Meet the Staff
About Ana
Ana Whelan received her Bachelor of Physical and Health Education degree from Queen’s University in 1994 and her Bachelor of Education Degree from Ottawa University in 1995. After teaching for the Toronto District School Board for 3 years, she decided to pursue her passion in Physiotherapy. In 2000, she graduated from McMaster University’s Physiotherapy program. Ana has taken her advanced manual orthopaedic courses levels 1 to 3 and enjoys a hands-on, manual therapy approach with her patients. She has taken many courses over the years including acupuncture, manual lymph drainage, prevention of running injuries, osteoporosis treatment and prevention, and recently her pelvic health courses. Currently, Ana is a teaching lab assistant for Pelvic Health Solutions, a teaching company for physiotherapists in some of the specialized courses listed in Pelvic Health Solutions.
About Kowndiya
Kowndiya Amirthalingam received her Master of Physical Therapy at Western University in 2020 and prior to that obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Co-op at Waterloo University in 2018. She is passionate about working one on one with her patients to provide them with the knowledge, education and tools necessary to maximize their function and reach their health and lifestyle goals. She hopes to motivate her patients to stay active and help them take control of their own health. Her treatment techniques involve patient education, manual therapy, soft tissue release and exercise prescription. Kowndiya has a special interest in pelvic floor and women’s health. She has completed her pelvic health courses (Level 1 and Level 2). Outside the clinic, Kowndiya enjoys travelling, capturing moments with loved ones and creating physiotherapy-related content for social media.
About Christina
Christina Roy has been a part of the Newcastle Village Physiotherapy team since 2010. Christina completed an Honours BA in Kinesiology and Physical Education from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2008. She went on to attend Queen’s University and received a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2010. Since graduating, Christina has completed continuing education courses in Acupuncture, Trigger Point Dry Needling, Rehabilitation for Post-Concussion Syndrome, and the prevention of running injuries. She is a member of the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) and has completed the CPA’s Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Levels I-III.
When she is not at the clinic, Christina is probably out for a run, taking a yoga class or playing field hockey.
About Jeff
I have been involved in physical fitness and strength training from an early age and gravitated towards studying Physiotherapy at Queen’s University.
I have completed the post graduate training in Manual Therapy (Level 5) in the Orthopedic Syllabus of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and was blessed to participate in many training and educational opportunities from some of the best minds in our profession.
I have been involved in resistance training for over 40 years with a long history of professionally designing and implementing goal directed exercise programs.
In my leisure time I have competed in Paddling events (Dragon Boat and Outrigger Canoe) and have been on two provincial championship curling teams. I still enjoy canoe paddling and curling today.
I am pleased to have served the physiotherapy and health needs of the good people of the Durham and Clarington regions since 1994 and can be found currently practicing outpatient physiotherapy at Newcastle Village Physiotherapy in Newcastle, Ontario and at Durham Pelvic Health in Whitby, Ontario.
About Karen
Karen obtained a Medical Office Assistant Diploma, with honours, in 2002 and has worked in Medical Administration since. She also enjoys movies, reading, camping and spending time with her husband, two adult children and pets. Her ideal vacation is to go on Cruise and visit multiple ports.
About Helga
After Bay Street, Helga has worked in industries such as bulk food manufacturing and distribution, communications and most recently healthcare. In her downtime Helga keeps active and spends time with family and friends. A wanderlust, she has been known to travel overseas following her favorite musician in concert.