Fausta is a passionate paediatric physiotherapist who believes that therapy can be effective and fun. She loves creating engaging, play-based sessions that help children feel comfortable, confident and excited to move while working toward their goals.

Fausta has a special interest in working with babies and young children. With additional training in infant feeding and Neuro-developmental Treatment (NDT), she enjoys supporting families through early challenges such as feeding difficulties, torticollis, plagiocephaly and developmental delays. She is especially passionate about helping babies build strong foundations for movement and development.

Fausta also loves working with children with neurological conditions, low muscle tone, hypermobility and those who are developing their gross motor skills. She is a strong advocate for her patients and works closely with families to create individualized treatment plans that support each child’s unique strengths and needs.

With a background in dance (she still practices her acro skills!) and movement, Fausta brings creativity and energy into every session, helping children improve their motor skills, recover from injuries and discover the joy of movement in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Outside of the clinic Fausta loves to spend time with her (big) family and friends, trying new restaurants, and being creative through dance and art!

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Julianne has a passion for helping children of all ages and abilities reach their milestones, build confidence in movement and return to the activities they love most. She brings a thoughtful blend of clinical knowledge and skills, creativity and a playful spirit to each session, making physiotherapy both effective and fun.

Julianne’s interest in physiotherapy was inspired by lifelong involvement in sports including soccer and badminton. She has a strong artistic side and has played instruments like the piano, guitar and flute. She plans to incorporate music into her physiotherapy sessions whenever possible, using rhythm and sound to engage and to motivate her clients.

Though her path to paediatric physiotherapy was indirect, an initial interest in the adult and geriatric populations quickly shifted towards working with children after taking volunteer opportunities supporting kids with physical and cognitive disabilities. Her clinical experience at Hamilton Kids Physio ultimately solidified her love for paediatric care and her commitment to this field.

Julianne is dedicated to creating a fun, inclusive and supportive environment where therapy is rooted in play, meaningful client-centred activities and family-centred care. She strives to make each session enjoyable while helping kids of all ages progress and reach their goals.

Julianne holds a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching movies and traveling. She is currently pursuing a new interest in tennis and pickleball and is always finds new ways to stay active and fuelling the mind-body connection through movement.

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Hayley grew up in Waterdown, Ontario, and participated in many sports including competitive dance, soccer, and skiing. Her involvement in sport sparked a keen interest in the body and human movement leading her to complete a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto. While completing her undergraduate degree, she volunteered at SickKids and Toronto Rehab Institute which allowed her to see the positive impact physiotherapy could have on an individual’s life. From there, Hayley went on to complete her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Hayley has always had a passion for working with kids having spent many summers as a camp counsellor and working for local child and youth programs. Hayley has experience working with kids of all ages and abilities; she has worked with children with cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, delayed gross motor skills, and a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Volunteering at Hamilton Kids Physio solidified her passion for working with children and youths. She is excited to join the Kids Physio team and to help children reach their maximum potential by creating fun and engaging physiotherapy sessions!

When not in the clinic, she can be found exploring the trails in and around Hamilton, reading a good book, or skiing in the winter.

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Kara grew up in Eastern Ontario in the small city of Brockville. Being heavily involved in athletics including soccer, basketball, badminton, volleyball and softball from early childhood, it came as no surprise to anyone that she pursue a degree in the study of human movement.

After completing her degree in Kinesiology at McMaster, Kara went on to complete a Masters’s degree in Physiotherapy at McMaster and graduated in 2004. She has spent the last twenty years working in orthopedics, home care, community pediatrics, school health services and private pediatrics. Kara’s passion has always been working with children. In 2010 she began her pursuit for pediatrics by taking courses, shadowing pediatric physiotherapists and accepting short term pediatric contracts. In 2014 after two years working in community pediatrics and recognizing a demand for pediatric physiotherapy services, she made the decision to start a home-based private pediatric practice PhysiO’Kids.

Kara has always been fascinated by the capabilities of the human brain and body; watching children develop new skills, build on their achievements and apply those skills and achievements outside the clinical setting brings that fascination to its highest level. Striving for milestones and working towards physical goals can be gruelling; there is nothing more rewarding for everyone than reaching these goals while having FUN.

While the impact on individual families has been significant, the overall impact of operating a home-based practice is small. Operating a mobile service has its limitations; having to turn families elsewhere for services as a result of scheduling and travel limitations reduces the overall impact specialized services have on a community. Joining Kids Physio Group means maximizing physiotherapy services for children and networking, collaborating and learning from a network of like-minded, rockstar physiotherapists and bringing an innovative, motivated and fun culture to the Hamilton community. The support of a bona fide, well-established brand like Kids Physio Group means that Kara can continue to provide services to children without the demands of brand development and business infrastructure.

Kara continues to remain active and involved in sports in one way or another. Winters are spent in chilly arenas as a spectator or trainer for her kids’ hockey teams and even trying the sport out herself. In the summer, you can usually find Kara scooping ground balls on the infield or cheering on her children at the baseball diamond and hockey arena.

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Kaitlyn grew up in a small border town outside of Windsor, but has called the Niagara region home for the last 15 years. Kaitlyn attended Brock University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree, followed by a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at McMaster University, graduating in 2012. Kaitlyn grew up playing multiple sports competitively. She quickly realized her interest in human movement, anatomy and rehabilitation, following several of her own injuries. Kaitlyn decided at a young age she wanted to be a Physiotherapist and a friend’s experience with Physiotherapy during their Pediatric Oncology treatment, solidified her passion for working with the Pediatric population.

Her Pediatric Physiotherapy experience began in 2012. Kaitlyn’s clinical practice has ranged from interdisciplinary Pediatric clinics, and hospital settings, to a Pediatric Oncology research study at the Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids). Kaitlyn is excited to be joining the Hamilton Kid’s Physio Group, where her love for the practice of Physiotherapy population can be combined. She is passionate about helping kids and their families meet goals, while accomplishing this in a fun and energetic environment! She has taken continuing education in several areas, most recently becoming the first Canadian Cure Duchenne Certified Physical Therapist.

When not in the clinic, Kaitlyn can be found chasing after her three young children, hiking the Niagara escarpment and Provincial Parks.

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Bailey loves helping children of all ages develop confidence in their movement, reach important milestones and return to the activities they enjoy. She has special interests in infant motor development and sports injuries, but is passionate about treating children of all ages and all conditions.

Having personally experienced sports injuries, Bailey understands firsthand the value of physiotherapy in helping children and teens regain confidence, return to play and feel safe to enjoy movement again. This experience fuels her passion for supporting kids and families as they work toward their own goals and favourite activities.

Bailey’s path to paediatric physiotherapy has been shaped by years of working closely with kids in different settings. As a director of children’s sports summer camps for six years, Bailey learned how to create fun, safe and inclusive environments that keep kids engaged and excited about moving. Her experience as a tutor for children and teens taught her patience and the ability to break down complex concepts into simple, supportive steps - a skill she successfully brings into physiotherapy sessions as she helps children and families. Through her work volunteering with the Supporting Neurodiversity through Adaptive Programming (SNAP) program, she has developed strong skills in adapting activities to meet every child’s unique needs, abilities and interests.

Academically, Bailey holds a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) from Brock University. She is committed to combining evidence-based care with play-based approaches that make therapy both effective, enjoyable and, of course, fun!

Beyond the clinic, Bailey is an avid sports enthusiast having played volleyball, soccer and basketball. At the heart of hobbies like participating in sports, playing board games and card games and spending time with friends and family are the values of connection, fun and movement which naturally flow into her work with children and families.

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