Janine has over 26 years experience working as a physiotherapist in the area of paediatrics. Janine is trained to provide care from infancy through to geriatrics and is a member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
Janine worked as a staff physiotherapist at SickKids in Toronto from 1998 until 2014. Although her primary focus was Paediatric Oncology, she also worked extensively in many other areas including: neurosurgery and neurology, orthopaedics, general surgery, cardiology, as well the organ transplant program, including heart, liver, and kidney transplants. Janine was a Clinical Lecturer/Instructor within the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto for 15 years. She also has an interest in international health and has provided teaching and consultation services in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar. She has published over 10 scientific research papers with focus primarily on physical functioning of children with brain tumours and bone tumours.
She has completed many continuing education courses such as:
- A tearless approach to torticollis - TMR Tots - Total Motion Release - for infants and children (Levels 1, 2 & 3)
- The therapist's role in treating plagiocephaly without a helmet
- Cindy Miles’ Torticollis: Assessment and Treatment of Infants and Children - Impact on the Movement System of Infants and Beyond
- The Physiotherapy Assessment of Breastfeeding Related Conditions: Infant and Maternal Factors
- Introductory and Intermediate NeuroDevelopmental Treatment (NDT) for children
- Dynamic Core for Kids (DC4K) Training
- Cuevas MEDEK Exercises - Level I and II (CME I & II) Certified by Simona DeMarchi
- Paediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Treatment for the Child with Mild Motor Delay
- If you can't breathe, you can't function
- Fundamental and Advanced (KT1 & KT2) Kinesiotaping
- Beyond Bands: Intermediate workshop on Balls, Bands and Balance
- Building Blocks to Co-Regulation
Janine graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1995, then completed the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Toronto in 1998. Additionally, she completed a Master’s of Science in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto in 2005.
In the summer of 2014, Janine moved with her husband and 2 young children to Stittsville. After laying down roots in the community through volunteerism and in local activities, Janine was ready to resume her career in physiotherapy.
Janine started providing in-home physiotherapy to young children with West Ottawa Physio in 2016. Choosing to work privately and in children's own homes, she was able to provide personalized assessment and treatment in a child's own and familiar environment. Additionally, it offered families the convenience of not having to travel for therapy, being able to use their own toys/equipment and learn how to best incorporate physio treatment strategies in their own home.
Over the next 8 years, she worked with hundreds of children in their own homes and took additional courses and training with focus on infants. So, in 2024 decided to change the name of the business to Ottawa Infant Physio.
Janine takes a very holistic approach to treating infants. Over many years of practice, she has found that everything is connected and babies need a WHOLE body approach for the greatest success.
Ottawa Infant Physio is seeking dedicated and passionate pediatric physiotherapists interested in joining our growing mobile team on a CASUAL basis, as INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, with the opportunity of transitioning to part-time.
This position is perfect for physiotherapists who are looking to earn extra income and experience the benefits of being self-employed without dealing with the hassle of administration, billing, and advertising.
Qualifications:
· Must be registered and in good standing as a Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
· Minimum 3 years’ work experience as a physiotherapist
· Experience working in PAEDIATRIC physiotherapy
· Must have your own car, a valid driver’s license and insurance
· Pediatric post-graduate courses such as NDT, CME, TMR-Tots are all a great asset (if not yet taken, be willing to take)
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Please note we are currently away from the office taking a course to continually improve our services for you! Therefore we are not accepting new patients at the moment. We will be back to work Oct 28th. Please feel free to send an email and we will be in touch upon our return.