Health and Performance Clinic is proud of its talented, professional staff and the work they do on a daily basis. See below for information on our greatest asset - our people.

Ashley Buckle - Physiotherapist

Ashley graduated from Dalhousie University Physiotherapy in 2000. In Kingston, Ontario Ashley was involved in a sports medicine clinic together with an orthopedic surgeon and physiatrist. As well, he covered orthopedic clinic and fracture clinic for multiple orthopedic surgeons. He returned to Corner Brook and opened Health and Performance Centre in May 2005. He is additionally trained in orthotic assessment, acupuncture, myofascial pain management and McKenzie protocol for disc management. Ashley’s special interest is in working with post-operative and workplace soft tissue injuries.

Heather Buckle - Physiotherapist

Heather graduated from Queens University in 2003 with a Physiotherapy degree. She worked in general medicine and private practice in Ontario before moving back to Corner Brook. She has since worked in private practice physiotherapy and has post-graduate training in manual therapy, lymphedema therapy, and acupuncture. Heather has a special interest in core stability training and is offering a Pilates class through the YMCA beginning October 17th. A special class is offered for beginners and those with a history of back problems. Heather’s other special interest is in women’s health and is taking clients with special needs related to post-partum care and breast cancer.

Sarah Short - Physiotherapist
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Rob Ryan - Physiotherapist
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Rory O'Neill - Physiotherapist

Rory graduated from Leeds School of Physiotherapy in the UK in 1990. She returned to university in 1993 and graduated with a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. She also has advanced manual therapy training with the Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists of the UK.
Rory specialized in orthopedics and sports medicine from early in her career and her work experience has included working in large teaching hospitals, private clinics, GP practices and with sports teams in the UK and Ireland.
She worked with the Great Britain Speed Skating Team for 5 years, travelling extensively to world cup events, world championships and to the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. She has also worked with elite cyclists, runners and figure skaters amongst others.
Rory is a qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor. She teaches fitness classes at the YMCA and seniors aquasize classes. Rory has a particular interest in sport and exercise rehabilitation including biomechanics, muscle balance, flexibility, maximizing performance, minimizing limitations, overuse injuries and breaking the cycle of recurring injuries. All of these factors also apply to work related injuries and day to day activities. Her commitment is to help to improve the overall health and performance of her clients. 

Lee Miles - Massage Therapist

With over 10 years experience, and a degree in Human Biology, Lee has a unique combination of knowledge and experience to offer patients here on the west coast. He also has experience as a full-time instructor in the massage therapy program in Ontario, all of which has kept him familiar with the full scope of practice.  Lee is keenly interested in sport-related applications and has worked with many amateur and professional athletes from the performing arts to competitive teams. Lee also volunteers as a member of the board of directors for the College of Massage Therapists of NL.

Daniel DeGrace - Kinesiologist
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Kevin Oram - Athletic Therapist
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Sharon Lahey - Dietition

Sharon graduated from Acadia University in 1992 with a bachelor of science in dietetics.  She completed her dietetic internship at Vancouver Hospital in 1994.  Since then she has worked in various aspects of nutrition.  Presently, she is staff dietitian at Western Memorial Hospital in diabetes education and out patience.  Sharon’s special interests include diabetes education, sports nutrition, and heart disease.