Marcia de Gouw
MPT, HBA KIN & P.E.
Clinic and Facility Director
Registered Physiotherapist
Orthopaedic & Pelvic Health Therapist
Contemporary Acupuncture (AFCI)
Clinical Pilates Instructor
Marcia is a Damen Optimal Health and Fitness Registered Physiotherapist and a fitness enthusiast who appreciates the gift of movement. She understands that when movement is disrupted by injury or pain, it affects you physically and mentally and can severely disrupt your quality of life. Marcia is passionate about helping you find joy in moving again, no matter your injury or issue.
As a Registered Physiotherapist in North Middlesex, Marcia is licensed with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education at Wilfrid Laurier University and her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario. She has completed her Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy Levels and her training in Contemporary Acupuncture.
As a fitness enthusiast and former competitive dancer and athlete, Marcia appreciates the gift of movement and the importance of being able to move with ease. Unfortunately, when movement is disrupted by injury or pain, it affects us both physically and mentally and can severely disrupt our quality of life. By being a Damen Optimal Health and Fitness Registered Physiotherapist, Marcia can do what she is passionate about, helping people find the joy in moving again, whatever your injury or issue might be. She wants to help you get back to doing the things that bring happiness to your life!
Marcia is also a Registered Pelvic Health Therapist and is passionate about working with women through all stages of life. As a busy mom, she understands the needs of prenatal and postnatal care and how important it is for moms to move easily. She has completed Clinical Pilates Instructor training through the Advanced Physical Therapy Institute and Stott Pilates and enjoys teaching both private and group classes.
At Damen Optimal Health and Fitness Team, Marcia looks forward to combining her ongoing education with her wealth of experience to customize a rehabilitation or movement program that's right for you!