Who We Are

The IPP Team
Our three Principal Consultants are all Physiotherapists/Ergonomics consultants with extensive experience in both management of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) and ergonomics. This combination of skills is particularly useful in the delivery of ergonomics services as it allows for a detailed analysis of any musculoskeletal problem to provide a comprehensive ergonomic solution. This is also an asset when presenting educational seminars, as we are able to provide professional advice regarding physical problems and their resolution.

Cheryl Witoski

Partner and co-owner of INJURY PREVENTION PLUS since 1993. Work has included coordination and implementation of ergonomics programs at a variety of locations, such as City of Ottawa, Canadian Blood Services, NavCanada, the former Newbridge Networks and IDRC. Training seminars, workstation evaluations, job demands analysis, ergonomic analysis, modified return to work programs, risk assessment and input into corporate ergonomic furniture standards are examples of types of projects she has been involved in. She designed a Train-the-Trainer program for the Canadian Blood Services that was nominated for the William Mercer Vision Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Human Resources.

Through her work with a variety of clients, she has developed a strong and positive reputation as a qualified expert and an effective team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

Qualifications:

• B.A., B.Sc. (Physiotherapy), Queen's University, 1982
• Registered Physiotherapist, 1982 to present
• Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Member of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE)
• Fluently bilingual (English/French)

Wendy O'Connor

Partner and co-owner of INJURY PREVENTION PLUS since 1993. Work has included coordination and implementation of ergonomics programs at a variety of locations, such as BASF Canada, BASF (USA), NavCanada, IDRC, Pfizer Canada Inc., Parmalat, the former Newbridge Networks, Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and HRDC, N.B. (Project Leader) and Service N.B. Wendy has experience in the areas of training seminars, workstation evaluations, job demands analysis, ergonomic analysis, return to work programs/job matching, risk assessment and consultation on ergonomic furniture/development of corporate standards. Wendy has been involved some unique ergonomic analyses projects with Statistics Canada and the RCMP. The comprehensive Injury Management Program at BASF won the Renfrew County Award for 'Healthy Living in the Workplace'.

Wendy is known for her outstanding problem solving and communication skills. This, combined with her personable nature, makes her effective in the delivery of ergonomic services.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University 1979
• Registered Physiotherapist, 1979 to present
• Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Member of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE)

Susan Gibbons

Associate Consultant - INJURY PREVENTION PLUS since April 1998. In this role, Sue has assisted in service delivery for the new City of Ottawa. She has been involved in ergonomic evaluations, training seminars and Job Demands Analysis in a variety of work environments. She worked closely on the Public Works Project. Prior to joining IPP, Sue was a valued Associate Physiotherapist for the Canadian Back Institute, Calgary, 1993-1995, and staff physiotherapist 1991-1993. Responsibilities included assessment & treatment, coordination of return to work planning, performing functional capacity evaluations and comprehensive rehabilitation assessments.

Susan is a valuable asset of IPP and enhances our service delivery.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. (Physiotherapy), Queen's University, 1982
• Registered Physiotherapist, 1982 to present
• Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Member of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE)