Complete Curriculum Vitae are available upon request at info@newhorizonsrehab.com.
June Williamson B.Sc.(P.T.), C.A.F.C.I. Registered Physiotherapist, graduated from the University of Toronto in 1980 with Honors with Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy. June has extensive experience working with orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, and has a special interest in acupuncture. She has extensive experience working with injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents including soft tissue injuries, multiple trauma and acquired brain injury. June has worked in a variety of settings such as Stratford General Hospital, Perth County Home Care, Director of Physiotherapy Louise Marshall Hospital in Mt. Forest, and Director of Physiotherapy in Palmerston and District Hospital. In 1993, she established her own private practice, New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc. June has participated in many continuing education programs. June has achieved McKenzie Level D, Cyriax Level 3, and NDT Level 1. She has been performing acupuncture since 1997, and completed her certification with The Acupuncture Foundation of Canada (CAFCI) in 2007. June has also completed several Acquired Brain Injury Courses and attended many professional conferences on Brain Injury, Sport and Orthopaedic Injuries and Auto Insurance.
Melissa Fussell, Hons. B.A., is the Director of Communications at New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc. She graduated from the University of Waterloo with her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature. She has worked for New Horizons for several years, collaborating with the physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists as a physiotherapist assistant, as well as her new role involving marketing, advertising and communications. Melissa has attended many professional conferences on Brain Injury, Sport and Orthopaedic Injuries and Auto Insurance. She is contactable at melissa@newhorizonsrehab.com if you require any additional information on New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc.
Cory Birk, Hons. BSc, MScPT, CAT (C). Cory is a Registered Physiotherapist who also has his designation as a Certified Athletic Therapist. He graduated from York University in 2005 with his Honours Bachelor of Science degree and a Certificate in Athletic Therapy. In 2007 he completed his Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto. Cory joined New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc. in December 2007. He has a special interest in treating sports injuries and other orthopedic conditions. Cory has worked as a therapist for a variety of teams including the men’s hockey and women’s rugby varsity teams at York University. Currently Cory is the athletic therapist for the Listowel Cyclones Jr. B hockey team. Cory has a strong interest in manual therapy and is working towards challenging the Intermediate Exam through the Orthopedic Division of the CPA. He has also completed the Level 1, and 2A/3A acupuncture courses through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI).
Tammy Morrell, B.A.P.E (Kin), graduated in 1994 from the University of Western Ontario and obtained her Bachelor of Arts Physical Education, Faculty of Kinesiology. Tammy enjoys assisting with physiotherapy treatments, providing prescription orthotic assessments, as well as assisting in community rehabilitation, such as hydrotherapy and at public exercise facilities. Programs established in the pool are specific to the client's needs to improve strength, flexibility and conditioning requirements. Tammy has been trained to establish and progress programming under the supervision of the Physiotherapist. Tammy has participated in continuing education programs including WaterART, MET, Neurotherapy, Electrotherapy Modalities. Tammy joined New Horizons Rehabilitation Service Inc. in 1996. She has experience as a Rehabilitation Therapist, following exercise programs established by the Physiotherapist for individuals recovering from Brain Injury, Orthopaedic Injuries and Spinal Cord injuries. She has followed programming established by Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology for individuals with severe Traumatic Brain Injury.
Heather Ross, OT Reg. (Ont.) Registered Occupational Therapist received her Bachelor of Science: Occupational Therapy (cum laude) in June 1994 from the University of Western Ontario. Heather has worked extensively with adults in the community providing home assessments and intervention to maximize their functional independence within their own personal environments and supports. Heather worked at the Timmins and District Hospital on the Rehab/Long term care/Continuing Care floor for two years. She worked as an Occupational Therapist for the home care program in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario from 1996 until 2008 when it was called the North East Community Care Access Centre. Heather then joined New Horizons Rehabilitation Services in November 2008. Heather works with clients within their own environments whether it is at home, nursing home, other residence or workplace in order to assist them in adapting to their functional limitations. Home adaptations, education, use of adaptive equipment may all be used to assist the clients in meeting their goals. She works with a broad range of orthopaedic injuries and neurological injuries and conditions including soft tissue injuries, trauma including multiple trauma, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, Alzheimer disease and multiple sclerosis. Heather has an interest in wheelchair assessment and prescription including power mobility and complex custom seating. Heather is an authorizer for the Assistive Devices Program: Wheelchair, Positioning and Ambulation Aids category.
Jean Montgomery, OT Reg (Ont.) Registered Occupational Therapist, received her Bachelor of Health Sciences (Deans Honour list), Hamilton in 1986. Having 25 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Jean has acquired a background in developmental therapy, orthopaedic, neurological and vocational rehabilitation including Functional Abilities Evaluation, Work Site Assessments, and Work Conditioning. She has experience in assessing children with developmental disorders, providing remediation and augmentation of perceptual, cognitive, and fine motor skills, and providing modifications of home and school programs. Jean provides Occupational Therapy in the hospital setting, private clinic, and to clients in their home and workplace. She is skilled at performing home assessments to assist clients and their families in adapting to their current functional limitations. She has extensive continuing education including Auto Insurance reform, Brain Gym, Splinting and Functional Abilities Evaluation and Acquired Brain Injury. Jean is an authorizer for the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) and can assess and recommend appropriate mobility devices. Fabrication of splints is an area of interest. Jean joined New Horizons Rehabilitation Service Inc. in September 2006.
Cheryl D. Lindsay, M.S., (S-LP), Registered Speech-Language Pathologist, graduated from Minot State University, North Dakota in 1998, with Master of Science Degree in Communication Disorders. Cheryl has an extensive background working with pediatric and school-aged children with articulation disorders, delays in understanding (receptive) and/or use of (expressive) language, stuttering, voice problems, at risk infants due to prenatal and birth complications, hearing impairments, cleft lip/palate, autism/pervasive development disorder, social language problems, oral motor and/or feeding difficulties and learning or other developmental disabilities. Cheryl has also worked in the community with adults, providing rehabilitation for motor speech disorders, stroke, traumatic brain injury, swallowing disorders, stuttering and voice problems. Cheryl has lived and practiced in the Grey-Bruce area since 1999 in a wide variety of clinical settings. She has received specialized training in several Hanen® courses, and engaged in continuing education related to autism spectrum disorders, oral motor disorders and auditory processing disorders. She has owned and operated a private practice since 2003. She received the S.Co.B.E. Award for Entrepreneur of the Year from the Saugeen Business Development Corporation in 2009. Cheryl is an active board member with the Grey Bruce Youth Literacy Council. She regularly mentors high school, college and university students interested in pursuing speech therapy as a career.
Kourtney Richardson, B.A. (Therapeutic Recreation), graduated from the University of Waterloo Ontario with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Kourtney has experience working with persons with diverse complex developmental disabilities that include hemiplegia, quadriplegia, neural tube closure deficits, micro/hydrocephaly, genetic deformities, cerebral palsy and ABI patients. She also has extensive experience with individuals with minimal to no communication skills, individuals with limited mobility and has provided programming focused on activation, sensory stimulation, leisure and therapeutics. Kourtney enjoys assisting with physiotherapy treatments as well as assisting in community rehabilitation programs. She works with the treatment team to develop a variety of goals that contribute to the patient’s overall health and wellbeing. Kourtney has been trained to guide programs established and supervised by the physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and speech-language pathologist, which are specific to the client’s needs to improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination and conditioning requirements.
Lisa Schnock, P.T.A., is an honours graduate from Trios College in Waterloo and obtained her certificate as a Physiotherapy Assistant. Lisa completed her school internship at New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc., which was a very advantageous experience not only for Lisa to have the hands-on vocational opportunity, but it also provided an excellent opportunity for the staff physiotherapists to train, supervise and mentor a student. Lisa assists our physiotherapists and occupational therapist to provide optimal care for our clients, guiding them through prescribed treatment programs and exercise protocols. Lisa also has work experience in a retirement home setting, leading senior's group exercise programs and working closely with an individual with Down Syndrome.
Betty O’Rourke has recently joined New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc. as a part-time Clinic Assistant. Betty has greatly enjoyed meeting and working with all the clients, learning new techniques and being part of the dynamic team. Betty has extensive experience in the dental, optometric and education fields as a Clinic Assistant and Administrative Assistant. She has very much enjoyed doing a bit of both of these things at New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc. In addition, Betty has done a significant amount of volunteer work at local health care centres, helping patients with various health challenges. She has personal family connections to physical rehab and the importance of overall well-being. She has also added many workplace-specific courses to her resume over her career. Finally, she is a keen volunteer in many different local community activities and is a mentor within the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization. Betty looks forward to being “with you all the way” in achieving your goals.
Donna Clark, MSW, RSW, Social Worker graduated with a Master in Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo in 1984. She has extensive post graduate employment in medical social work, including hospital and community programs. Donna's area of expertise is with adults and has significant experience where physical illness or injury is a complicating factor and in the treatment of emotional trauma. Donna is trained in Traumatic Incident Reduction, Thought Field Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Emotional Freedom technique, and is a Member of Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. She has worked in a variety of settings such as Social Worker at Listowel Memorial Hospital, Freeport Healthcare Village, Wingham and District Hospital, Community Care Access Centre of Wellington-Dufferin, and is presently at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and in private practice at New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc.
Carolynne Cressman is the Administrative Assistant at New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc. and has been a staff member since the clinic's inception in 1993. As a longer term employee, Carolynne has acquired extensive knowledge of the services offered through New Horizons, and can proficiently share valued information, assisting our clients with ease and compassion subsequent to personal injury or trauma, as well as assist with any general public inquiries. Carolynne has continued to enhance her skills with recent continuing educational courses relating to current WSIB Legislation, Health and Occupational Safety, Workplace Violence and Harassment, Accessibility Standard for Customer Service, Hiring Practices and Time Management. Additionally, she has attended educational workshops and webinars surrounding the Automobile Insurance Industry Legislation change, including the online application of HCAI. Carolynne also attends the Acquired Brain Injury Conferences with staff physiotherapists to enhance knowledge of therapeutic disciplines.
Julie Freisinger B.Sc., C.K. Certified Kinesiologist, graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1995 with Honours, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology. Julie has extensive experience working with populations injured in the workplace or in motor vehicle accidents. She does work hardening and work conditioning with clients to prepare them for a return to work. She works with the employer to develop return to work plans and coaches the worker through the reintegration process. Julie performs Ergonomic Assessments, Physical Demands Analyses and Functional Abilities Evaluations to determine objectively, a worker’s readiness to return to work and make recommendations to improve their workstation. Julie develops and presents training sessions and work shops on many Ergonomics topics, with extensive experience presenting to groups of 5 – 100. Julie worked at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in Rehabilitation Services for 10 years providing many of the above services. She has worked as an independent consultant since 2004 providing services in health care, construction, industrial/manufacturing and office environments. Julie has participated in many continuing education courses in the area of Ergonomics.
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