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Vanessa Harrington - R. Kin., B. A. H. Sc. Athletic Therapy CAT(C)
Owner/Certified Athletic Therapist
Vanessa is an Athletic Therapy graduate from Sheridan College with a passion for promoting a healthy, active and safe physical lifestyle. Her passion for sports started at a young age through soccer, downhill ski racing and equestrian. Through injuries she knew at an early age that she wanted to help people return to the things they love rapidly and effectively. Using various assessment and treatment techniques such as Craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, mobilization and soft tissue release along with traditional treatment methods she is able to find the most effective treatment plan for each individual. She is focused on having each client be an active participant in their rehab program. Ensuring they have an understanding of their condition and educating them on why and how the treatment plan will help them return from their injury as well help prevent further injury. Over the years she has worked with various clients from elite athletes to the weekend warrior, on the field and in the clinic.
She has had the pleasure to work as Head Athletic Therapist for Algonquin College since 2011, providing field and active clinical coverage to all varsity athletes. Since 2012 she has taught Sports Injury and Exercise Safety in the Fitness and Health Promotion Program at Algonquin College.
Continuing her passion in equestrian she is the proud owner and therapist of Equine Head To Tail Healing, providing horses and their owners an alternative to traditional treatment for their mount and themselves.
Kelly Patchell - R. Kin., MA, CAT(C)
Certified Athletic Therapist
Kelly completed her undergraduate degree in kinesiology at Acadia University, followed by her master’s degree at York University in kinesiology with a certificate in Athletic Therapy. Kelly has worked in a variety of settings with club to elite level athletes. She has worked with varsity athletes at Acadia, York, Carleton and the University of Toronto, as well as working with the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Fury. This summer Kelly was fortunate to be a part of the host medical staff for the FIFA women’s world cup in Ottawa. A strong believer in active recovery, Kelly incorporates craniosacral therapy, vestibular therapy, oculomotor retraining, and soft tissue release with exercise prescription to return clients to their activity as quickly and safely as possible. Concussion recognition and management have been main focuses of Kelly’s continuing education with courses in craniosacral therapy, vestibular therapy and Impact Concussion software. Outside of clinic work, Kelly also teaches Sports Injuries as part of the fitness and health promotion program at Algonquin College.
Owner/Certified Athletic Therapist
Vanessa is an Athletic Therapy graduate from Sheridan College with a passion for promoting a healthy, active and safe physical lifestyle. Her passion for sports started at a young age through soccer, downhill ski racing and equestrian. Through injuries she knew at an early age that she wanted to help people return to the things they love rapidly and effectively. Using various assessment and treatment techniques such as Craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, mobilization and soft tissue release along with traditional treatment methods she is able to find the most effective treatment plan for each individual. She is focused on having each client be an active participant in their rehab program. Ensuring they have an understanding of their condition and educating them on why and how the treatment plan will help them return from their injury as well help prevent further injury. Over the years she has worked with various clients from elite athletes to the weekend warrior, on the field and in the clinic.
She has had the pleasure to work as Head Athletic Therapist for Algonquin College since 2011, providing field and active clinical coverage to all varsity athletes. Since 2012 she has taught Sports Injury and Exercise Safety in the Fitness and Health Promotion Program at Algonquin College.
Continuing her passion in equestrian she is the proud owner and therapist of Equine Head To Tail Healing, providing horses and their owners an alternative to traditional treatment for their mount and themselves.
Kelly Patchell - R. Kin., MA, CAT(C)
Certified Athletic Therapist
Kelly completed her undergraduate degree in kinesiology at Acadia University, followed by her master’s degree at York University in kinesiology with a certificate in Athletic Therapy. Kelly has worked in a variety of settings with club to elite level athletes. She has worked with varsity athletes at Acadia, York, Carleton and the University of Toronto, as well as working with the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Fury. This summer Kelly was fortunate to be a part of the host medical staff for the FIFA women’s world cup in Ottawa. A strong believer in active recovery, Kelly incorporates craniosacral therapy, vestibular therapy, oculomotor retraining, and soft tissue release with exercise prescription to return clients to their activity as quickly and safely as possible. Concussion recognition and management have been main focuses of Kelly’s continuing education with courses in craniosacral therapy, vestibular therapy and Impact Concussion software. Outside of clinic work, Kelly also teaches Sports Injuries as part of the fitness and health promotion program at Algonquin College.