Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
Caliegh Kauffman CAT(C)
Caliegh is a Certified Athletic Therapist who has a passion for helping people recover from injury. She has worked with all different ages and injuries/conditions. However, she has pursued an interest in concussion rehab. Caliegh is a Concussion Specialist and brings new and innovative rehabilitation techniques to our clinic. She is passionate about helping people regain life once again post injury. Ps. This includes POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME!
If you'd like to book in for an assessment, treatment, or to start your concussion rehabilitation with Caliegh, please call 705-491-0644.
Why Choose PREP Therapy
Jenna Ayers RMT
Jenna is a native to North Bay and will be rounding out the PREP Therapy team as our resident massage therapist. Yup, you heard that right. We have the newest registered massage therapist in town!! Jenna has a passion for helping people return to what they love to do the same as our Athletic Therapists do. She is interested in seeing you get better from your aches and pains through massage treatment.
If you'd like to book in for your next MASSAGE with Jenna, give us a call 705-491-0644!
Wellness Coach
Katie Vaillancourt RKin & Certified Personal Training Specialist
Katie was born and raised in North Bay, where she completed her studies in Biotechnology at Canadore College and earned her Bachelor of Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University. She is a registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and a certified Personal Training Specialist. Growing up as an athlete, Katie developed a strong passion for health, fitness, and sports. She has spent many years coaching and training local sports teams, both on and off the court. Pursuing a career as a health and wellness coach within her community has always been Katie's dream. She has worked with numerous local sports teams, including the North Bay Youth Volleyball Club, Spartans Basketball, and Nipissing University Varsity Volleyball, Basketball, and Lacrosse teams. Katie wishes to continue her involvement with athletes in the area. Coaching is a significant part of Katie's life, and she is excited to continue her endeavors as a health and wellness coach with the PREP Therapy team.
If you'd like to start your health journey with Katie as your accountability coach, give us a call 705-491-0644 or email preptherapy.katie@gmail.com
Reception
Brandy Laurin
Brandy Laurin has been working with Pathways Wellness Clinic NB and has also been a huge help in PREP Therapy's operation. She is now officially part of the PREP Therapy team (while continuing to work with Pathways). She is will be the face you see when you walk in and the face you see when you leave! Brandy is an incredible addition to PREP Therapy.
What to Expect
Assessments
During the initial assessment, it is crucial to dive deep into what is causing the issue. Majority of the assessment appointment will involve observing walking patterns, functional movement, and strength deficits. All of this information is collected to discover what the CAUSE of the symptoms or injury derived from. It is best to correct the cause than to just treat the symptoms. Which is why during the assessment and treatments, you'll receive a bit of education about the anatomy of the body, why the body works the way it does, and how you can be a part of the solution!
Treatments
90% of the follow-up treatments involve manual therapy. This means, hands on treatment for nearly the entire appointment. We will focus on reducing pain, improving range of motion and strength, and preventing further injury.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a mix of massage techniques, trigger point therapy, traction, active release techniques, joint mobilizations, lymphatic drainage, passive and active range of motion, and stretching.
Modalities
In this clinic, IASTM (Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) and Myofascial Cupping therapy can be used to treat the client.
IASTM is a popular treatment for myofascial restriction. IASTM uses specially designed instruments to provide a mobilizing effect to scar tissue and myofascial adhesions.
Myofascial Cupping is a soft tissue therapy that involves the application of decompressed cups on the skin, creating a decompression effect that lifts up underlying tissues such as the fascia ( connective tissue ) and muscles, blood and other fluid, close to the surface of the skin. The cups may be left in place over trigger points/adhesions or can be used with movement. The movement of the cups may be passive (by the therapist) or active (by the client) using movement patterns.
Prior to any treatment technique, proper consent is obtained.
Exercise Prescription
Exercise prescription is a major part of recovery and injury prevention. During the appointment, you will likely be given a set of evidence-based exercises to perform at home that are specifically chosen to improve any deficits that the Athletic Therapist has discovered.
