Maggie Duvnjak, MScPT
Physiotherapist
Co-owner
maggie@fundamentalspt.com
Maggie graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2005. Starting her career at SickKids, over the next 17 years Maggie provided care in various programs including Neurosurgery, Neurology, Trauma, Rheumatology, Respirology, Orthopaedics and Oncology. She has worked extensively with children with complex neurological impairments, as well as various orthopaedic, oncological, rheumatological, and developmental diagnoses. Maggie is passionate about paediatric physiotherapy and has completed many post graduate courses including Intermediate NDT, Advanced NDT, Core Restoration in Children with Motor Challenges, Sensory and Postural Control, Total Motion Release (TMR) Tots level 1 and 2,Physiotherapy Support in Breast Feeding, and Level 1 Peadiatric Incontience. Maggie also enjoys teaching, and regularly provided clinical supervision for physiotherapy students as well as lectures in the Department of Rehabilitation Science at The University of Toronto. Maggie is a member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario.
Emma Schoo, MScPT
(Maternity Leave of Absence)
Co-Owner
emma@fundamentalspt.com
Emma graduated from The University of Toronto with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2015, after completing a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) at The University of Western Ontario. She has had the pleasure of gaining a variety of clinical experiences at SickKids, including working in Neurosciences and Trauma, General Paediatric Medicine/Complex Care, Intensive Care, Respirology, Haematology/Oncology, and Orthopaedics. Exposure to different patient populations has allowed Emma to develop and further refine her developmental, neuromusculoskeletal, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardiorespiratory skills. As a proponent of life-long learning, Emma has also taken many courses to improve her assessment skills and cultivate her treatment approach. These include the Introductory and Intermediate Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) courses, Total Motion Release (Level 1), and Dynamic Core for Kids. Emma has also contributed to the learning of physiotherapy students, lecturing at The University of Toronto, and supervising clinical placements. Emma is currently on maternity leave of absence.
Degen Southmayd, MScPT
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Co-Owner
degen@fundamentalspt.com
Degen graduated from the University of Toronto in 2007 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. She has since been working at SickKids in a variety of areas, including, Nephrology, Transplant, Respirology, and General Surgery. Degen has a special interest in physical activity and neurodevelopment in chronic disease. She has a status appointment and contributes to student education and supervision at the University of Toronto. Degen has completed many courses to further enhance her clinical care, including Advanced NDT, CME Level 1, Kinesiotaping, Core Stability, Continence for Children, Foot and Ankle Alignment, and Airway Clearance. Degen is a member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario.