MEET OUR TEAM

Trevor Christie

Physiotherapist / Co-Owner
BMR.PT., MClSc (manipulative therapy), FCAMPT, Certified in Dry Needling and Acupuncture
  • A graduate of Physiotherapy at the U of M in 2007 and Western University in 2014, Trevor's decided he's well credentialed and won't be enrolling in any more university.
  • Trevor's practice revolves around manual therapy (hands on work) that includes joint/bone manipulation/mobilization as well as soft tissue work (myofascial) such as massage, cupping and dry needling.  If you want someone who spends time manually (hands on) treating you, he's your guy.
  • Professionally Trevor's still interested in learning and taking weekend type courses. He also spends a lot of time mentoring new grads and experienced physios as they move along the system he credentialed in.
  • He has also spent many years as co-chair of the private practice division of the Manitoba Physiotherapy association where amongst other things led negotiations with WCB and MPI.
  • Outside of work Trevor has a wife Hilary and 3 kids (Quinn, Reed and Camryn). Although increasingly rare, Trevor likes to golf, fish, play hockey and socialize, sometimes with a cold beverage.

Stephen Braun

Physiotherapist
​BMR.PT., BA., Certified in Acupuncture
  • Stephen first got his BA from Universite de Sainte-Boniface before graduating from Physiotherapy from the U of M in 2013. He's been a staple of DCP ever since.
  • Since then Stephen has become acupuncture certified and has done many manual therapy levels including many other post grad courses. He continues to be interested and keen on many topics that will benefit his caseload.
  • His soothing manner and commitment to his patients sets him apart from the average health professional.
  • Stephen has married Katie (another physiotherapist) and they have a goldendoodle (Gilmore).
  • Outside of work Stephen is a bit of a hobbyist and enjoys trying many different things (including knife making and brewing beer). He also likes to run, golf, cook, weight lift, travel and stays in touch with most of the big sports.

Darryl Penner

Physiotherapist / Co-Owner
BMR.PT.
​Certified in Acupuncture
  • Darryl graduated from U of M in 1998.
  • He has worked in Winnipeg his whole career, primarily in the private practice setting.
  • He has had the opportunity to learn from several outstanding clinicians working alongside them and been able to give back to the profession by supervising and mentoring many physiotherapy students.
  • Darryl has been very passionate in pursuing his post graduate education taking dozens of courses in joint mobilization/manipulation, soft tissue and dural mobilization, exercise guidelines and prescription, workplace ergonomics, orthotics and acupuncture.
  • He has used these skills and volunteered at many local, provincial, national and international sporting events.
  • Outside of work he loves spending time with his wife and 2 daughters.
  • He enjoys being active, outdoors, travelling, golfing and cheering on his favourite sports teams.
  • Darryl has spent much time participating and coaching different team sports - volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, sponge hockey, ultimate and curling to name a few.

Oksana Pankova

Physiotherapist
​MPT
  • After having her first career at New Flyer, Oksana decided to chase her dreams, pursued physiotherapy and graduated from U of M with a Master's degree in Physiotherapy.
  • It was her natural interest in anatomy, movement and the body's ability to rehabilitate that made physiotherapy her match.
  • After having a physiotherapy placement at DCP, it seemed like a good match for a career choice.
  • She also has a background in linguistics, which means she's a keen listener, which her patients appreciate.  Beyond listening, her practice style tries to find a perfect balance between manual therapy, exercise and education.
  • Outside of the clinic she enjoys yoga, cycling, slacklining, paddleboarding and learning foreign languages.
  • Speaking of which she offers physiotherapy in English and Russian.

Cathy Christie

Physiotherapist
BMR.PT., Vestibular Physiotherapist, Certified in Acupuncture
  • Cathy's a graduate of the U of M in 1978
  • Initially she had a stint as a hospital physiotherapist, but since 1983 DCP has been her home.
  • With a goal to help everyone that comes under her care Cathy set off pursuing extensive post-grad training in a variety of approaches including manual therapy, exercise, soft tissue, acupuncture BUT lately she's been very involved with dizziness and vertigo.
  • She's spent many years volunteering on countless boards and organizations and the profession is indebted to her for that.
  • Because exercise, fitness and sports (golf, curling, racquet sports, volleyball, running, dance) are important in her own life she's experienced many of the injuries and ailments her patients come to her with first hand, although she refuses to experience each and every one.
  • She's now beginning to more intimately understand the ageing process.
  • Now that she's not involved with the ownership of the business she spends time helping one of the new owners with childcare and is jumping into some new hobbies and spending more time with friends, since her hubby suddenly passed.​

Hilary Christie

Schroth Certified Scoliosis Physiotherapist
​BMR.PT., BSPTS Schroth Certified, Acupuncture Certified
(Also see our specific Scoliosis page) 
  • Graduated from Physiotherapy in 2007 from the U of MB, Scoliosis was the reason Hilary was interested in becoming a physiotherapist.
  • After spending 10 years in a Private Practice seeing an orthopaedic/musculoskeletal caseload Hilary made the leap and certified in Schroth Physiotherapy
  • Her bubbly personality, charm and empathy makes her great with patients
  • When not at work she enjoys staying active, has healthful pursuits, 3 kids and likes spending time at her family's cottage at LOTW or dreams of spending more time in Hawaii.

Doug Christie

Founder, Physiotherapist
​The Doug Christie of Doug Christie Physiotherapy
  • ​Doug initially co-founded Physiotherapy Services in 1976, which became Doug Christie Physiotherapy in 1978.
  • His 45 year career only ended with his sudden death in December of 2021 at the age of 70.
  • Otherwise, we presume he would still be at the clinic treating the 1000's of patients who miss his care.
  • Physiotherapy was Doug's passion and it rubbed off on so many that crossed his path. He will be missed by a lot of people, and he will miss them too.
  • Doug was an important person and a pioneer of the physiotherapy profession in Manitoba.
  • Doug and Cathy are pleased to have now passed on the clinic to their son Trevor and one of the long term physiotherapists at the clinic Darryl Penner. They'll carry on the tradition of the clinic well.
  • If you were a patient of Doug's, we welcome you back to the clinic and we'll do our best to carry on his legacy of care for you.
ASHLEE STURBY (Office Manager/Physiotherapy Aide)

MARION NEUFELD (Administrative Assistant/Physiotherapy Aide)

CELINA DUNCAN (Administrative Assistant/Physiotherapy Aide)
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POPPY GHASEMI (Administrative Assistant/Physiotherapy Aide)