QUINTE-ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT
Welcome to the Quinte-St. Lawrence District of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association. If you are interested in participating in the Quinte-St. Lawrence District contact Alyssa Whelan, District President.
Your District Team
Alyssa Whelan – President
Shahriar Zaman – Treasurer
Madell Lagunay – Secretary
Adiilah Heenaye Sumnser – OPA Board Liaison
Tessah MacDowall and Clare Murphy – PT2 Student Representatives
Aamira Lockhandwala & Katie Wolters – PT1 Student Representatives
Robert Sweeney – Member at Large
UPCOMING EVENTS
“It’s their fault”: How words hurt and how to see beyond the individual to improve physiotherapy practice
Tuesday, September 23, 2024 at 7pm on Zoom
Free for OPA members and non-members
In this presentation, Dr. Ellen McGarity-Shipley (MScPT) will delve into the fascinating world of psychophysiology, discussing how victim-blaming narratives often encountered in health rhetoric and healthcare settings may actually be harming patient’s bodies through an emotion: shame. Ellen will summarize her research on this topic and present actionable strategies physiotherapists can use to look beyond individuals and towards the societal environments in which they live to improve the quality and effectiveness of the care we deliver.
Instructor: Dr. Ellen McGarity-Shipley, MScPT
PAST EVENTS
Thanks to all who joined us for our National Physiotherapy Month Social
Tuesday May 28 at 6:30pm!
Riverhead Brewing, 631 Fortune Crescent, Kingston
Come and mingle with physiotherapists, students and PTAs from our district.
Thanks to all who joined us at our AGM
Tuesday, February 13, 5pm-6:30pm, Hybrid Meeting
Queens University, Louise D Acton Building Room 008 (on Bottom level across from 021 Lab) or Via Zoom
Come out to meet our leadership team, hear about our activities from the past year and plans for the upcoming year. Share what is important to you and how we can best serve your needs as your local OPA District, and hear an update from Board Member Adiilah Heenaye Sumser on OPA activities.
Contact the QSL District with any questions.
Featuring: A Casual Conversation with Craig Roxborough
Virtually, starting at 6pm
Join Craig Roxborough, Registrar and CEO at the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, for an informal discussion about how the College works alongside the profession to support the delivery of high-quality care. Most importantly, Craig wants to hear from you. Come prepared to chat about how we can support you in your work, what the College is already doing well, and what we might improve on. All thoughts and suggestions are welcome.
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