Our Team
Andrea Giacobbo BScPT, BA Certified in Acupuncture
Andrea is the owner of Seine River Physiotherapy and has over 19 years of experience in the field of Physiotherapy. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Sciences in Physiotherapy in 2004 and earned a BA in Psychology and Zoology from the University of Manitoba.
She has spent time working as a physiotherapist across Canada and around the world in countries such as Australia and Africa. She holds a license to practice in Manitoba, Australia and New Zealand and has spent time doing relief work with the volunteer organization “A Better World” where she provided physiotherapy services in Third World countries. Andrea has volunteered on the Board for the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba and has sat on multiple committees for both the licensing board in Manitoba and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Physiotherapy is a deep passion of Andrea’s, and she continues to further her studies in multiple areas of the field, including accreditation in acupuncture and a deeper understanding of Vertigo. She practices in orthopaedic, vestibular, cardiorespiratory and neurological physiotherapy in both the private and public sectors. Her wide range of expertise, insight and knowledge experienced across the globe have given her a greater understanding of the multi-faceted world of physiotherapy and general health practices.
Andrea’s ultimate goal as a physiotherapist is to guide her patients towards a healthy active lifestyle of their own, not only by decreasing pain and reducing and rehabilitating injury, but by teaching them what is happening within their bodies with the end-goal of helping them to improve their overall quality of life.
Andrea is the owner of Seine River Physiotherapy and has over 19 years of experience in the field of Physiotherapy. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Sciences in Physiotherapy in 2004 and earned a BA in Psychology and Zoology from the University of Manitoba.
She has spent time working as a physiotherapist across Canada and around the world in countries such as Australia and Africa. She holds a license to practice in Manitoba, Australia and New Zealand and has spent time doing relief work with the volunteer organization “A Better World” where she provided physiotherapy services in Third World countries. Andrea has volunteered on the Board for the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba and has sat on multiple committees for both the licensing board in Manitoba and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Physiotherapy is a deep passion of Andrea’s, and she continues to further her studies in multiple areas of the field, including accreditation in acupuncture and a deeper understanding of Vertigo. She practices in orthopaedic, vestibular, cardiorespiratory and neurological physiotherapy in both the private and public sectors. Her wide range of expertise, insight and knowledge experienced across the globe have given her a greater understanding of the multi-faceted world of physiotherapy and general health practices.
Andrea’s ultimate goal as a physiotherapist is to guide her patients towards a healthy active lifestyle of their own, not only by decreasing pain and reducing and rehabilitating injury, but by teaching them what is happening within their bodies with the end-goal of helping them to improve their overall quality of life.
Lisa Poetker BMRPT Certified in Acupuncture
Lisa graduated from the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba in the year 2000. She has spent her career in private practice focusing on musculoskeletal injuries from the jaw down to the big toe! She has been licensed in Acupuncture since the year 2001. She completed the first and second levels of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Exams in 2002. She values continuing education, having attended numerous professional development courses to expand her clinical skills in order to provide exceptional care for her patients.
Lisa enjoys treating patients of all ages, and is able to provide service in both English and French. Her treatment approach tends to focus on manual or “hands on” therapy, acupuncture, therapeutic exercise, and education. She strives to ensure every patient receives effective, evidence-based, and customized treatment. Her ultimate goal is to give her patients the tools they need to maximize their health and quality of life.
Lisa’s passion lies not only in Physiotherapy, but in health promotion as well. She has been a certified fitness instructor since 1996. She has been an avid student of yoga since 2000, and became a certified teacher in 2014. Prior to that she spent over a decade as a competitive tennis player and certified tennis instructor. She worked through her 6 years of university teaching fitness classes of all sorts as well as youth tennis lessons.
Lisa is also the proud mother of 3, including a set of twins. She has experience treating pre- and post-natal clients, teaching pre- and post-natal classes, and incontinence education programs.
Lisa truly enjoys her career, and it would be her pleasure to assist you with your physiotherapy needs.
Lisa graduated from the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba in the year 2000. She has spent her career in private practice focusing on musculoskeletal injuries from the jaw down to the big toe! She has been licensed in Acupuncture since the year 2001. She completed the first and second levels of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Exams in 2002. She values continuing education, having attended numerous professional development courses to expand her clinical skills in order to provide exceptional care for her patients.
Lisa enjoys treating patients of all ages, and is able to provide service in both English and French. Her treatment approach tends to focus on manual or “hands on” therapy, acupuncture, therapeutic exercise, and education. She strives to ensure every patient receives effective, evidence-based, and customized treatment. Her ultimate goal is to give her patients the tools they need to maximize their health and quality of life.
Lisa’s passion lies not only in Physiotherapy, but in health promotion as well. She has been a certified fitness instructor since 1996. She has been an avid student of yoga since 2000, and became a certified teacher in 2014. Prior to that she spent over a decade as a competitive tennis player and certified tennis instructor. She worked through her 6 years of university teaching fitness classes of all sorts as well as youth tennis lessons.
Lisa is also the proud mother of 3, including a set of twins. She has experience treating pre- and post-natal clients, teaching pre- and post-natal classes, and incontinence education programs.
Lisa truly enjoys her career, and it would be her pleasure to assist you with your physiotherapy needs.
Mike Martin BMRPT, BSc Certified in Acupuncture
Mike graduated from the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba in 2013. He also completed a Bachelor of Sciences with honours in Zoology in 2009. He is currently working in both public and private practice and has experience in the Emergency department, Intensive Care unit, Surgical and Medical units, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Outpatient physiotherapy.
Mike is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). He has completed the first level of the CPA’s Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Exams and has completed his accreditation in acupuncture. Mike enjoys working with patients suffering from sports injuries and has spent time volunteering with the St. Vital Mustangs football club. He has a special interest in geriatrics but enjoys working with people of all ages to treat orthopaedic conditions that cause pain and functional difficulties. Mike loves to help people make positive changes in their lives and take control of their own health. His treatment strategy includes a variety of approaches including the use of modalities, massage, manual therapy, exercise prescription and education.
In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing recreational sports including slo-pitch, football, curling and golf.
Mike graduated from the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba in 2013. He also completed a Bachelor of Sciences with honours in Zoology in 2009. He is currently working in both public and private practice and has experience in the Emergency department, Intensive Care unit, Surgical and Medical units, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Outpatient physiotherapy.
Mike is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). He has completed the first level of the CPA’s Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Exams and has completed his accreditation in acupuncture. Mike enjoys working with patients suffering from sports injuries and has spent time volunteering with the St. Vital Mustangs football club. He has a special interest in geriatrics but enjoys working with people of all ages to treat orthopaedic conditions that cause pain and functional difficulties. Mike loves to help people make positive changes in their lives and take control of their own health. His treatment strategy includes a variety of approaches including the use of modalities, massage, manual therapy, exercise prescription and education.
In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing recreational sports including slo-pitch, football, curling and golf.
Jessica Lynn MPT, BKin
Growing up in “small town Manitoba” allowed Jessica the opportunity to play a wide variety of sports at a young age. From volleyball to curling to fastball, she both saw and felt the strains and stresses that physical activity can take on the body. When a good friend broke their leg, her passion for injury rehabilitation and helping others feel better came alive. Jessica firmly believes that an injury or chronic pain does not have to prevent you from living your life to the fullest.
Jessica graduated from the University of Manitoba’s College of Rehabilitation
Sciences with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2015. Prior to that, she received a
BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Manitoba in 2011. Following graduation, Jessica took a job in public practice in Saskatchewan, gaining experience in acute stroke rehabilitation, intensive care units, medical rehabilitation and surgical interventions. She is eager to jump into private practice and continue expanding her abilities and knowledge.
Jessica is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), having completed her Level 1 of CPA’s Diploma of Advanced Orthopedic Manual Manipulative Therapy. With her passion for biomechanics and anatomy, she looks forward to pursuing her diploma. Jessica is also interested in functional movements, believing that the way we move in our daily lives contributes to all aspects of health and wellness. She hopes to pursue continuing education in this field in the near future.
Jessica believes in an individualized approach, working one on one with patients to help them reach their goals. Her hope is to educate her patients to strive to reach their greatest potential, and live their lives to the fullest!
Growing up in “small town Manitoba” allowed Jessica the opportunity to play a wide variety of sports at a young age. From volleyball to curling to fastball, she both saw and felt the strains and stresses that physical activity can take on the body. When a good friend broke their leg, her passion for injury rehabilitation and helping others feel better came alive. Jessica firmly believes that an injury or chronic pain does not have to prevent you from living your life to the fullest.
Jessica graduated from the University of Manitoba’s College of Rehabilitation
Sciences with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2015. Prior to that, she received a
BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Manitoba in 2011. Following graduation, Jessica took a job in public practice in Saskatchewan, gaining experience in acute stroke rehabilitation, intensive care units, medical rehabilitation and surgical interventions. She is eager to jump into private practice and continue expanding her abilities and knowledge.
Jessica is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), having completed her Level 1 of CPA’s Diploma of Advanced Orthopedic Manual Manipulative Therapy. With her passion for biomechanics and anatomy, she looks forward to pursuing her diploma. Jessica is also interested in functional movements, believing that the way we move in our daily lives contributes to all aspects of health and wellness. She hopes to pursue continuing education in this field in the near future.
Jessica believes in an individualized approach, working one on one with patients to help them reach their goals. Her hope is to educate her patients to strive to reach their greatest potential, and live their lives to the fullest!
Alexandra de Vries PT MSc (Rehb) Certified in Acupuncture
Alex graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy from the Industrial University of Santander, Colombia, in 1996. She came to Winnipeg in 1998 and completed a Masters of Sciences in Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba in 2002.
In the 21 years Alex has been a physiotherapist, she has worked in a multitude of physiotherapy environments in both private and public practice including St. Boniface Hospital, Concordia Hospital, and Deer Lodge Centre. She has experience in orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory, neurological, and vestibular physiotherapy including post surgical physiotherapy. She especially enjoyed her time working in the Intensive Care Units where it is so rewarding to see the changes day to day in such a vulnerable population.
Alex enjoys participating in continuing education so she can improve her patient’s physiotherapy care and help them recover quickly. She completed her Acupuncture certification in 2008 through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, as well as her certification as a Respiratory Educator in 2015 through the Canadian Network for Respiratory Care which has allowed her to provide education and treatment for patients with Asthma and COPD. She has taken several courses in concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation, including certification as a vestibular physiotherapist in Atlanta through the American Physiotherapy Association (APTA). Alex is currently providing vestibular and neurological assessment and treatment under the mentorship of Andrea Giacobbo.
Alex went to Haiti after the earthquake in June 2010 with Helping Hands for Haiti. She volunteered as a physiotherapist with other healthcare professionals and still keeps in touch with some of the locals and professionals that she met there. She has a love of jazz and salsa dancing, and enjoys spending time with her pets and drawing children’s portraits.
Alex graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy from the Industrial University of Santander, Colombia, in 1996. She came to Winnipeg in 1998 and completed a Masters of Sciences in Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba in 2002.
In the 21 years Alex has been a physiotherapist, she has worked in a multitude of physiotherapy environments in both private and public practice including St. Boniface Hospital, Concordia Hospital, and Deer Lodge Centre. She has experience in orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory, neurological, and vestibular physiotherapy including post surgical physiotherapy. She especially enjoyed her time working in the Intensive Care Units where it is so rewarding to see the changes day to day in such a vulnerable population.
Alex enjoys participating in continuing education so she can improve her patient’s physiotherapy care and help them recover quickly. She completed her Acupuncture certification in 2008 through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, as well as her certification as a Respiratory Educator in 2015 through the Canadian Network for Respiratory Care which has allowed her to provide education and treatment for patients with Asthma and COPD. She has taken several courses in concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation, including certification as a vestibular physiotherapist in Atlanta through the American Physiotherapy Association (APTA). Alex is currently providing vestibular and neurological assessment and treatment under the mentorship of Andrea Giacobbo.
Alex went to Haiti after the earthquake in June 2010 with Helping Hands for Haiti. She volunteered as a physiotherapist with other healthcare professionals and still keeps in touch with some of the locals and professionals that she met there. She has a love of jazz and salsa dancing, and enjoys spending time with her pets and drawing children’s portraits.
Team Support
We couldn’t get anything done around here without the help of our support staff! They are here to help you with all of your questions, from how our direct billing system works to how to find us! They can assist with everything from filling out paperwork to making sure that you are comfortable during your treatment sessions.
We couldn’t get anything done around here without the help of our support staff! They are here to help you with all of your questions, from how our direct billing system works to how to find us! They can assist with everything from filling out paperwork to making sure that you are comfortable during your treatment sessions.
