About Us

Cathy Coulson has been registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario since 1988.  She is widely recognized for her high level of clinical expertise and experience in the treatment of orthopaedic and sports injuries and concussion, dizziness and balance problems.   

Cathy graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Dean's Honour List) with the distinctions of Top Researcher Award and Class President. Her passion for education is ongoing and Cathy has completed many specialized postgraduate clinical training programs and certifications. These include manual and manipulative therapy, sports medicine, medical acupuncture & functional dry needling, concussion & mild traumatic brain injury, dizziness and balance, the McKenzie approach, exercise prescription, Functional Capacity Evaluation, workplace medicine and Independent Medical Examination.

Since graduating Cathy has worked in Northern Ontario, initially starting a physiotherapy department in the small hospital in Matheson.  She was fortunate to gain varied experience offering physiotherapy services to patients in Moose Factory and several native communities on the James Bay coast as well as in the small francophone communities of Ramore, Val Gagne and Holtyre.  She went on to found Coulson Health, a multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice.  

Cathy has been actively involved in clinical practice and teaching throughout her career.  For almost 30 years she has mentored undergraduate healthcare students and taught postgraduate and undergraduate courses.  She has presented extensively on education techniques, leadership, business development and clinical topics in Canada and abroad as well as being involved in curriculum development for both in class and online courses.

Cathy has always been passionate about health and wellness. She is a strong believer in evidence based medicine and strives to correct the root cause of injuries, ensuring that they will not reoccur. Cathy is proud to be part of a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled practitioners who produce outstanding results.

Alec grew up playing any sport he could get involved in, but consistently played hockey, soccer and golf, while also doing multiple years of cross country running. He knew that he wanted to stay involved in athletics, so he completed an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Brock University. While at Brock, Alec worked for 3 years as the varsity men’s rugby student trainer, where he saw many injuries and developed his interest in helping athletes rehabilitate and return to their sport at a high level. After completing his Bachelor of Kinesiology, Alec went to McMaster University where he completed his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, graduating in 2015. 

After graduating, Alec spent a year working at a clinic in Meaford, Ontario before he moved to Vancouver BC. He lived in Vancouver for 4.5 years working at two physiotherapy clinics, as well as doing sport coverage for the Burnaby Winter Club hockey academy, and the UBCOB Ravens rugby club. He also completed additional education in acupuncture/IMS, concussion management, persistent pain management and manual therapy treatment techniques. 

Alec has lived in Sudbury since 2021. He has continued to develop his clinical skills through courses on shoulder and lower back injury management, as well as acquiring a certification to perform Functional Job Assessments/Physical Demands Analysis. Outside of the clinic, Alec is also the club Physiotherapist for the Baseball Academy in Sudbury, and he continues to play recreational sports, hike, camp, and travel. 

Jonah has been helping his hometown of Sudbury move and feel better since moving back to Northern Ontario in 2020. If pain or an injury are keeping you from doing something you love, Jonah is excited to help you conquer it and get your life back on track!

Jonah completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Ottawa, and then he completed his Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto. 

Professionally, Jonah focuses on helping his patients move and feel better using targeted exercises, hands on therapy, as well as dry needling. Jonah's method centers around finding the root cause of the problem, identifying what factors led to it, and making a strategy to ensure it doesn't come back again.

Since becoming a Physio, Jonah has completed further studies involving the use of needling techniques and acupuncture, manual therapy including spinal manipulation, concussion rehabilitation, as well as golf specific training through the Titleist Performance Institute aimed at golfers.

When he's not in the clinic, you can find Jonah out on the trails with his wife, or spending time with his young daughter and dogs. Jonah enjoys weightlifting, running, golfing, hiking, and doing pretty much anything outdoors with his friends and family

Meet Tara, a newly graduated Physiotherapy Resident with a Master's in Physiotherapy from the University of Ottawa. She is excited to help people move better and feel their best! During her studies, Tara gained hands-on experience in clinics and rehab centers, where she learned the ropes of patient care.

Tara is particularly passionate about working with kids and loves creating personalized treatment plans that empower her patients on their journey to recovery. She believes in making therapy engaging and supportive, so her patients feel motivated and involved every step of the way. Eager to enhance her skills, she plans to further her education in pediatrics and manual therapy. Tara is proud to offer her services in both English and French, making her care accessible to a broader community.

When she’s not in the clinic, Tara can be found coaching gymnastics as well as exploring the great outdoors. She is thrilled to start her career and make a positive impact in her community, one patient at a time!

David graduated from Cambrian College from the Physical Fitness and Leisure Management program (2007 to 2010). He joined the Summit Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation team in 2009 as a Personal Training Intern. Upon graduating in 2010 he became CSEP (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology) certified. He has worked with a variety of different athletes over a wide variety of activities. In 2011, he studied Massage Therapy for a 2-year condensed program (2011 to 2013). David became certified as a Registered Massage Therapist in the fall of 2013. In addition, he has attained certifications in Therapeutic Ultrasound and Mobility Taping. David now focuses full time as a registered Massage Therapist. His extensive background and experience makes him a perfect fit as part of the team at Summit Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

David has a strong interest in the fitness industry and a strong passion for natural powerlifting/weightlifting. He has been involved in this field for over 20 years. He believes in always pushing the envelope and becoming the best version of yourself you can possibly become.

David fully believes in client centered care, preventive health and promoting a healthy lifestyle. He continually strives to improve an individual’s overall function and health. Every treatment plan will be tailored to each client to meet their personal goals, needs, and objectives.