Marcia de Gouw joins the Skye Physiotherapy & Pilates team with 7 years of experience in private care and various rehabilitation settings, including working with the Kitchener Rangers OHL Team. Marcia is licensed with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, having completed a Masters Degree at UWO in 2005. She has also completed her advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy Level 3 through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Her training in acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute allows her to offer complementary and alternative therapy to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being. She has training in Women’s Health to work with pre and post-natal patients and women with pelvic floor insufficiency. Oncology Rehabilitation training allows her to work with individuals through-out all stages of cancer treatment to maximize treatment outcomes and improve quality of life. In addition, Marcia is a certified aqua-fitness instructor and is instructing our program in Aquatic Rehabilitation Therapy. These additional certifications allow Marcia to provide patients with advanced assessment and treatment techniques. Marcia’s love for water has always competed with her other true passion – dancing. Marcia grew up as a competitive Canadian and Irish Step-dancer and represented Canada internationally. Her background in dance has made her more aware of posture and core stability for sport performance and daily functional living. Marcia has completed Pilates courses through Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute and Stott Pilates. Marcia is thrilled to have joined the Skye Physiotherapy & Pilates team and looks forward to sharing her compassion, energy and rehabilitation expertise with her patients!