Chris sees children (10+), teenagers, and adults with sports and orthopedic injuries.

Chris has spent the majority of his career treating and researching pediatric sports injuries, and has previously taught in the Physiotherapy program at the University of Alberta. He enjoys working with school aged children, and has experience treating athletes of all ages and backgrounds, from national team members to “grass roots” youth, and everything in between. Chris would be happy to help you with any orthopedic problems or sports injuries you have!

Ages Treated: Adults, Teens, and Kids aged 10 years and older

Physio Special Interests: Rugby and Basketball athletes, and Growth Related Pain in Kids

Did you know?: Chris is a self-proclaimed Dinosaur expert, mediocre backyard chef, and Sports Dad who enjoys getting outside with his two dogs (and the rest of his family). Chris loves watching local amateur sports in action and paddle boarding down the river when he is not working at all 3 of the Summerside Physio locations.

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Tia is a trauma-informed physiotherapist who offers a safe, compassionate space for people and their children — especially when they feel unsure where to go next. With a background in neuroscience and post-graduate training in pelvic health, she blends clinical knowledge with an evidence-based, family-centered approach.

Tia supports people through pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum recovery, C-section rehab, pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, and more. She also has a special interest in chronic pain, connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and gender-affirming pelvic care. In pediatrics, Tia supports those with a wide range of concerns including bedwetting, daytime accidents, constipation, and pelvic floor dysfunction, with experience supporting children with neurological conditions such as spina bifida. She also works with infants and children with torticollis, motor delays, toe walking, and other developmental concerns.

In addition to her years of work in the private practice setting, she has provided care at both the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, and is now practicing at the Westside location of Summerside Physiotherapy. She is driven by a deep desire to be the steady, trusted support for families navigating tough questions — and to help each client feel heard, understood, and confidently cared for.

Tia looks forward to being a part of your healthcare team.

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Through a lifetime of involvement in sport, Curtis developed a passion for physical therapy and helping others. Using a foundation supported by his educational and clinical experiences, he believes in using therapeutic exercise, education and manual therapy to help his clients return to the activities they love. Curtis enjoys working with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, with a special interest in sports rehab. Curt looks forward to working with you to achieve your rehabilitation goals!

Ages Treated: Adults, teens and kids aged 5 years and older

Physio Special Interests: Hockey athletes, Sports rehabilitation, Concussion treatment

Care Philosophy: Enabling clients to return to the activities and sports they love through the use of quality education and strength based exercise.

Did you know: Curt enjoys various activities in his spare time including hockey, golf, hiking and travelling with his wife. He is always up for a discussion regarding the local professional and amateur sporting scene.

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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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Dr. Erika B Persson, MD, FRCPC, Dip Sport Med 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. 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. 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 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games; the 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 multiple 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 pediatric sport medicine services to the patients of Summerside Children’s and Sport Physiotherapy Clinic!

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