Jerry Bonkowski, PT

Jerry is originally from Uxbridge Ontario and played many sports growing up. She completed her undergraduate degree at York University where she double majored in Kinesiology and Dance, combining her knowledge of the human body with an understanding of movement and high level training. She completed her Masters of Physical Therapy at Western University during which she did her final clinical placement at Orillia Sports Medicine.

Jerry is First Responder Certified and has been actively involved in the sport community through volunteer work ranging from local community runs to international competitions. She has experience working as an assistant coach for the North Durham Sea Otters Special Olympics swim team and is currently working as a trainer for the U15 Barrie AAA hockey team. Her involvement in sport has strengthened her appreciation for the physical demands of athletic performance as well as the importance of injury prevention and rehabilitation.

In addition to her interest in sports and orthopedic physiotherapy, Jerry has a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation. She has experience working with individuals recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries as well as neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease and Cerebral Palsy and is passionate about helping people improve their mobility, function and quality of life.