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York Region Physiotherapy and Rehab - King City Staff

Sophie Bourget, BSc., PT, M.C.P.A

Sophie graduated with a BSc., PT from Laval University in 1995. She has taken numerous post-graduate courses in orthopedic physiotherapy, mostly in the areas of manual and manipulative therapy, and is working towards receiving her Diploma of Intermediate Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

After graduating from University, Sophie worked in the State of Missouri (United States) for almost 3 years, for Kirksville Osteopathic Medical Centre, and for the Health and Fitness Center attached to the Hospital. She moved to Ontario and opened her first clinic, York Region Physiotherapy and Rehab Inc., in the year 2000 and began offering physiotherapy services to the residents of King City.

Once it became known about the quality of care provided by York Region Physiotherapy, and recognizing that many clients were coming from the surrounding areas, Sophie decided to open a second clinic in the town of Newmarket in the year 2002.

Now with two locations, York Region Physiotherapy is better able to serve a growing population. Sophie believes in quality of care, and is determined to continue providing the best services possible.


Greg Bakker, BHSc., (P.T.), M.C.P.A - Athletic Trainer Certified

Greg graduated from McMaster University with a BH.Sc.
(P.T.) in the year 2001. In 1997 Greg received a B.Sc. from Mercyhurst College ( Erie, Pennsylvannia ) in Sports Medicine emphasizing Athletic Therapy. He worked as a Head Athletic Trainer for Health South Rehab Hospital and Sports Medicine Facility from 1997 to 1999.

Greg has taken numerous post-graduate courses in orthopedic physiotherapy, mostly in the areas of manual and manipulative therapy, and is working towards receiving his Diploma of Intermediate Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

He also has training in sports taping, bracing and casting for custom foot orthotics. In his free time, Greg loves playing hockey, golf and baseball as well as spending time at his cottage.


Sean Hercun, B.Sc.P.T.

After completing an Honours B.Sc. in Kinesiology in 2000, Sean attained his B.Sc. in Physiotherapy from the University of Western Ontario in 2003.

Since graduating, Sean has completed many post-graduate courses and is currently working towards obtaining his Diploma of Intermediate Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He has taken the FitForeGolf series of courses as he has a keen interest in treating and preventing golf-related injuries.

Sean has enjoyed providing on-field coverage for rugby teams both at the university and high school levels, as well as on-ice coverage and Physiotherapy treatment at the Junior “A” hockey level. Sean is an avid golfer and enjoys playing hockey and spending time with his wife and newborn son.


Derek Jurecki M.Sc., RMT, Certified Acupuncturist

 

Along with being a Registered Massage Therapist, Derek is also a Certified Acupuncturist and has been practicing since 1997. Derek graduated with honors from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy ( CCMH ) and Holt School of Natural Healing.

He has shared his clinical experience and knowledge with the students of CCMH, where he has been a teacher and clinic supervisor. Derek approaches every case on an individual basis and takes into consideration a number of factors in order to achieve the best goals for the client. Derek is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.