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1508 Upper James Street, Hamilton ON, L9B 1K3
Phone: 1.905.383.3096
Our Team
Steven Schilthuis, Registered Physiotherapist
Ereen Michael, Registered Pelvic Physiotherapist
Ereen Michael, Registered Pelvic Physiotherapist
Steven completed his bachelor of Kinesiology at Redeemer University in 2013 and pursued his Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario, in which he completed in 2016. He has completed courses in both manual therapy , soft tissue release and in 2016 completed the McMaster contemporary medical acupuncture program to h
Steven completed his bachelor of Kinesiology at Redeemer University in 2013 and pursued his Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario, in which he completed in 2016. He has completed courses in both manual therapy , soft tissue release and in 2016 completed the McMaster contemporary medical acupuncture program to help further his skill-set. He focuses on neuro-musculoskeletal injuries in a wide variety of populations including post-surgical, geriatrics, neurological disorders and sports related injuries. Outside of work he enjoys being active, playing basically any sport, traveling and spending time with his friends and family.
Ereen Michael, Registered Pelvic Physiotherapist
Ereen Michael, Registered Pelvic Physiotherapist
Ereen Michael, Registered Pelvic Physiotherapist
Ereen graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Cairo-Egypt in 1996, she has completed some courses in Canada for manual therapy skills, Mulligan techniques, acupuncture, and became a certified pelvic floor therapist in September 2018 for treating women and men with pelvic health conditions as urinary inc
Ereen graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Cairo-Egypt in 1996, she has completed some courses in Canada for manual therapy skills, Mulligan techniques, acupuncture, and became a certified pelvic floor therapist in September 2018 for treating women and men with pelvic health conditions as urinary incontinence, prolapse, and chronic pelvic pain. She is interested in completing more courses in manual therapy and pelvic health. She is a member of the Canadian and Ontario Physiotherapy Association and Women's Health Division. Away from her practice she enjoys spending the time with her husband and son.
Sue Thomas, Registered Physiotherapist
Jennifer Sisson, Certified Athletic Therapist
Sue Thomas, Registered Physiotherapist
Sue completed her Physical Therapy degree at the University of Toronto and graduated with Honours in 1983. She has continued to upgrade her skill set with numerous courses over the years in manual therapy, acupuncture, chronic pain and concussion management and is a member of Ontario Physiotherapy Association. With over 30 years of worki
Sue completed her Physical Therapy degree at the University of Toronto and graduated with Honours in 1983. She has continued to upgrade her skill set with numerous courses over the years in manual therapy, acupuncture, chronic pain and concussion management and is a member of Ontario Physiotherapy Association. With over 30 years of working in the clinical setting, Sue brings a wealth of knowledge
for assessment and treatment of various peripheral and spinal injuries that are related to orthopaedics and sports. She has experience in a wide variety of populations including geriatrics, post-surgical, MVA and WSIB related injuries. Sue is a strong advocate of functional exercise retraining and educating her patients in self-management to facilitate optimum recovery.
Sue is also involved with the McMaster Physiotherapy program as a preceptor for their students and provides ongoing mentorship for therapists within the management group.
Outside of work, Sue enjoys an active lifestyle of dancing both Zumba and ballroom, hiking, golf and spending time with family and friends.
Amanda Clark, Athletic Therapist
Jennifer Sisson, Certified Athletic Therapist
Sue Thomas, Registered Physiotherapist
Amanda is an Athletic Therapist who moved back home to Canada from the United States. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from James Madison University in 2011 and went on to earn her Master's Degree in Athletic Training from West Virginia University in 2013. She lived and worked in Pittsburgh, PA for a few years befor
Amanda is an Athletic Therapist who moved back home to Canada from the United States. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from James Madison University in 2011 and went on to earn her Master's Degree in Athletic Training from West Virginia University in 2013. She lived and worked in Pittsburgh, PA for a few years before returning to Canada. Amanda has experience working with all age groups, but has spent the majority of her career working with young athletes and enjoys working with the paediatric age range. Amanda is also the bracing technician at Upper James Physio. On days off you can find her outside running with her three dogs or spending time with her family.
Jennifer Sisson, Certified Athletic Therapist
Jennifer Sisson, Certified Athletic Therapist
Jennifer Sisson, Certified Athletic Therapist
Jennifer is a Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated from Sheridan College with a Honors Bachelor of Applied Health Science-Athletic Therapy in 2019. Before Sheridan, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Brock University. During her time at Sheridan, Jennifer had the opportunity to work with many sports teams at t
Jennifer is a Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated from Sheridan College with a Honors Bachelor of Applied Health Science-Athletic Therapy in 2019. Before Sheridan, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Brock University. During her time at Sheridan, Jennifer had the opportunity to work with many sports teams at the high school and college level. She also gained clinical experience dealing with many musculoskeletal injuries, osteoarthritis and post operative patients. Jennifer believes in the importance of movement and education and implements this into her treatments. On days off, Jennifer likes to play sports and spend time with her family and friends.
Ashton Wickens, Administrator
Lisa Flood, Senior Administrator
Lisa Flood, Senior Administrator
Ashton joined our team in 2019 and is responsible for the daily operations of the clinic. She has 15 years of customer service experience in various positions. Ashton loves meeting new people and will always offer a helping hand when someone is in need.
Lisa Flood, Senior Administrator
Lisa Flood, Senior Administrator
Lisa Flood, Senior Administrator
Lisa has been working as an administrator in the medical health and wellness field since 1999 and has been with Upper James Physio since 2005.