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Stephanie Lowther, CAT(C), DAT, Clinic Owner/CEO

Certified Athletic Therapist / Sports First Responder

Stephanie Lowther is a Certified Athletic Therapist and the proud owner of ProActive Athletic Therapy. She graduated from the Athletic Therapy program at Sheridan College, holds a Master of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa and a Doctorate of Athletic Training from Florida International University.

With extensive experience working with a diverse range of sports groups across Ontario, Stephanie has supported athletes of all ages and skill levels. She has served as a Sports First Responder in Ottawa and the Valley for several years, providing coverage for various events, including field and ice hockey, soccer, Special Olympics Basketball, and cross-country meets.

Stephanie’s approach is highly personalized, incorporating manual techniques and exercises tailored to each individual’s needs. She is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and return to the activities they love.

Outside of her professional life, Stephanie enjoys reading and spending time with her family in the great outdoors. She chose Athletic Therapy as her career due to her love of helping others, the opportunities for lifelong learning, and the variety the profession offers.

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Melissa Fequet, M.Sc, CAT(C), CYT-200, CSCS

Certified Athletic Therapist / Sports First Responder / Certified Yoga Teacher

Melissa became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 2013 after graduating from the Exercise Science and Athletic Therapy program at Concordia University. She also completed a Master of Rehabilitation Science from McMaster University in 2018. In 2021, Melissa also completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training and is now a Certified Yoga Teacher. She loves how movement in yoga helps you to connect with your body and understand it better. She offers personalized Yoga Therapy sessions that combine Athletic Therapy treatments along with yoga poses and breathing. This helps with body awareness and pain management while gaining mobility, flexibility, and strength.

With extensive knowledge in movement and exercise, Melissa is able to create individualized rehabilitation programs based on the goals and needs of each client to get them back to doing what they love. She uses exercise to not only rehabilitate current injuries but to prevent future injuries from occurring.  Melissa has always had a passion for sports and has worked with high school, college, and university athletics. 

In her spare time, Melissa enjoys gardening, baking, and spending time with her family. 

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Emilie Côté, B.ExSc.,CAT(C)

Certified Athletic Therapist / Sports First Responder 

Emilie graduated from the Athletic Therapy program at Concordia University in 2023. Emilie is no stranger to the benefits that athletic therapy can bring to not just the athlete, but to anyone who it looking to live a healthier quality of life.

While earning her degree, Emilie was part of the Women’s varsity soccer team. Playing high level soccer and her passion for fitness and overall wellbeing has given her the unique opportunity to see the athlete and patient as a whole, focusing not just on the injury and recovery but on the mental and emotional components as well.

During her internships, she worked with athletes ranging from high school, university, and adults in a variety of sports but most recently basketball, volleyball and hockey. She also had the opportunity to intern at the Concordia PERFORM Centre, in Montreal, working with people with conditions ranging from Parkinsons to post surgery recovery.

When Emilie is not working, she enjoys exercising, yoga, landscaping, doing theatre, playing soccer and spending time with her family and dogs. Family is important and quite often she can be found doing these activities with them.

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Ashley Baldwin, Hon. B.A. Athletic Therapy, CAT(C)

Certified Athletic Therapist / Sports First Responder

Ashley is a dedicated Athletic Therapist with a passion for helping athletes and active individuals recover and thrive. She graduated with honors from Sheridan College in May 2020, earning a Bachelor of Athletic Therapy degree.

Growing up in Ottawa, Ashley was immersed in sports, where she played varsity soccer, track and field (javelin and shot put), curling, baseball, and golf. She made history as the first girl from her school to compete in OFSAA golf, going head-to-head with renowned golfer Brooke Henderson. Beyond high school, she played competitive softball with the Orleans Rebels, guarded the net as a goalie for CORA’s ringette team, and excelled in junior golf at Hylands Military Golf Club.

Ashley’s career is marked by significant achievements, including her role with the Guelph Gryphons women’s hockey team during their 2019 national championship win and the Nepean Knights Junior B lacrosse team’s 2022 Founders Cup victory. She continues actively supporting the lacrosse community, working with the Nepean Knights Junior B team and the Carleton Ravens Field Lacrosse team.

As an athlete who has faced her own injuries, Ashley understands the rehabilitation journey. Her treatment approach combines manual therapy with foundational strengthening exercises, empowering her patients to take control of their recovery and get back to doing what they love.

Ashley is committed to providing personalized care and is excited to be part of our team, helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals.

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Andrea Wood, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Andrea, an honours graduate from Bryan College of Applied Health and Business Sciences in Toronto, has called Carleton Place home for several years, building a trusted and supportive community around her. With a genuine passion for massage therapy and a deep respect for the complexities of the human body, Andrea approaches each session with care, compassion, and expertise to help her clients find relief and balance.

Her therapeutic approach incorporates techniques such as trigger point therapy and manual therapy, each selected thoughtfully to release tension, alleviate pain, and restore harmony. Andrea is dedicated to guiding her clients toward a more active, pain-free lifestyle.

A proud member of the CMTO (College of Massage Therapists of Ontario) and RMTAO (Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario), Andrea is excited to be part of the ProActive team, where she looks forward to supporting clients in their journeys toward relaxation and wellness.

Outside her practice, Andrea enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, exploring new recipes, and immersing herself in a good book. During warmer months, she cherishes time at the lake with family and friends. Andrea looks forward to welcoming you to the clinic and supporting your path to wellness.

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Sarah Thexton, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sarah moved to Kingston, Ontario to pursue her post-secondary education goals. She graduated from St. Lawrence College with a Fitness and Health Promotion diploma. Following her first diploma she moved to Ottawa and graduated from the Massage Therapy Program at Algonquin College. Sarah worked in a wide variety of settings through various clinic and outreach placements at Algonquin College including sports, prenatal, orthopaedics, and youth. She is eager to pursue additional learning to further her career in Massage Therapy. She has a special interest in increasing her knowledge to help treat those with Temporal-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction and concussions.

As a former gymnast and coach, and with her knowledge of fitness and health promotion, Sarah endeavours to support people’s health and wellness journey through massage and active lifestyles.

Sarah is a registered member in good standing of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario.

Outside of her practice, Sarah enjoys reading, spending time with her friends and family, and being active. You can catch her skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and hiking or at the beach in the summer.

Vanessa Cornish, Clinic Manager

Vanessa grew up in Orleans for most of her childhood. After graduating high school, she packed up her things and headed out West to ski and snowboard for a winter. Finding herself in BC after the ski season was over she headed back to school and graduated from Vancouver Island University in 2003.  

Vanessa spent three years in Germany which granted her tons of travel opportunities with her family. She also had the unique opportunity to work with the international community at her children’s school as the Canadian Representative and Volunteer Coordinator.  

Having worked many years in Corporate and Community Development and Office Administration she has an extensive background in customer service and relationship management. She has experience working with athletes of all levels and values the importance of a welcoming experience for all. She enjoys building relationships with clients and helping them on their journey to wellness. 

Vanessa spends most of her spare time keeping up with her kids. In the summer they spend a lot of time swimming at the family cottage on Mississippi Lake and x-country skiing in the winter.  Also, she has recently developed a new love for running.   

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