Examiners
Andrea McAllister
Graduate of Dalhousie University Physiotherapy school. She holds a Master of Clinical Science in Manipulation from Western University in Ontario as well as her Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy from the Orthopaedic Division.
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy since 2005. Andrea has worked in group practice orthopaedics through her career and is currently a Senior Physiotherapist with the CBI Health Group.
Adjunct Professor for the Dalhousie University Physiotherapy school, teaching in the orthopaedic assessment and treatment labs.
Currently sits on the Education Committee of the National Orthopaedic Division.
Received the Award of Excellence from the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association and was named Physiotherapist of the year for 2013 by her peers through the NS College of Physiotherapists.
Andrea is a mentor, instructor and examiner in the Orthopaedic Division Curriculum.
Elaine Maheu
Graduated from McGill University with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 1978
Graduated from the South Australian Institute of Technology with a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy in 1983
Completed her Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy with the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA in 1986
Completed a Master of Clinical Science (manip) at Western University in 2014
Has been an instructor for the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA since 1985 and an Examiner since 1991. She was a Chief examiner for 20 years between 1994 and 2014
Instructor and Coordinator of all the Canadian Orthopaedic Manual Therapy courses given in France since 2012
Recipient of the Golden Hands Award given by the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA in 2012
Recipient of a CAMPT Life Membership in 2012
Recipient of the Carol L. Richards’ award given by the OPPQ in Québec in 2017
In private practice at Kinatex Côte Vertu in Montreal, Qc
Evelyn Lightly
1983: Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba
1989: FCAMPT, National Orthopaedic Division
2011: Masters of Clinical Science, University of Western Ontario
1991 – present: Instructor, National Orthopaedic Division
2007 – present: Examiner, National Orthopaedic Division
1997- present: Instructor College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba
1986- present: Owner/Partner/Manager St. Vital Physiotherapy, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Greg Alcock
Clinical and Research Coordinator, and senior physiotherapist in the Physiotherapy Department at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic.
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Physical Therapists (FCAMPT) and has served various positions on the Executive for the National Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Adjunct clinical professor and lecturer in the School of Kinesiology and School of Physical Therapy at Western University; an examiner and mentor in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Orthopedic level system; and a clinical instructor in Western’s MClSc program.
Hilary Reese
Graduated from the University of Alberta, Canada in 1995 with a BScPT (with distinction).
Completed her Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1999.
Graduated with a Masters of Clinical Science in Manipulative Therapy from Western University in 2008.
Instructor and Examiner for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Teaching assistant for ‘Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists” at the Faculty of Graduate Studies,
Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta.
Clinician and practices in Edmonton, AB.
Jackie Sadi
Full–time lecturer in the School of Physical Therapy and is a graduate of Western University for both her BSc (PT) and MSc.
She has an Advanced Diploma in Manual/Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) and has taught, mentored, and examined students in the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) Manual therapy courses for the last 16 years.
She is a recipient of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association “Clinical Specialist designation in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy” and is an assessor within this program.
Her main duties are teaching orthopedic manipulative therapy theory and clinical skills to students in the Masters of Clinical Science in manipulative therapy program and the Masters of Physical Therapy.
She also assists with the supervision of MCISc and MPT students doing research in orthopedics.
Recipient of the School of Physical Therapy Teaching award twice, has received the Faculty of Health Sciences Certificate of Appreciation for “outstanding contributions to teaching” within the school of Physical Therapy programs from 2009 to 2016 and in 2014 she was awarded one of the University’s major teaching award – the Marilyn Robinson Teaching Award of Excellence.
Rhonda Reardon
Graduated with a BSc Phys 1987 and a BScPT 1990 from the University of Saskatchewan
Will graduate in 2017 with an MSc RS from McMaster University
Received her Diploma in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy in 1996
Member of CAMPT since 1997
Works at South End Physiotherapy and is an instructor at Dalhousie University
Examiner and Instructor for the Orthopaedic Division of CPA
Received the CPA Mentorship Award in 2016
Past Chair of the NS Ortho Section, and an executive member of the National Orthopaedic Division and the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy.
Joanne Carswell
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation – Physical Therapy.
Completed her Advanced Orthopaedic Exam through the National Orthopaedic Division in 2001.
Completed a Masters of Clinical Science (manip) through Western University in 2011.
Accreditation for Acupuncture, Dry Needling and Vestibular Rehabilitation.
Instructor and an Examiner for the National Orthopaedic Division and an Instructor at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba.
Owns/practices at Vista Place Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic in Winnipeg, MB.
Mike Boni
Graduated from York University with a degree in Kinesiology and Health Science and a Certificate in Athletic Therapy.
In 1997, he became certified as an Athletic Therapist, CATA(C), in Canada.
He graduated from McMaster University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy.
In 2002, Michael completed his post-graduate Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (Dip. Manip. PT) and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT).
Currently, is focusing on completing his Doctorate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in Michigan, USA.
Michael’s treatment expertise is in Manipulative Physiotherapy focusing on neck, shoulder and back pain.
He serves as an Examiner and Chief Instructor with the Orthopaedic Division and as an Assistant Lecturer and Faculty member with the School of Kinesiology and Health Science Program at York University in Toronto.
Pierre Langevin
Graduated from the Université Laval, Québec, Canada in 1997 with a BSc (Physiothérapie).
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Physical Therapists (FCAMPT) since the completion of his Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2002.
Graduated with a Masters of Clinical Science in Manipulative Therapy from Western University in 2010.
Instructor, Examiner and the Credentials Chair of the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Co-owner and clinician at Clinic Physio Interactive since 2002 and Cortex Médecine et Réadaptation since 2012.
Clinical Professor and lecturer in physiotherapy at Université Laval.
Published several scientific papers and has been a presenter of scientific posters and podium presentations at provincial, national and international congresses.
Sandra Sokoloski
Graduated from U of A with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 1991.
Completed the Orthopaedic Division Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy in 1999.
Instructor for the Orthopaedic Division since 2000 and an Examiner since 2016.
Completed MClSc program at UWO in 2011.
Currently involved in a research project regarding lumbo-pelvic-hip pain in equestrian riders through UWO and U of C.
Co-owner of Summit Sport Physiotherapy in Okotoks, AB.
Sandra has a special interest in treating horseback riders and travels across Canada providing clinics and seminars for elite and amateur level riders.
Terry Woodard
Graduated from the University of Manitoba (U of M) in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science and in 1993 with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy). Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists (FCAMPT) since the completion of his Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy with credit in 2004. Obtained his MClSc (Manipulation) at Western University (WU) in 2014.
Works in private practice at D’Arcy Bain Physiotherapy clinic in Winnipeg and holds part time faculty teaching positions at the U of M and WU. Co-founder of ReynWood Physiotherapy Consulting; mentor, instructor and examiner in the CPA Orthopaedic Division level system. Has coordinated the Orthopaedic Manual Therapy placement at U of M and has received grant funding from CAMPT and Mb Branch CPA to enhance manual therapy education at the U of M.
Recipient of the Manitoba Branch CPA, Leonore Saunders Mentoring Award in 2013 and teaching recognition at both U of M and WU. Actively involved in the mentoring of motivated physiotherapy students and graduate physiotherapists who are working through the level system or WU MClSc program.
Heather Gillis
Heather Gillis is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario physiotherapy program. She has also completed a Masters of Science in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Western Ontario. She holds an academic position in both the MPT (professional program) and the MClin Sc (Manual and Manipulative Therapy Field) at UWO. She has an active role in the Orthopeadic division providing mentorship for students, is a registered instructor and examiner for the Orthopedic Division curriculum and examinations.