VC Athletic Therapy and Bracing
3495 Petawawa Blvd K8H 1X2 Petawawa, ON, Canada

Not worry we are open for business during the lockdown. All Covid-19 precautions in place and face coverings are mandatory. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New #athletictherapy #massagetherapy #chiropractic

Beyond hard. Wrapping up my oldest daughter’s Christmas presents and sending them to her in Toronto. My other daughter is here with me sleeping in the next room SO excited for Christmas. This year was was full of challenges. Not seeing my family at Christmas is hard. No Christmas parties . What is getting me though is ... HYGEE- a feeling of warmth coziness and hospitality. Cooking the same recipe with my sister in BC is on the agenda, lots of FaceTime with friends and family. I’m encouraging my coworkers to share with me what makes them feel warm and cozy. This year is different and hard but we can do it. We will grow from this experience. Staying apart and focusing on what we do have instead of what we don’t have I think that’s true Christmas spirit. Tell me what make you feel warm cozy.

2:15 today! Call Dawn to book your Athletic Therapy appointment with Victoria.

All ready for the Petawawa Ramble. Our Pumpkin folk are ready! #petawawa #pumpkinfolk #pumpkinpeople #athletictherapy #athletictherapist #community #connection #togetherapart #townspirit #petawawaramble2020 #pumpkinsgettingtreatment #lovemytools #happyhalloween #teamwork #familyproject #valleytruckandspring

The Algonquin Trail runs though Petawawa. Last night went for my first jog with my family since March and this morning a bike ride with my adventure pal Margo @gearheadspetawawa ! I love this trail. I make it a part of my life. What do you make a part of your life? #worklifebalance #athletictherapy #petawawa #ottawavalley #comewander #getoutside #fall #bikeride #running #trailrunning #family #friends #mybodyneedsthis #myheartneedsthis

It’s ok. We don’t have all the answers. Cut yourself some slack. This is our first pandemic. We are not good at this. But we are learning to navigate the future one day at a time. If it was a problem before Covid -it has became more of a problem. I’ve spoken with so many therapists and patients that took inventory of their life’s during this time. I’ve always helped people find their way and get them in the direction they are meant to go. Even if that direction is not in my d...irection. The conversations I’ve had about what people value in life in the past few months have been eye-opening. As an athletic therapist I constantly help people with their goals. Trying to make sure that their actions are representing movement towards their goals. Work life balance has become increasingly important. Working in an environment where you feel valuable. We are all moving forward no matter what but are we moving forward with our values? #athletictherapy #petawawa #figuringitout See more

An important message. Written by a 12 year old. Love yourself enough to take a stand. To take care of yourself. To do what’s right. Love yourself enough to be patient and that change doesn’t happen overnight. Love yourself and take baby steps.

Hope is what keeps us going. To look forward even in uncertain times like these. We will get though this. Our team is here to help. #hope #athletictherapy #holdontohope #athletictherapist #massagetherapist #chiropractor #nutrition #sunonmyface #shadowbehindme #keepgoing #forward #supportsmallbusiness #supportingeachother #supportingorcommunity

The return of Tuesday morning adventures! #getoutside #6feetapart #worklife #balance #adventuretime #missedmyadventurebuddy #yay #weareback #comeplay #comewander #petawawa #ottawavalley

Our patients are experts. They are already going into positions of treatment and positions of comfort before we even treat their injury. They understand their pain better than the therapist because they live with it every day. As therapists we are collecting puzzle pieces and information to better help of what they can do to get themselves better. #listentoyourbody #answerwithinyou #tellyourathletictherapist #wecanhelp #athletictherapy #athletictherapist #activeparticipant #goals #recovery #lovemyjob #atlife

Sunday afternoon paddle.

I love talking about Athletic Therapy! Also our outstanding clinical team, travels with the military and National athletes. Petawawa is going to be the back drop for James’s awesome podcast this weekend. Can’t wait to show off what an amazing place the Ottawa Valley is to work and live. We have the best patients! #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #athletictherapy #ottawavalley #petawawa #gdaygday #howshegoingeh #lumberjacks #army #farmers #paddlers #mountainbikers #skiers #yogis #dentists #workfromhome #hygenists #scienetists #engineers #police #firefighters #hockeyplayers #soccerplayers #courdebois #basketballers #crosscountryrunners #moms #firstresponders #frontlineworkers #teachers

Our Massage Therapist Sarah has openings Wednesday and Friday! Can’t wait for my next appointment with her! #massage #rmt #registeredmassagetherapytherapist #petawawa

Let me tell you what its like for me to be an Athletic Therapist. I am in a partnership with each one of my patients. My patients are all on healing journey I am alongside them giving them tools. I educate them and they feel empowered to be active participants in their own recovery. I am part of a wonderful multi disciplinary team within our clinic. These clinicians inspire me to keep learning and researching, to stay active and ask for help if I need it. I treat them and th...ey treat me whenever possible. I mentor aspiring Athletic Therapy students and try to help out the Athletic Therapy community as much as I can by having placement students. I am excited to be a part of the virtual assessment and treatment clinical course for Sheridan’s Athletic Therapy program. I am connected to the medical community in the Ottawa Valley. We not only refer to other clinics for specialized modalities but back to family Doctors and Nurse practitioners when further investigation is needed. I know my scope of practice and my limitations. I can recognize red flags as a clinician and as a first responder. I am dedicated to being a lifelong student. Always taking courses and revamping our protocols for treatments. I am dedicated to my athletes of the teams I travel with locally, nationally and internationally. I am dedicated to giving them the best possible treatments in our limited time together at competitions. In the last few years I have a better worklife balance. I spent time with my family and friends I feel very connected to the outdoors and enjoy several outdoor activities in all seasons. #athletictherapist #athletictherapy #ottawavalley#vcathletictherapy #petawawa #ontario #canada #worldwide #connection #community See more

It’s about getting people better. Not who gets them better. Team work makes the dream work. Our clinic members help each with patients. We refer to other professionals outside of our clinic if we believe that they can be better served by their expertises or modalities. We won’t waste your time and money if we can’t help you we will find you the therapist than can even if it’s outside the clinic. #community #helpfulnotharmful #athletictherapy #massagetherapy #chiropractor #ottawavalley