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Complimentary parking is available in the lot outside of 250 City Centre Ave. You will need your license plate number to register your vehicle through the Indigo Neo App or via the QR code in the clinic. Please register your car as soon as possible to avoid a City of Ottawa parking ticket issued by Indigo Neo.
New Practitioner Update
We are excited to welcome three new practitioners to Active Health Institute! Bookings are now available for Leanne Azimov (Dietetics / Nutrition), Drew Norland (Bike Fitting for Road & Gravel), and Alejandro Vega (Physiotherapy).
Bike Fitting
Please check your Booking Confirmation and Reminder emails for the duration of your appointment. Bike Fit appointments last between 1.5 - 2.5 hours in length and follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes. Please plan accordingly!
Extended Health Insurance
Our services are eligible for coverage under many extended health insurance plans; however, we do not offer direct billing. Payment is required at the time of your appointment, and you may submit your receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
RCMP & Veterans Affairs
We offer direct billing for RCMP and Veterans Affairs clients through Medavie Blue Cross. Please provide your RCMP ID # or K# (Veterans Affairs) when booking your appointment.
OHIP, IFHP (PFSI), WSIB & Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Claims
We are not an OHIP or IFHP(PFSI) registered clinic and do not accept patients covered under these programs. We do not accept WSIB or Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) cases.
Questions?
Speak with our front desk team in person at the clinic, send us an EMAIL, or call 613-656-0187. Thank you!
Meagan Atkinson
Meagan has been an RMT for 20 years after graduating from the International Academy of Massage. She also has has a BKin degree from the University of New Brunswick. As an avid international soccer player, and through far too many injuries, Meagan’s personal rehabilitative programme with massage therapy helped steer her towards this career. Through her passion and experience, she has learned how to customize each treatment to yield the most effective and efficient results for her clients. She has worked in numerous clinics allowing for a diverse background in sports injuries, chronic conditions and illness, stress, concussions, and post-surgical care. As a die hard Leafs fan, Meagan brings the art of patience and perseverance to every massage therapy treatment.
When not in the clinic, Meagan is the mother of 4 teenagers, a lovely senior German Sheppard, and an adorable 3 year old cat. Spending time at the family cottage kayaking, hiking, and taking dock naps round out her free time.
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Leanne Azimov
(She/Her/Hers)
Registered Dietitian
I entered the field of nutrition because I was fascinated by the connection between what we eat and how we feel, function, and age. I wanted to understand how nutrition could be used to prevent, manage, and improve health conditions while helping people feel their best. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Human Nutrition from McGill University and have over a decade of experience helping clients turn nutrition science into practical, sustainable changes.
I specialize in sustainable weight loss, lifestyle nutrition, and women’s health, working with both men and women to achieve their health and wellness goals. I have a particular interest in supporting women through different stages of life, including perimenopause and menopause, as well as hormonal and metabolic health, digestive health, and body composition.
My approach is practical and personalized. Rather than restrictive diets or quick fixes, I help clients make realistic changes to nutrition, sleep, stress, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors that can be maintained long term. Whether your goal is to lose weight, improve your health, navigate a new stage of life, or simply feel better in your body, I’m here to help you create a nutrition plan that works for you and your lifestyle. Book a consultation today and let’s get started.
Areas of practice:
Allergies and sensitivities
ADHD
Chronic disease prevention
Emotional eating
GLP-1 Nutrition
Healthy Eating habits
High cholesterol
Women’s health (PCOS, Peri- and Menopause)
Postpartum nutrition
Personalized meal planning
Thyroid health
Weight loss
Metabolic syndrome
Healthy weight gain
High blood pressure
Gut and digestive health
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Phanny Chea
(She/Her/Hers)
PT
Phanny completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa in 2008. She has since worked in private practice in this beautiful city, offering treatments in French and English. She has experience treating a variety of clients of all ages with acute to chronic pain, sports injuries and postural dysfunction.
Passionate about helping her patients set and achieve realistic goals, Phanny strongly believes in treating the source of the problem and not just the symptoms. Through her techniques using manual therapy and movement, she will empower you to take charge of your health and become the best possible version of yourself.
She is committed to taking ongoing education in order to provide hands-on and evidence-based treatment that is tailored to each patient. She has completed many post-graduate courses in acupuncture, dry needling, K-taping, McKenzie A, B, C, SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment), Titleist Level 1 and The Running Clinic.
Phanny has always been active from the time she was young from doing gymnastics to being part of her school’s volleyball and basketball team. She now likes to maintain her fitness through various weight and cardio classes such as BodyPump, BodyStep and BodyAttack. Outside the clinic, you can find her spending time with her husband and two children enjoying local food and drinks.
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Dr. Andrew Creppin
Dr. Andrew Creppin graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in human kinetics. He then went on to obtain his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), graduating Summa Cum Laude and with clinic honours.
During his time at CMCC, he began to develop an interest in treating and training competitive athletes. Dr. Creppin became a certified Contemporary Medical Acupuncture provider through McMaster University, and is Smart Tools certified. Dr. Creppin grew up in the east end of Ottawa playing competitive hockey and soccer for the Gloucester organizations. He played 5 years in the Central Canada Hockey League then played Division I and CIS hockey in university.
Dr. Creppin practices an individualized, evidenced-based and functional approach to all patients to not only fix current problems, but to prevent them from future re-injury. Each patient will receive a personalized treatment plan including passive care, functional rehabilitation and patient education. His goal is to have each patient performing optimally no matter what his or her goals are.
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Amy Fahlman BScPT, MCISc, FCAMPT
Originally from Saskatchewan, Amy Fahlman brings a wealth of experience and valuable perspective to the team. After convocating from the University of Saskatchewan with distinction, she worked in a private practice setting with a strong focus on manual therapy. She mentored with renowned manual therapists across the country, where she developed her keen intuition and feel. She completed a Masters of Clinical Science in manipulative therapy from the University of Western Ontario, and graduated as the top of her class. She has completed her KinetaCore Functional Dry Needling level 2 training. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT) — Canada’s member organization in the international manual therapy monitoring body, IFOMPT (International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists). Amy is also one of the founders of Entry to Practice Essentials, a web-based study tool for the physiotherapy licensing exams.
Amy encourages her patients to live their best life. She understands most people would not be seeking physiotherapy unless they were experiencing pain that limits an important aspect of their life. She helps her patients understand their injury and get control of their pain so they can get back to doing what they love. She has experience in working with both CrossFit and endurance athletes, and a particular interest in teaching power training to improve output for endurance sports. Her rehabilitative style focuses on using exercise and manual therapy to improve muscle recruitment and imbalances, develop tissue strength, balance and stability to allow for a safe return to pre-injury activity.
Growing up in rural Western Canada, Amy developed a love for outdoor adventure. To complete her passion for health and fitness, she spends her time outdoors: running, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, traveling and back country camping while spending quality time with her family, friends, and animals.
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Alyssa Hillaby
(She/Her/Hers)
Growing up in the Rockies, Alyssa brings her passion for the outdoors to her work as a physiotherapist. Before moving to Ottawa to complete her master’s degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa, she spent her time doing mountain and endurance sports. She mainly competed as a high-level ski racer for over 10 years, where she was introduced to cycling and running through dryland training. In order to pursue an academic career, she retired from skiing but continues to this day to spend her summers on the bike.
Now living in Ottawa, Alyssa works as a physiotherapist and bike fitter, and has experience working with college sports teams along the way. Since graduating, she has continued to build on her training. She is certified in functional dry needling and has completed additional training in concussion management, the McKenzie method, and cycling injury management and prevention. She has also taken multiple continuing education courses in bike fitting in both Canada and Spain, and has now completed over 1,500 bike fits. She has also been called on as a source for bike fitting articles in publications including Cycling Magazine and Bicycle Magazine.
In her free time, you can find her out on her bike or racing in endurance events, including marathons and five Ironman triathlons.
Alyssa’s background in competitive sport shaped her philosophy both as a physiotherapist and bike fitter. She has a particular interest in women’s sport and performance and brings a unique perspective to the bike fitting community, being one of the only women fitters in the region. As a physiotherapist, she subscribes to the idea that movement is medicine and wants to help people achieve their goals, whether that’s training for their first triathlon or just being strong enough to carry hockey equipment around.
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Brittany Kafka
(She/Her/Hers)
Brittany grew up as a competitive provincial gymnast, which sparked her interest in the human body. Further growing and developing her interest, she pursued an undergraduate degree in a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her passion for the human body and helping people led her to her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy at McMaster University.
She has extensive experience working with diverse populations of all ages and fitness levels. Her expertise ranges from injury prevention and strengthening to care of acute injuries and long-term conditions. Brittany is dedicated to taking an evidence-based, holistic, and individualized approach with patients. It is important to her that all her patients feel heard, supported, and met with a clear plan that meets their unique individual needs. She is passionate about her patients taking an active role in their recovery and achieving their goals to return to movement that is meaningful to them.
Her treatment philosophy entails a collaborative approach with her patients following a comprehensive assessment to create an individualized plan. This approach involves a combination of hands-on manual therapy, exercise, and education to target the root cause. Brittany is eager to empower patients with the education and tools they need to understand and manage their conditions. She is particularly interested in working with youth athletes of all levels. She also loves working with individuals interested in improving performance, improving strength, and preventing injuries. She also has a special interest in working with individuals with low back, shoulder, and ankle injuries.
In addition to previously being a competitive provincial gymnast, she is also a dancer. She instructed dance at university and still currently dances recreationally in jazz and contemporary styles. She loves working with artistic athletes and enthusiasts of all ages!
Out of the office, she enjoys an outdoor and active lifestyle. She enjoys camping and canoeing, and is always looking for new hiking trails around the city. She also welcomes any restaurant, board game, or TV show recommendations!
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Andre Larocque-Graham MScPT
Special interests: lower body injuries (hip, knee, ankle), shoulder injuries, post surgical rehab
Growing up in Ottawa, I spent my winters skating on the Rideau Canal and downhill skiing at the local hills. During the summer, I played competitive baseball which fuelled my passion for sports and my love for the Toronto Blue Jays. After learning first-hand how frustrating and challenging injury can be, I made it a career goal to help people stay active. This led me to complete my Master of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto.
Ultimately, I am passionate about connecting with people. I value understanding patients’ stories and working as a team to create a plan to get you back on track to enjoying your favourite activities whether it be running or preparing for your next hiking trip.
My treatment style is focused on manual therapy, education, and tailored exercises as part of a comprehensive plan. Additionally, I excel at conducting running assessments at the clinic to help runners optimize their running form and prevent injury.
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Daniel Longuépée M.Sc.PT
After graduating from the Master of Science in Physical Therapy program at Queen’s University, Dan worked in northern Ontario where he worked as a physiotherapist while coaching strength and conditioning for adaptive and masters athletes. His previous education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Health and Education (Honours in Health Promotion) at Laurentian University. During his time at Laurentian, he worked closely with the varsity Cross Country and Track athletes for 4 years. Working with high-level athletes is what sparked his interest in pre-habilitation and the importance of reducing the risk of injury while training.
He takes a similar approach with his patients and emphasizes an active approach to recovery that takes into consideration your current abilities, lifestyle, and most importantly your specific goals. He believes that physical therapy helps people build the capacity and the confidence to move better with individualized treatment plans that are evidence-based and, more importantly, meaningful.
In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time training in the gym, road/gravel cycling, snowboarding, white water canoeing and camping.
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Allyson Moore MSc.PT, BSc.(Hons)
Allyson is an experienced physiotherapist who has been working at private practices in the Ottawa area for the past 5 years. She has a master’s degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ottawa.
During her master’s degree she discovered the value of lifelong learning and has taken several post-graduate courses with focuses in manual therapy, running, vestibular and concussion related injuries. She has also completed her KinetaCore Functional Dry needling and Acupuncture Canada courses.
Allyson understands the importance of getting her patients back to doing the things they love by encouraging them to stay active while recovering from injury. She recognizes that each injury is unique and uses a combination of hands-on-manual therapy, dry needling, rehabilitative exercise and education to support her patients with their recovery goals.
When not working, you can find Allyson training for sports such as, triathlon, cross country skiing and canoeing. She also has a great passion for the outdoors and enjoys hiking, camping & walking her dog Bailey.
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Drew Norland
(He/Him/His)
Growing up in Ottawa, Drew was always involved in sport, playing hockey, soccer, and golf from a young age. As he got older and pursued his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, his interest in overall fitness and sport performance developed. He began incorporating running and cycling into his routine, drawn to both the physical challenge and the opportunity to spend time outdoors.
Drew eventually tried a few seasons of road racing with the Ottawa Bicycle Club, where he quickly fell in love with cycling. Since then, the sport has become a central part of his life, and he is now a passionate road and gravel rider.
Drew continues to stay involved in cycling through racing, particularly in the growing gravel scene. He has developed a strong interest in ultra-endurance events and bikepacking, and has completed several long-distance trips, including crossing most of Canada and riding sections of Scotland’s North Coast 500.
Alongside cycling, Drew remains an avid golfer and hockey player, and he values the variety that comes from participating in multiple sports. Drew completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Toronto from 2016-2021, where he was first introduced to rehabilitation, biomechanics, and strength and conditioning. These experiences sparked his interest in pursuing a career in healthcare.
Following his Kinesiology degree, Drew worked in long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic. This experience was impactful and motivated him to further his education so he could take on a greater role in helping others.
He completed his Master’s in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University from 2024-2026, combining his passion for sport with his desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. From pediatrics to long-term care to athletes, Drew’s experience working with a wide range of individuals has given him a strong foundation for understanding the complex challenges people face.
Combined with his personal background in multiple cycling disciplines, Drew brings a well-rounded perspective to bike fitting, allowing him to better understand and support cyclists of all levels, goals, and abilities. As well as being motivated to help with health-related challenges, Drew is also very passionate about getting others involved in cycling.
He is excited to continue learning and growing as a clinician, and is committed to ongoing professional development to proved the best possible care for his clients.
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Gabriel Pharand
Growing up in the outskirts of North Bay, being outdoors and active was a part of life. Being on his mountain bike in Algonquin park was a regular part of the summer months which was replaced by hockey in the winter. Throughout his junior and senior career, he was a high ranking national badminton player in Canada and only transitioned to road cycling as a way for him to keep a competitive atmosphere in his athletic lifestyle once badminton was no longer the focus.
Gabriel completed his Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa where he found his passion to work closely with high performance athletes to optimize their recovery and allow for a timely return to sport.
Following his undergrad, he continued his studies by completing a Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa. His leadership and professionalism throughout those years awarded him two academic awards and have motivated him to continue his studies by pursuing his PhD.
Gabriel is deeply passionate about preventive medicine and encouraging others to pursue an active lifestyle, an ideology shaped by the diverse athletic and academic experiences that brought him to this point.
He find great fulfillment in keeping people moving, viewing cycling as an ideal avenue to achieve that goal. Providing services in both English and French, he aims to improve comfort on the bike and inspire greater participation in the wonderful sport of cycling.
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Dr. Andrea Proulx BSc, ND
During her medical education, Andréa completed a rotation in the Pain Management and Sports Medicine Clinic where she was a forerunner and advocate for the continuity and development of the Naturopathic Sports Medicine Group. Both personally and professionally, Andréa endeavors to achieve creative balance for the needs of the mind, body, and soul. She believes in personalized care and addressing the root cause of disease; working together with the patient to see from new perspectives and realize new goals.
As an ND, Andréa strives to empower her patients to take an active role in their health and enjoy a happy and active lifestyle. With patients Andréa strives to stimulate the body’s innate power to heal through nutritional and lifestyle counseling, acupuncture and traditional Asian medicine, botanical medicine, and physical medicine.
Dr Proulx firmly believes that it is important to be an active member of the community. As a former Queen’s Golden Gael varsity Track & Field pole vaulter, Andréa has continued to nurture her love of sport. She has completed the Olympic distance triathlon and enjoyed the Ottawa Marathon numerous times. Combining her passion for health and education, Andréa is a volunteer with Planned Parenthood Ottawa. In addition, she contributes her time, energy and organizational zeal to the Ottawa Carleton Ultimate Association.
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Keelia Stuart
Keelia graduated with distinction from TriOs College (formerly the International Academy of Massage) in early 2024. Before pursuing massage therapy, she dedicated much of her life to dance, training first as a competitive dancer and later as a professional. She also brings to her practice more than 15 years of experience within the service and hospitality industry where she worked with people from diverse backgrounds, stages and walks of life. Physical activity remains an integral part of her life and she is passionate about helping people move and feel better in their bodies. She takes a holistic approach to treatment, addressing not just the area of pain or injury but also seeking to understand the different aspects of an individual’s life and body that may contribute to their current experience. After spending her first adult years in Hintonburg before moving to New York and Toronto for dance, she is excited to be working in her field within the community.
Outside of the clinic she enjoys hiking, camping, cycling around the city, reading, dancing or spending time with friends and family. She is also (slowly) learning to play basketball.
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Melanie Swain Draves
(she/her)
BA, RMT
A registered massage therapist, Melanie is a graduate of the International Academy of Massage who also holds a BFA from Concordia University. She has been in practice since 2002. Melanie was originally drawn to the field by a lifelong interest in anatomy, physiology, wellness, and the mystery of health and the body’s ability to heal.
She has continued this pursuit of knowledge with education in acupressure, myofascial release, and cranial sacral therapy. She is also certified in reflexology and as an infant massage instructor.
Melanie’s philosophy is to learn from – and provide knowledge for – every client. She works with people who are at a range of stages of life, including rehabilitation, sports training, aging, illness, stress, pregnancy, and beyond. She also treats people with chronic and degenerative conditions and those looking to maintain and improve their health.
To stay healthy herself, Melanie likes to work physical activity like cycling, walking and gardening into her day. She also enjoys a variety of fitness classes, including yoga.
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James Van Toever
James completed his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University in 2011. He grew up in a small town on Prince Edward Island, where his passion for competitive sports started at a young age. He played competitive hockey, raced on the alpine ski team, and spent every weekend in the summer on his bike. His love for sports grew in high school where he played soccer and ultimately turned down a post-secondary scholarship to play in the U.S. so that he could pursue full-time professional road cycling and mountain bike racing. In 2003, James won the U-23 Canadian National Mountain Biking Championships in Whistler, B.C. and went on to represent Canada at the World Championships in Switzerland that same year. In his spare time, you will find him training for half marathons or doing loops around Gatineau Park on his road bike.
It was James’ love of sports that lead him to a career in helping people overcome injuries, improve function and stay healthy. He believes the secret to success is building a strong patient-therapist relationship and incorporating many different treatment techniques. James has undergone extensive continuing education and can skillfully apply a combination of manual therapy, Active Release Techniques, GUNN IMS dry needling, acupuncture, and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), along with home exercise programs to meet every patient’s individual needs.
James completed his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University in 2011. He grew ... Read More
Alejandro Vega
(He/Him/His)
Alejandro is a registered physiotherapist who completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Brock University. He worked as a student athletic therapist, personal trainer, and physiotherapy assistant before going on to earn his Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Brunel University London. His passion for human performance also led him to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the internationally recognized National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Alejandro continually refines his manual therapy skills and stays up to date with current evidence-based techniques. He combines hands-on treatment with functional strength to help patients improve their long-term resilience. He believes in creating a plan that works best for each person and regularly reassessing their progress to help them achieve their goals and return to their activities.
Alejandro grew up playing football and practising Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He now enjoys strength training, running, cycling, rock climbing, and recreational sports.
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Dr. Shayne Young HBScKin, DC
Dr. Shayne Young graduated with honors, from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with a Bachelors of Kinesiology, in 2008. Following his graduation, Dr. Young worked as a Kinesiologist for one year in Orillia, before enrolling and successfully graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
A passion for helping others, Dr. Young spent his summer months as a camp supervisor in the respite summer camp for children with autism at the Geneva Centre for Autism.
Born and raised in Marathon, Northwestern Ontario, Dr. Young was involved with many different types of sports and outdoor activities. His passion for sport and physical activity has continued into his professional career where prevention and treatment of sport injuries, particularly strength related sports, plays a significant interest. A strong believer and appreciation for the differences seen within individual patients, Dr. Young incorporates a variety of different modalities in his treatments and is certified in diversified chiropractic technique, Graston Technique® and Contemporary Medical Acupuncture. Active therapy (rehabilitation and exercise) and patient education also play a key role in Dr. Young’s treatments.
Dr. Young first lived in Hintonburg when he moved to Ottawa and couldn’t be happier about working in his old stomping grounds. You will be able to find Dr. Young in the local gyms, golf courses, and mountain biking trails in the summertime and ski hills in the wintertime. He is also quite busy as a father to three children, Declan, Conall and Maeve along with his wife Shannon. He looks forward to providing and integrating effective manual chiropractic techniques to help his patients reach their fullest potential.
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