Heather Tugnett M.Sc., R.Kin, CAT(C)
Head Athletic Therapist
(905) 727-3178 x306
heather.tugnett@sac.on.ca
Heather Tugnett became a full-time Athletic Therapist at St. Andrew’s College in September 2011. As a Certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Kinesiologist, Heather enjoys providing care to the students of St. Andrew’s College as well as mentoring athletic therapy students as they prepare for certification in the profession of Athletic Therapy. Heather holds a BA degree in Kinesiology from Wilfrid Laurier University (2008), and a Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Athletic Therapy) degree from Sheridan College (2011) and a Master of Science degree from McMaster University (2016). In 2013, Heather has travelled to Madagascar, Africa with a group of students as a medical chaperone for the St. Andrew’s Society for Service around the World (SASSAW) program. Outside of her work at St. Andrew’s, Heather is a committee Chair for the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, she teaches First Aid and First Responder courses for the Canadian Red Cross, and she has volunteered as a medical practitioner for the 2015 Pan Am Games (Toronto, ON) and 2019 Canada Winter Games (Red Deer, AB).
Natalie Figueira HBa (Kin), BAHSc, CAT(C), CSCS
Athletic Therapist
(905) 727-3178 x344
natalie.figueira@sac.on.ca
Natalie Figueira is a Certified Athletic Therapist and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and started at St. Andrew’s College as a full-time Athletic Therapist in August 2021. Prior to this, Natalie worked in both a multidisciplinary clinic and a variety of sports environments with athletes at various levels of competition, including Junior A hockey and lacrosse, University football, international tournaments, and professional organizations. Natalie spent 2 years as the Head Athletic Therapist with the Oakville Blades Jr. A Hockey club. She was also a Certified Athletic Therapist with the Toronto Argonauts for their 2019 football season, and the Head Athletic Therapist with Hockey Canada’s Team Canada East at the World Jr. A Challenge in the winter of 2019. Natalie attended Wilfrid Laurier University to obtain her BA (Hons.) degree in Kinesiology (2015) followed by Sheridan College to acquire her BAHSc (Hons.) degree in Athletic Therapy (2018). As a Certified Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Natalie has a strong passion for proactive injury prevention, the rehabilitation process, as well as student and athlete education.
Cathy Salvo BKin, CAT(C), RDH, FRI
Athletic TherapistÂ
(905) 727-3178Â
cathy.salvo@sac.on.ca
Cathy Salvo began working at St. Andrew’s College in August 2024. Cathy is a Certified Athletic Therapist and a First Responder Instructor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Specialized Honours in Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy Certificate from York University and is currently completing her Master’s in Rehabilitation Science from McMaster University. Before joining St. Andrew’s College, Cathy worked in a multidisciplinary clinical setting and instructed in the York University Athletic Therapy program. Cathy also served as the Head Therapist for the Toronto Yeomans and Toronto Saracens Rugby teams, and recently had the opportunity to be a part of the 2023 Canada Winter Games medical team. As a 9-time Ironman Triathlete with 13 years of swim coaching experience, Cathy has a profound understanding of overuse injuries and the importance of functional movement and strength in restoring optimal biomechanical function. Cathy has a passion for youth sport, and she is excited to bring her experience to the Athletic Therapy team at St. Andrew’s College!
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