REGISTER NOW – Deadline to register is 3pm on April 9, 2021
APRIL 17, 2021
Can’t meet in person?
That won’t stop us. Because,
Welcome to InterACTION Online, a 1-day virtual conference designed to help you get the learning, support, and boost you need to take on 2021.
Welcome to InterACTION Online.
Join hundreds of your fellow PTs, PTAs and students - some of the brightest minds in health care - to learn, develop, and connect virtually online.
For one jam-packed day in April, we’ll come together to:
Be inspired by over 30 speakers, including thought-provoking educational sessions, panels, Q&A sessions, and member awards, and of course, time to connect with each other.
Because after all, just because we’ve gone online doesn’t mean you can’t get the learning, support, and boost you need to take on 2021.
- Share the topics and learnings that emerged as a result of the pandemic.
- Gather to discuss how we move forward as a profession.
- Recognize all that we do as PTs and PTAs for patients, the healthcare system, and the communities in which we live and work.
DATE & TIME
April 17, 2021
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
LOCATION
Online & accessible from anywhere in Canada
Everything you need to know about
Who is InterACTION Online for?
Physiotherapists and Physiotherapist Assistants in all healthcare sectors
Recent graduates and students
Corporate partners & sponsors
CONCURRENT SESSION SPEAKERS
OUR KEYNOTE & CLOSING SPEAKERS
Raj Suppiah, PT, Cert MDT, Cert Sport PT, Cert VRT
Co-Founder, Future Faces of Healthcare Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness
Future Faces of Healthcare: More than a Black Square
MD, FCFP, MPH, MBA
University of Toronto, Department of Family and Community Medicine
PANEL SPEAKERS
Cynthia Appiah
Team Canada Bobsleigh Pilot
Future Faces of Healthcare: More than a Black Square
PT, MBA, PhD
Professor in the School of Medicine, the Duke Global Health
Institute (DGHI) and the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy
Duke University
DrPH (Candidate)
MD, FRCPC
Director, Resident Education
Co-Director, Fellowship Program
Department of Critical Care Medicine
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
PT, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
Cross-appointed at the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health
University of Toronto
PT, BScPT, M.Ed
Leader Anti-Racism, Equity and Social Accountability, University of Toronto Lecturer, Internationally Educated Physical Therapy Bridging Program, University of Toronto Physiotherapist, York Catholic District School Board
PT Resident, BScES, MScPT
NSA-BBIPOC PT Collective Co-Chair
PT, BSc, BSc PT, DMT (cand)
Vice President, Integrated Care & Partnerships
VHA Home HealthCare / Champlain Rehab Solutions
Adjunct Lecturer Appointment
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine
University of Toronto
PT BScKin BScPT
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, PHYSELITE
Certified Coach, PracticeGap
PT, FCAMPT, Gunn IMS, FMS, SFMA Certified, CSCS
Physiotherapist
Amped Physiotherapy/Amped Sports Lab
PT, PhD
Acting Assistant Dean, Physiotherapy
Director, Program for Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (PIPER)
McMaster University
PT, MSc(PT), BHSc (Hons)
Advanced Practice Leader- Rehab
SE Health & Elizz
PT, MPH, BScPT
Physiotherapy North West Regional Rehabilitative Care Program Manager
Physiotherapy Professional Practice Leader
St. Joseph's Care Group
Assistant Professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
PT
Hamilton Family Health Team
PT
Professional Practice Leader, Providence Healthcare-Unity Health Toronto
Business Coaching Advantage Certified Coach™
Be inspired by over 30 speakers, including thought-provoking educational sessions, panels, Q&A sessions, and member awards, and of course, time to connect with other PTs and PTAs.
It's so much more than a hashtag, it’s a declaration.
It was created for us, by us, as a grassroots PT-led movement intended to bring us together.
Like #WeArePT, this year’s InterACTION Online brings together the voices, the experience and learning, and of course, the time to connect with other PTs and PTAs that so many of us need right now.
Al Macdonald, PT, MBA (he/him)
Executive Director, Student Wellbeing, Ryerson University
Infusing equity and community inclusion practices into our everyday work
Lori Brady
Exploring Cultural Bias
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Jennifer Harris, PT, BScPT
Regional and Quality Manager, CVD Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs, University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Working Together: Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation using the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Virtual Care Platform in a rural setting
Andrea Meade, PT BScKin BScPT
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, PHYSELITE
Certified Coach, PracticeGap
The “Who” In You: Exploring questions on personal power and professional identity in the physiotherapy profession through a coaching lens
Dianna Moulden, PT, PMSc(PT), MClSc(MT), FCAMPT, Sport Cert PT, IDN, BA.KIN
Navigating the Elite Sports World, as a Physiotherapist in a Pandemic
Valerie Filteau, PT, BSc. PT, CRE
Certified Respiratory Educator, Certified Exercise Physiologist (American College of Sports Medicine), Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services
Working Together: Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation using the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Virtual Care Platform in a rural setting
Emily Stevenson, PT, MSc(PT)
Physiotherapy Project Lead for Primary Health Care Teams in the Toronto Region
Pivoting to Virtual Service Delivery in Primary Health Care Teams
Mark Duggan, PT, BHSc (PT), BKin
Four Villages Community Health Centre
Pivoting to Virtual Service Delivery in Primary Health Care Teams
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
THE AGENDA FOR THE DAY
LOCATION
Online & accessible from anywhere in Canada
DATE & TIME
April 17, 2021
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
OPA MEMBER PRICING
ALL ACCESS to InterACTION Online, a virtual, immersive experience.
This category is for OPA Members only.
$25+ HST
STUDENT/NEW GRAD PRICING
ALL ACCESS to InterACTION Online, a virtual, immersive experience.
This category is for students or new grads.
$10+ HST
OUT OF PROVINCE CPA MEMBER PRICING
ALL ACCESS to InterACTION Online, a virtual, immersive experience.
This category is for CPA Members outside Ontario.
$25+ HST
NON-MEMBER PRICING
ALL ACCESS to InterACTION Online, a virtual, immersive experience.
This category is for non-members, corporate partners & sponsors, and government & healthcare networks
$50+ HST
OUR SPONSORS
Brian Shumak
Brian Shumak Financial Services has been specializing in financial planning for physiotherapists for over 30 years. Whether you are a clinic owner, independent contractor or in the public sector, we are able to tailor a personal or corporate plan to your specific situation.
We look at all aspects of finances paying attention to cash flow management (banking set up to mortgages), insurance programs (life, disability, critical illness, medical & dental plans), tax planning (incorporation, income splitting), investment planning (RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs), and legal & estate planning (contract reviews, Wills, Powers of Attorney) as it pertains to physiotherapists.
Let us help you establish the right program, or provide a second opinion, for you or your company. Check us out online at BrianShumak.com, by phone at 1-855-752-6948 or email brian@brianshumak.com.
DATE & TIME
April 17, 2021
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
LOCATION
Online & accessible from anywhere in Canada
| AGENDA |
| 8:00 AM Opening Remarks for InterACTION Online Paulette Gardiner Millar, OPA President |
| 8:15 AM Morning Keynote: "Leading in a Time of Change" Dr. Joshua Tepper |
| 9:15 AM Panel: "Sit and Let’s Chat: A conversation with Black PTs and a call to action to end racism" Panelists: Jeffrey Andrion, Courtney Bean, Stephanie Lurch, Andrea Meade, Dr. Stephanie Nixon, and Marquise Swaby. |
| 10:15 AM Networking Time Visit the Sponsor Booths Check out the Research Competition & Social Wall |
| 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions: "Future Faces of Healthcare: More than a Black Square" Raj Suppiah & Cynthia Appiah 60 min "Infusing equity and community inclusion practices into our everyday work" Al Macdonald 30 min "Understanding privilege, critical allyship and the implications for health" 30 min "The “Who” In You: Exploring questions on personal power and professional identity in the physiotherapy profession through a coaching lens" Andrea Meade 60 min |
| 11:30 AM Networking Time Visit the Sponsor Booths Check out the Research Competition & Social Wall |
| 12:00 PM Afternoon Keynote: "Physiotherapy in a Time Crisis-Learning from a Global Experience" Dr. Michel D. Landry& Phil Sheppard |
| 12:40 PM Panel: "#WeArePT - Rising to the Challenge Amidst a Global Pandemic and Beyond" Panelists: Dr. Sarah Wojkowski, Jordan Burgess, Sarah Tam Lee, Denise Taylor, Amy Hondronicols, Anna Marie Sneath, & Matt White |
| 1:30 PM Networking Time Visit the Sponsor Booths Check out the Research Competition & Social Wall |
| 1:45 PM People’s Choice Award Winner Announced Sponsor Prize Winners Announced |
| 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Concurrent Sessions: "Navigating the Elite Sports World, as a Physiotherapist in a Pandemic" Diana Moulden 60 min "Working Together: Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation using the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Virtual Care Platform in a rural setting" Jennifer Harris & Valerie Filteau 30 min "Pivoting to Virtual Service Delivery in Primary Health Care Teams" Emily Stevenson, Mark Duggan, & Sajel Misty 30 min "Interprofessional Primary Care in Ontario During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Future Directions" Kyle Vader 30 min "Physiotherapy in Long Term Care - A Virtual Success" Tammy Morrisey 30 min "Moving Interprofessional Education to the Virtual Space" Robyn Davies & Aimee Hindle 60 min |
| 3:15 PM Closing Speaker: ""How Will We Make it Through This? Wellbeing, Burnout and the Need for a Revolution" Dr. Shelly Dev |
| 4:00 PM Member Awards Closing Remarks |
We look forward to welcoming over 400 attendees, speakers and sponsors on April 17, 2021.
Registration includes access to all virtual components on April 17 & on-demand content after InterACTION Online for 6 months.
Congratulations to Our Early Bird Raffle Winners of $50 Amazon gift cards:
Nicole Hebert, Kelsey Herrington, and Patricia Miller
Questions about registration? Contact Sara Pulins.
PT, HBSc, MPT, MEd
Physiotherapist,
Director, Vitalis Health
Sajel Misty, PT, B.Sc., M.Sc.PT
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
Pivoting to Virtual Service Delivery in Primary Health Care Teams
Kyle Vader, PT, PhD (Candidate) (he/him)
Chronic Pain Clinic, Kingston Health Sciences Centre & School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University
Interprofessional Primary Care in Ontario During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Robyn Davies, PT, BHScPT, MAppSc, FCAMPT
Collaborative Learning Specialist (Network), Unity Health Toronto
Moving Inter-Professional Education to the Virtual Space
"Networking and speaking to clinicians from all around Ontario; Interacting with other physios and exhibitors."
Virtual or not, this year the #WeArePT community is going to bring it
Here is what past conference attendees have had to say about InterACTION
"To learn about current innovations in Physiotherapy, to meet other physio students, and to network with future employers."
"I look forward to this event every year, and do my best to attend! "
"Hearing about the amazing variety of opportunities that colleagues have embarked upon. It was so energizing."
We not only help people be healthier and stronger, we help people lead better lives.
InterACTION Online brings together in one place PTs, PTAs, and students from across Ontario and beyond.
To celebrate what we do, embrace our potential, and amplify our impact.
3 KEYNOTES
30 SPEAKERS
10 CONCURRENT SESSIONS
CONNECT
WITH MEMBERS
& SPONSORS VIRTUALLY
LIVE INTERACTIVE
Q&A SESSIONS
MEMBER AWARDS
WIN PRIZES &
VISIT SPONSOR BOOTHS
2 PT PANELS
VIRTUAL RESEARCH COMPETITION
© All Rights Reserved 2021
Tammy Morrisey, PT
Physiotherapy in Long Term Care- A Virtual Success
THE AGENDA FOR THE DAY
LOCATION
Online & accessible from anywhere in Canada
DATE & TIME
April 17, 2021
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKERS | ||||||||||
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| 8:00 AM | Opening Remarks for InterACTION Online |
Paulette Gardiner Millar OPA President |
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| 8:15 AM | Morning Keynote: "Leading in a Time of Change" |
Dr. Joshua Tepper | ||||||||||
| 9:15 AM | Panel: "Sit and Let’s Chat: A conversation with Black PTs and a call to action to end racism" |
Panelists: Jeffrey Andrion, Courtney Bean, Stephanie Lurch, Andrea Meade, Dr. Stephanie Nixon, and Marquise Swaby. |
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| 10:15 AM | Networking Time Visit the Sponsor Booths Check out the Research Competition & Social Wall |
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| 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
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| 11:30 AM | Networking Time Visit the Sponsor Booths Check out the Research Competition & Social Wall |
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| 12:00 PM | Afternoon Keynote: "Physiotherapy in a Time Crisis-Learning from a Global Experience" |
Dr. Michel D. Landry & Phil Sheppard | ||||||||||
| 12:45 PM | Panel: "#WeArePT - Rising to the Challenge Amidst a Global Pandemic and Beyond" |
Panelists: Dr. Sarah Wojkowski, Jordan Burgess, Sarah Tam Lee, Denise Taylor, Amy Hondronicols, Anna Marie Sneath, & Matt White | ||||||||||
| 1:30 PM | Networking Time Visit the Sponsor Booths Check out the Research Competition & Social Wall |
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| 1:45 PM | People’s Choice Award Winner Announced Sponsor Prize Winners Announced |
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| 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
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| 3:15 PM | Closing Speaker: "How Will We Make it Through This? Wellbeing, Burnout and the Need for a Revolution" |
Dr. Shelly Dev | ||||||||||
| 4:00 PM | Member Awards Closing Remarks |
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Sit and Let’s Chat: A conversation with Black PTs and a call to action to end racism
#WeArePT- Rising to the Challenge Amidst a Global Pandemic and Beyond
Register Now – Deadline to register is 3pm on April 9, 2021
PT, PhD(c), MA, BScPT
Aimee Hindle, RRT, MPH
Manager, Academic Affairs
Unity Health Toronto
Moving Inter-Professional Education to the Virtual Space
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Share on social media before, during, and after InterACTION Online and include hashtag #WeArePT:
• How proud you are to be a part of the physiotherapy community
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The contest runs from April 10 to April 23, 2021.
All posts about how proud you are or your excitement to attend InterACTION Online 2021,
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Event Platform Now Available to All Attendees
SOCIO – InterACTION Online 2021 Event Platform
We are looking forward to welcoming you on Saturday, April 17 at 8 am!
Click on this link to sign up using the same email address you used to register.
Check out this Attendee Guide.
Setting up your profile is quick and easy and should be done before Saturday, April 17, 2021.
All attendees will have received an email with important information about attending InterACTION Online 2021
so check your inbox.
Optimizing Your Session Experience
Make sure you have the following:
A laptop or desktop with a webcam and mic.
A recent version of Chrome; the platform works best with a Chrome browser.
A strong internet connection. Just like Skype, you must have a strong internet connection for it to work well. If possible, connect to your router with an ethernet cable instead of using WiFi.
We recommend wearing earbuds or headphones to prevent audio echoes.
If you don’t have a laptop or desktop, then you can join on your phone. But the experience will be better on a laptop/desktop. On Android, we recommend the Chrome browser. On iOS, you must use Safari.
Web App Walkthrough
Find a step-by-step walk-through of the platform in this article. The article covers the majority of the features that will be available to you during the conference. It breaks down each feature and its functions. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the features before the conference so that you can get the most out of your conference experience!
Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns? Please contact Maryam Ahmed.
Please note, there will be very limited tech support the day of so check your email inbox for additional information.