Minimum Qualifications
Diploma or Certificate of Sport Physiotherapy
- Must hold a current license with Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapy (SCPT)
- Must be a member in good standing of Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) and Sport Physiotherapy Saskatchewan (SPS)
- Should have experience working with high performance athletes
- Must have valid liability insurance
OR
Certified Athletic Therapist through CATA
- Must be a member in good standing of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) and Saskatchewan Athletic Therapy Association (SATA)
- Must be a certified member of the CATA
- Should have experience working with high performance athletes
- Must have valid liability insurance
Services Provided
- Sport First Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Injury Prevention (Warm up/Cool down, Stretching, Flexibility, Biomechanics, Screening)
- Injury Assessment & Recognition
- Emergency Action Plan
- Injury Care of Common Injuries
- Injury Care of Life Threatening Injuries
- Return to Sport following an Injury
- Drug Education and Doping Control workshops
- Medical Coverage at Sporting Events
- Drug Education and Awareness Workshop
- Concussion Education
Updated as of July 2020
Certified Athletic Therapists
Joelle Birkham
Works at Kewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority, Ile-a-la-Crosse
Additional certifications: BScPT, BScPE
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Curling, Skiing, Canoeing, Running
Years of sport experience within your profession: 20
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Sessions
- Drug Education & Awareness Workshop
Alexandra Briere
Works at Confederation Chiropractic Clinic, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: Doctor of Chiropractic, ART UE certified, CSEP- CPT, Active Release Technique, McKenzie Method, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Lacrosse
Years of sport experience within your profession: 5
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
Carmen Chan
Works at Athol Murray College Notre Dame, Wilcox
Additional certifications: Acupuncture
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Speed Skating, Basketball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 7
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
Neal Demmans
Works at Pro Sport Rehab & Fitness, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: CSEP- CPT, Certified Ergonomic Specialist
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Lacrosse, Wrestling
Years of sport experience within your profession: 8
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Assessment & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact:
Emma Galloway
Works at Galloway Athletic Therapy, Nipawin
Additional certifications: First Responder
Sports worked with regularly: Junior A Hockey
Years of sport experience within your profession: 9
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact:
Galloway Athletic Therapy, Nipawin
Zachery Hartwick
Works at Melville Millionaires Jr A Hockey Club, Melville
Additional certifications: CAT(C)
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee
Years of sport experience within your profession: 2
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
Brenden Hope
Works at Saskatoon Blades Hockey Club, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: BSc, Certified First Responder, IASTM, CSCS
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Volleyball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 5
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Drug Education & Awareness Workshops
Andrew Kutnikoff
Works at Swift Current Broncos Hockey Club, Swift Current
Additional certifications: Sports First Responder, Soft Tissue Release
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Softball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 2
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
Trevor Len
Works at TSB Custom Bracing & Orthopaedics, Regina
Additional certifications: MSc, BKin, CSCS, C.Ac, GTS, sEMR
Sports worked with regularly: Football, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 14
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services
Racquel Marshall
Works at University of Regina Athletic Therapy Clinic, Regina
Additional certifications: BKIN - Major Athletic Therapy, FMS, Lower Body RAPID, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy Diploma, RAPID Upper Body & Core
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Soccer, Football, Rugby, Basketball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 3
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Service Contact:
University of Regina Athletic Therapy Clinic
Rachelle Matisz
Saskatoon
Additional certifications: BKIN-AT, First Responder, CPR-HCP, PDBSN
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby
Years of sport experience within your profession: 3
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Assessments & Prevention Services
Kacey Moffat
Regina
Additional certifications: Acupuncture
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 5
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
Adam O’Neill
Works at O'Neill Sports Therapy, Regina
Additional certifications: NKT Level 1, C.Ac., BSc.HKIN (Hons), PDTR Advanced, MOOC Concussion
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Rugby, Gymnastics, Football, Soccer
Years of sport experience within your profession: 5
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Drug Education & Awareness Workshop
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
Erica O’Neill
Works at University of Regina Athletics, Regina
Additional certifications: NSCA-CSCS, Acupunture Certificate, Neurokinetic Therapy Level 2
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer
Years of sport experience within your profession: 5
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact:
University of Regina Athletic Therapy Clinic
Dale Pitura
Works at Courtside Sports Medicine and Rehab, Regina
Additional certifications: BScPT, BSPE, CAT (C)
Sports worked with regularly: Fencing, Hockey, Football, Basketball, Gymnastics
Years of sport experience within your profession: 20
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
Nicole Renneberg
Works at University of Regina Athletics, Regina
Additional certifications: BKin, C.Ac. (Acupuncture), FMS Certification, CSCS, Registered Yoga Teacher
Sports worked with regularly: Soccer, Hockey, Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Swimming
Years of sport experience within your profession: 11
Services Provided to SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
University of Regina Athletic Therapy Clinic
Courtney Schell-Leavins
Works at Sideline Athletics, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: RMT (Cert. Cand), SMT(cc), CSCS
Sports worked with regularly: Ringette, Diving, Football, Wrestling, Cheerleading
Years of sport experience within your profession: 10
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact:
Sideline Athletics, Saskatoon
Lisa Swallow
Works at ARC Orthopaedic & Sport Rehab, Regina
Additional certifications: MScPT, BPAS, CESP-CEP, SFMA Level 2, Level 2 Lower Canadian PT Orthopedic Division, FMS Level 1 & 2, FDN-Kinetacore Dry Needling, Completed Intermediate Exam of Orthopedic Level System, FCAMPT
Sports worked with regularly: Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Water Polo
Years of sport experience within your profession: 19
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
Rhonda Shishkin (Diploma)
Works at Craven Sport Services, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: BSPE, CAT(C), CAFCI
Sports worked with regularly: Wrestling, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Track
Years of sport experience within your profession: 25-30
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
Sport Physiotherapists (Diploma & Certificate)
Trevor Adamus (Certificate)
Works at Martensville Collective Health and Wellness, Martensville
Additional certifications: MCISc(MANIP), FCAMPT, Biomedical Dry Needling
Sports worked with regularly: Track and Field, Volleyball, Hockey, Tennis, Gymnastics
Years of sport experience within your profession: 12
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact:
www.martensvillecollectivehealthandwellness.ca
Scott Anderson (Diploma)
Works at Anderson Physiotherapy, Regina
Additional certifications: MPT
Sports worked with regularly: Football, Basketball, Track & Field, Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 32
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Drug Education & Awareness Workshop
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact
Louise Ashcroft (Diploma)
Works at CBI Health- Regina Scarth, Regina
Additional certifications: FCAMPT, Diploma Manual & Manipulative Therapy, CSCSI
Sports worked with regularly: Volleyball, Running, Waterpolo, Football, Tennis
Years of sport experience within your profession: 36
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Drug Education & Awareness Workshop
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact:
https://www.cbi.ca/fr/web/physiotherapy-regina-park
Bruce Craven (Diploma)
Works at Craven Sport Services, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: M.Sc., BSPE, CSCS
Sports worked with regularly: Basketball, Cycling, Diving, Volleyball, Gymnastics
Years of sport experience within your profession: 30
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
https://cravensportservices.ca/
Mitch Dahl (Diploma)
Works at ZONE Sports Physiotherapy, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: Sport First Responder, FMS, NPA
Sports worked with regularly: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Running, Softball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 26
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact
Jason Flaman (Certificate)
Works at Flaman Physiotherapy, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: Diploma of Advanced Manual Manipulative PT, FCAMT, GunnIMS
Sports worked with regularly: Gymnastics, Wrestling, Hockey, Football, Soccer
Years of sport experience within your profession: 22
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
Leandre Gallais (Certificate)
Works at MOST Physiotherapy, Lumsden
Additional certifications: BScPE, SPD II, CAFCI, CSCS
Sports worked with regularly: Rugby, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 26
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Drug Education & Awareness Workshop
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact
M.O.S.T. Physiotherapy, Lumsden
Kelsi Hilderman (Certificate)
Works at Huskie Athletics, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: BSc. Kin, MPT, CSCS
Sports worked with regularly: Volleyball, Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field
Years of sport experience within your profession: 5
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact:
Michelle Keene (Certificate)
Works at Craven Sport Services, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: BScKin, MPT, CEP, Functional Dry Needling- Level 2, Ortho Div - Level 1
Sports worked with regularly: Football, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Hockey
Years of sport experience within your profession: 5
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Providing Injury Assessments Service
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact
Monique Marshall (Certificate)
Works at Kinetik Rehabilitation Services, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: M.HS, CLT-LANA, Sport First Responder
Sports worked with regularly: Flag Football, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball, Basketball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 29
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact
Kristie Mueller (Diploma)
Works at University of Regina Dr. Paul Schwann Centre, Regina
Additional certifications: B.Kin (Hon.), MPT, CAFCI, Vestibular Rehab, UBC- Graduate certificate in Manual Physical Therapy, UBC- Masters in Rehabilitative Science
Sports worked with regularly: Football, Rugby, Volleyball, Hockey, Athletics
Years of sport experience within your profession: 9
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Drug Education & Awareness Workshop
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact
https://www.uregina.ca/kinesiology/dpsc/
Jessica Pawlik (Diploma)
Works at Huskie Health - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: CSCS, TPI Certified
Sports worked with regularly: Football, Soccer, Hockey, Wrestling, Basketball, Athletics
Years of sport experience within your profession: 17
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contac
https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/health
Rhonda Shishkin (Diploma)
Works at Craven Sport Services, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: BSPE, CAT(C), CAFCI
Sports worked with regularly: Wrestling, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Track
Years of sport experience within your profession: 25-30
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
Daysha Shuya (Diploma)
Works at Brownstone Health, Regina
Additional certifications: PhD, Yoga Instruction, Dry Needling, Acupuncture
Sports worked with regularly: Football, Dance, Cheer, Baseball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 15-20
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
Lee Stevens (Certificate)
Works at Craven Sport Services, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: MPT, BScKin, CSCS
Sports worked with regularly: Hockey, Football, Baseball, Running, Volleyball
Years of sport experience within your profession: 9
Services Provided by the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact
https://cravensportservices.ca/
Charlene Storey (Certificate)
Works at Nomad Therapies, Saskatoon
Additional certifications: CAFCI, GunnIMS
Sports worked with regularly: Football, Hockey, Dance, Soccer
Years of sport experience within your profession: 12
Services Provided for SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Drug Education & Awareness Workshop
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services contact:
AJ Tabin (Certificate)
Works at Alliance Wellness, Moose Jaw
Additional certifications: BSc.HEd, Dip. ATM
Sports worked with regularly: Endurance Sport, Contact Sport, Team Sport
Years of sport experience within your profession: 20+
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
- Sport 1st Aid Workshops
- Sport Taping Workshops
- Sport Medicine Education Sessions
- Concussion Education Workshops
- Concussion Management Guidelines Consulting
- Assessments & Prevention Services
For Fee-for-Service Assessments & Treatment Services Contact
Alliance Wellness & Rehabilitation, Moose Jaw
Melanie Weimer (Certificate)
Works at School of Rehabilitation Science, Saskatoon
Additional certifications:
Sports worked with regularly: Flag Football, Soccer
Years of sport experience within your profession: 16
Services Provided for the SMSCS
- Medical Coverage at Events
NOTE: Therapists can be any of the following practicing professionals.
(information taken from their National web sites)
- Athletic Therapist – A Certified Athletic Therapist with a Scope of Practice including the assessment, prevention, immediate care, and reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Diploma Sport Physio – A licensed Physical Therapist that can assist in the development of conditioning and flexibility programs, acute injury care, and complete rehabilitation of the athlete back to competitive level. Expert at taping and strong manual therapy skills.
- Certificate Sport Physio – A licensed Physical Therapist trained in care of critically injured athlete, taping skills, knowledge of equipment, field care and sideline care of athletes, massage and some manual therapy skills.
- Level 1 Physio – A licensed Physical Therapist who has been trained as an athletic first aider.
The following is a list of Therapists who have indicated they wish to be Consultants for the SMSCS.
Note: Level 1 Physiotherapists can only provide the following services: Medical Coverage at Events and Initial Injury Assessments.
POLICY REGARDING – INITIAL INJURY ASSESSMENTS
The SMSCS may cover the cost of an initial injury assessment for Saskatchewan High Performance Athletes with any of the certified athletic therapists, diploma sport physio’s, and certificate sport physio’s. Contact the SMSCS at (s.jule@sasktel.net or 306-780-9446 ) prior to the appointment to discuss payment/coverage options. Any additional treatments will be at the cost of the athlete paid directly to the clinic/therapist.
The SMSCS will not cover the cost of initial assessments with therapists with only a level 1 sport physio designation.