NEWS & EVENTS

With the increased demand for evening and weekend massage therapy services, Loaring Physiotherapy proudly welcomes Erin Seguin, RMT to our professional team. As a 1999 graduate, Erin brings 9 years of clinical massage therapy experience, specializing in deep tissue and relaxational massage, hot stone massage, and certified reflexology. Treat yourself today!

Full-time Certified Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer, Kelly Krahn, B.Kin, CPT, joined the physiotherapy team at Loaring in March of this year. As a retired varsity wrestler, and former trainer for Brock University Rugby & Wrestling teams, Kelly is a huge asset to our team. She also joins current staff member, Larry Brun, B.HK, RMT, CPT, CSCS, in providing one-on-one personal training sessions for fitness and program development/design needs.

Part-time Kinesiologist, Roburt Tranter, B.Kin, B.Ed (PE/BIO), also joined Loaring Physiotherapy’s team earlier this spring. Roburt brings in-depth experience as a personal trainer and head coach in the sports of cross-country, track & field, triathlon, canoeing/kayaking, and running. In anticipation of Roburt's return to his full-time job as a teacher this September, the Loaring Physiotherapy team is now accepting resumes for a Part-Time Kinesiologist Position (Mon to Thurs, 4-7pm). Please forward resumes via: fax (519-253-5844), email info@loaringphysio.com , or in person (1682 Howard Ave). 

Owner and Registered Physiotherapist, Charlotte Loaring, joined Joe Bertuccio from the New Balance/Running Factory stores, to co-write the feature article on running for Windsor’s recent issue of Body Magazine. Running: Pure, Simple, & Fun is a must read for the beginner to elite runner.

Personal Coach and Professional Triathlete, James Loaring, is currently accepting new clients under his experienced wing by offering customized training programs and in-person coaching in the areas of triathlon, swimming, cycling, and running.

Coach James develops individualized, online training programs for the first-timer to the elite athlete. Take the guesswork and complexity out of your training. Have Coach James develop your very own customized training plan that optimally reflects your lifestyle, time availability, short-term and long-term goals, level of ability, gender, age, and past sport background. Ensure that you are following the right path in your daily approach to realizing your health and fitness goals. Coach James provides ongoing feedback and guidance throughout your training process as you evolve toward your potential.

In addition to developing individualized training programs, Coach James is also available in Guelph and Windsor, Ontario for in-person sessions involving the disciplines of swimming, biking, and running. More information regarding this exciting coaching development is available [here]

Charlotte Loaring recently completed her first Ironman Triathlon (3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run) in Florianopolis, Brazil, on May 27th, 2007. Read her inspirational post-race report here.

The staff at Loaring Physiotherapy are honoured to be providing medical services at the upcoming Boiling Point Wheelchair Track Classic, at the University of Windsor St. Denis Centre and outdoor stadium on Saturday, July 7th. A world-class field of wheel-chair athletes have registered, including several Paralympian athletes and world-record holders from around the globe.

Interested in helping out? Loaring Physiotherapy is recruiting volunteers to help out at this event, which goes from 1:00pm – 10:30pm (high profile track events start at 6:30pm). All volunteers will receive an official event t-shirt and meal. Please call Loaring Physiotherapy (519-253-4334) if interested in this opportunity. (Note: Minimum age requirement = 10.) Spectators of all ages are welcome. Let’s show these world-class athletes our support!

The staff at Loaring Physiotherapy invite you to join our team at the upcoming Beat Beethoven 4km Walk/8k Run for Breast Cancer on Friday, July 13th. Beginning at 7:15pm in the heart of Little Italy on Erie Street, this Running Factory Series event promises not to disappoint! Download the registration form here.

Current or former clients of Loaring Physiotherapy are eligible to join our team, and will receive a free corporate team shirt. Note: You must first register for the event through regular methods outlined in the official race brochure (available at Loaring Physiotherapy or The Running Factory). Once registered, give us a call (519-253-4334) and let us know you’d like to be on our team. We’ll be meeting race day at 6:45pm sharp in front of Spago Restaurant (Erie St). Bring your pink belongings, and help us support the many woman impacted by breast cancer. Join our team today!

Windsor’s 2nd Annual Running From Cancer 5km, 10km, and ½ Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, July 29th. Starting from Tecumseh Arena at 7:00/8:00am, participants will run in support of the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Foundation and local Cancer Centre. Loaring Physiotherapy staff will provide voluntary medical services at the event.

Also in its 2nd year is the Tim Horton's Escape From Reality Challenge in Windsor/Lasalle on Sunday, August 26th. Teams of three (male, female, and coed) will canoe, run, walk, climb, and mountain-bike their way through the surprise course, which also features 3 “mystery events”. Note that previous adventure racing experience is not needed, as 95% of teams last year competed in their first adventure event. Proceeds will benefit prostate cancer, with the provincial government matching all monies dollar for dollar. Interested in joining the Loaring Physiotherapy Corporate Team? Give us a call, and receive a free Loaring dri-fit racing t-shirt with your entry!

Loaring Physiotherapy & Health Centre: A Complete Range Of Treatments For Your Well-being

As published in Windsor Life Magazine, Feb/Mar 2007 issue, pg 67….
A fall at work. An auto collision. Surgery. A stroke. Arthritis. A crash into a goalpost during a pickup hockey game. There are many ways active people are stopped in their tracks.When it happens, the next move is to Loaring Physiotherapy & Health Centre.

“We have many health care providers gathered under one roof,” says Charlotte Loaring, the centre’s owner, a registered physiotherapist who is certified in acupuncture who is certified in acupuncture (AFCI). Clients of all ages with a variety of challenges are put back on the path to wellness and movement by registered physiotherapists, certified kinesiologists, specialist, a registered dietitian and seminar instructors. [full article]

New Fitness/Health Products & Books

New to Loaring Physiotherapy this month are a large selection of fitness and health products, books, and DVD's.

Our stock includes hot and cold therapy products, braces, exercise balls, resistant tubing, TENS machines, dumb-bells, ankle weights, yoga mats, and more! Books are focused around sports, general fitness, and specific injuries or illnesses such as low back pain, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Our DVD collection includes yoga, pilates, core strengthening, weight-training, and cardio workouts!

Looking for something to motivate you throughout the year? Whether your goal is sport-specific training, weight management, or general fitness/wellness, Metabolic Testing could be for you!

All tests are administered by Larry Brun, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Special discounts are given for large groups/teams or repeat tests. Call Loaring Physio today (519-253-4334) for an appointment or here for further information.

Let the professional team at Loaring Physiotherapy assist you with any concerns you may have following a motor vehicle accident.

Our combination of Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and Acupuncture can help you recover more quickly to pre-accident levels....or perhaps even better! Speed the recovery process up with multi-disciplinary care -- a holistic approach!

How does it work? [more]

The 7th Loaring Triathlon was successfully held on Saturday, September 9th, 2006 on the shores of Lake Erie near Harrow. Despite some cool and damp weather, hundreds of participants, volunteers, sponsors, and spectators were present for the days festivities. All proceeds went to "The Elena Loaring Memorial Fund for Breast Cancer Research" through the University of Windsor. The Ontario Government doubled all monies received. [more]

Loaring Physio featured in Windsor Life Magazine

* In Windsor Life Magazine (February/March 2006, pg. 89) *

* In Windsor Life Magazine (February/March 2006, pg. 43) *

New And Noticed
Loaring Physiotherapy & Health Centre

A new multidisciplinary health care facility opened on October 17, 2005. Loaring Physiotherapy & Health Centre offers physiotherapy, registered massage therapy, acupucture, registered dietitian counselling, fitness testing and personal training, yoga and pilates classes, and sports museum. Educational classes are held monthly. Free indoor cycling spin classes, open to everyone, are at 7 pm , every Monday.1682 Howard Ave. 519-253-4334. www.loaringphysio.com

Loaring Physiotherapy Opens - Continuing on with Family Traditions

From one generation to the next, Charlotte Loaring continues on with the family tradition of specializing in sports and business ownership. [more]

Windsor Life Magazine writer Danielle Breault participated in the 2004 Loaring Triathlon (her first triathlon of hopefully many!), and contacted us this spring with an interest in covering our event. See the full story below as it appeared in the magazine's May/June 2006 issue....

Brother and Sister Team Make Sport Achievable for the Masses

On September 9, 2006 at 4:00 in the afternoon, 250 athletes will line up along the shores of Lake Erie awaiting the sound of the starting horn. For many, it will be their first triathlon experience. For some, it will be the beginning of a new journey toward a lifestyle of health and fitness. It will mark the start of the seventh anniversary of the Loaring Triathlon. [more]

Sidebar: To learn more about the Loaring Triathlon, go to www.loaring.com