Shayne Lefebvre-Lalonde, PT

Shayne graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2018 with a Master of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy. He also completed his Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics in 2018. His passion for rehabilitation stems from injuries he sustained as a teenage competitive soccer player. During his studies, he gained valuable experience working with clients of all ages in private clinics, hospitals, and sporting events. This comprehensive background has led him to develop a well-balanced approach to his assessment and treatment planning.

As a clinician, Shayne aims to empower his patients to achieve their goals by means of education, shared decision-making, and meaningful goal-setting. A typical session with him will also include an exercise prescription tailored to your body, as well as manual therapy techniques.

He actively advocates for the role that physiotherapy plays not only in the treatment of injuries, but also in the prevention of such injuries.

Shayne holds certificates in Manual Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Active Release Technique, Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy (The Lumbar Spine), and Treatment and Prevention of Running Injuries. Outside of the clinic, Shayne enjoys reading, playing guitar, as well as practicing various physical activities, such as golf, soccer, and snowshoeing.

Michelle Bennett, PT

Michelle studied physiotherapy with a specialization in the management of musculoskeletal conditions, getting her Master's degree from McGill University and an Advanced Health Care Practice degree from Western University. She has the designation of FCAMPT (Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy), which is regarded as the highest level of manual therapy and advanced clinical reasoning training available across Canada.

With this training, she can effectively help her patients in cases such as sprains, strains, or tears, as well as injuries to ligaments, muscles, tendons, or articular cartilage (meniscus, labrum). She can also provide care for joint pain and arthritis, disc herniations, neck pain, headaches, dizziness, low back pain, sciatica, and more. She has extensive experience managing patients following motor vehicle accidents and work injuries, as well as delivering post-operative care.

Her experience managing sports injuries and concussions began with the McGill Basketball and Football teams. She has had the opportunity to learn about concussion management through McGill's rigorous screening and treatment program developed by Dr. Delaney, the head physician for the Montreal Impact Soccer Club and team therapist for the Montreal Alouettes and McGill Football. She is responsible for concussion screening and return to play decisions with the Hawks Junior A and U-18 hockey teams and collaborates with athletic trainers and coaching staff using a step-wise approach to reintegrate the athlete to their sport.

Michelle is also specialized in pelvic floor physiotherapy. She is trained in the management of sexual pain, prolapse, and urinary incontinence, including effort and urge incontinence in women. She also has training in the management of low back and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Her knowledge of the pelvic floor complements her advanced standing in musculoskeletal care by offering an in-depth understanding of the relationships between these regions. She is looking forward to bringing this emerging specialty to the clinic and making care accessible in this region.

Finally, Michelle participates in community engagement through taping and movement science courses delivered to local high schools, as well as by supervising university and high school students undergoing placements at the clinic. She is committed to Lalonde Physio's mission of bringing specialized, quality care to our community.

Jeanette Chan, Osteopath and RMT

Jeanette graduated from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto after successfully defending her thesis in 2020. Prior to studying osteopathy, she attended the Canadian College of Massage and Hydro Therapy in Toronto and graduated in 2014 with the highest academic honors and received the Trisia Beck Memorial Award for outstanding qualities of dedication and caring.

With knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the client’s health history, Jeanette devises a holistic and individualized treatment plan to help clients regain and maintain their overall sense of well-being. Her treatments aim to find the root cause of the client’s complaints rather than treating the symptoms.

Jeanette uses osteopathic manipulative treatment, myofascial, muscle energy and strain counterstrain techniques. As well she is trained in visceral manipulation and craniosacral osteopathy. Jeanette is passionate about her work and continually audits post-graduate courses thereby continuously incorporating new techniques. Courses include endocranial spasms, stimulating natural immunity, biodynamic and psychosomatic osteopathy. In her downtime, Jeanette enjoys working out, hanging out with family and friends, trying out new cooking recipes and reading.

Patrick Lalonde, PT

Patrick received his BSc (PT) with Magna Cum Laude honors from the University of Ottawa in 2008. After winning the 2010 Ontario Duathlon Championships, he moved out West to enjoy the mountain life for a year. Upon his return, he was selected to complete a Master of Clinical Science (field of Manipulative Therapy) at the University of Western Ontario. Once this was successfully completed, he then ran through America along the Appalachian Trail, completing 57 ultramarathons back-to-back (see adventure blog). After 8 years of practice, he decided to settle in his hometown and give back to the community he grew up in.

Since the age of 12, Patrick has enjoyed endurance sports. He has competed at an international level in road biking, national level in triathlon, duathlon and running as well as enjoyed various team sports in high school. When he is not helping out patients at the clinic nor training or reading the latest research, Patrick enjoys spending time outside on his family’s hobby farm.

Ivy Capilli, PT

Ivy practiced physiotherapy in a specialized clinic in the Philippines for 3 years and has been dealing with people from diverse culture and backgrounds before moving here in Canada. In addition, she was a university professor at a young age while practicing as a clinician. She completed her degree in Physiotherapy in one of the top medical private universities in the Philippines in 2015. To further strengthen her knowledge of the physiotherapy practice here in Canada, she completed the OIEBP program from University of Toronto in 2021.

She has an extensive experience with people from all ages. Her expertise focused on patients who are experiencing musculoskeletal problems. Moreover, she has proficiency in prescribing therapeutic exercises to further help her patients achieve their goals. She firmly believes that physiotherapy is a holistic approach and should be individualized.

She loves learning and always thrives for excellency. Her love of physiotherapy and her desire to make a difference in her patient’s life drives her to pursue certifications and specializations. She is also an advocate of movement as a form of treatment as she herself is religiously doing exercises and a lot of outdoor activities in all seasons.

Yanick Brunette, RD

Yanick is a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario, and he recently accomplished his honours bachelor’s degree in nutrition and food science at the University of Ottawa. Complementing his academic achievements, Yanick successfully completed 40 weeks of immersive professional internships at various healthcare institutions: the Hawkesbury General Hospital, the “Centre d'Expertise en Maladies Chroniques” in Gatineau, and the Lower Outaouais Family Health team in Hawkesbury. During these intensive clinical rotations, Yanick acquired diverse experiences – from managing chronic metabolic and digestive conditions to specializing in perinatal nutrition, guiding infant introduction to solid foods, and providing weight management insights. His passion and knowledge of nutrition further extend to the field of sports nutrition, with a pronounced focus on endurance sports.

Yanick is actively pursuing his master's degree in nutrition and food bioscience from the University of Ottawa. His current research and thesis aim to better understand how social determinants of health significantly impact the dietary behaviours of pregnant women, ultimately influencing the health outcomes of the developing fetus.

Outside of his academic and professional activities, Yanick is truly passionate about the outdoors. He enjoys spending time outdoors camping and hiking in the mountains. He continuously seeks to push his limits through various endurance sports. Notably, Yanick has actively participated in triathlon competitions and virtual bike races in the past. These days, he prefers to use his bike to enjoy the outdoors.

Alexandre Leroux, RMT - massage - MTA

Alexandre first graduated from Boreal College in Sudbury, in 2018, in the physiotherapist/occupational therapist assistant program. He held a position at HGH, in the rehabilitation department, while pursuing studies in massage therapy. First, with the Laval Scientific Massage Academy, he obtained his license as a massage therapy practitioner in 2019, then added kinesitherapy massage in 2020. Wanting to work within his community, Alexandre pursued his studies in massage therapy with the International Academy of Massage Therapy in Ottawa, from which he graduated in 2022, as a registered massage therapist (RMT).

With all the knowledge acquired during his years of study, Alexandre develops a treatment plan to help patients regain and maintain their well-being. His interventions include muscle release, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and proprioceptive technique. In addition, the planning of an exercise program to be able to continue the rehabilitation at home.

Being an athlete throughout his primary and secondary school, Alexandre needed physiotherapy and massage therapy to recover from injuries. Patrick’s approach to the care received in physiotherapy greatly inspired him when making decisions towards his future career. He wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, through his professionalism and his concern for the well-being of others.

In his spare time, Alexandre is very active in his role as a firefighter with the l’Orignal fire department. He also practices various sports such as hockey, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and kayaking. He enjoys spending time with his family and fishing.

Geneviève Thibodeau, osteopath

***MATERNITY LEAVE- 14/04/2023- 01/09/2024***

Graduated as a physical rehabilitation therapist in 2006, Geneviève worked for 5 years in a physiotherapy clinic helping people with ligament, joint and muscular injuries after motor vehicle and/or workplace accidents.

In 2008, she began her 5 year study in osteopathy at Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques de Québec to enhance her knowledge and practice. She opened her own clinic of osteopathy in her hometown, where she worked with over 1000 patients between 2011 and 2017. Genevieve just finished an essay entitled: The effect of an osteopathic treatment on a women suffering of a lumbar herniated disc and sciatica.

Her practice can treat patient of all ages who have musculo-skeletal, nervous system or digestive troubles. Also mother of a young boy, the treatment of pregnant and post-partum women is one of her passions.

She also has a passion for sports. During high school, she practiced basket-ball, flag-football and cross-country running. Currently, she's enjoying alpine skiing, jogging and triathlons. In next June, she will take part in Mont Tremblant's Half-Ironman.

Established in L'Orignal last year, she will be happy to meet you and take part in this community.

Yuri Yusopov, RMT

Yuri Yusopov is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the International Academy of Massage Therapy in January 2015.

Conditions treated include headaches, jaw pain (TMJ), dizziness, neck and low back pain (including sciatica), post-operative care, ambulatory care, sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries (ex: tendinitis, bursitis) and other various musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the arms and legs.

Intervention includes soft tissue release, trigger point release, myofascial release, joint mobilizations and manual lymph drainage. Furthermore modalities include exercise prescription (stretching, strengthening, balance, etc.), taping and patient education.

For many years, Yuri has enjoyed endurance sports and martial arts (boxing, Taekwondo, MMA). As a health professional, he strongly believes he himself must be an example of strength and health. His motto resonates through the proverb: ''Doctor, heal thyself'' where one must attend to his own defects to set a good example.

When he is not helping patients at the clinic or training or studying, he enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, fishing, scuba diving and oil painting.