Indigenous Health
Denise Taylor, PT, MPH, BScPT
Denise is the Manager of the Northwest Regional Rehabilitative Care Program and the current chair of CPAs Global Health Division Indigenous Health Subcommittee. She has a passion for improving access to rehabilitation for Indigenous people and reducing geographical barriers using technology.
Expertise:
- Private practice
- Healthcare leadership
- Models of care
Will mentor a student, new graduate, or individual looking to change practice areas!
Chat to Denise about:
- Indigenous health
- CPA Global Health Division (Indigenous Health Subcommittee)
Expertise:
Denise has over 30 years’ experience as a physio in neurological rehabilitation, health promotion, system planning, building collaborative relationships, and co-developing rehabilitation programs. She is a strong advocate for northern clinicians and clients, building local capacity and reducing geographical barriers with the appropriate use of technology (or hybrid).
Katie Gasparelli, BScPT
Katie is currently working in the field of patient safety and quality improvement with a focus on addressing anti-Indigenous racism. Her clinical experience has been in the public sector in Northern Ontario and her First Nation community in Southwestern Ontario.
Expertise:
- Private practice
- Healthcare leadership
- Models of care
Will mentor a student, new graduate, or individual looking to change practice areas!
Chat to Katie about:
- Strategies for First Nations, Inuit and Métis engagement;
- Trauma
- informed approach to care;
- Resources for addressing racism and improving cultural safety