Lindsay is excited to be a part of the team at Pembina Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic! She is a graduate of Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies, where she trained in assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal system, using Swedish massage techniques. Lindsay has completed workshops in lymph integration and spa therapies. She is passionate about helping people, and can aid in providing pain management, stress relief and improving flexibility through her treatments. Outside the clinic, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband, kids and family.

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NAYLA CARRUTHERS Physiotherapist M.P.T., BSc

Nayla is a University of Manitoba graduate with a Master’s of Physical Therapy (2016) and a Bachelor of Science. Growing up on a farm in the Swan River Valley, she played lots of different sports including volleyball, basketball, badminton, figure skating, snowboarding and softball.

Nayla is certified to practice acupuncture and has completed Level 1 and 2 (lower) of the Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy exams. In her practice, she combines manual/hands-on techniques, exercise prescription, acupuncture and education to treat her patients. She enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities with a goal-orientated approach.

Nayla has taken advanced training in the area of vestibular rehabilitation. Vestibular conditions include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis. Depending on the diagnosis, vestibular rehab may consist of balance training, gaze stability training and canalith repositioning maneuvers.

Nayla stays active by running, skating, weight-training and chasing her kids around!

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Ryan graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Masters of Physical Therapy in 2024 and a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2022. He is interested in furthering his education in orthopaedics & exercise-based therapy.

Ryan chose to pursue a career in physiotherapy when he learned first hand the difference physiotherapy can make in someone’s life. Growing up, he was involved in multiple sports, which consequently involved him suffering multiple injuries. Thankfully, with a little physio, (for multiple body parts), Ryan was back in the game participating fully in life and sports!

Ryan is passionate about helping others and understands that each patient is unique and requires an individual treatment plan. He enjoys working with patients of all ages, including paediatrics, and is keen to work with elite athletes just as much as the weekend warriors.

Ryan enjoys taking part in various sports and activities such as hockey, football, baseball, soccer, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, cycling, hiking, & surfing. He has completed a marathon by only using cross-training (i.e. no running) as a form of training. He has over 10yrs experience resistance training & has worked for the University of Manitoba as a strengthening & conditioning coach.

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Paul graduated from the Massage Therapy College of Manitoba in 2006, winning the Overall Proficiency Award for his class.

He likes to incorporate relaxation massage in with myofascial release, deep tissue release, and trigger point therapy. Combining these different techniques makes for a treatment that promotes circulation and relaxation while focusing on tight problematic areas.

With almost 10 years of clinical experience, he enjoys seeing clients of all ages. Patients often attend for recovery from trauma, repetitive strain, or postural strain.

Whether it’s a professional athlete, a hard working mom, an office worker, a stressed out student, or a grandparent desiring to play with their grandkids again, Paul likes working with his clients to improve general health and quality of life!

He enjoys quality time with family and friends, canoe trips, nature photography and sports.

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Erin graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science in 2004. She has been practicing physiotherapy for 15 years and has experience both in the hospital and private practice settings. She is certified in acupuncture and dry needling and completed her Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) in 2018, an extensive post-graduate education program with internationally recognized credentials. Erin has completed many other post graduate courses including Cancer Rehabilitation, McKenzie, Mulligan and SFMA and has had the opportunity to assist in teaching courses held in Manitoba. She has been a member of various committees of both the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba and the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association. She is the current Chair of the Manitoba Section of the National Orthopaedic Division.

Erin’s desire to enter the practice of physiotherapy was sparked when she encountered exceptional physiotherapy care during her own rehabilitation journey. The goal of restoring full functional ability in all aspects of life has always been her main objective when treating clients. When she is not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, strength training, cycling, golfing, skating, playing piano and baking.

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Mathew graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Psychology and continued his education to graduate from the faculty of Medical Rehabilitation -Physiotherapy Masters Program in 2014.

Mathew is currently working towards becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) and presently has his Level 3 certification. Mathew is SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) Level 1 and Level 2 certified, and has attended multiple high performance training seminars including injury prevention for runners. Mathew is also certified in Fascial Scraping and Massage Cupping using IASTM techniques.

Mathew has experience training high level athletes including a 10 year history of coaching youth basketball at multiple levels ranging from Club to High School to Manitoba’s Provincial Team. Mathew is passionate about his field of physiotherapy and provides his patients with a complete physiotherapy program that includes manual therapy, cupping massage, education and an exercise regimen and rehabilitation with an emphasis on injury prevention.

Mathew has a keen interest in anything sport related and enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, tennis and golf. He loves spending time with his family and weekends at his family cottage in the Whiteshell.

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AINSLEY THOMAS Physiotherapist B.M.R.P.T., F.C.A.M.P.T. Ainsley’s interest in anatomy and her fascination with the capacity the human body has to heal, led her to a career in physiotherapy.

Ainsley graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2005 from the Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation, and has been happily practicing in Orthopaedics ever since! Ainsley is the owner of Pembina Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic. She is an acupuncture provider, a Stott Pilates Instructor and has taken a multitude of other post graduate courses including extensive Manual Therapy techniques, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Myofascial Release, and Muscle Energy Techniques. In 2018, she gained her FCAMPT designation through the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. FCAMPT stands for Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. Physiotherapists awarded this designation have completed extensive post-graduate education and attained internationally recognized hands-on therapy.

Ainsley takes a client centred approach to treatment. After listening to a patient’s symptoms, she investigates to find the root cause, then creates a comprehensive plan to resolve the issues.

When she’s not at work, Ainsley can be found tending to her garden, baking and spending quality time with her young family.

AINSLEY THOMAS Physiotherapist B.M.R.P.T., F.C.A.M.P.T. Ainsley’s interest in anatomy and her fas... Read More