Meet Our Expert
Physio Team

Lucy Nguyen

Owner, Founder & Physiotherapist
(Ottawa, Ontario)

Quick Introduction

Lucy is Owner and Founder of Ontario Physiotherapy Online. She holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University, and an Honours in Biomedical Sciences.
Lucy is Owner and Founder of Ontario Physiotherapy Online. She holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University, and an Honours in Biomedical Sciences.
Prior to clinical work in Ottawa, Lucy toured Europe and Asia as therapist for the Chinese National Canoe & Kayak Team. During this time, Lucy honed her skills for treating and preventing over-use injuries during the various cycles of elite-level, pre-Olympic training. While overseas, Lucy also supported rowing and other water sports, and collaborated with therapists from their national snowboard and climbing teams.
Lucy’s extensive client experience spans children through adults, as well as junior through world-class athletes. Her areas of expertise include pelvic floor dysfunctions, and postural, sports and spinal-and-nerve related injuries. Additional clinical experience includes: breathing screening and assessments, Mulligan mobilizations, Graston / Gua Sha techniques, fascial manipulations and European Pinotherapy.
Working toward certification in Sport Physiotherapy, Lucy recently volunteered as an assistant team therapist for the Women’s Varsity Hockey and Rugby teams at the University of Ottawa. During her high school and undergrad years, Lucy also volunteered as a fund-raiser and events organizer for the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Vincent Turpin

Physiotherapist
(Picton, Ontario)

Quick Introduction

Fully bilingual, Vince is a Certified Sport Physiotherapist and has earned his Master’s of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Ottawa, following a BSc. in Kinesiology.

Fully bilingual, Vince is a Certified Sport Physiotherapist and has earned his Master’s of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Ottawa, following a BSc. in Kinesiology.

Vince has extensive experience treating high-performance athletes around the world. Currently, he is working with the Canadian National Ski team in preparation for the Beijing 2022 Olympics.

Vince’s past accomplishments include working with Division IV soccer players in France, Baseball Canada, New Zealand Rugby, and the Arctic Winter Games. He has also toured Europe and North America as the resident Performance Medicine Therapist with Cirque du Soleil’s production, Corteo.

Helping others has always been a core value of the Turpin family. Vince’s mother was a special needs educator for autistic children, and his father, a search-and-rescue pilot.

To this end, Vince is ready to help athletes with injury prevention, acute injury management, rehabilitation (to return to you to your sport!), and performance enhancement.

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Amanda Brown

Paediatric Physiotherapist
(Kawartha Lakes, Ontario)

Quick Introduction

Amanda has been working as a children’s physiotherapist for over 25 years, in Ireland, the UK, and Canada. She holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Ulster in Belfast and a Master’s in Health from the University of Greenwich, London.

Amanda has been working as a children’s physiotherapist for over 25 years, in Ireland, the UK, and Canada. She holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Ulster in Belfast and a Master’s in Health from the University of Greenwich, London. Amanda continues to pursue additional education to keep up with current best practices and has completed many specialist paediatric certifications.

Over the years Amanda has been fortunate to work in many different areas from acute hospital care to children’s rehabilitation centres, home and school support, private practices, and early intervention. Amanda also spends time volunteering as part of the Hospital for Sick Children’s Family Advisory Network.

Amanda has been providing virtual physiotherapy to infants, children, and their families for several years and enjoys the ability to be able to connect with families in their homes and communities allowing for greater access, support, and more meaningful intervention.

Amanda’s mission is to provide the care for all kids to thrive through play, exploration, and participation. 

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children, husband, and pets by going on the family boat surrounding the lakes and countryside.

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Erin Weinhardt

Physiotherapist
(Kitchener, Ontario)

Quick Introduction

Erin has over a decade of clinical experience as a physiotherapist.  She holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Honours Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo.

Erin has over a decade of clinical experience as a physiotherapist.  She holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Honours Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo.

Her post-graduate training has focused on orthopaedic treatment techniques for musculoskeletal conditions including upper and lower limb injuries.

She has taken multiple courses specific to shoulder rehab, wrist and hand issues, advanced management of concussions, vestibular rehab, acupuncture and dry needling, scoliosis and post-surgical management after fractures, falls or joint replacements.

She has experience providing physiotherapy related care in clinics, patient homes, long term care centres and in hospitals.

Erin is passionate about helping others at home and abroad.  She is committed to ensuring every patient receives individualized evidence-based treatment to help them reach their rehab goals.

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