Dr. Bernie Lalonde
MD, Diploma in Sports Medicine

Dr. Lalonde has been involved with sports medicine since the early 70's. Indeed he started the Sports and Spinal Injury Clinic originally at the OAC, then moved it to Carling Ave.

After graduating from the U of O with an M.D. degree, he pursued a career in coaching with the National Alpine Ski team for 6 years before returning to the full time practice of sports medicine. He managed to become national team coach with Whitewater Canada working with the kayak and canoe team at the Barcelona Olympics. His Olympic experience has seen him at 9 Olympic Games either as Physician or coach. He completed the Diploma in Sport Medicine the first year it was offered in '89 and has been actively involved with that organization ever since. He was a member of the exam committee for 13 years and was its chair in the early 90's.

Dr. Lalonde continues to be involved with teaching medical students and residents. His passions in sport are tennis, cycling, x-country and alpine skiing, kayaking, training and anything else that comes along.

Eleanor Cox
Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Eleanor Cox, Sports and Spinal Injury Clinic owner, was educated in Scotland and has been in active practice for over 30 years. Her work included four years in Africa as a volunteer with CUSO.

She has an extensive training in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine and is recognized as an expert in the treatment of spinal problems.

Eleanor enjoys the outdoors, a wide variety of sports and her animals.

Luis E. Ramirez

Bachelor in Physiotherapy 

Luis Ramirez received his Degree in Physiotherapy from Maria Cano University in Columbia in 1998.  A certified therapist in MDT of the spine and extremities, he holds professional licenses in Colombia, USA and Canada. Luis continues his post-graduate education.

He enjoys outdoor activities, participates in a wide variety of sports and resides in Ottawa with his wife and two lovely daughters.

Physiotherapists

Andria Celluci 

Andria has her Master's of Science in Physical Therapy from the Univerisity of Toronto. This is the next level of academic achievement within our profession and we are priviliged to have her in our clinic.

Registered Massage Therapist 

Brendan Donnelly

Brendan is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who has studied the newest techniques of his profession.  

Administrative Team

Together, Sharon Pugliese (right) and Jane De Pulsen (left) with their years of managent experience, take care of every aspect of our administrative operations.  Where would we be without them?