therapy program and previously taught components of the musculoskeletal curriculum at the university’s medical school.
Outside of the clinic and classroom, she can be found hiking, playing pickleball, baking, or lifting weights at the gym.
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Danny Waugh RPT, Dip. Sport PT, TPI Medical II, BScKin, MScPT
Danny graduated from McGill University for both his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of Science in Physical Therapy and has been practicing Physiotherapy in Eastern Ontario since 2013. During his time at McGill, he played Varsity Football for 2 seasons achieving Academic All Canadian in 2008. He then transitioned to becoming part of the staff while finishing his degrees, and was able to work for 4 seasons as a Trainer and Student Physiotherapist with the Football team before starting his practice.
He has a special interest in treating the sport population and prides his practice on being exercise and manual therapy based. He chose to continue his education with multiple post-graduate courses that have helped round out his practice. In 2019, Danny completed his Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy from Sport Physiotherapy Canada. He also holds post graduate courses in manual therapy Level 1 and 2 Lower Extremity from the Orthopaedics Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) Levels A&B, Selective Functional Movement Analysis (SFMA), and Functional Dry Needling Levels 1&2.
Danny has put a special interest in working with the golfers of all levels completing additional courses with Titleist Performance Institute being Medical Level 2 Certified, as well as FitForeGolf levels 1-5 Certified.
He has training in Concussion and Vestibular rehabilitation, where he completed R2P Concussion Management 3 Levels, Vestibular Rehabilitation Course from Dizziness and Balance Clinic, and is currently working to finish his Complete Concussion Management Certification.
Aside from his time with Football at McGill, he has field experience working 4 seasons with Jr.A hockey in Cornwall; as well as time with Jr.B Lacrosse and Highschool football. He has done community medical coverage for events in Gymnastics, CrossFit Games, and 5-10km race weekends.
When not in the clinic, you can find Danny chasing after his two daughters, in the gym, or on the golf course.
He is looking forward to helping you with all your physiotherapy needs!
Danny graduated from McGill University for both his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master... Read More
Jordan Burgess RPT, BScPT, FCAMPT, GunnIMS, CSCS, SFMA
Jordan’s physiotherapy practice spans twenty years in many practice settings. These have included everything from high-profile sports injury clinics with elite level clientele to industrial clinics within a factory setting to rehabilitating the complex and serious injuries found in a provincial trauma centre.
In 2008, he opened Momentum Physiotherapy Clinic in his Riverside South neighbourhood, delivering expert care to clients outside of the city core, seeing athletes and community members alike. His practice continued to evolve and in 2016, he took his expertise in physiotherapy and exercise physiology, combined it with his love for improving sport performance and injury prevention in youth athletes and became a partner in Amped Sports Lab (www.ampedsportslab.com) in Ottawa, Ontario. Within Amped, he has opened a state-of-the-art clinical treatment area as well as having a performance gym and an ice surface to carry out physiotherapy sessions to help his patients recover faster.
There are many ways to approach client care as a physiotherapist, but Jordan believes to be effective, he must be hands-on with his clients. He achieved the highest level of manual therapy accreditation available in Canada, becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists (FCAMT) in 2004.
After the Fellowship in manual therapy was awarded, Jordan trained in Gunn IMS, (Intramuscular Stimulation) to add needling techniques to his manual therapy approach.
He then returned to his original exercise background from his degree at Western, and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), the premier performance coach designation in North America.
His combination of manual therapy, IMS and exercise training expertise provides Jordan the ability to guide all levels of athlete from the acute injury phase through the entire recovery process including the training they need to return to their sport. He can integrate high level performance exercise and sport vision training into their programs at the appropriate time.
Jordan’s wide range of skills have made him popular with athletes that have not been successful with other treatments for their long-standing injuries, and he is known as a troubleshooter for persistent problems in the athletic population.
Jordan’s physiotherapy practice spans twenty years in many practice settings. These have included... Read More
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