At Next Step Rehab Therapy we provide adaptable, skilled and versatile Rehab Therapists to meet your unique needs.
Our Rehabilitation therapists have experience working with clients who have been injured in serious motor vehicle collisions resulting in a wide variety of injuries and associated symptoms with an array of rehabilitation needs. The rehab therapists at Next Step Rehab Therapy Inc. work with clients who have sustained acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, complex orthopaedic injuries, chronic pain, as well as a constellation of other injuries. The limitations caused by these injuries require either long term compensatory or shorter term rehabilitation strategies to be used. Their strength also rests in implementing strategies to lessen the psychological impact physical injuries can have on day to day function. Treatment goals prescribed in the client’s individual treatment plan are implemented in whatever setting best fits the client’s needs and an individual’s specific goals. Therapy can take place in the home, at school, in the community and in work environments.
As every client’s injuries are individual and distinct, their needs and requirements are also unique. Based on the recommendations of the treatment team a specific rehabilitation plan will be developed taking into account individual goals and interests. The treatment team may include, depending on the specific case, a Family Physician, Medical Specialists, Psychologists, Case Manager, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist and Physiotherapist. Each of these professionals will provide input with respect to specific rehabilitation goals.
At Next Step Rehab Therapy we believe in using a collaborative approach to client rehabilitation, working as part of the rehabilitation team which includes health professionals, your family, legal representative and insurance adjusters. An important aspect of this approach is matching the client with a rehab therapist who connects with them on a personal level. This personal connection allows the therapist to more successfully implement the treatment goals. Matching the client with the rehab therapist whose particular skill set will optimize the rehabilitation goals is a crucial component to this approach. The rehab therapist will follow a program that is overseen by a Regulated Health Professional.
The cost of travel can be a big issue consuming a significant portion of the funds available in a client’s insurance policy. This can rapidly drain their Medical and Rehabilitation benefits. Next Step Rehab Therapy endeavors to continually add to our network of Rehabilitation Therapists located in various communities throughout South Western Ontario. In this way we are able to provide therapists from within the client’s own community ensuring that benefits are allocated primarily to getting clients back to their daily routine and reintegrated into their community quickly.
At Next Step Rehab Therapy we strive to provide skilled, caring and adaptable rehab therapists who are well versed in accessing your local community resources.
Our Rehabilitation Therapists
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Gus Bator
Gus studied at the University of Western Ontario, graduating with an Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree with courses in sociology and social psychology. Furthering his education at Brock University, he attained his certificate in Neurorehabilitation: Assisting Recovery and Function in Everyday Life Following Brain Injury. Gus has also received Advanced Behavioural Training from Regional Support Associates.Working with Next Step Rehab Therapy, Gus assists clients following MVA’s who have suffered significant orthopedic injuries, brain injuries and amputations. Gus is well skilled in accessing community resources and activities for use in the rehabilitation process no matter the needs or location of the client.
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Michael Bell
Michael obtained a double major in Kinesiology and Psychology from the University of Western Ontario in 2019. He is a Registered Kinesiologist in Ontario; allowing him to expand his knowledge in the field of physical rehabilitation.Michael is very passionate about physical and mental health interventions in rehabilitation. Through his placements at Parkwood Institute, Michael gained an extensive background in brain injuries and spinal cord injuries under direction of physiotherapists.
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Sabrina Dyk
Sabrina has been employed as a rehabilitation therapist since 2013, with experience in both, assisted living and day programs, as well as one-on-one support in the community and in client’s homes. Regular interaction with a variety of professionals has helped Sabrina develop strong communication and problem-solving skills between clients and other team members.Through her work with several rehabilitation agencies, Sabrina has extensive experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries. Sabrina has worked with clients who have suffered spinal cord injuries as well as sensory deficits. Sabrina takes a highly individualized approach to patient care and has gained the ability to implement strategies to best assist with a client’s specific difficulties.
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Jenna McIntosh
Jenna completed studies at both Sir Sandford Fleming College & Ryerson University prior to becoming an Addictions Counselor in Toronto. She sought further training in concurrent disorders, acquired brain injury, concussion management, behavioural management, suicide prevention and intervention and crisis prevention and intervention.Jenna has worked in a variety of community settings including hospitals, client homes, gyms, pools, clinics and residential treatment settings. Her vast work experiences have allowed her to work collaboratively with professionals to ensure that clients’ needs are met.
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Emily McLachlan
Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honors Specialization in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. She also holds a certification as a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. Emily’s passion for rehabilitation therapy stems from personal experience and through seeing the positive impact it results in for her clients.Throughout her time in university, Emily was exposed to a wide variety of populations in several different settings, including hospital, aquatic, client homes, and gyms. Emily has worked in the field of rehabilitation for multiple years, exposing herself to a large diversity of clients. She has experience supporting cardiac patients, and individuals with orthopedic or spinal cord injuries.
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Kristina Troyer
Kristina studied at St Clair College, where she graduated with Honours from the Occupational/Physiotherapist Assistant program. Additionally, she sought out further specialization by attaining her Personal Training certification.Being passionate about her career, is an understatement. And it is her belief that by taking a full multidisciplinary team approach, that the client benefits as a whole. Through open communication, patience, expertise and attention to detail, the road to recovery transitions harmoniously.
Kristina has several years of experience working in adult care programs, long term care, clinics, hospitals, gyms and other community settings. And by doing so, she implemented numerous care plans pertaining to acquired brain injury, mental illness, developmental delay, chronic/acute injuries, as well as postoperative and orthopaedic rehab.
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