The Team
Victoria Cleary, CAT(C)
Victoria has been a Certified Athletic Therapist since 2005. She also spent 17 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. She has been employed by the Canadian National Wrestling Team since 2011. Her time in the military and as an Athletic Therapist has led her to 18 different countries. She has been to five Pan-American Championships, two Wrestling World Championships, Nationals for Olympic Lifting, Commonwealth Games and numerous other international open tournaments.
Victoria takes aspiring students that are interested in becoming Athletic Therapists and provides placement hours to help them gain their certification. She is an active volunteer in Renfrew County providing Athletic Therapy services at local races for the last decade. You may see her and the other VC Athletic Therapy staff and students on the Ottawa river, on the Algonquin trail or at the Petawawa Terrace enjoying the beautiful dynamic nature we have all come to love.
Nina Weise Amikons, CAT (C)
Growing up she has always been involved in sports. A sports related injury in high school led her to Physiotherapy which sparked the interest in the athletic/health care field. Shortly after she was introduced to Athletic Therapy and knew that was her passion.
Nina recently graduated from Sheridan College (Honours Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Athletic Therapy) and moved back home to the Ottawa Valley to pursue her career and be close to family. Additionally, she gained a certificate in creativity and problem solving.
Throughout her schooling she had many opportunities to work with different sports teams and post secondary institutions including:
◦ Sheridan College - women’s soccer
◦ Toronto Metropolitan University- women’s soccer as well as women’s & males volleyball
◦ University of Toronto- women’s rugby and basketball
With the occasional coverage in football and hockey.
Most common injuries seen - concussion, ACL sprain/tear as well as ankle injuries.
Expertise include proficiency taping outdoors, working on the fly, managing multiple athletes, and communicating with all parties (coaches, doctors, athletes, etc.).
Dr. Drew Martinow
A Chiropractor since 2019, Dr. Drew Martinow graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He also holds a Bachelors of Kinesiology with Honours and First Class Standing from Brock University in St. Catherine’s Ontario.
Combining manual therapy with his diverse rehab background, is motivated to help his patients live healthy, pain-free lives. Dr. Martinow is also certified in:
- Functional Integrated Acupuncture
- Functional Movement Techniques
- Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist
- Athletic Movement Assessment
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercise 1
- Concussion Rehab Works
He enjoys the variety of people he gets to meet through chiropractic care and looks forward to helping people of all ages and activity levels.
Originally from Simcoe, Ontario, Dr. Martinow appreciates the challenges Canadians living in rural areas face when accessing health care. He’s excited to help you get reliable, friendly support to achieve your health goals.
In his free time Dr. Martinow enjoys running, hiking and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Martinow is a member of the Chiropractic College of Ontario, Ontario Chiropractic Association and the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Kristin Ling
Born and raised in the Ottawa Valley, Dr. Kristin Ling learned the benefits of living healthy through sports and the outdoors. Dr. Ling graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor’s of Physical and Health Education with a concentration in Health Promotion.
With a lifelong interest in Chiropractic and health care, Dr. Ling earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. At school, she gained additional experience while she provided chiropractic care at the Aptus Children’s Centre for children who have developmental disabilities.
Dr. Ling enjoys working with people of all ages and activity levels. She finds working in pediatric, pre- and post-natal care especially rewarding.
Her patients enjoy a patient-centered, evidence-based approach which includes:
· Spinal Manipulative Therapy
· Acupuncture
· Mobilizations
· Soft Tissue Therapy
· Rehabilitation Exercises & Education
She is also well versed in a number of techniques including Activator, taping and drop piece/toggle board adjusting.
Outside of the clinic you can find her hiking with her dog, doing jigsaw puzzles and taking advantage of all that the Valley has to offer!
Dr. Ling is a member of the Chiropractic College of Ontario, Ontario Chiropractic Association and the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
Ffion Davies
Ffion is a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Ffion believes that you are the expert of your own life and it is her goal to help you gain clarity and perspective in the areas of your life that are causing you pain and discomfort. Ffion's passion lies in guiding individuals, children and families through their unique life journeys. As a holistic and person-centered psychotherapist, she is committed to providing a welcoming sanctuary free from judgment, where you can explore and unfold your story. Each client has a unique narrative, and Ffion is here to provide dedicated support, understanding, and encouragement. Step into a space where you and your well-being are not just valued but prioritized as we work together to meet your goals. Ffion's goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, navigate your struggles, and create movement to a more balanced lifestyle.
Ffion has experience working with a range of issues such as (but not limited to);
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Emotional regulation issues
- Self-esteem issues
- Self-criticism
- Health issues/ chronic pain
- Athletes and performance anxieties
Aniela Sklepowicz
Aniela has always had a passion and a fascination for how the human body functions and how to optimize it. From a child she was physically active in many different sports and activities. Since she was a young child she knew she wanted to help people heal. She wanted to help others release pain and suffering. Aniela then further pursued her studies in human kinetics and nutrition at Queens University. A career change from school teaching took her to India where she further studied and acquired her advanced yoga teacher certification and ayurvedic practitioner, massage therapist, reflexologists, and ayurvedic nutrition. A 3 month study turned into a 5 year stay in India where she was fortunate enough to develop her studies further with different healers and therapists. Acquiring her Reiki level 1 and 2 certification, learning shiatsu, yoga massage, cranio sacral like work. Aniela managed 3 different retreat centers in the area over her time in India where she taught yoga and gave treatments to travelers from all over the world who came to the beach lined state she resided in. Her classes and treatments were compared to physio release. Her studies, capability and healing capability flourished in this time and has only continued. She was solely picked to go and study with a transformational healer/guru in Kashmir. After returning back to Canada she studied and certified in Yoga Tune Up (fascial release) and Pilates certification as well.
Her clients call her a healer and have had relief from their ailments after just one session and have had great improvements and transformations with further treatments. Her passion is to empower others to their own healing capability, purpose, gifts, love and wisdom.
In her spare time she loves time in nature, especially drawn to water and sunshine. She is currently studying expanding consciousness, opening the heart space, quantum physics and mastering your energy and kamotion qi qong.
Hayley Baptist
Hayley is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated with honors from Georgian Colleges Accredited Massage Therapy Program (2021). She is registered and in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She’s passionate about helping clients reach their ultimate well being, and focuses on providing evidence-based care to help people meet their goals and feel the best they can!
Hayley is comfortable treating people of all ages and fitness levels, and tailors each treatment to the unique needs of each individual. She treat’s using a variety of techniques including but not limited to Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Techniques, and Therapeutic Exercises.
Outside of work, you can find Hayley nose deep in a good book or out in the woods with her dog.
Bridget Chiasson, CAT(C)
Bridget is a Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated from Sheridan College's Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Athletic Therapy (2024). During her time as an Athletic Therapy student, she had the pleasure of working with a number of varsity teams including rugby, badminton, and flag football. She is familiar with care for both acute and chronic injuries, including experience providing both pre- and post-operative rehabilitation.
Having grown up in the Ottawa Valley, Bridget is no stranger to what the community has to offer. While it's most likely you will see her on the DRXC ski trails, volunteering with the Mount Martin Ski Patrol, or training with the local karate club, there aren't many sports in the area Bridget has yet to try. Bridget's passion for treating patients comes from recognising the value to living an active lifestyle and being able to enjoy everything the community has to offer. She strives to help patients on their healing journey so they can return to doing what they love.
Ingrid Wright
Ingrid’s aim in therapy is to promote a collaborative environment where clients feel safe, understood and supported. Her approach to therapy is warm, person-centred and aims to foster the client’s strengths and resilience. Ingrid strives to provide practical, evidence-based tools to help clients overcome their challenges and work toward achieving their goals.
Ingrid completed a Master of Arts in Counselling with a concentration in Mental Health and Marriage & Family Therapy. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She has experience and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She also has training and experience in Narrative Therapy and Solutions- Focused Therapy.
Ingrid has worked in interdisciplinary community mental health provider settings, providing clinical counselling and support to adults, children, couples and families facing socioeconomical challenges and mental health difficulties. She has experience providing counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals affected by trauma, grief, relationship issues, workplace stress, anxiety, depression, among others. Ingrid has a great curiosity about life, nature and the world. She loves learning and exploring new avenues.
Ingrid is fluent in English and Spanish.
Ashley Baronette
Ashley takes a holistic approach to health and wellness, viewing each person as a whole—mind, body, and spirit—rather than focusing solely on individual symptoms or body parts. For her, true wellness is about achieving balance in all areas of life.
Her passion for holistic health began after facing her own hormonal struggles. This personal experience sparked a deep interest in menstrual health and fertility, ultimately leading Ashley to transition from working with the elderly to becoming a fertility awareness instructor and, eventually, an acupuncturist.
Ashley is committed to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals, whatever they may be. Empowering and educating others about their health is at the heart of her practice. She believes everyone deserves the opportunity to make informed decisions about their health and to actively participate in their own well-being.
Ashley is here to guide you through the healing powers of Traditional Chinese Medicine, offering treatments such as acupuncture, fire cupping, gua sha, food energetics, and more. She’s dedicated to addressing the root causes of your symptoms and helping you restore balance.