OUR STAFF

Our interdisciplinary Health Care Team is comprised of a local regulated healthcare providers. Together we strive to help you accomplish your goals and achieve your potential through focused health care that meets your needs.

CLINICAL CARE MANAGER - Mountdale & NovaCare Clinic
Tara Pieczko

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR - NovaCare Clinic
Terri Zeleny

REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS - Mountdale Clinic
Andrew Hubbard PT, HBA, ACCDN, MCISs Adv. Practice CMP, FCAMPT
Matthew Beda PT, MSc, BSc, Cert. IDN, CAFCI, MScPT
Kieran Hogg PT, MScPT, BScKin
Hasan Rahman PT, BScPT, DPT, NASM-CPT, CES. Cert. Ortho Medicine, Cert. MDN
Noah Bush PT Resident, MScPT

REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS - NovaCare Clinic
Jason Taddeo PT, DHSc, MScPT, MScRS, CGIMS, CAFCI, FCAMPT
Raj Nagarathinam, PT, MSc

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS - Mountdale Clinic
Kelly Catton RMT

SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (CERTIFIED) - Mountdale Clinic
Dr. Sheryl Wark CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med, HBK, BSc

REGISTERED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Mountdale Clinic
Jory Spring OT Reg. (Ont), MScOT

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORK & COUNSELLING - Mountdale Clinic
Kaitlyn Ciddio MSW, RSW

REGISTERED KINESIOLOGIST - Mountdale Clinic
Frank Avella RKin, HBK, WorkWell Certified

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT - Mountdale Clinic
Justin Caruso PTA, HBK - Mountdale Site

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT - NovaCare Clinic
Miguel Hernandez-Bausurto PTA, BScRN - NovaCare Site

REGISTERED SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Chad Clower (he/him) (Associate), Reg. CASLPO, MSc - Mountdale Site

BIOGRAPHIES

ADMINISTRATIVE

Tara Pieczko (she/her), Clinical Care Manager - Mountdale & NovaCare Sites
Tara holds an Office Administrative Certificate. Her warm and friendly personality, along with her management skills and dedication to staff and patients, keeps our clinic running smoothly. She is often busy at work behind the scenes, whether assisting our motor vehicle accident clients and physios with their paperwork, or billing extended health & insurance companies. Tara loves the outdoors and spending time with her boys and her 2 fur babies, Trixie and Harley.

Terri Zeleny (she/her), Clinical Supervisor - NovaCare Site
Terri was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She has been working in support roles in physiotherapy clinics since 1986 spending most of that time as a Physiotherapist Assistant and more recently in an administrative role. She has always been a people person and is grateful for the experience of working with so many people in Thunder Bay and surrounding area. Hearing their stories and being able to assist in their recovery has been a very enriching & rewarding experience. Terri is active in the Thunder Bay community being on the board for Bicycles for Humanity for 8 yrs and a Scout leader for 7 yrs. She was an avid runner participating and volunteering at many races, triathlons and other community events such as the Dragon Boat races and Bluesfest. With a love of the outdoors and adventure Terri spends her downtime fishing, kayaking and camping. Quetico is a favorite spot at the Dawson Trail campground as well as off the grid back country trips. She is also a licensed skydiver with close to 100 solo jumps. She is the mother to adult twin sons who have enjoyed many adventures with her, including skydiving together! She loves to spend time with them, their spouses and her extended family.

REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Andrew Hubbard (he/him) (Associate) PT, HBA, ACCDN, MCISs Adv. Practice CMP, FCAMPT
Andrew graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2014 with his Honours BA in Kinesiology & Physical Education. He completed his Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2016 at Western University. Andrew is originally from the small town of Hanover, ON and is a familiar face returning to Thunder Bay, having worked previously with the team at the Hand and Upper Limb Clinic. In 2020, Andrew moved back to southern Ontario, returning to Western University and completed a Master of Clinical Science degree in the Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy field of their Advanced Health Care Practice program. He is a Fellow with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT). CAMPT-certified physiotherapists have advanced training and clinical abilities in orthopaedic assessment and have attained internationally recognized qualifications in hands-on manipulative therapy (https://manippt.org/). Andrew is also trained in acupuncture and is certified through Acupuncture Canada in dry needling. He has training and experience in treating temporomandibular dysfunction, dizziness and concussions. He combines these skills with evidence informed individualized education and exercise prescription to work towards your own goals and assist you with an ACTIVE recovery toward symptom management, improved function and quality of life! In his spare time, Andrew enjoys exercising, playing golf and a variety of recreational sports, playing guitar and spending time with friends and family.

Matthew Beda (he/him) (Associate), PT, MSc, BSc, Cert. IDN, CAFCI, MScPT
After graduating with honours degrees in Biology and Psychology from Lakehead University, Matthew had an interest in human function which led him to pursue his Master’s of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia.
Matthew returned from British Columbia to Thunder Bay where he resides with his wife Kayla, two sons and a German Shorthaired Pointer. An avid outdoor enthusiast and traveller, Matthew enjoys his time on the water or in the outdoors. You'll often find him fishing for steelhead, walking in the bush hunting or spending time camping with family and friends.
Professionally, Matthew has continued pursuing advanced manual therapy through the Canadian Physical Association Orthopedic Division, and has become CAFCI acupuncture certified. He also practices Integrated Dry Needling. Furthermore, Matthew has an interest in vestibular rehabilitation Other personal and professional areas of interest are sports physical therapy, gym athletics and weightlifting. He has taken certification courses in kinesio K-taping, neurodynamic course with Michael Shacklock, Vestibular Course with Bernard Tonks and Stecco Myofascial Release.

Kieran Hogg (he/him) (Associate), PT, MScPT, BScKin - Mountdale Site
Kieran is a physiotherapist originally from the Niagara Region of Southern Ontario. He completed a Bachelors in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo before going on to completing a Masters of Physiotherapy at Queen’s University.
Kieran’s approach to rehabilitation involves active listening, education, exercise, and manual therapy to help his clients reach their personal physical goals. Kieran also has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation, treating conditions like BPPV (vertigo) and other various conditions that cause dizziness.
Kieran’s special interests involve cycling, hiking, canoe tripping, spending time with family and friends, or just relaxing with a good book or movie.

Hasan Rahman (he/him), PT, BScPT, DPT, MPT (c), CEOMT, CES, Cert. Ortho Medicine
Hasan has been a resident of Thunder Bay for more than nine years. He is a lifelong learner, was originally born and raised in Bangladesh. He has extensive experience working as a clinician for more than 15 years in many different work settings, such as private practice, public hospitals, and long-term care homes. He also likes to teach; therefore, he involves himself as an Assistant Professor in the JUST University (https://just.edu.bd/) and a clinical lecturer in the Clinical Science at the NOSM University (https://www.nosm.ca). Hasan has completed the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program from A. T. Still University, Arizona, USA. He also completed his orthopaedic manual therapy (CEOMT) from ISOMT(https://theisomt.com/), and also completed certification as a personal trainer (CPT) and corrective exercise specialization (CES) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (https://www.nasm.org). Additionally, he finished his sports performance specialization training from the American Council of Exercise (https://www.acefitness.org). Hasan has a special interest in pain education. He completed different coursework to manage chronic pain patients. He has great enthusiasm for incorporating medical acupuncture and exercise medicine to give his patients the best care. Hasan has previous experience working as a resident physiotherapist in Australia and has taken many courses in orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (https://australian.physio/). Hasan has also completed his certification in Orthopaedic medicine (Cert. OM) from the ETGOM Cyriax ( https://cyriax.eu), and Certification in Spinal Manual Therapy (CSMT) from Manual Concepts (https://www.manualconcepts.com). He is currently pursuing the Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR) Course from 360 Neurohealth, USA (https://www.360neurohealth.com) to gain a thorough understanding of the management of dizzy and concussive patients. Hasan likes to explore nature. This has given him a great passion for watercolour painting. When not working, Hasan enjoys his time being with his wife and three children!

Noah Bush (he/him), PT Resident, MScPT
Pending Update

Jason Taddeo (he/him) (Consultant Physiotherapist), PT, DHSc, MScPT, MScRS-OMPT, CAFCI, CGIMS, FCAMPT
Jason is a life-long resident of Northwestern Ontario and has called Thunder Bay his home for over 20 years. He
  graduated from Lakehead University with his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology (minor Gerontology) in 2003 and went on
  to complete his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2005. Since, he has worked in a variety of private and public
  physiotherapy settings and has managed rehabilitation services for various retirement and long-term care homes in the
  past. He completed his Diploma in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy In 2010 and qualified as a Fellow
  with The Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT). He has pursued additional qualifications in
vestibular (dizziness/balance) therapy, Kinesio Tape(R), exercise therapy and acupuncture. He is Certified with The
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) and in Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) acupuncture with The
Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain (iSTOP). He has also pursued advanced dry needling techniques in The
Gokavi Transverse Technique (GTT) and The Chronic Pain Management Certificate program with the University of Alberta.
He returned to academics and completed a second Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Science - Orthopaedic Manual
Physiotherapy (OMPT) program in 2016 through McMaster University. He completed his Doctorate of Health Sciences
through the University of St. Augustine with an interest in virtual healthcare services and concussion management.
Outside of the clinic he teaches as an Assistant Professor with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and as a Lecturer
in Lakehead University's School of Kinesiology. In addition, he mentors medical and physiotherapy students and residents
regularly. Jason has served as Past-President for the Northwestern Division of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association and
currently is an invited committee member for the Rehabilitation & Chronic Disease Management Community
Engagement Council for St. Joseph's Care Group. He has also served as a Past-President for the Canadian Academy of
Manipulative Physiotherapy (CAMPT). His area of research currently focus on virtual physiotherapy in the field of
concussion, as well as classification systems for spinal pain, having presented internationally on this. Jason loves the
outdoors and enjoying what Thunder Bay has to naturally offer with his wife and children. He has been an avid Crossfit /
Strongfit athlete, and now enjoys powerlifting, golf, cycling and hiking in his spare time, and enjoys a healthy approach to
health care and rehabilitation, which he brings to his patients’ experience.

Raj Nagarathinam (he/him), PT, MScPT
Raj graduated from Dr. MGR Medical University in India with Bachelors of Physiotherapy and Masters of Physiotherapy and had practiced in various settings as Physiotherapist and was teaching to Physio students back home over a decade and move to Toronto to accomplish dream goal of becoming licensed therapist in Canada, after clearing exams and getting license he moved to beautiful and Nature’s best city -Thunder Bay in 2016. Started his career working in Long Term
Care and Convalescent Care in the town and as a lifelong learner Raj is upgrading his skills in manual therapy and
  completed Level 3 in manual therapy and a member of Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He has special interest in
  treating clients with MSK, Vestibular Disorder and Fall Risk patients. Raj enjoys outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and
  canoeing, when not in office he can be found in the lovely parks and lakesides in Thunder Bay.

REGISTERED KINESIOLOGIST & PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANTS

Frank Avella (he/him), R.Kin, HBK, WorkWell Certified
Frank is born and raised in Thunder Bay and is thrilled to be able to provide Kinesiology services to those in Northwestern Ontario. Frank attended Lakehead University where he completed an Honours Bachelor in Kinesiology in 2021. Frank is a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and is a member of the Ontario Kinesiology Association. He is excited to continue to learn and provide care to the community amongst the rest of the amazing team at Fairway. In his spare time he enjoys basketball, weight lifting, camping, music, and spending time with friends.

Justin Caruso (he/him), PTA, HBK
Pending Update

Miguel Hernandez-Basurto, PTA, HBK
Miguel has a charcuterie board of lived and working experience. They began their career as a registered nurse and have progressively moved from acute care/hospital settings to community, public health, harm reduction and leadership roles. They currently work for the Centre of Substance Use and Addiction as a Knowledge Broker. When they aren't being a health systems nerd, they are playing, learning and coaching as the owner and head coach of Arrojo Fitness, an online and in person personal training business aimed at offering individualized program design (which is just fancy business lingo for creating custom programs that are designed with and around the athlete's needs, environment, capacity and potential). Miguel has been a coach and athlete at various levels in competitive sport and fitness for over 10 years and thoroughly enjoys working with folks from all walks of life and supporting them in any way that brings them closer to their goals or gets them back to what they love doing most. Miguel works for X as a physiotherapist assistant and rehab support worker and looks forward to bringing their humour, lived experience and expertise to their client care and the team at X. When they aren't online, in the gym or with us in the clinic you can find Miguel on the trails mountain biking or cruising around town with their partner and four legged furry kids.

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Kelly Catton (she/her), (Associate) BA, RMT
Kelly was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She attended Lakehead University where she obtained a Bachelor Honors in Fine Arts and studied Textile Design at Capilano University in North Vancouver. She then graduated from Massage Therapy and registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in 2013 and has been practicing since.

Kelly enjoys the outdoors and spends timehiking, camping and gardening. She has two cats named Ziggy and Lulu and a dog named Finn who are absolutely everything to her.

CERTIFIED SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

Dr. Sheryl Wark (she/her), (Associate) CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med, HBK, BSc
Dr. Wark is a certified Sport Medicine Physician who is from Thunder Bay. She completed her Kinesiology and Psychology at Lakehead University and worked as a personal trainer/Kinesiologist while continuing her education in Diagnostics. After completing her BSc in Radiation Sciences and Nuclear Medicine Diploma through the University of Toronto/Michener Institute program, she worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. She then entered medical school at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and went on to complete her Family Medicine Residency with NOSM as well. She then completed her Fellowship in Sport and Exercise Medicine through the University of Manitoba/Pan Am Clinic program. During her fellowship, she worked at the Minor Injury Clinic at the Pan Am Clinic managing acute/subacute injuries such as sprains/strains and fractures. She also trained at the Pan Am Concussion Program dealing with concussion, return to learn, and return to play management. In regards to team sports, she spent time with the Winnipeg Jets and was the Chief Doping Control Officer for the FIFA Women’s World Cup (Manitoba site). She also covered the Rifle’s Football games and volunteered at the PGA McKenzie Tour. She has continued to volunteer her time after returning home, with international events such as the Can-Am Police-Fire Games 2016. Her current qualifications are her CCFP(SEM) -College of Family Physicians of Canada with a Certificate of Added Competence in Sport and Exercise Medicine & a Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine through CASEM (Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine).

REGISTERED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Jory Spring (he/him), (Associate), OT Reg. (Ont), MScOT
Jory is a Thunder Bay local who completed his Honors Bachelor of Kinesiology at Lakehead University in 2012. He then went on to complete his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University in 2014. Since that time, he has worked in both the public and private sector offering a variety of OT services including pediatric OT assessment and treatment, home safety assessments, mobility devices, motor vehicle accident victims, ergonomic assessments, and clients with home/vehicle modification needs. Jory spent time specializing in providing clinical services to children at the George Jeffrey Children’s Centre where he worked and assisted in developing the home and vehicle modification program. Jory also assisted Canadian veterans as a Field Occupational Therapy Services Officer with Veteran Affairs Canada. Jory is an authorized Assisstive Devices Program (ADP) provider and can assess and prescribe walkers, manual wheelchairs, and power mobility. Jory started his career in hand therapy rehabilitation through the Hand and Upper Limb Clinic in 2018. He has worked with a large variety of hand, elbow, and shoulder conditions including tendon repairs, tendonitis, nerve compression, amputations, and post-operative care. Jory is currently studying to complete his certified hand therapist (CHT) designation as he is very passionate in this field. Jory draws experience from his previous work to help serve his active clients in their rehabilitation to promote total independence. Jory is an active member of the community and enjoys playing golf, hockey, and hiking with his dog Bear.

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER

Kaitlyn Ciddio (she/her), (Associate) BScN, MSW, RSW
I recognize that seeking out therapy is a challenging and scary decision for many. Having the opportunity to work with people through what are some of the most difficult times in their lives, I never take for granted. Asking for help is a sign of strength, and I am here to listen. When we create space to be honest, non-judgmental, and compassionate with ourselves, we can see new possibilities and venture towards them with a renewed sense of mastery and courage. I come from a place of authenticity, candour, humour, and compassion and use a trauma-informed, strength-based approach. This means, I tailor counselling and treatment to your individual needs, while focusing on your skills. I work hard to understand your life through your perspective, as this is after all, your journey. You bring unique experiences, values, strengths, and knowledge to therapy that deserve to be respected and honoured. I strive to establish a safe, non-judgmental space for you throughout your therapeutic process. I work with individuals experiencing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, loss, and relational conflict. I believe that an effective therapist both supports and challenges. This means I will celebrate your successes, hold you accountable for your own progress, and support you through times of doubt, grief, and growth. I believe that people run into problems in their lives when the beliefs, strategies, and patterns that may have helped them cope in the past no longer work for them in the present. Regarding my education, I have my Master of Social Work with a Clinical Specialization in Trauma-Informed Practice. I also have a nursing degree (BScN) and a Certification in Concurrent Disorders. I have a strong interest in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and have completed the EFT internship. I also have training in trauma practice and am adept at drawing on elements of: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. You are the expert on your life, and with support and guidance, I believe you can build the one you want. I look forward to learning about your unique story and working together to help you to create meaningful change.

REGISTERED SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Chad Clower (he/him) (Associate), Reg. CASLPO, MSc
Chad is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP) with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and a member of the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA). He has a Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Minnesota State University-Mankato and is originally from British Columbia but has called Thunder Bay home since 2009. Chad has worked as an S-LP since 2008 and began his career as a school board S-LP where he provided speech and language services for children aged 4-21 (kindergarten to grade 12). Chad has experience working in the special needs classroom and working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. Most recently, Chad worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ontario as part of the Acquired Brain Injury Program interdisciplinary team from 2009-2016. He has extensive knowledge providing assessment and treatment of speech, language and dysphagia disorders for people living with neurological deficits including acquired brain injury, stroke, neurodegenerative disease and concussion. Chad is currently the Clinical Learning Liaison (CLL), as well as holds the title as Faculty Member: Lecturer with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). He is committed to supporting the next generation of professionals having been involved in numerous NOSM learning placements as role of Preceptor/Clinical Educator, as well as engaging in multiple CASLPO mentorship agreements as role of Mentor. Chad is the owner of two local speech and language companies: Neuro Rehab North, Speech & Language Services and Speech & Language Services Thunder Bay dedicated to providing IN HOME, IN COMMUNITY speech and language services for people aged 4-99+. Chad has also teamed up with Michelle Cohen & Associates Speech-Language Pathology out of Toronto and will be providing speech and language services for people living with communication deficits as a result of a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) in Thunder Bay and area. Chad prides himself on providing a unique and individualized, 1-on-1 and face-to-face comprehensive assessment and treatment experience. Away from the office, Chad continues to give back to our community as a coach with the IP1 hockey program for Norwest hockey. He has a passion for sports and the outdoors and enjoys family time, hockey, golf and engaging in outdoor activities. Chad is a father of two beautiful young and active boys and a husband to his wonderful wife of 8 years. Please visit either neurorehabnorth.wixsite.com/slpservices or chadclowerslp.wixsite.com/slpservicestbay for more information.