Who We Are
We are dedicated professionals who feel truly privileged to have the opportunity to provide high-quality, individualized care to the people of the hometown communities and surrounding areas we grew up in, and which remain close to our hearts.
Our Approach to Therapy
Physiotherapy is a medical profession that takes a holistic approach to prevention, diagnosis, and management of a range of problems within the body. With their deep understanding and knowledge, combined with specialized hands-on techniques, physiotherapists are able to assess, diagnose and treat the various symptoms of injury, disability, and illness. Their focus centers around preventing and rehabilitating injuries, as well as the promotion of overall health and fitness.
Meet Our Team
The rehabilitation staff at Gunning Physio Centre are Registered Physiotherapists with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and are committed to providing a hands on, personalized approach to physiotherapy.
Sandra Gunning
Registered Physiotherapist
Owner of Gunning Physio Centre and Centre Hastings Physio
Sandi feels blessed to be able to return to her hometown and offer her community high quality physiotherapy care. She believes listening to her clients and treating the whole person help form the basis of successful treatment. Sandi strives to educate her clients by providing them with the knowledge and understanding they need to participate in their recovery.
Sandi earned her BSc in Physiotherapy (1993) from Queen’s University. She worked for almost ten years in the United States, during which time she was exposed to a variety of treatment approaches while working with physiotherapists with diverse educational backgrounds. Sandi has an insatiable passion for learning and has continued to broaden her expertise and knowledge throughout her lengthy career by attending numerous courses, which have provided her with a wide variety of tools to draw from when creating individualized treatment plans for each client. Three of these specialized tools include Functional Dry Needling, Acupuncture, and a Level 2 Certification in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).
Sandi has been a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association every year since she has worked in Canada and is currently a member of the orthopedic division as well.
Living in the heart of Tweed with her husband, Sandi can often be seen walking around town with her lovely standard poodle, Brennan. People have told her numerous times that they recognize Brennan before recognizing her.
Abbygale Tryon
Registered Kinesiologist
MSc Physiotherapy
Abbygale (Abby) is a Registered Kinesiologist and Physiotherapy Assistant who helps a wide variety of patients in various facets of care as she believes that all aspects of health are important.
Coming from the small town of Northbrook, Abby began her own physiotherapy journey by seeking treatment herself at Gunning Physio Centre while in high school. It was through this personal experience that she discovered Physiotherapy was the profession she wished to pursue. Abby gained further exposure and experience in the field by working at the clinic as a summer student for 2 summers, as well as a physio assistant prior to attending school abroad.
Abby earned her Honours Bachelor’s Degree with Specialization in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa in 2018, becoming a Registered Kinesiologist in 2019.
In December of 2021, Abby graduated from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland, with her Master’s in Science in Physiotherapy. She is currently waiting to write her Physiotherapy Competency exam to become a Residential Physiotherapist in Canada.
Abby enjoys playing and coaching volleyball, fishing, swimming, hiking, and reading, along with spending time with her family, friends, and pets.
Anna (Anne) Ploss
Registered Massage Therapist
Anne is a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the CMTO since 2011 and has worked in a variety of settings.
Anne strives to provide an evidence-based approach to treatments in a body-positive and accepting atmosphere. With experience in treating a wide range of conditions, including working with MVA and WSIB clients, she has recently added training with a focus on TMJ dysfunction, and head and facial muscle treatments to her resume.
Whether you are seeking the benefits of massage therapy as an adjunct to compliment your physiotherapy, or simply looking to indulge in a relaxing massage, a hot stone massage, or a therapeutic massage, Anna will work with you to help manage your muscle tension and pain, relieve stress, and improve your quality of life.
Originally from the Tillsonburg area, Anne and her husband relocated to a scenic, rural location in the Tweed area several years ago. She is a recreational runner, home baker, and animal lover.
Our Commitment to You
What You Can Expect at Your First Visit
What You Can Expect at Your Follow-Up Visits
At each subsequent thirty-minute visit, we will review and re-evaluate your progress. We will discuss how you are feeling, answer questions, and address any concerns you may have.
- We will adapt your personal treatment plan in accordance with your level of progress and healing.
- We will continue to use our hands-on skills, along with other modalities to provide relief from the symptoms you are experiencing.
- We will discuss your home exercise program and make any necessary adjustments.
- As your symptoms improve and you gain strength and flexibility, your exercise program will be revised to optimize your progress.
GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT WITH THE CARE YOU DESERVE
GET IN TOUCH
PHONE
(613) 478-1221
FAX
(343) 472-0122
LOCATION
253 Victoria St N,
Tweed, ON K0K 3J0