Each month, we reflect on our promise of Helping you live your best life. That promise is made possible by our entire Winterberry team. While some team members are the faces you see in the clinic, many others work behind the scenes to support your care. That’s why we shine a spotlight on one team member each month — so you can get to know the people you see when you come in, and the ones you don’t.
Home Winter 2026
Newsletter
January, 2026
Your Winterberry winter newsletter!
We’re in the middle of winter; a natural time to focus on staying well and supporting one another which is why we’re introducing our Physiotherapy Referral Program. By referring a friend or family member to the Winterberry Physiotherapy Clinic, you’ll be helping them take an important step toward improved health and mobility and as a thank you for your trust, we will enter you into our fitness watch draw.
Also in our newsletter, a reminder to take extra care which is why we’re including links below to help you dress warmly and stay safe. And as we do every month, we’re bringing you a message from our Medical Director, Dr. Steven Zizzo, our quick Q+A Team Showcase as well as a message from our Patient Liaison.
Getting to know your Winterberry team
Staying safe in extreme cold
During periods of extreme cold, taking a few extra precautions can make a big difference to your health and safety. Dressing in warm layers, limiting time outdoors when temperatures are deemed to be dangerous and staying active indoors can help protect your body from cold-related injuries and stiffness. It’s also important to check in on older adults, neighbours, and anyone with mobility or health challenges during cold snaps.
Message from Patient Liaison Rachel
If you have any questions about your care, I’m here to help you.
Explore February events, activities, and community programs
City event calendarTrusted, up-to-date information on flu activity in Ontario
Public Health OntarioExplore local wellness programs, workshops, and support
Wellness resourcesWinter clothing and cold weather safety tips
Stay cozy and safeNews
Refer a friend to physio.
Want to help a friend feel and move better AND have a chance to win a fitness watch? We’re running a Physio Referral Appreciation program and inviting you to share the care. If you know someone who could benefit from physiotherapy, we’d be glad to care for them. For each referral made to Winterberry Physiotherapy between now and March 31, you’ll receive one entry to win a fitness watch after the new patient completes their first appointment.
Team Spotlight
Alexandria, Registered Practical Nurse
Meet Alexandria, one of our hardworking and highly skilled RPNs.
Helping You To Know Us Better
Meet Alexandria
Each month we catch up to one of our busy Winterberry team members and ask them a few questions that will help our patients get to know them better. This month we chatted with Alexandria:
Alexandria, tell us about your work at Winterberry — what’s your role?
I am one of the members of the nursing team at Winterberry. My responsibilities include supporting the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension through monitoring, education, and care coordination. As a nurse, my role also emphasizes preventative health by administering immunizations, arranging and discussing cancer screenings, and promoting early detection and wellness. In addition, I work with parents and families to assess infants’ and children’s growth and development, ensuring age-appropriate milestones are met and addressing concerns early.
What made you want to become an RPN?
In high school, I excelled in math and sciences but was unsure which path I wanted to take. In my senior year, I had an amazing teacher who worked as an operating room nurse for most of her nursing career. Her experiences and stories inspired me to begin a nursing career of my own.
What is the educational background for an RPN? Where did you go to school?
To become an RPN in Ontario, you must complete a two-year college program and then pass a board exam to become registered. I attended Mohawk College for my nursing education, which offered an accelerated 16-month nursing program. I passed my CNO exam in February 2020 and started my nursing career shortly after.
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