Louise Haley, BScPT, BScN

Louise opened Haley Rehab in June 2004, after working as an orthopedic physiotherapist at The Ottawa Hospital. In August 2003 she became a Vodder certified lymphedema therapist while developing and managing a cancer rehab clinic at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Center. Louise is a graduate of McMaster University School of Physiotherapy (1993) and Lakehead University School of Nursing (1988). She has a strong background in lymphedema, orthopedics, ergonomics and is certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. Louise recently was awarded the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario Award of Distinction for 2009. She enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Lara MacDonald, BScPT

Lara graduated from McGill University School of Physiotherapy in 1992. Until relocating to Ottawa in 2006, she worked as an orthopaedic physiotherapist in Halifax, NS. Lara became certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute in 1998 and earned a post-graduate diploma in Intermediate (Part A) Manual and Manipulative Therapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2001. In September 2006 she completed her certification in the Vodder lymphatic drainage technique. Lara, her husband, and their two young children are enjoying discovering the many parks, activities and resources that Ottawa has to offer.

Beth Hoag, MScPT, BEd, BA

Beth graduated from McMaster University's Physiotherapy Program in 2005. Before moving to Ottawa, in September 2008 to join our team, she worked in private practice orthopedics in Peterborough. Beth is certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute and continues to attend regular post-graduate courses in manual therapy. In October 2008 she completed her certification in manual lymphatic drainage at the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. Beth is also a certified fitness instructor with over 12 years experience in the industry. In her spare time she enjoys curling, skiing, running, swimming and spending time with her dog.

Andrea Edwards , MScPT

Andrea graduated from McMaster University's Physiotherapy Program in 2005. Prior to joining our team, her work experience included outpatient orthopedics in private clinic settings and inpatient experience at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Andrea is certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute and has taken post-graduate courses in manual therapy, McKenzie techniques, and the Sahrmann philosophy. She completed her certification in manual lymphatic drainage at the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in September 2009. Andrea spends her free time skiing, hiking, and staying active outdoors with her husband and young son.

Michelle Horst, BScPT

Michelle graduated from McGill University School of Physiotherapy in 2003. Previously, she worked in the hospital setting in Montreal; although most of her career has been spent working as a physiotherapist in the community of Ottawa. Michelle has also taken post-graduate courses in the Sahrmann philosophy, chronic pain management, and wound healing. She is in the process of obtaining her certification in the Vodder lymphatic drainage technique. Michelle enjoys spending her free time with her family walking, boating and swimming.

Stephanie Woodard, BScKin

Stephanie is a Kinesiologist with a B. Sc. in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. She also maintains various certifications with the Ontario Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and the organization of Canadian Fitness Professionals in the area of fitness assessment, group fitness leadership, and individual conditioning. She is the part time exercise specialist for the Ottawa Hospital's Cancer Centres' Psychosocial Oncology Program. When she isn't working she enjoys spending time with her two young children, teaching fitness classes, swimming and taking long walks.

Cindy Davidson, BA Psych

Cindy is Haley Rehab's Office Manager having joined the team in May 2005. She graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and went on to manage a small business for 10 years. Having a strong interest in the medical field, she completed a Medical Anatomy and Terminology diploma program in 2005 at Ican College. Cindy enjoys travelling, reading, yoga and many outdoor activities including downhill skiing and playing soccer with her seven-year-old son.

Lisa Kerry, BA Environmental Studies

Lisa joined our team in October 2009 as a part-time Administrator. She graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies. Having worked in the hospitality field for over ten years, she recently changed her focus to the health care field and completed a Medical Office Administration diploma program in 2008 at Algonquin Career Academy. Lisa was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2005 and has a special understanding of the needs of cancer patients. In her spare time she enjoys golfing, reading and spending time with friends and family.