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The Empowering Steps Staff
Alison is a certified Movement Therapist, for Empowering Steps at Club Aviva. She was introduced to the program though the practicum component of a kinesiology class at Simon Fraser University. Allison has loved working with kids since she was old enough to babysit.
Cynthia splits her time between her roles as a researcher, research consultant and as VCHRI Assistant Research Director, a multifaceted position that includes promoting research capacity development, identifying and supporting individuals with interest in research and fostering the formation of research teams in the Coastal Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA). Just recently the formation of a new research centre at Lions Gate Hospital was approved by the Coastal HSDA Senior Leadership Team and space identified in the HoPE centre, scheduled for completion in 2013.
Jennifer started at Club Aviva in September 2010 after graduating from SFU with a Kinesiology degree. During this time, she had the opportunity to work with a variety of movement therapists and children. In March 2011, she completed her training and is now certified as a movement therapist. In the past, she has worked with children in different health fields such as Chiropractic and Physiotherapist offices. Having the opportunity to work in Movement Therapy has opened her eyes to this “innovative approach towards the treatment of Autism”.
Megan started gymnastics as a toddler and continued in the sport until the age of 18. She was a national level gymnast for 7 years and competed for gymnastics Canada at many international competitions. Her passion and dedication to gymnastics led her to become a coach at a young age. Megan started coaching recreational gymnastics at Club Aviva in 2006 and has taught every class level at least once. She also coaches trampoline and tumbling.
Dr. Wishart is a Developmental Pediatrician with several decades of experience in assessment and management of children with developmental, learning and behavioural challenges. Dr. Wishart currently splits his time between instructing UBC medical students, supervising rotations at BC Children’s Hospital and developing a program of Research with the Empowering Steps Program at Club Aviva.
Sarah started at Club Aviva in February 2010, where she completed a 34 hour practicum for a Kinesiology course at Simon Fraser University. During this time, she shadowed movement therapist Caitlin McGregor, now at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. Sarah loved being a part of the Movement Therapy program and continued to volunteer at Club Aviva after her practicum hours were completed.
Vivien is the founder and owner of Club Aviva Recreation Ltd. and Empowering Steps Movement Therapy. In her formative years Vivien excelled in sports, training and competing at the National level in gymnastics and diving. She was also a Provincial Champion in Cross Country Skiing Vivien was educated at Queen's University and Dalhousie University in the field of physical and health education with specialties in adapted physical education.
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