Etienne Asselin is a bilingual personal trainer with over 16 years of experience and the founder of The Exercise Mechanic, an educational initiative committed to elevating the standard of care in the fitness industry. He is also one of 5 Canadian fitness professionals holding the Honors designation from RTS International.

Etienne offers in-person, online, and hybrid exercise solutions for both sensitized populations and athletes alike. He takes a collaborative approach that prioritizes mutual understanding, compassion, sustainability and teamwork.

“My goal is to equip you with the tools and perspectives you need for long-term success, however you define it. So that you may continue to progress far beyond our time together.”

Languages spoken: English, French

Qualifications & Continuing Education:

• CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist

• Founder of The Exercise Mechanic

• Founder of The Cadaver Exploration Workshop

• The Resistance Training Specialist (RTS International): Mastery with Honours,

• Greg Lehman Education: Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science,

• Greg Lehman Education: Running Resiliency

• United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy: UESCA Running Coach Certification

• Z-Health Performance Solutions: R-Phase,

• And more.

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Eva is a brain injury specialist who has practiced occupational therapy for two decades, in three languages, and across four countries.

As a brain injury specialist, she provides evidence-based rehabilitation for all levels of brain injuries, from concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Her expertise includes assessing and treating complex injuries in individuals affected by multiple traumas and illnesses, such as acquired brain injuries, mental health issues, chronic pain, and orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries.

Eva has extensive experience collaborating with individuals recovering from complex injuries, conducting functional assessments to determine their care needs and benefits eligibility under various programs. She is proficient in performing functional restoration programs, cognitive rehabilitation, pain management, home accessibility, job analyses (both physical and cognitive demands), as well as return-to-work, return-to-school, and return-to-activity programs.

With a background in community intervention with vulnerable populations, Eva’s practice employs a biopsychosocial approach to enable participation in meaningful activities, optimize quality of life, and promote independence. She believes in an integrated approach to occupational therapy, where the focus is not only on physical rehabilitation but also on the emotional and social well-being of her clients. Eva is committed to providing personalized care that respects the unique needs and goals of each individual. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices and continuous learning to ensure the highest quality of care. Eva advocates for empowering clients through education and active participation in their recovery process, fostering resilience and independence. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that meaningful activities and community engagement are essential for optimal health and quality of life.

Eva holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain (1998), and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Ottawa (2012). She is a fully trilingual occupational therapist (English, French, Spanish) with professional experience in Spain, the UK, Malta, and Canada. She is a member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

In her free time, you will find Eva exploring the wonders of Canadian wilderness with her unruly canine companion and her even more unruly humans or thinking about the next pair of barefoot shoes she will make.

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Dr. Corriveau received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Université de Montréal in 2008. She became a Fellow of the College of Optometrist in Vision Development (COVD) in 2017 and is pursuing a fellowship with the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA).

Dr. Corriveau has also been pursuing specialized training with a number of different organizations, including: the Optometric Extension Program Foundation, the Sanet Vision Seminars and the Padula Institute of Vision.

Dr. Corriveau serves as a quality assessor for the Ontario College of Optometrists as well as an examiner for the Optometry examining board of Canada. She is the Vice President of Vision Therapy Canada.

Dr. Corriveau has always had a passion for helping people; from serving as an in-house optometrist for old age homes across Ottawa and volunteering in Ecuador to fit glasses to children in need, for the last 8 years she has narrowed her focus on vision development and rehabilitation. In November 2020, she opened her own vision therapy practice where offers bilingual services for patients of all ages wanting to improve their visual skills and quality of life. Dr. Corriveau has a very collaborative approach and is passionate about finding the best way to help each and every one of her patients.

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David has built a diverse and dynamic career in the fields of health and healing. After earning a B.Sc. in Human Kinetics, he gained experience in prosthetics and orthotics, sports and exercise science, and yoga instruction, which led him to focus on movement dysfunction and chronic pain. He later completed his studies in osteopathic manual practice, allowing him to provide a comprehensive, hands-on approach to treatment.

His osteopathic and manual therapy techniques are extremely gentle and subtle, designed to promote the body’s natural healing mechanisms. His care effectively addresses musculoskeletal pain, as well as conditions beyond biomechanical dysfunction. With expertise in cranial and visceral techniques, David’s treatments offer significant benefits for a variety of issues, including headaches and migraines, concussions, digestive problems, and mental health concerns, such as stress, anxiety, and tension.

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Eric’s wellness journey began at a young age, when at his first Karate classes he learned about the benefits of meditation and physical exercise. This later led him to explore the practice of Yoga and in 2005 he completed his first Yoga Teacher Training at Rama Lotus Yoga Centre in Ottawa, ON. In 2009, he graduated with distinction from La Cite Collegiale as a Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistant and began to explore how Yoga and Mindfulness might be used in Rehabilitation.

He travelled to India and has been classically trained in Rishikesh, the world capital of Yoga, under the tutelage of his present-day Guru. He went on to complete further levels of training, including two 500-hour Yoga Master Programs and received the title of Yoga Acharya, Master of Yoga, M.Y. from the International Sivanada Yoga Vedanta Centre. He has taught and travelled extensively abroad from India to Thailand, the Maldives, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Vancouver and Hong Kong, leading numerous yoga teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats.

During his travels he experienced the healing benefits of Thai massage. In 2011 he returned to Bangkok, Thailand to study at Wat Po, the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. He is certified in Thai Traditional Massage for Health from the Chetawan Thai Traditional Massage School.

Eric is passionate about sharing his expertise in the practice of Yoga and Wellness. He presents Yoga in a way that is accessible as he emphasizes safety and body alignment in all his classes with his grounding and vibrant energy. He is Practical and results oriented and believes that Yoga, Massage, Meditation are a benefit for everyone on their own healing journey.

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Dr. Stefan Eberspaecher joins Beechwood Physical Medicine with extensive prior experience in chiropractic and related fields. Stefan contributes to the development of low back pain guidelines with the World Health Organization as an invited member of their Peer Review Group and contributes to research and development of the Global Spine Care Initiative and World Spine Care.

Stefan has worked with a broad range of patients from geriatric to athletic. He enjoys seeing complex patients with whom he can integrate his knowledge of nutrition and exercise to help provide optimal outcomes. He especially enjoys helping patients regain function previously lost from years of arthritis.

Stefan has a BSc in Psychology and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. He studied at the University of Guelph, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, and later acupuncture at McMaster Medical School. He also holds a Diplomate in Pain Management from the Canadian Academy of Pain Management.

Stefan spent 5 years working at a very successful general practice clinic just outside of Brisbane, Australia. In 2014, he started working with World Spine Care, opening a clinic in the city of Moca, Dominican Republic in his first year. He managed the clinic until 2017 when he moved to Africa to coordinate the program in Botswana. As head of the spine unit within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Princess Marina Hospital, Stefan also consulted patients alongside the hospital’s neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeons. In 2018, with the joint effort of the other members of the profession, he established the Botswana Association of Chiropractors as the founding president. He has worked with professional and semi-professional soccer, football, Aussie rules football and rugby players, including being the team chiropractor for the Botswana National Seven’s team and the LKC Jaguars Rugby Club from 2017 to 2019. He has lots of experience working with triathletes, runners, swimmers and cyclists including being team chiropractor for the Biovail professional Women’s cycling team for 2006. He was part of the medical team for the 2018 African Union Sport Council Youth Games where he worked with athletes from all over southern Africa.

Stefan is a reformed triathlete and a has-been rugby and football player (outside centre/outside linebacker). He can drive a golf ball consistently 300 yards (150 straight line distance) and enjoys crashing mountain bikes, hitting moderate sized trees on his snowboard, and absolutely burning up the tatami doing BJJ.

Experienced Provider of: Chiropractic, Active Release Technique (ART), Graston technique, Cox Flexion Distraction Technique, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Rock (Kinesiology) Taping Technique

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Dr. Rebecca Glennie studied Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Toronto and worked in the field of Cardiac Rehabilitation prior to attending Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She graduated with Clinical Honours as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2001. In 2003, Rebecca became an Active Release Techniques® (ART) Instructor and in 2009 a Certified SpiderTech Instructor. In 2013 she graduated from McMaster University’s Medical Acupuncture program.

Rebecca is a motivated and experienced Chiropractor who enjoys working with a wide range of patients including athletes, elderly, pre and post natal care and occupational related injuries. Her variety of treatment approaches in the management of chronic overuse injuries has made her especially popular amongst swimmers, marathon runners, skiers, cyclists, paddlers and triathletes.

Rebecca, an internationally experienced competitive swimmer and triathlete, strives to bring a love of fitness and the outdoors to her patients. Her passion lies in aiding patients of all ages and abilities to return to active and independent living through treatment, rehabilitation and exercise, nutrition and lifestyle modification. Using her skills as a practitioner and her compassionate and caring demeanour, Rebecca strives to maximize the overall health of every patient.

In her spare time, you will find Rebecca open water swimming, skiing, mountain biking and chasing her two teenage daughters around.

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A graduate of Anatomical Studies from McGill University and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University, Scott is a motivated and experienced physiotherapist in orthopedic and out-patient physiotherapy. While he has been actively pursuing the goal of becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists, Scott’s professional development has ensured he is well rounded and able to provide his patients a variety of treatment approaches including exercise training, sports rehabilitation, manual therapy, myofascial release, Graston Technique, and acupuncture techniques. With a focus on active recovery from injury and pain, anchored in evidence-based treatment and hands-on patient centred care, Scott’s approach offers shorter recovery times and long-term results.

Scott’s professional work experience has included but is not limited to, outpatient orthopedics, industrial / work related rehabilitation, sports medicine and the duties of head trainer for Trent University’s Men’s Rugby club. Scott has also worked as a certified personal trainer with the motivation that he could share his passion for general health and fitness with everyone.

Leaving his McGill University football cleats behind, these days when not at work, you will find Scott spending time with his kids, at the gym, playing recreational sports and trying to learn a few social dances like Salsa.

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Mary Marcolin is a part of the Beechwood Physical Medicine team, specializing in trauma related to childhood or work injuries. Mary is registered in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Mary’s approach is evidence-based, eclectic, and client centred, incorporating cognitive, behavioural, somatic, psychodynamic, as well as creative therapeutic interventions that resonate with the client. She holds additional certification in Acceleration Resolution Therapy (ART), Self In Relationship Psychotherapy (SIRP), as well as training in Ego States, Parts Work, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for complex trauma.

Mary’s professional life has included a full career as an elementary school teacher, and later as a volunteer working with Veterans and First Responders, empowering individuals to move beyond their perceived physical, cognitive, and emotional limitations through rhythm-based interventions as well as individual and group counselling.

Mary believes in the intrinsic capacity, with appropriate guidance, to reclaim one’s life in the face of overwhelming challenges which may include anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic pain.

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