Please email ptassociation@mbphysio.org if you would like to get in touch with a member from our board
Derek Purvis
President
Derek is the owner of LOCAL Physiotherapy and has been a practicing Physiotherapist since 2015.
He has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation including vertigo and concussions.
Full Bio Here!
Email: MPAPresident@mbphysio.org
Tami Prado-Tecter
President - Elect/ Past - Treasurer
Tami has a Physiotherapy degree from Brazil and a Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences degree from the University of Manitoba. She has completed additional training in Pilates, neuropediatrics, pelvic health, acupuncture, and dry needling.
Full Bio Here!
Anna DiMarco
Past-President; Advocacy Chair
Anna has been a physiotherapist for over 30 years, having graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy. Asides from the first two years of her career, she has spent the majority of her professional time in private practice working in the musculoskeletal realm of care. Full Bio Here!
Liza Cordova
Co-Chair, Private Practice
Liza has been practicing physiotherapy for 15 years. She has worked in the public and private sectors. At Concordia hospital, she worked with the orthopaedic team to provide pre-op and post-op assessments, and treatment to allow hip and knee patients have a smooth recovery. Full Bio Here!
Kyle Crockatt
Private Practice Chair
Kyle graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2005 with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation and has treated orthopedic and vestibular patients in private practice ever since. Kyle has spent his entire career in rural Manitoba, primarily in Brandon, but has also worked in Neepawa and Virden. Full Bio Here!
Brenda Tittlemier
Public Practice Co-Chair
Brenda graduated in 2006 from the University of Manitoba with her physiotherapy degree. After graduation, she moved to Yellowknife, NT where she worked at the Stanton Territorial Hospital in for 8 ½ years.
Full Bio Here!
Maddy Miedema
Professional Development Chair
Maddy graduated from the University of Manitoba with her Masters of Physiotherapy in 2020. She is currently employed at Spire Physiotherapy and enjoys working with a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
Full Bio Here!
Katie Braun
AWARDS CHAIR
Katie is passionate about helping people achieve their best health possible and is a big advocate of physiotherapy. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Master of Physical Therapy in 2019 after which she went right into studies in pelvic health.
Full Bio Here!
Darryl Ross
Rural and Remote Chair
Darryl Ross graduated from University of Manitoba in 1995 and has worked in private practice physiotherapy in Brandon since that time. He started Dynamic Physiotherapy in 2005 as a sole practitioner and has built a multidisciplinary clinic that is presently home to 17 clinicians.
Full Bio Here!