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Nikki Wiseman joined the Veitch Physiotherapy and Wellness team in 2015. She has a professional background in both medical and customer service industries. Nikki has over a decade of employment experience as a Level II Dental Assistant, working diligently in a medical and clinical setting.

Nikki understands the importance of maintaining a professional friendly environment while she assists health professionals and clients of Veitch Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre.

In her spare time Nikki keeps busy spending time with her husband and two young children, participating in outdoor activities and community events.

Problems with language, spelling, writing and reading are known as

language-based learning problems, or simply, learning disabilities. Dyslexia

is the most well-known form of this learning disability. Here are some

warning signs that your child may have difficulty learning to read, spell and

write easily, and may need extra help to succeed:

Preschool – difficulty speaking clearly; poor rhyming skills; little interest in, or difficulty,

learning letters

Early school years – does not know sounds for letters; problems copying; poor wordattack

skills; only reads memorized words; unusual spelling; difficulty rhyming

Middle school years – slow reading; poor understanding of reading material; reading

skills out of sync with abilities in other areas; weak spelling; poor decoding skills when

faced with new words

Adolescence and adulthood – slow and effortful reading; slow writing speech; poor

spelling; difficulty organizing thoughts and ideas in print

Sheila Rowe is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has specialized in treating

reading, writing and spelling difficulties for over 20 years and she is an Associatein-

Training with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

Her training enables her to identify areas of difficulty and to develop

individualized programs for dyslexia and other reading, writing, and spelling

problems.

Sheila is now accepting new clients. If you would like to learn more, or to book an

appointment please call us at 634-4882 or email !

Sheila Rowe, Speech Language Pathologist is now taking new clients.

Sheila has worked for over 24 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the school system in the western region of Newfoundland and Labrador. Sheila has a special interest in language development and disorders for both children and adults, and has extensive experience with articulation, motor speech, and stuttering disorders. Sheila specializes in reading, writing and spelling difficulties/disorders and is continuing studies in this field through training in the Orton-Gillingham approach to intervention for dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

Sheila is now accepting new clients.  If you would like to learn more, or to book an appointment please call us at 634-4882 or email

Veitch Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre is pleased to offer Speech-Language Pathology services.

Sheila J. Rowe, B.A. (Ed), M.H.Sc., R-SLP(C) is a Speech-Language Pathologist and a former teacher with over 30 years experience working in the school system. Sheila has worked with children experiencing delays and/or disorders in many areas of speech, language, and reading/writing development. Sheila has special interest and expertise working with severe reading and writing difficulties and has training in the Orton-Gillingham approach for individuals with dyslexia. Sheila brings to our clinic a comprehensive speech and language service providing therapy for difficulties with articulation, fluency, oral language understanding and use, phonological awareness development, and all levels of reading, writing, and spelling difficulties. Sheila is the author of “Phonological Awareness Success: A Step-By-Step Activity Guide” (Thinking Publication, 2002) and is also the recipient of awards for Academic Excellence and Clinical Excellence from University of Toronto.

Support is available for children experiencing difficulty with speech, language, reading, writing and spelling development:

• articulation (distorting sounds; omitting sounds; substituting sounds; adding sounds)

• stuttering (repeating sounds; prolonging sounds or syllables; avoiding sounds/words; tension in jaw/lips/face when speaking)

• voice disorders (pitch too high or too low; too loud or too quiet; distorted voice quality)

• understanding spoken language (understanding vocabulary; understanding concepts; following directions; answering questions; understanding social use of language)

• using spoken language appropriately (using vocabulary; asking and answering questions; using complete sentences; using appropriate word order; telling stories with appropriate detail and sequence; reasoning and problem solving)

• phonological awareness (rhyme; identifying sounds and syllables in words; manipulating sounds and syllables; applying phonological awareness to print for reading/spelling)

• reading, writing and spelling disorders (dyslexia; reading, writing and/or spelling abilities well below grade level and below the level expected given the instruction provided; reading, writing and/or spelling abilities inconsistent with abilities in other areas)

Personal Training / Strength and Conditioning

We are pleased to announce that Daniel DeGrace, Kinesiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) will be offering his personal training services through our clinic.

“An individual with a CSCS designation is a professional who applies scientific knowledge and education to train athletes with the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention.”

Daniel’s training and experience goes beyond the athletic population. He is able to train beginners or intermediate exercisers of all ages who may want to focus on improving strength and lose or gain weight. Other populations include those with chronic and temporary health conditions including but not limited to, musculoskeletal injury, neuromuscular conditions/disease, cardiovascular health, metabolic syndrome and seniors.

Working in a multidisciplinary health centre allows Daniel to work with our Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Massage Therapists and Occupational Therapist for a truly holistic, client centered approach.

For the sake of client convenience, we offer Personal Training sessions in our clinic, as well as at local fitness facilities. Rates are competitive at $45 (+HST) for a one hour session. We also offer blocks of sessions for increased economy as follows:

• 4 week program, 12 sessions $495
• 8 week program, 24 sessions $960
• 12 week program, 36 sessions $1400

The following is a list of services that Daniel offers:

• Movement Assessments
• Body Composition Assessments
• Nutritional Counseling and Meal Planning (separate fees may apply depending on complexity of desired plan)
• Exercise Programming
• One on One Training Sessions
• Group or Buddy Training Sessions (different fee structure applies)
• Grocery Store Walk Through
• Fitness Testing

If you are an athlete, the parent of an athlete, a beginner looking for guidance and support or an experienced exerciser looking to take it to the next level, Daniel has something to offer you! Please call us for more information and for booking: 634-4882

Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN)

Following injuries or other degenerative processes, many patients suffer from muscular tightness and spasm. This often leads to compression and irritation of the nerves exciting the spine. When these nerves are irritated they cause a protective spasm of all the muscles to which they are connected. This natural response from the body trying to protect itself results in “referred pain.”

This referred pain can lead to secondary dysfunction such as carpal tunnel, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, decreased mobility, chronic pain and a range of other disorders.

Dry needling is a highly effective treatment, unequaled in identifying and eliminating these “referred” or hidden sources of pain and dysfunction. The treatment involves identifying the source of the pain and advancing a small filament needle into the related muscles, eliciting a small twitch response and thereby relaxing the muscle.

The identification and stimulation of these trigger points can “reboot” the muscle, both to alleviate the original problem area as well as the secondary pain.

The therapists at Veitch Physiotherapy and Wellness who perform Trigger Point Dry Needling have undergone extensive training with Kinetacore™, an internationally recognized body for manual therapy and Dry Needling certification training. They are the only Physiotherapists in Corner Brook who have received such training.

How can I book an appointment?

• Most private health care plans have coverage for Physiotherapy. At Veitch Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre we direct bill a number of providers, our reception staff can assist you with this.
• Appointments can be booked by telephone 634-4882 or email 
• Many health care plans do not require physicians referral for reimbursement of physiotherapy services.

Please contact us for further information. We look forward to helping you return to full function!

Beyond Burgers

By Megan Smith, Registered Dietitian

Summer is a great time of year for fresh, local, healthy foods. However, as most of my clients tell me, eating wise, it’s a “bad time of year” as many of us indulge in barbeques, camping, and extra social events. This year I’ve decided to become creative with my barbeque and I encourage you all to do the same. Instead of barbequing regular hamburgers, veggie burgers, steak and chicken I’ve decided to make at least one vegetarian meal each week on the barbeque. Here are some creations I’ve been working on.

• BBQ pizza- I use frozen tortillas as the crust, and top with honey garlic bbq sauce, tomatoes, onion, peppers mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. Using frozen tortillas makes it easier to place the pizza on the bbq.
• BBQ veggies – most vegetables do well on the grill, but I’ve noticed a few that stand out – asparagus, eggplant, corn, peppers and onion. Wrap the veggies in tin foil with your favorite seasonings and grill for 30 minutes. Fill a wrap or sandwich with the grilled veggies or use them as a side dish.
• Tofu (extra firm)- Tofu has a mild taste and takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it with. Marinate tofu in your favorite sauce and place it on the grill until it begins to brown. Use the tofu as a lean protein source in a salad or with a side of veggies and brown rice.
• Black bean and goat cheese quesadillas- mix together mashed black beans, corn, tomato, scallions and cheese, place wrap on the grill and spread the mixture on top, placing another wrap over the mixture.
• Fruit for dessert- yes please! Remove the core from a peach, pear, or slice pineapple and place them on the grill – a little cinnamon, honey or a dollop of Greek yogurt on top make a great addition.

So there you have it, some of my best ideas for indulging in a barbeque without the guilt. Do you have a unique BBQ recipe that you would like to share? Email us at , we would love to hear it.

Congratulations to Pam Keeping!

Pam Keeping, our clinic assistant and volunteer extraordinaire was recognized for her dedication and hard work with the Canadian Cancer Society at an event that was held tonight as part of Volunteer Week.  Congratulations Pam. We are proud of you.

Interested in learning an easy way to lose a few pounds? For some people it might be beneficial to rethink your drink. Did you know that 1 double double from Tim Hortons can be adding ~230 calories to your diet! Many clients I see on a regular basis drink 4-5 of these a day (that’s 900-1100 calories in coffee alone). Nutrient wise, these calories could be better “spent” on a nutrient dense breakfast such as ¾ cup greek yogurt + berries + ¼ cup granola (250 calories) or a healthy lunch such as a tuna sandwich + 1 cup veggies (300 calories).

It is also important to keep in mind other sources of calories from drinks such as juice, soda, milk, and alcoholic beverages. Check out this chart to see just how many extra calories you might be consuming in coffee each day.

What’s in Your Coffee?

* You can ask for ½ a sugar in your coffee!

Here’s another idea! Instead of having a second or third coffee in the morning, why not try something more filling such as a skim milk latte or a mixed berry smoothie (1/2 cup berries, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup yogurt, 1 tbsp honey). Each of these options will save you ~100-150 calories and add 7-10 grams of protein to help keep you full longer.