By terminating membership in the OATA yousurrender any rights to resume membership in the OATA at a future date. He has been a liaison within the Association of Accrediting Agencies of Canada, which has improved the CATA Accreditation process, and has served on the Tenure Committee of the Faculty of Professional Studies at Acadia University. During his career as an Athletic Therapist/Athletic Therapy Educator, he has served as the President of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA), the Alberta Athletic Therapists Association and the Sports Medicine Council of Alberta. Mert is a member and past president District 10 of the National Athletic Therapists Association, Mert was chosen as Trainer of the Year in 1971. His participation as an athletic therapist in Major Games includes: 1972 Canadian Wheelchair Games, 1973 World University Games Moscow, Russia, 1974 CFL All-Star game, 1976 Olympic Games Montreal/Kingston, 1983 CFL All-Star Game, 1988 Winter Olympic Games Calgary, 1995 Pan American Games Argentina, 2001 Spengler Cup Switzerland, 2001 World Championship Mens Hockey Germany, 2002 Spengler Cup Switzerland, 2003 Loto Cup Slovakia, 2003 World Championship Mens Hockey Prague, 2004 Loto Cup Slovakia, 2008 World Hockey Championships Berne, Switzerland. Steve was certified as an athletic therapist in 1978 and completed a Masters Degree in Physical Education at the University of Alberta in 1981. Warning: browser cookies disabled. OATA group professional liability insurance is part of the registration requirement for 2023 as a Member benefit. Professional Affiliation: University of Winnipeg, Career Highlight: Being Selected to the Core Medical Team for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Click here to learn more about Ben Trunzo. Leaving the Junior Marlboroughs he became assistant trainer for the Toronto Maple Leafs until 1959 at which time he became their head trainer. He dedicated thirty-one years as athletic and head therapist at University of Alberta. Please be sure you have read the instructions and understand the potential impact of resignation. A Certified member who wishes to change their membership status to Inactive status must provide a petition to become inactive fax to (905) 946-1517 or e-mail at info@ontarioathletictherapists.com 3. Fred won the 1974 Johnson & Johnson Trainer of the Year Award, an accolade that was given to one person a year in Canada, as selected by their peers. Attributes his knowledge of athletic therapy to Dr. William Heddle, his long time associate. Annual Symposium at the Ryerson Institute and was the Convention Chairman organizing an excellent program. During this tenure Ben has passed on his knowledge and passion for athletic therapy to the new regime of upcoming athletic therapists. All-Stars (Toronto), 1978 Trainer - Commonwealth Games (Edmonton) Certified member of. Once the payment is done, you will receive an email with your PLI Certificate. Click here to learn more about Robert (Bob) Haggert. His passion for Athletic Therapy led him to become an Instructor in the School of Kinesiology at Western. Click here to learn more about Merton (Mert) Prophet. 4. The Ontario Athletic Therapist Association (OATA) is the professional association that governs the practice. Dr James [Jamie] Laws graduated from York University with a BA, Specialized Honours in Physical Education and Geography in 1973. Internationally, Joe was selected for three of Canada's Olympic Sports Medical Teams, two FISU Sports Medical Teams, and worked with the Canadian Synchronized Swimming team for 10 years. After playing with the Burlington Braves Junior Football team, his next stop was the Oakville Black Knights Senior Football Team. The OATA assumes no liability for any risk and/or potential impact on the legal right to use the designation for any member who voluntarily terminates their membership. She completed a Bachelors of Medical Sciences from the University of Western Ontario, and went on to complete her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2020. He began working at Red Deer College in 1974, moved onto Bishop's University from 1975-1984, and then moved to the University of Calgary, where he still works today. Click here to learn more about Dr. James Laws. Movement is a habit, and poor movement is developed over years that may have led to your current While undertaking his BA, he worked as a student trainer with the football and hockey teams. Marcia sold her business in 2012 but continued as a consulting therapist. Bill's interests include athletics, sports medicine and learning the latest methods and treatments concerning injuries. At that time Ben was a psychology and developmental studies major and did not realize where that introduction to athletic injury management would take him. Jim was the president of the CATA in 1988. Along local physician Dr. David Cudmore, Tara established the Antigonish Concussion Clinic which has been going strong for the past ten years. Click here to learn more about Tommy Naylor. 2. Check Invoice for each level. Tommy Naylor was born in West Bramwich, Stafford, England in 1904. Click here to learn more about Joseph P. Kenny. One of the founding members of the Canadian Athletic Therapists' Association, Bob was 2nd president of the Association succeeding Mert Prophet in 1967. L5A 3N7 . He was the trainer for the Hamilton Hurricanes, the Hamilton Mountain Junior Bees Hockey Team, the Hamilton Midget Lacrosse Team and the Hamilton Red Wings Junior A Hockey Team, along with the Oakville Black Knights Senior Football and the St. Catharines Rams Football teams. Bens Athletic Therapy contribution to the athletes of Manitoba and Canada as a member of the medical teams from 1987 to 2017include, 5 Canada Games,3 Pan America Games , 4 FISU Games and 1 Olympic Games. He gained his BA - Faculty of Physical Education from Western University in 1982 and became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 1985. Lynns academic and research interests have been highlighted in work on the topic, a Necessity for an Emergency Care Protocol in Sport, as well as Concussion Management. He is particularly proud to have served as chair of the CATA Education Task Force in 2013 and revising the CATA Competency Framework (2017-2019). Again, registration renewal is a two-step process. In addition to working several Canada Games throughout the years as a therapist, she also worked with the national womens hockey team in 1992 where they won a gold medal at the world championship in Tampere, Finland. Past Events. Click here to learn more about Dale J. Butterwick. Career Highlight: Head Athletic Therapist and an Instructor within the Athletic Injuries stream at Western University until his retirement in 2019. Login with your username and password and click on view profile 2. Chuck is a founding member of the C.A.T.A, holding the position of Secretary-Treasurer (1966-1974). Ontario Athletic Therapist Association -Sep 2015 - Present. 3. In 1981 Dave was named the athletic therapist for the Montreal Manic Soccer Team, a member of the North American Soccer League. Career Highlight: Served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps for 23 years including World War II and the Korean War. Nicole and Dennis are members of the Ontario Athletic Therapist Association, which is the provincial governing body for athletic therapists in Ontario. In 1973, Jamie was appointed Head Athletic Trainer at McMaster University. Dave was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Both of these changes occurred in 1975. Doug is known as a therapist who loves to learn and to teach, but also one who enjoys working with stubborn, complicated and unexplained injures. Credit card information must be identical to your mailing address on file with your credit card provider. Dr. Malik completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in Physical Education and Health (2006), after which he graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (2011). He attended high school in Edmonton and was a special student at the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation and Ohio State University. A highly respected lecturer in Sports Medicine, has written and published many papers over the years. Fred also conducts seminars for the retail Home Health Care industry. OATA's new Concussion Working Group is updating Concussion Resources, Kansas House Passes Legislation on Sports-Related Concussions, A Single Concussion May Triple the Long-Term Risk of Suicide, Board Director, Jeannette Quach on Concussions and Rowan's Law, New Concussion Treatment Could Change How Head Injuries are Treated, Email: info@ontarioathletictherapists.com. He has published over 20 papers in journals, a textbook chapter, and a popular rehabilitation clinical manual. He attended the Winter Games in Saskatoon (1971) and Lethbridge (1975) and was head trainer at the British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand (1974). All rights reserved. Ontario Athletic Therapist Association. John was one of the pioneers in the development of the C.A.T.A. (An invoice will automatically be generated). He was a vice president of the Ontario Athletic Therapist Association for 15 years. Professional Affiliation: St. Francis Xavier University. process. Chairman Education Committee C.A.T.A. Dave returned to Canada in 1980 as an assistant professor at the University of New Brunswick. Dave had the opportunity to work with team handball and judo as an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer at the Atlanta Olympic Games (1996). 1. (905) 946 8080 Saskatchewan Athletic Therapists Association Adam O'Neill Email: president@saskathletictherapy.ca SATA Website: www.saskathletictherapy.ca Tel. In Sydney, Ashmeera worked in long term care and in out-patient rehabilitation clinics focusing mainly on manual therapy and exercise prescription. Concussion Research Education and Advocacy. He graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) in 1970 and later a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1973. (TheAssociation is not an employer so it does not offer Maternity or Paternity leave.) muscle imbalances or bad habits that may have led to peoples current issues. Joe has been selected to the medical team for Canada for numerous international games including 1988 Winter Olympics, the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 1990 Commonwealth Games, the 1991 and 2015 Pan Am Games and both the 83 Summer and 85 Winter World University Games. From 1961-72 worked as Head Trainer at McMaster University. Ivan and his wife Marie Anne live in Regina and have 2 daughters, Dorian and Brandi. Jamie founded the Athletic Therapy and Chiropractic Clinic in Toronto in 1979. The OATA facilitates professional development for its members, promotes . Having suffered an ACL and meniscal injury in 1974 this course helped him understand what these injuries really meant, and he wanted to learn more about them. You can be Inactive for up to 24 consecutive months only, unless individual circumstances apply. Paul Papoutsakis, CAT (C), CSCS. He then became a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sport Sciences in 1981. He also worked at the Pan Am Games Winnipeg 99, the Para-Olympic Games Toronto 76 and many Canada Games, FISU Games, Ontario Games, Pan-Pacific and Masters Games. Luckily this same goal was shared by long time team physician Dr. Don Lorimer and local orthopaedic surgeon and sport medicine specialist Dr. Al Gold. The Mutual Recognition Arrangement recognized the equivalency of athletic . Jamie was the Secretary-Treasurer of the CATA 1975-77. Professional Affiliations: Concordia University | Canadian Mens Soccer. Read More. Confirm profile page information then click on the button Update and next. He coordinated this service until 1995. Click here to learn more about Fred Dunbar. Payment without completion of the registration form is an incomplete renewal. Click here to learn more about Ivan Gutfriend. While living in Hamilton, before Athletic Therapy courses were available in Canada, he would travel to the United States to participate in various courses and seminars. He was Assistant Chief Therapist at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Ashmeera is a Physiotherapy Resident with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. All-Stars (Hamilton) Trainer - Canadian Aquatics Team, World Championships in Yugoslavia, 1975 Trainer - World Swimming Championships, Cali, Columbia, 1976 Medical Training Staff- Olympics, Montreal, 1977 Trainer - C.F.L. He was past member and chair of the Certification Committee, past member and chair of the Ethics Committee, and a member of the Board of Directors of the CATA. He has consulted with the NHL Referees Association, Skate Canada, and has taught with the National Coaching Certification Program. He continued a role as assistant Athletic Therapist and as a guest lecturer for many years. Click here to learn more about Tom Kearney, 1939-1942 Canadian Army Medical Corp, Member of St. John's Ambulance, 1947 Trainer - Canadian Legion Hockey, Basketball and Fastball, 1951-1954 Head Trainer - St. Catharine's Senior Lacrosse Team, 1953 Trainer - St. Catharine's Celtic Basketball Team (DominionChamps), 1968 Trainer - St. Catharine's Senior Fastball Team (Dominion Champs) Trainer - Brock University (Part-time), 1973 St. Catharine's Sportsman of the Year, 1975-1978 Head Trainer - Brock University, 1976 Medical Training Staff Olympics - Montreal. Charlens strengths as a passionate and devoted teacher, pioneer, entrepreneur and a visionary, lead to the creation of many opportunities for athletic therapists over the years. Dave has published abstracts and research papers in the area of the effects of ankle taping and bracing on support and performance. The second was the installation of the certification requirement and certification exam. Career Highlight: Was president of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Sport Medicine Team and recently celebrated 20 years of service to professional rodeo athletes. He has been part of the Canadian Medical Team at 3 Pan American Games, 1 Invictus Games, 3 Paralympic Games, 4 Winter Olympics, 3 World Student Games, and 1 World Blind Sports Championships. specific to your case and ensure youll not just return from your injury, but come back stronger. Dave went on to complete his Master's Degree in Athletic Training at Indiana State University (1975) and his PhD in Human Anatomy from the University of Oregon (1980). Career Highlight: Co-founded Niagara Regions first Athletic Therapy and Sport Medicine clinic at Brock University and developed a comprehensive experiential education program for Brock student athletic trainers. Growing up a Cindy held this position for over 20 years and has just recently announced her retirement. His career as a goaltender took him to such cities as Washington, Providence, Fort Worth, Verdun, Boston and Indianapolis. Click here to learn more about Dr. William Melvin. While at York he was introduced to Athletic Therapy, and it was love at first sight! From 1952-1957 he was head trainer for the Balmy Beachies Football Club of Toronto and from 1958-59 he was head trainer for the Toronto Argonaut Football Club. Ben Trunzo has been a Certified Athletic Therapist since 1987 and a member since 1981 when he joined under what was at the time a student member category. He is registered with the Canadian and Ontario Athletic Therapists Association, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She focuses on finding movement dysfunction, leading to compensatory behaviour creating or not-creating physical symptoms. He certified as an Athletic Therapist in 1975. Lions. He has been a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association since December 12, 1972 and achieved Certification status in 1977. Cindys passion within the field of Athletic Therapy is proven by her reputation as a sought after educator within one of the CATAs accredited institutions and her continued work with CATA and OATA volunteer committees. The OATAs members are trained to serve on the frontline of athletic injury and are recognized for their role in observing, monitoring, treating and preventing concussions at game and practice level sport activity. Cupping, Craig is a passionate Athletic Therapist who is dedicated to helping his patients reach their goa Steve has been employed as the Head Athletic Therapist at Brandon University since 1975. (905) 946 8080, Adam ONeillEmail: president@saskathletictherapy.caSATA Website: www.saskathletictherapy.caTel. John was hired by Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in 1967 after spending three years at York University where he developed a training and health clinic. Dr. Christines technique focuses on analyzing the functionality of ones body system as a whole; biomechanically, neurologically and metabolically. Art was one of the founding members of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association in 1965. In 1996 he was selected as the Head Therapist for the Canadian Medical Team for the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. A dedicated family man, firm but respected, Dave was a passionate and remarkable human being. If that petition is approved by the Board the fee payable for reinstatement is $100. At the provincial level, Jamie was a founding member of the Ontario Sport Therapists Association [OSTA], the predecessor of the OATA. In her spare time, she plays basketball and enjoys weight training. OATA was a sponsor to Western U series on Concussion Brainstorm September 13, 2022. Champions). Dale has recently celebrated 20 years of service to professional rodeo athletes. Click here to learn more about Steve Dzubinski. She has also continued her education by taking the Neurofunctional Acupuncture certification from McMaster University. Your petition will be reviewed by the OATA Secretary and the Board Members for approval. Jamie has served as Athletic Trainer/Athletic Therapist/Chiropractor for National and Provincial teams in athletics, basketball, rowing among others. Canadian Athletic Therapists Association Suite 300, 400 5th Avenue S.W. Baseball Team) Winter - Trainer, Winnipeg Warriors (Pro. She has extensive manual therapy knowledge, and her wealth of experience made Marcia a highly sought-after clinician in the greater Toronto area. A Group malpractice insurance (PLI) offering is one way we, as an Association, can support you protecting your practice and your reputation. Check Invoice for each level. Born in St. John's Newfoundland, Chuck served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps for 23 years including World War II and the Korean War, obtaining his physiotherapy training while with the Department of National Defence. 4162847224 She also has a Bachelor of Health Science in Kinesiology from Ontario Tech University and is a Level 1 Fascial Stretch Therapist. I acknowledge that it is professional misconduct to practise Athletic Therapy while holding Inactive certification or when suspended. Marcia has represented Canada nationally and internationally at major sporting events ranging from Canada Games, Pan Am Games, and Special Olympics through to the Summer Olympic Games. Joe served as the CATA Newsletter editor for the Athletic Therapy Today Journal in the middle 90's. Ben also had a 3-season tenure as the Head Therapist with the with Winnipeg Thunder professional basketball team. Injury Rehabilitation / Prehab (Prior to surgery) Joe has published articles on Risk Management and Safety in Physical Education, Wrestling injuries, Continuing Professional Education and in 2015 joined a team of authors to publish a White Paper for the OATA titled "The Role of Athletic Therapists in the Health Care of Physically Active Ontarians: Now and Into the Future.". of Physical Education and Kinesiology. GuidelineCentral: Occupational Therapists Clinical practice guidelines for those in the field of Occupational Therapy. Read More. Always looking to improve her skills, Charlen was the first athletic therapist to complete her Osteopathy degree in 1995. Professional Affiliation: Mount Royal University. In 1974, John hosted the C.A.T.A. He was hired as a part time Student Athletic Therapist upon graduation and was subsequently hired full time as the Assistant Head Athletic Therapist after his CATA certification in 1985. The mandate of the OATA is to provide leadership and support to over 700 athletic therapists working in this province. Please contact us at support@wildapricot.com and let us know what led to this error. One of his most cherished is the Gord Mackie Scholarship Award (1989) that he received as University of Manitoba undergraduate student. Steve Dzubinski was born and raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Currently Ron oversees a network of 20 clinics and over 250 employees. The guidelines are based on a survey of clinics across Ontario and were compared against peer rehab professionals. The Ontario Athletic Therapist Association is proud to support students across Canada. David Ross graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts (Physical Education) in 1975 and then from Indiana University with a Masters of Science (Physical Education) in Athletic Injuries in 1977. 2016 Concussion Summit, Kingsbridge Centre with Drs. She was a Canadian Medical Team Member at the World Figure Skating Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1990, Chief Therapist for the Canadian Medical Team at the Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, in 1992, Canadian Medial Team Member at the Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia, in 1994 and was the Canadian Team Therapist at the World Precision Figure Skating Championships from 1996-1999. OATA has been at the table of concussion policy and guidelines development for many years, including: Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation Concussion/mBTI Working Group (2012-2014), Initial Rowans Law Working Group with MPP Lisa McLeod to push for all-party consensus to proceed with legislation (2015), OATA made a submission to the Canadian Senate Committee, OATA worked with MD-Briefcase to create an instructional concussion education video for Family Physicians (2018). Again, healthcare is within provincial jurisdiction. With a strong desire to refine her own skills, she has inspired young minds, worked with high performance athletes, and promoted the profession. Elsas influence extended through her role on the CATA Board of Directors from 2004 to 2014, including Board of Director East (2004 2010), President Elect (2011), and Board of Director - Treasurer (2011 2014). Professional Affiliations: York University | Toronto Argonauts. Submit to info@ontarioathletictherapists.com Membership Criteria Mark is the recipient of the Outstanding Supervisory Athletic Therapist (2001), the Distinguished Athletic Therapy Educator Award (2005), and the Career Achievement Award for Research at Mount Royal University (2018). Soon after, she joined the faculty at Sheridan College in the Sports Injury Management Program. We are delighted to be partnering with HeadsupCAN on the critical issue of concussion education., The Ontario Athletic Therapists Association (OATA) is pleased to be partnering with HeadsupCAN to advance concussion research and education throughout Ontario. Click here to learn more about Elsa Orecchio. Today, Fred is focussed on Dunbar Medical, a proudly Canadian company that sells to the retail trade across Canada. She was the co-chair of the host organizing committee for the 2012 CIS womens rugby national championship. As most OATA members know, the Association established a leadership role in the post-coroners inquiry period, into the death of 17-year old rugby player Rowan Stringer, working with MPP Lisa MacLeod and others to support the Rowans Law Advisory Committee Act. Dr. Nirruba Thayalan grew up in Scarborough with aspirations of working in healthcare to serve her community. 1950-1960 Owned and operated St. From 1963 to 1968 he worked with many teams in and around the Hamilton area. The OATA is required to advise them truthfully of any individuals who are not OATA members, without any liability to the OATA should the insurer or employer deem lack of Regional Membership denies the use of the designation.