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Rylie completed her Bachelor’s of Social work from Nipissing University in April of 2023. She has since worked within the field, with a focus on children and youth. She aims to complete her Masters in social work within the next year.

Rylie has worked within the school board as an educational assistant, as well as in a youth centre. This experience deepened her interest in working with school aged children. Her goal is to deliver quality strength based care to her clients.

In Rylie’s spare time she enjoys playing volleyball, working out, playing with her dog and baking. She also enjoys going for walks and spending quality time with friends and family.

Rylie completed her Bachelor’s of Social work from Nipissing University in April of 2023. She has... Read More

Elaine Gribbin, Registered Speech-Language Pathologist

Elaine is registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario and has been licensed to practice since 1998. Elaine is also a member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada. Elaine completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Linguistics at the University of Ottawa in 1996 followed by a Master of Health Sciences in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Toronto in 1998. Elaine has practised in a variety of multi-disciplinary team settings including a children’s treatment centre, a northern community access centre and a rural school board. Elaine has had the opportunity to work with children of many ages with a variety of needs and conditions. Her role in the school board brought insight into the significant impact that speech, language and/or communication challenges can have on a child’s learning and participation in school life.

In her journey as a parent of a neurodivergent child with complex needs, Elaine has worked with many medical, health and rehabilitation professionals as well as many educational staff. Elaine embraces both a family-centered and team approach to care, knowing that every child with special needs is supported by a team of parents and family members who also have needs of their own. Elaine brings experience with assessment, management and treatment of many speech, language, early literacy and communication needs. Elaine is looking forward to joining the team at Oscar’s Place and to meeting you very soon!

Elaine Gribbin, Registered Speech-Language Pathologist Elaine is registered with the College of... Read More

Registered Physiotherapist & Owner

Lana has been a registered physiotherapist in Ontario since 2013. Lana grew up in southern Ontario and earned a tennis scholarship to Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi Texas where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. She then moved to Utah where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy Degree from The University of Utah, home to one of the top physiotherapy schools in the United States.

Lana, along with her husband Oscar, moved to Collingwood in 2013. Together they have a dog, Suma and two children, Olivia and Oscar. When Oscar was only 4 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. It was at that time when Lana learned of the huge void in access to rehabilitation services for children north of Toronto.

Lana’s clinical background includes vestibular therapy, concussion assessment and management as well as orthopedics. Lana has learned a lot about pediatric rehabilitation through her experiences with her son, Oscar. Lana is CME Level 1 certified (Simona DeMarchi).

Registered Physiotherapist & Owner Lana has been a registered physiotherapist in Ontario sin... Read More

Kinesiologist Tahnee completed her Masters degree from the University of Ottawa and has worked in a multidisciplinary clinical team setting since 2014.

Tahnee has worked with numerous youth athletes across a variety of sports to help prepare them both physically & mentally for their upcoming seasons. Tahnee has completed the ImPACT baseline training program, allowing her to pre-screen athletes prior to concussions.

Her clinical background has given her the opportunity to work with children with varying conditions. Most recently Tahnee had her own baby born prematurely. She worked with her daughter to integrate meaningful play to help reach gross motor milestones.

Tahnee enjoys traveling with her husband, playing hockey, baseball and chasing around her 1 year old daughter Cali in her spare time. She is excited to join the Team at Oscar’s Place and to bring paediatric services to the Collingwood Area!

Kinesiologist Tahnee completed her Masters degree from the University of Ottawa and has worked in... Read More

Sheilagh was drawn to the practice of occupational therapy when she began working in a group home for young individuals with physical and communication impairments and saw first hand the impact that occupational therapy had on everyday function. She finished her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and then went on to complete her Bachelor of Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy) degree from McMaster University in 1994. Sheilagh returned to McMaster University and earned a Master of Health Management degree in 2015. She is a lifelong learner!

Sheilagh has been registered to practice occupational therapy in Ontario since 1994. She has extensive clinical experience working with clients of all ages and various diagnoses. Her practice is client/family centered and evidence-informed. Sheilagh is an ADP authorizer for ambulation aids, manual and power wheelchairs, and seating and positioning devices.

Sheilagh is the proud mother of 2 adult daughters and is the pet parent to a cat. In her free time, Sheilagh loves to explore Collingwood and the surrounding areas with her husband.

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Registered Physiotherapist

Vanessa’s fascination with both body and brain led her to study Biology, with a minor in Psychology, at McMaster University. She went on to complete her Masters in Physiotherapy again at McMaster, graduating in 2011.

She has experience working with clients of all ages as well as a wealth of experience working with pelvic health conditions. She loves helping her clients focus on their goals and creating their plan to reach it with ease.

As a mother of 4 children, she has a lot of experience working with kids and adapting to their ways of learning. This is what she intends to bring into the clinic every day. Her own experience with physiotherapy as a child felt quite dull. She brings joy, fun and excitement to her sessions so children (and their parents) can remain engaged and make progress towards their goals.

When she is not working, Vanessa can be found enjoying time with her 4 young children (and 4 pets) often outside, hiking trails with the family in tow, exercising in her own home gym and in the summertime on the water riding her SUP.

Registered Physiotherapist Vanessa’s fascination with both body and brain led her to study Biolo... Read More