Executive Team

Caitlin Williams
Role: Chair
Location: Vancouver, BC.
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope:
Clinical education, early mobility in critical care, breathing pattern disorders
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time?
Running, yoga, and skiing!
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients?
Being able to support clients in achieving their health goals.

Erin Miller

Role: Knowledge Translation
Location: Toronto
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope:
Acute care, airway suctioning, oxygen administration and titration, assessment of clinical competence. I also have a strong interest in research and education; currently I hold several different teaching positions in physiotherapy and I am a full-time PhD student (entering my 3rd year) in rehabilitation sciences.
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time?
I love travelling, cooking, swimming, cycling and running. I am a big fan of group exercise and am part of several different running groups in Toronto.
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients?
Effective communication—- being respectful, open, honest and clear. From my perspective, good communication is at the core of every successful therapeutic relationship.

Simone Gruenig

Role: International Confederation of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapists (ICCrPT) Rep
Location: University of British Columbia
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope:
I must admit that I love our whole scope, but I am very partial to cardioresp and community care.
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to travel, especially bike trips, I am a lover of yoga and swimming. But I am happiest when I am doing outdoor activities with my family in Vancouver.
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients?
Empowering clients to guide them through their rehabilitation journeys and ensuring their induvial quality of life needs are being addressed.

Theresa Muddada

Role: Education
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope:
Acute Care, Cardiorespiratory care, Musculoskeletal Sciences, Ortho-Surgery, supervision of students, and volunteering for OPA, CAPR, and the CPA.
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time?
Horse riding, traveling, reading, snowmobile, zipline, reading up on ancient history, spending time with loved ones, and volunteering.
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients?
The interaction with patients– watching the joy of patients achieving their goals, whether it’s sitting at the edge-of-the-bed, taking their first step after prolonged immobility, a safe discharge home to their families, advocating on behalf of patients and their families, and recognition of the profession.

Andrea Civitarese

Role: Communications
Location: Vancouver, BC
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope: Acute Care, Primary and Community Care, Cardiorespiratory Care, Intensive/Critical Care, Spinal Cord Injury, Pulmonary Rehab
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time? Hiking, Running, Reading, Pottery, using my typewriter.
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients? Patient interaction – seeing patients achieve something new or discover a strategy for self-management that empowers them and adds to their quality of life

Shannon Chou

Role: Treasurer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope: critical care, spinal cord injury, pulmonary rehab
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time? Travelling, hiking, pilates, exploring new cafes and restaurants
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients? Empowerment through education – teaching clients how to self manage their chronic conditions and how to advocate for themselves to live life to the fullest.

Chris Farley

Role: Education
Location: Hamilton
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope: critical care, acute care, pulmonary rehab
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time? Chase around my two kids
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients? Creating a safe environment where the patient feels comfortable challenging themselves and sharing their concerns.

Anastasia Newman

Role: Secretary
Location: Hamilton
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope: critical care, pulmonary rehabilitation
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time? Running, hiking, traveling, but mostly spending time with my husband and two young girls!
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients? Creating a trusting relationship with patients and their families; implementing interventions at the bedside that are supported by relevant and up to date research.

Morgan Flynn

Role: Student Representative
Location: Vancouver, BC
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope: pulmonary rehab, cardiopulmonary research, geriatric care
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time? coaching soccer, hiking and golfing in the summer
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients? I value therapeutic trust the most when working with my clients, as it forms the foundation for effective treatment and patient cooperation

Roland Sanares

Role: Student Representative
Location: London, ON
Areas of interest within the physiotherapy scope: pulmonary rehabilitation, mobility in acute care settings, orthopedics in pediatrics and athletes
What sorts of activities do you like to do in your spare time? hip hop dance, volleyball and long walks with good company
What do you value most as a physiotherapist when working with your clients? I value empowerment through nurturing patient self-efficacy and education. Assisting in patient progression and eventual return to their meaningful activities is incredibly rewarding.