BScPT, MSc, Parkinson’s Warrior Instructor

Cheryl completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario in 1990. She started work at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario gaining experience in all areas of physical therapy. In 1993 she moved to England to pursue her specialisation in neurological physiotherapy and has been a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for the past 25 years. Cheryl’s work in the UK has taken her from acute neurological wards to specialist neurological rehab and long term care units. She has run her own domiciliary physiotherapy service in London, England for the past 18 years facilitating each client’s recovery and assisting them to regain their quality of life and manage their long term condition.

Over the past several years, spurred on by the burgeoning evidence of the benefits of fitness and resistance training exercise for people living with neurological conditions, Cheryl’s physiotherapy practice has taken on a new focus. She completed her MSc in Applied Exercise for Health at St George’s University of London in 2014 and her MSc research was published in Disability and Health Journal in January 2017. Cheryl has continued to retrain herself in the kind of exercise that is required to optimize neuroplastic recovery in neurological conditions and has been running exercise classes for stroke and Parkinson’s populations for the past few years. Cheryl has supported a creative dance class for people with acquired brain injury and stroke and is now bringing her expertise back to Canada with a move to Vancouver.

Cheryl is also a professional actress and voiceover artist. She shares her busy life with her husband and black and white cat and is looking forward to being closer to her aging parents who live on Vancouver Island.

Education:

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BScPT, University of Western Ontario, 1990

MSc in Applied Exercise for Health, St George’s University of London 2014

Bobath trained

Accredited PD Warrior trainer

Functional Strength Training for Neurological Conditions, Neurofit UK, Nikki Penny and Bob Wood

Physiotherapy consultant, Dancing for Health creative dance for people with acquired brain injury and stroke, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, London England

BScPT, MSc, Parkinson’s Warrior Instructor Cheryl completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical ... Read More

​Born and raised in Winnipeg, MB Naomi moved to BC to complete both her undergraduate and masters degrees and swim competitively for the University of Victoria. For many years she worked in her capacity as a Kinesiologist teaching lifestyle bootcamps and doing personal training. This practice allowed her to grow her passion for motivating people to get the most out of life through activity and healthy living.

After completing her Masters Degree in Physiotherapy Naomi quickly became focused on Neuro Rehab. Over time treating people living with Parkinson’s disease has grown as both a focus of her passion, clinical work, and post graduate education.

Naomi founded NeuroFit BC to allow her to better serve the Parkinson’s population and as a platform on which to educate other health professionals. Naomi now spends her time teaching classes, treating clients and offering courses to health professionals about the incredible impact of exercise and Neuroplasticity on those living with Parkinson’s Disease. Naomi is an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia where she teaches up-and-coming Physiotherapists the ins and outs of treating Parkinson’s Disease through Exercise and Physiotherapy.

When not in the clinic Naomi can be found playing outdoors with her little girl, walking her dog, doing martial arts, or racing in the pool.

Certifications

• Bachelor Science (Kinesiology)
• Masters Physical Therapy (MPT)
• Bobath Neurological Rehabilitation Training - Basic & Advanced
• PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) Certified Therapist
• Creator/Instructor of “Changing Parkinson’s: Exercise as a Primary Treatment” (Educational course for therapists and trainers)
• Completed Allied Team Training for Parkinson’s
• Mulligan Certification - Upper limb
• ACFI Acupuncture level 1

​Born and raised in Winnipeg, MB Naomi moved to BC to complete both her undergraduate and masters... Read More

Zoe completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2023 at the University of British Columbia. She has volunteered at NeuroFit since 2022 and is looking forward to applying what she has learned from shadowing physiotherapists and her education from school and putting it into practice as a kinesiologist. She has experience working with people with Parkinson’s Disease from assisting in boxing and fundamentals of functional movement (FFM) classes. From her time in school, Zoe has been interested in neurological rehabilitation and how exercise plays a vital role in health and wellness by delaying the symptoms of many progressive diseases. Zoe grew up being very active in sports such as soccer and basketball and was a competitive dancer. She played soccer at the collegiate level and now enjoys playing soccer for fun and exploring other activities such as kickboxing and hiking.

Zoe completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2023 at the University of British Columbia. She has ... Read More

Jack is a registered kinesiologist and a member of the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance. He holds a degree from the University of British Columbia specializing in neuromechanical and physiological sciences. Academically, he has served as a tutor in courses covering anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and motor behavior. Jack possesses extensive experience working with a diverse clientele and adopts a patient-oriented approach. He believes that each client is unique in their background, goals, and needs. Thus, efficient communication is essential for achieving profound mutual understanding. Jack employs evidence-based methods to enhance the quality of movement in individuals. His areas of expertise include self-myofascial release, trigger point therapy, range of motion enhancement, muscle activity improvement, balance, stability, body awareness, injury prevention, and active rehab.

Jack is a registered kinesiologist and a member of the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance. He holds a ... Read More