Our Professional Staff

Alex MacCulloch PT BSc,BScPT, CredMDT, MCPA

Alex completed his undergraduate degree in microbiology at Dalhousie University in Halifax in 1983, and continued on to Dalhousie's physical therapy program which he graduated from in 1986. Alex received his credentials in mechanical diagnosis and therapy of the spine from the McKenzie Institute International in 1997 - one of the first in Canada. He was NCCP certified in 1999 for Intermediate Level Coaching, and HTCP certified in 1999 as a level II hockey trainer. Alex has been a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association since 1993, belonging to the orthopaedic and sports physiotherapy divisions.

Alex is devoted to a fitness lifestyle which includes running, weight lifting and hockey. His most recent athletic accomplishment was the Boston Marathon. He derives much enjoyment from the treatment of athletic injuries and is the team physiotherapist for the Whitby Warriors Lacrosse team, and the Oshawa Generals hockey team. He has treated high level and professional athletes from over a wide range of sports. As a credentialed McKenzie Diagnostic Therapist (CredMDT) he has successfully treated a multitude of spinal complaints and embraces the challenges involved with this category of clientelle.

Shirley Magee-Bell PT BScPT, CredMDT, MCPA

Shirley received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen's University in 1991 and began her career at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, spent two years in the heart and lung transplant program in Edmonton before joining Great Lakes. She has been a member of the CPA and its orthopaedic division since 1991, and holds an adjunct staff position at Queen's University for teaching Physical Therapy students. Shirley received credentials from the McKenzie Institute International in mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine in 1998 and holds level 1 with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. Her postgraduate courses include extensive work in manual therapy and medical exercise therapy. She especially enjoys working with spinal dysfunction, muscle balance retraining, and treatment of sports injuries. She has chosen now to limit her practice to sports injuries, and orthopaedic conditions, and enjoys running, pilates, and volunteer work.

Janice Eveleigh PT BSc,BScPT, CredMDT, CAFCI, MCPA

Janice is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a bachelor of science in human physiology and physics, and continued on through the faculty of medicine to complete her degree in physical therapy from U of T graduating in 1992. She received her credentials in mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine in 1999 through the McKenzie Institute International, one of only 55 in Canada at the time. She received her certificate in acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute in 1997. Her postgraduate studies have included extensive work in manual therapy, therapeutic taping, kinesiotaping, craniomandibular disorders, M.E.T. (medical exercise therapy) and the treatment of golf related injuries. 

Janice has been voted "Best Physiotherapist" by the local News Advertiser and has been a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy association since 1992, belonging to the orthopaedic, sports physiotherapy and private practice divisions. She has chosen to limit her practice to orthopaedic conditions, sports injuries, and motor vehicle accident injuries, and has special interest in skiing, snow boarding, weight training, golfing, and scuba diving.

Vickie Grierson PT BScPT, CredMDT, MCPA

Vickie completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Western Ontario in 1994 and spent her early career developing her expertise at St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener and the Westminster Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Centre in London. She received her credentials in mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine in 1999 through the McKenzie Institute International, one of only 55 in Canada.  Vickie has taken postgraduate courses in manual therapy, neural dynamics and sport conditioning. She has also completed Level 2 Kinesiotaping and Fit to Play and Perform High Performance Training and Treatment. She is certified as a level 2 Hockey Trainer through the HTCP, and is currently the head trainer of the Clarington Flames Peewee BB hockey team.  In addition, Vickie manages the Clarington Gaels Peewee Girls Lacrosse team, and keeps active with Pilates, volleyball and gardening.  Vickie has been voted "Best Physiotherapist" by the local paper and limits her practice to orthopaedics and sports injuries.

Greg Greirson PT BScPT, CredMDT, MCPA

Greg earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1993 from the University of Western Ontario. He has hospital experience from St. Joseph's Hospital in London and has worked in a multidisciplinary clinic in the Durham region prior to joining the Great Lakes Physiotherapy group of clinics. He has also been voted "Best Physiotherapist" by the local  News Advertiser and he limits his practice to orthopaedic conditions and sports injuries. Greg takes special interest in hockey, weight training, golf and fishing.

Melanie Gladu RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Melanie was born and raised in Toronto and has recently moved out to the Durham region. She knew from the young age of 12 that she wanted to be a Registered Massage Therapist.  She attended Centennial College's three-year massage therapy diploma program and has been practicing since 2004.  She also received her Diploma in Acupuncture in 2008. Melanie looks forward to learning other new treatments and techniques such as: Craniosacral, Reflexology and Indian Head Massage just to name a few.  Melanie is excited to be working as a part of the Great Lakes Physiotherapy team.

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