Barb Minnick H.B.Sc.(H.K.), R.Kin, CEP-CSEP

Barb has had a 35 year career as a Kinesiologist and is passionate about helping people achieve better health through movement. She is a creative, hands-on problem-solver who has helped hundreds of people restore their quality of life with land and aquatic- based exercise techniques. She has been awarded the Cambridge Times Readers Choice Platinum award 2021-2023 for her work with clients.

Barb’s specialties include all aspects of orthopaedic rehabilitation related to joint injuries/replacement, neurological conditions and gait and mobility issues.

Over the years, Barb has worked in the hospital and rehabilitation settings as well as at the City of Cambridge’s W.E.Pautler 50+ centre, where she developed the Active Living program for seniors. Barb is a nature lover and in her spare time is an avid golfer and enjoys an active lifestyle.

Courses Completed

  •  Registered Kinesiologist in Good Standing, College of Kinesiologists of Ontario

  • Certified Member of Ontario Kinesiology Association

  • Certified Exercise Physiologist, CSEP

  • BLS Provider CPR, Heart & Stroke Foundation

  • Lifemark post-Covid rehabilitation training – 2021

  • Clinical Assessment in MSK / Neurologic Conditions, CSEP – 2019

  • Advanced Module-Concussion Therapy, CSEP - 2019

  • Exercise and Chronic Disease, CSEP – 2017

  • Exercise and Nutrition, CSEP – 2017

  • Cancer and Exercise module, CSEP – 2015

  • Advanced Diabetes module certification, CSEP – 2014

  • Exercise is Medicine Canada Level 2, CSEP – 2014

  • AquaStretch Certification– AQX – 2013

  • Core Training-Osteoporosis, MelioGuide 2012

  • Osteoporosis Treatment and Management Certification, MelioGuide - 2010

  • Urban Poling for Rehabilitation and Wellness Professionals, Urban Poling - 2011

  • Current Concepts in Balance, Fitness & Mobility, Toronto Rehab- 2009

  • Persistent Pain Management, Life is Now - 2009

  • Healing Waters– Intro to Aquatic Post-Rehab Certification, CALA – 2004

  • Aquatic Instructor Certification, WaterArt – 200