Evans Physiotherapy
Evans Physiotherapy
David J. Evans
Registered Physiotherapist
PT, FCAMPT
Clinic Director
David has over 40 years of expertise in the treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic conditions, sport related injury and musculoskeletal pain and movement problems. He is available in Fenelon Falls on a full-time basis.
He completed physiotherapy training in the UK in 1985, and worked there until taking a position at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto in 1987. David was a clinical physiotherapist at the University of Toronto David L. Macintosh Sport Medicine Clinic from 1989 to 1994. He held National Team physiotherapy appointments with Swimming Canada, Rugby Canada, and Squash Canada. During this period he undertook extensive postgraduate studies in manual and manipulative therapy, and was awarded a Fellowship of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Muskuloskeletal Physiotherapists in 1995.
He opened East Toronto Physiotherapy with his partner in 1994, and Trilogy Physiotherapy in 2013. In 2020, the practice group was acquired by Lifemark Health. David expanded his practice in Fenelon Falls in June, 2020.
In addition to his clinical practice, David was a postgraduate instructor of manual and manipulative therapy for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association from 1996 until 2011. He is acknowledged by his peers as an expert in the field of manual therapy in physiotherapy practice. He was trained in acupuncture by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute from 1988 onwards.
In 2010 David was awarded The Exceptional Achievement Award for Excellence in Physical Therapy by the University of Toronto Faculty of Physical Therapy. He was a Lead Medical Professional for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games.
David is registered to practice physiotherapy with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and rostered by the College to deliver the controlled acts of spinal manipulation and acupuncture. He is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, the Ontario Physiotherapy Association, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, and member of the Sport Physiotherapy Division of the CPA.
Grace Dowell
Registered Physical Therapist
MSc PT, BSc Kin
Physiotherapy Associate
Grace is a Registered Physiotherapist who earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto after completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University. She has completed continuing education in soft tissue release techniques and Bone Fit™ training for the assessment and treatment of individuals with osteoporosis.
Grace is passionate about helping people of all ages and activity levels move better, recover from injury, and achieve their goals. She treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, persistent pain, and age-related conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis.
Whether you're recovering from surgery, returning to sport, managing a new injury, or simply looking to move with less pain, Grace is committed to developing an individualized treatment plan that aligns with your goals and lifestyle. Her treatment approach combines hands-on manual therapy, individualized exercise prescription, movement analysis, and patient education to address the underlying cause of symptoms while empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery.
Grace believes the best outcomes are achieved through a collaborative approach, equipping patients with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to succeed both in and out of the clinic.Having participated in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and running, Grace understands the importance of staying active and enjoys helping patients return to the activities that matter most to them. Whether that's competing in sport, keeping up with family, gardening, walking the dog, travelling, or completing everyday tasks with greater comfort and confidence.