Welcome to the
Walsh Health & Wellness Centre

With a brand new 5000 sq. ft clinic, located in the heart of Kitchener-Waterloo that specializes in treating sports and recreational injuries.

Whether you are a professional athlete, recreational athlete, or a weekend warrior, we have the professionals that can help to keep you active and injury free.

Please contact us with any questions or inquiries you may have.  We would be happy to answer any of your questions to help you achieve your health goals.

Meet the Clinic Team

Dr. Patrick T. Walsh, Clinic Director of Walsh Health and Wellness

Dr. Patrick T. Walsh

Clinic Director
Chiropractor, Kinesiologist, Medical Acupuncturist, Certified Active Release Provider® (ART), Licenced in Graston Technique®, Certified Canadian Pedorthist, cped(c), Certified Bioflex Laser Specialist.

Dr. Walsh received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo in 1995. From there he went to the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago, Illinois and graduated Summa Cum Laude and Salutatorian of his year.

He then returned to the K-W area and established the Walsh Health and Wellness Centre. He has been in practice for over eighteen years.

He started a fellowship in acupuncture and is now a licensed Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is  licensed in Active Release Technique and became a licensed Pedorthist in 2006 to further his understanding and treatment of foot and gait disorders.

Half of the conditions he treats are non-spinal (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankle) He is a member in the Ontario Chiropractic Association, Acupuncture Council of Ontario, Active Release Technique, Canadian Chiropractic Association, College of Pedorthist of Canada, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Kyle Simpson, Chiropractor at Walsh Health and Wellness

Dr. Kyle Simpson

B.Sc. (Hon) Health Sciences, D.C.
Chiropractor, Medical Acupuncturist, Certified Functional Range Release Provider, Myofascial Release Therapy, Joint Mobilization & Manipulations, Rehabilitative Exercise, Laser & Shockwave Therapy, Athletic Taping, Orthotics.

Dr. Simpson is a graduate of Wilfred Laurier University’s Honours Health Sciences Program. He Completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, receiving Summa Cum Laude high honours.  He is also certified in Functional Range Release Provider (spine) and is a graduate of the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University.

Dr. Simpson is experienced in treating both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and has a special interest in athletic performance.  He focuses on involving patients in their own rehabilitation along with a combination of evidence based therapies to help you move better.

When not at Walsh Health , you can usually find Kyle working out at the local CrossFit Box or keeping active through cycling, hockey, snowboarding or golf.

Jillian Sauder, Registered Physiotherapist at Walsh Health and Wellness

Jillian Sauder, MPT

Registered Physiotherapist, B.Sc. (Hon) Kin
Manual Therapy, Movement Pattern Retraining, Soft Tissue Mobilizations, Functional Exercise Training, Mulligan Techniques, Pelvic Floor Therapy, Therapeutic Taping.

Jillian completed her Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo in 2009.  After working for a year as a health and fitness coach, Jillian returned to school and completed her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 2012. She has also completed courses in Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Mulligan Concept Mobilizations, and Pelvic Floor Assessment and Treatment.

Jillian takes a client-centered approach to treatment, focusing on the specific needs and goals of each individual. She encourages clients to take an active role in their treatment, and she strives to give clients the knowledge and skills to continue maintaining optimal function and quality of life after completing physiotherapy. Jillian treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions using a combination of techniques.

Jillian has also completed specialized training in pelvic floor assessment and rehabilitation. She is authorized to perform internal assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor to address pelvic health conditions, including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain conditions, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Scott Gerardi, Registered Massage Therapist at Walsh Health and Wellness

Scott Gerardi, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist
Pre & Post Natal Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Tempero-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction, Neuromuscular Integration, Structural Alignment, Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation.

Scott is a graduate of Sir Sanford Fleming College, School of Massage Therapy.

He joined the Walsh Health and Wellness Centre In 2000. Scott’s continuing education includes Pre/Post Natal massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Tempero-mandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction, Neuromuscular Integration and Structural Alignment and Advanced soft tissue manipulation of the cervical spine (whiplash).

Scott has worked closely with Obstetricians, Dental Surgeons, Cosmetics Surgeons, Family Doctors, Physiotherapists and Chiropractors treating such conditions, but not limited to, motor vehicle accident injuries, repetitive-strain injuries, chronic pain syndromes, sports/performance injuries.

Scott is an active member with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and The Ontario Massage Therapist Association.

Scott Gerardi, Registered Massage Therapist at Walsh Health and Wellness

Melissa Antaya

Clinical Nutritionist & Yoga Instructor

Melissa graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in Clinical Nutrition.  Besides her Nutrition she is also one of our Yoga Instructors.  You can catch her Yoga fit class on friday nights and  saturday morning.

Helping You Stay Active & Injury Free

See how the Active Approach can make the difference in YOUR LIFE

Whether you are a professional athlete, recreational athlete, or a weekend warrior, we have the professionals that can help to keep you active and injury free.