I grew up just outside of Ingleside, and from a young age, I dreamed of becoming a physiotherapist. My passion for exercise, sports, and the human body naturally guided me toward a profession focused on improving quality of life. Physiotherapy, with its ability to help individuals manage both chronic and acute pain, felt like the perfect fit.
My educational journey began at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. I earned my Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life Sciences and a minor in Chemistry in 2021. I then pursued my Master of Science in Physiotherapy at King’s College London in London, England, graduating in September 2023. Since finishing my MSc, I continue to complete courses provided by the Ontario Physiotherapy Association, including Non-Internal Introductory Pelvic Health Course and Non-Internal Treatment Considerations for Pregnant and Postpartum Population. I am committed to lifelong learning to stay up to date with evidenced-based practice and expanding my skills.
Throughout my career, my priority is to create a welcoming and supportive environment for every client. Through the use of a holistic mindset, I aim to collaboratively develop patient-centered goals and ultimately turn them into function through education, exercise, manual therapy, and modalities.
Outside of work, you can often find me traveling to different countries, on the golf course, experimenting with intricate recipes in the kitchen, or enjoying quality time with friends and family.
I am excited to serve Cornwall and the surrounding communities and would be happy to discuss how I can support your rehabilitation journey. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or to book a consultation.
My passion is helping people feel, move, and perform their best. I help patients of all ages, recover from injury; from daily aches and pains to major life-altering injury, have a more pain free life, return to sport, or get back to doing the things that they love to do.
I use an evidence driven approach that combines latest scientific research and clinic experience that goes beyond symptom management and addresses movement, nutrition, and lifestyle factors. I understand that no single approach works for every individual, therefore I have trained in many methods that can be uniquely tailored to you in order to get you the most effective results.
Since graduating physical therapy, I have completed training in manual therapy, strength and conditioning, and the Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie method). In addition, I am a certified Pain Truth provider through the Pain Truth Program, a Precision Nutrition Coach, and am qualified to assess and treat concussions through Complete Concussion Management, the gold standard in concussion care.
My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of Western Ontario, a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from McGill University, and a master’s degree in Physical Therapy from McGill. During University studies, I played Varsity lacrosse therefore I understand the demands of sport and can bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance.
Dr. Barbara Rodwin has been a runner since 1978 and has participated in numerous marathons. She also is a triathlete, and has completed numerous half Ironman’s and 10 Ironman’s. Dr. Rodwin has been a long-distance cyclist since 1985.
Her philosophy is that if you have a goal, then with focus, training, and perseverance, you will be able to attain that goal. No matter what your goal is, Dr. Rodwin feels that with the proper training, guidance and fortitude you will be able to attain that goal! She feels that fitness is an important part of every person’s life, and likes to balance this with her professional life.
Just as all individuals have their own unique set of symptoms and underlying causes there is no “formula” for the recovery of good health, but there are guidelines. Dr. Barbara Rodwin feels that when working with a patient it is a team approach that aids in creating a realistic, individual treatment plan, which represents a true commitment to change for the better.
Dr. Barbara Rodwin’s goals are to help you be free of pain, gain mobility, be able to perform whatever your goals are and to feel more energetic. You will work closely as a team with Dr. Rodwin to be able to attain optimum body function throughout the entire skeletal system, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nervous system, which will result in a new awareness of your body’s natural state of health and vitality.
Dr. Rodwin enjoys educating patients’ on the proper ways to sit, sleep, stand, drive in a vehicle, lift, climb stairs, perform sporting activities and any other daily activity that a patient has difficulty with. You will often see her checking a patient’s seat in a car, watching them climb stairs, walk, run, cycle, and numerous other activities in order to help with their health issue. Dr. Rodwin loves to go that extra mile for a patient! She feels if a patient understands the normal way to go about an activity there is less of a chance of re-occurrences of the condition being treated, that the patient then can work with their body in a normal fashion. A patient will then will have less physical stress on the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves.
“I enjoy working with people who see themselves as active participants in choosing better health and a better life for themselves and their families. I also enjoy educating patients on the proper ways to go about normal daily activities. I believe it is a team approach when a patient comes in for a condition and the patient is an active part of this team!”
Dr. Rodwin has a threefold approach to her field – treatment, prevention and maintenance – with an emphasis on overall health. She specializes in the treatment of headaches, migraines, concussions, neck, back, and extremities (such as the jaw, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and foot), and conditions related to pregnancy, whiplash, and car accidents. Being active in sports, she is better able to understand and treat many types of sports injuries, including: running, cycling, swimming, tennis and other racquet sports, rowing, climbing, hockey, figure skating, gymnastics and golf injuries and conditions, and is able to help prevent such injuries from occurring.
Since graduation, Dr. Rodwin has been active within the chiropractic profession, serving on the Board of Governors at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College for six years. Prior to this, Dr. Rodwin was vice president and president of the Eastern Ontario Chiropractic Society. More recenDr. Rodwin has served with such organizations as the National Capital Junior Board of Trade, the Women’s Business Network of Ottawa and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada.
She has served on the organizing committee for the CIBC Run for the Cure.
She consults with several organizations, such as the Military Family Resource Centre, and she works with the Ottawa Public Health Department to develop programs.
She gives lectures to various federal government departments, the Running Room, Sports4 and other organizations suited to their individual needs. Her lectures include such topics as: how to sit properly; lifting techniques; the shoulder anatomy and injuries; the biomechanics of running, swimming, cycling and golfing; ergonomic assessments of work stations; and stress management.
She has implemented cost-effective stretching programs at local hotels for housekeeping staff, one of which reported a decrease in the number of on-the-job injuries incurred.
She has written professional papers for the Canadian Lung Association on “Chiropractic and Asthma and for the Paladin on “Comfort Tips while Sitting on the Job.” She has also recently published an article in Canadian Chiropractor entitled “Biceps Tendonitis.”
Is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College with a Doctorate in Chiropractic.
Is certified in the Active Release Technique (upper body, lower body, spine, nerve entrapments and the Master’s program) and trigger point therapy.
Is certified in cranial adjusting, known as the C.A.T.S. technique, Cranial Adjusting Turner Style.
Has obtained a master’s certificate in Clinical Anatomy.
Holds advanced training in biomechanics (the study of the body during motion and at rest).
Specializes in gait analysis and orthotic fittings.
Has the most up-to-date equipment for patients with disc herniations.
Has the latest physical therapy modalities for acute and chronic care and for sports injuries.
