About Carole

About Carole

Carole & her partner Rich Vander Wal co-found Neurocore Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre Inc. in 2007.  After working in several work environments, Carole & Rich became aware of the growing need for one-on-one neuro and ortho rehab in the York region area. Their mission was to create a modern and integrative therapeutic environment where all individuals feel supported, encouraged and valued.

Carole’s education degrees include:

• Masters of Clinical Health Science in Physiotherapy, McMaster University
• Bachelor of Education, University of Toronto
• Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology, York University

Carole’s Post-Graduate Certification includes:

• IBITA Certified Advanced Bobath Therapist for assessment & treatment of adults with neurological conditions 
• Applied MLD Therapist – The Vodder Technique
• SSOL Schroth Physical Therapist 
• Certification in Acupuncture & Dry Needling through APTEI
• Stott Pilates – Intermediate level
• Acupuncture, Dry Needling & Cupping
• Garuda Mat & Apparatus
• ADP Authorizer Seating & Mobility Aids
• Bioflex Laser therapy
• Craniosacral therapy
• Functional Capacity Evaluator
• Myndmove Functional Electrical Stimulation

Carole’s Professional Development includes:

• The Bobath Concept
• Rehabilitative & Neuro Pilates
• Robin McKenzie Institute for the assessment & treatment of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
• Vestibular Rehab
• Manual therapy
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage- Basic
• Mulligan Mobilizations
• Hypopressive Low Pressure Fitness- Level 1
• Neuro-proprioceptive taping
• Bioness foot drop system

Participation in conferences such as:

• Spinal Cord Injury Conference
• Acquired Brain Injury Conference
• Global Spine Conference

Carole’s diverse work experience includes:

• Inpatient and outpatient rehab at Lyndhurst Centre, in the Spinal Cord Rehab Program, Toronto Rehab
• School Care Physiotherapy at Erinoak Kids- Centre for Development and Treatment
• Outpatient Orthopaedics at St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre
• Private & Group Pilates instruction

Carole is a Registered Physiotherapist in Ontario and a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association- Neurosciences Division, as well as the Ontario College of Teachers.  Carole values education and research in Spine care and is a member of AOSpine- a leading global academic community.  She is a Clinical Instructor and has been a Small Group Facilitator for Physiotherapy students at the University of Toronto.  Carole also helps orient Neurocore volunteers.

Carole has a special interest in neuro and complex ortho rehab with the focus of providing clients with the confidence to explore creative movement in order to reach their physical goals & potential.  Her philosophy is that personalized and guided therapy complement the journey of self-healing.