Meaghan sees all ages, including babies!

Meaghan is passionate about helping people feel and move better! She strongly values creating treatment plans that will fit with each person’s individual goals. In addition, Meaghan has a special interest in working with dancers as she previously trained in ballet and a variety of other styles of dance

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Carin graduated from the University of Alberta in 2011. She has worked with a variety of children and families in classrooms and homes. She believes in play-based learning and working with families to help them, and their children meet their goals. Her special interest areas include Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Apraxia, pediatric feeding disorders, oral motor disorders, myofunctional disorders, language delays/disorders and social skill development.

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Steph sees all ages, including babies!

>Steph has always had a strong passion for athletics and rehabilitation. As a graduate from the University of Alberta, she is excited to be in a profession where she can empower people to move, perform, and be more present in their lives. Steph is a firm believer in the power of collaborative care, quality education, and exercise for effective rehabilitation. Although Steph’s special interests are in the athletic field and paediatric populations, she enjoys working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Steph looks forward to providing quality care to help patients in achieving all their movement and rehabilitation goals!

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Amanda sees children (2+), teenagers, and adults, and offers acupuncture and needling.

>Amanda is a graduate from the University of Alberta, and has a keen interest in treating both pediatric and adult populations. From sports injuries to neurological conditions, Amanda is committed to providing the best physical therapy possible. She is also an avid equestrian rider, giving her a unique athletic background. Whether you are a mother looking to progress your child’s skills, a competitive athlete, or needing to get back to your daily activities, Amanda is passionate about helping you reach your goals!

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Alyssa sees all ages, including babies!

Growing up, Alyssa was always been heavily involved in sports and rehabilitation, which has influenced her in choosing to become a Physical Therapist. Alyssa enjoys being able to empower others to both move, and feel better. Alyssa enjoys working with people of all ages, ranging from infants to adult and senior populations, in a hands-on, and active approach. Alyssa thrives in building unique connections with each patient in order to implement a treatment plan that is tailored to meet each patient’s goals.

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Chris sees children (7+), teenagers, and adults with sports and orthopedic injuries.

>Chris has spent the majority of his career working in outpatient physiotherapy, with a special interest in pediatric sports injuries. He enjoys working with school aged children, and has experience treating athletes of all backgrounds, from team sports to school programs to ballet dancers. Chris would be happy to help you with any orthopaedic problems or sports injuries you have!

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Anisa is a graduate of the University of Alberta and has a keen interest in helping individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Anisa’s primary goal is to help patients understand their injury/condition and feel empowered on their path towards recovery, prevention and returning safely to the activities that are important to them. When she is not at Summerside, she provides treatment through the Pediatric Specialized Rehabilitation Outpatient Program at the Glenrose Hospital, or can be found spending time with loved ones and playing a wide variety of sports, especially outdoors!

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Dr. Erika B Persson, MD, FRCPC, Dip Sport Med Pediatrician and Pediatric Sport Medicine Physician

Dr. Persson completed her medical degree at the University of Alberta in 2005 and followed this with her Pediatric Residency at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in 2009. She then went on to complete her Pediatric Sport Medicine Fellowship at the University of Manitoba as the first fellow in the first and only Canadian Pediatric Sport Medicine Training program. She holds her diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine.

Dr. Persson has a special interest in performing arts medicine and asthetic sports including dance, gymnastics and figure skating. Dr. Persson’s own sporting history is in dance and she has performed internationally with Royal Caribbean Cruises and also taught dance to children and adults. She is currently a barre fitness instructor in her ‘free time’ and enjoys keeping an active healthy lifestyle. Dr. Persson has been part of numerous Team Canada Health Care teams including the most recent 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea; the 2016 Youth Winter Olympic Games in Norway and the 2015 and 2017 editions of the FISU Universiade games. She has also been sponsored medical for the last 3 Canada Games. She is also a Team Physician for Skate Canada and works with elite national figure skaters travelling internationally numerous times per year.

Dr. Persson is an Associate Clinical Professor in General Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, Departments of Pediatrics and Family Medicine. She is very excited to be able to provide sport medicine services to the patients of Summerside Children’s and Sport Physiotherapy Clinic!

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Jeff sees children (7+), teenagers, and adults with sports and orthopedic injuries, including concussion and vertigo.

>Jeff is a graduate of the the University of Alberta. While in school, he played for the Golden Bears football team as a quarterback, as well as competing as a sprinter for the Golden Bears Track & Field team. Jeff has further experience working with track and gymnastic athletes in a performance and rehabilitative setting as they reach their athletic goals. Combining this experience with a passion for helping pediatric and adult populations, Jeff looks forward to supporting you and your family through any injuries that may arise.

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Lizz sees people of all ages, including babies.

>Lizz is a practiced and professional therapist, experienced in a wide range of physiotherapy from medically fragile infants to Olympic athletes. She loves working with children and their families, as well as adults, and is looking forward to helping you meet and exceed your therapy goals!

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