Steve Lidstone is the Associate Director of Performance at Brock University and is the former Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at York University (2004- 2007) and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator/Lecturer at McMaster University (2007-2016) Steve is a Strength & Conditioning Consultant with Hockey Canada’s NWT 2005-Present and also consults with various Canadian National Teams (Basketball, Bobsleigh, Wrestling and Waterski Canada). Steve has been a sessional instructor at Sheridan College, McMaster University and Redeemer University and presents at various conferences annually. Steve resides in St Davids (NOTL) with his wife Kristy and their 3 amazing children. Steve is proud to call Niagara home and has now focused his passion for athletic development on youth, varsity, next gen and professional athletes in the Greater Niagara Region.

• BKIN Hons, Brock University 2005
• Worked as a Kinesiologist at several multidisciplinary clinics in Ontario and Alberta from 2005-2009
• Office Coordinator for Tremont Medical Clinic in St. Catharines from 2010-2023
• Billing & Clinic Coordinator, Brock Sport Medicine from 2023- present

Misty and her husband Rob reside in Niagara Falls with their daughter Sophie and their Mastiff pup Goose. Misty is an avid swimmer and was a member of the Brock Niagara Aquatics competitive swim team as a teen. She also enjoys hiking, reading, movies and watching Sophie play softball.

• BKIN Hons, Brock University 2012
• Brock University Women’s Rugby Student Trainer 2009-2012
• Retail Manager 2012-2019
• Lead Administrator & Billing Coordinator for CBI Health in Burlington and Hamilton from 2019 -2022
• Client Coordinator & MVA Claim Coordinator for Waterview Physiotherapy 2022-2025

Bre resides in Welland with her partner and their Nova Scotia Duck Toller pup, Tilly. Bre enjoys spending time with her friends and family, watching movies, reading, and staying active in the gym or outdoors with the pup.

Dr. Katie Dalziel completed her medical training at Queen’s University in 2015 and went on to complete her Family Medicine Residency at McMaster (Niagara campus) in 2017. Following this, she completed a fellowship in Sports and Exercise Medicine through McMaster University under the guidance of Dr. David Levy and Dr. Wade Elliott.

Dr. Dalziel’s practice is focused on musculoskeletal medicine in athletes of all ages and levels which has afforded several opportunities for on field coverage. Most recently Dr. Dalziel travelled with the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Ball Hockey teams to their World Championships in Russia. Previously, she has covered events including the UCI Track Cycling World Cup, McMaster Wrestling Invitational and OFSAA Football Championships. She also had the pleasure of providing coverage for both the men’s and women’s rugby teams at McMaster for their 2017 seasons. She is looking forward to working with the Brock Badgers in their upcoming varsity season as well as providing coverage for local Niagara events. As a former varsity soccer athlete at Queen’s, Dr. Dalziel continues to enjoy an active lifestyle in the Niagara area that includes hiking, soccer and volleyball.

Education:

• Master of Education – 2007 – Teaching and Learning
  Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
• Diploma in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine -1995
  ITCM – Toronto, ON
• Diploma in Sports Injury Management (Athletic Therapy) – 1989
  Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
• Bachelor Physical Education (Honors) – 1987
  Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

Professional Accreditation

• Canadian Athletic Therapist Association – Certified Athletic Therapist – CAT(C)

Career History

• Athletic Therapist – Brock University Sports Medicine (BSM) – 1989 – Present

Current Lead Therapist

• Brock Men’s Hockey
• Brock Men’s and Women’s Wrestling
• Brock Men’s and Women’s Rowing
• Brock Men’s Lacrosse
• Brock Track and Field.

Part Time Instructor
Department of Kinesiology – Brock University

Owner and Instructor

• Soft Tissue Release Workshops by Jim Bilotta – 2008 – Present
• Develop and administer Soft Tissue Release Workshops to health care providers including athletic therapists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors and kinesiologists throughout Canada. This also includes students from above professions.

Career (Medical Team) Highlights

Canadian Medical Team Member with the following international games:

• 2022 Canada Games – St. Catharines
• 1999 World Rowing Championships – St. Catharines
• 1997 World University Games – Sicily
• 1996 Para Olympic Games – Atlanta, Georgia
• 1996 Pan American Games – Mar del Plata, Argentina
• 1995 World University Games – Fukuoka, Japan

Professional Committee Involvement

• 2000 – Canadian Athletic Therapist Association – Conference Co-Chair
• 1995-2000 – Canadian Athletic Therapists Association – Education Committee

Interesting Facts

• Jim was inducted into the 2025 Brock University Sports Hall of Fame
• Jim has been married for 26 years to his wife Mindy (practicing psychotherapist) and they have two children – Abigayle (master’s in journalism) and Brennen (4th year in kinesiology). All attended undergrad at Brock

Education:

• Massage Therapy Diploma – Ontario College of Health and Technology – Stoney Creek, ON – 2013
• Bachelor of Arts Community Health – Brock University – St. Catharines, ON – 2006
• Sports Injury Management Diploma – Sheridan College – Oakville, ON – 1994
• Fitness Instructor Diploma – George Brown College – Toronto, ON – 1986

Professional Accreditation:

• Canadian Athletic Therapists Association – Certified Athletic Therapist – CAT(C)
• College of Massage Therapists of Ontario – Registered Massage Therapist – RMT

Career Experience:

• Brock University Sports Medicine Clinic – St. Catharines, ON – Sept 1994 – current
•  Lead Therapist Brock University Women’s Rugby, Women’s Hockey and Swim Teams
• Active Life Rehab+/Niagara Concussion Management – Niagara Falls, ON – April 2023 – current
• Canada Summer Games Volunteer – Lacrosse – July 2022

Interesting Fact:

Karen and her husband Dave have two boys, Jacob (the Niagara New Year’s baby of 2004) and Matthew, who both grew up attending many of Brock’s sporting events, participating in several sports themselves.

Education

• Masters of Applied Health Sciences Brock University, St. Catharines, ON | Ongoing
• Marshall K, Chimera NJ. Reaction Time Across the Menstrual Cycle: A Critically Appraised Topic. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. Accepted for publication.
• Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program, McMaster University, College of Health And Technology, Hamilton,ON | May 2018
• Massage Therapy Diploma, Ontario College of Health And Technology, Stoney Creek, ON | July 2016
• Honors Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences | Athletic Therapy, Sheridan College, Brampton, ON | July 2015
• Honors Bachelor of Arts | Kinesiology and Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON | June 2012

Career Experience

• Certified Athletic Therapist: Brock University | St. Catharines, ON | August 2018 – Current
• Lead Therapist with W/MBBALL and MRUG Lead of student curriculum and placements
• Certified Athletic Therapist: Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton | Various locations including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, USA | December 2020 – Present
• Certified Athletic Therapist: Canada Summer Games Rugby 7’s | St. Catharines, ON| May 2022
• Certified Athletic Therapist: The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) | August 2020 – 2023
• Certified Athletic Therapist: McMaster University | Hamilton, ON | August 2015 – August 2018

Interesting Fact
Outside of helping athletes reach their full potential, Kelsey is very passionate about travel, the outdoors and dog rescue.

Education:

• PhD Applied Health Science – Environmental Physiology (Brock University) ​
• Master of Clinical Science- Sport and Exercise Medicine (Western University) ​
• Master of Science – Physical Therapy (Queen’s University) ​
• Master of Science – Kinesiology and Health Science – Motor Control (York University) ​
• Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience (York University) ​
• Honours Bachelor of Applied Science – Kinesiology (University of Guelph) ​
• Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion (Humber College)​
• Neurokinetic Therapy Level 1 + 2, NSCA- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist​
• Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Graduate (McMaster University) ​
• Sport Physiotherapy Canada – Sport Physiotherapy Diploma, Red Cross- First Responder ​

Career Experience:​

• Brock Sport Medicine Community Physiotherapist 2025 – Present​
• Brock Varsity Sport Physiotherapist, Brock University 2022 –2025​
• Cambridge Soccer Club, Club Physiotherapist May 2022 – Aug.2022 ​
• SOS Campus Physiotherapy, Waterloo Jan. 2022 – Aug. 2022 ​
• Next Level Performance Training, Cambridge, Physiotherapist/Strength Coach Sep. 2018 – Aug. 2022​
• Sports Medicine Experts, Hamilton, Physiotherapist Oct. 2019 – Dec. 2021 ​

Education:

• University Graduate Degree – Western University
  • Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) Sept 2017 – Aug 2019
• University Undergraduate Degree – McMaster University, Sept 2012 – Apr 2016
  • Bachelor of Science – Honours Kinesiology (Summa Cum Laude)

Career Experience:​

• Physical Therapist Wheelchair Basketball Canada, Toronto ON
• Niagara Health & Rehab Centre 2020-2025
• Sports Medicine Experts 2021-2023
• MacLean Sport Physiotherapy 2020-2021
• Fower Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic – Physiotherapy Fellowship 2019-2020

Education:

• University of Western Ontario, Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) 2022 – 2024
  • National Orthopaedic Division Student Award
• Guelph University Sport Physiotherapy Fellow 2025,
• Brock University, Masters of Professional Kinesiology (MPK) 2020- 2021
  • Dean’s List, Distinguished Graduate Student Award
  • Brock University, Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) 2015 – 2020

Career Experience:​

• Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates HPC at University of Guelph August 2024 – Present
• EPA, Cambridge-Hespeler April 2025 – Present
• McMaster University Summer Sports Performance Coach April – August 2022
• Brock University Rapid Antigen Screening Program Facilitator August 2021 – July 202

Education:

• D’Youville University, Buffalo, NY ​
  • Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) Degree September 2021- May 2025 ​
  • Master of Science (MSc), Anatomy September 2021 -May 2025 ​
• Brock University, St Catharines, ON ​
  • Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) Diploma with First-Class Standing
    • September 2016 – June 2021 ​
      • Sport Medicine Student September 2017 – April 2021 ​
• Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program ​

Career Experience:​

• McMaster University, Hamilton, ON –February-April 2025 ​
  • Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program ​
• Graduate Assistant, D’Youville University January – May 2023​
• Chiropractor Mentorship, NOTL Health & Wellness October 2020 – January 2021 ​

Interesting Fact:

• Brock University Softball Team (2016-2020)​

Education:

• McMaster University — Honours BSc in Kinesiology, 2005 ​
• Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College — DC, 2013 Cum Laude with clinic honours.​
• Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Complete Concussion Management Provider​
• ICPA Webster Technique Provider, Active Release Techniques, Spine ​
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)​

Career Experience:​

• Chiropractor, Niagara Health & Rehab Centre — 2013 – 2025​
• Chiropractor, Brock Chiropractic — 2013 -2015​
• Volunteer Firefighter, Pelham Fire Dept; Fonthill, ON — 2013 – Present​
• Personal Trainer, Totum Life Science; Toronto, ON — 2009-2012​

Interesting Fact:

• McMaster University Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee – 2015​
• McMaster University Female Athlete of the Year 2003 and 2004​
• National Carded Athlete (Wrestling) ; Calgary, AB — 2006-2010​

Education:

• Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, Hamilton, On – Master of Osteopathic Manual Science, August 2025 ​
• Brock University, St. Catharines, On – Bachelors of Kinesiology(Honours) 2021​

Career Experience:​

• Student Osteopathic Practitioner, Under Year Clinic; Hamilton, on -2021 – Present ​
• Student Osteopathic Practitioner, Cao Free Clinic; Hamilton, on -September 2024- July 2025

Interesting Fact:

• Brock Wrestling 2016-2020 4x U Sports National Champion​
• Current Canadian National Team Carded Member (Wrestling)​

• Bachelor of Applied Health Science – Athletic Therapy – Sheridan College 2013
• Advanced Standing Massage Therapy Program – Ontario College of Health and Technology  2019
• First Responder Certified
• Registered Massage Therapist

• The White Birch Wellness  – Massage Therapist- Sept 2020- Present
• Massage Addict -Massage Therapist- February 2020-Sept 2020
• St. Catharine’s Physiotherapy Clinic – Athletic Therapist/ Physiotherapist Assistant Sept 2018- May 2019
• Ridley College – Athletic Therapy Assistant January 2014- May 2021

Education:

• Masters in Rehabilitation Science September 2023 – Present​
• Ontario College of Health and Technology- Advanced Standing Massage Therapy Diploma​
• September 2020 – July 2021​
• • Sheridan College – Honors Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Athletic Therapy)​
• September 2016 – May 2020​

Career Experience:​

• Registered Massage Therapist | Massage Addict Niagara Falls May 2024- Present​
• Head Athletic Therapist | Niagara IceDogs Hockey Club | OHL August 2022- Present​
• Athletic Therapist & Strength Coach | Limitless Training Systems January 2022-August 2024​

Interesting Fact:

• Team Canada Taekwondo former National Team Athlete and Coach.

Education:

• University Western Ontario B.Sc (Hons) Kinesiology – 2006
• C.Ped Tech (C) – 2011
• Canadian Certified Pedorthist C.Ped (C) – 2012

Career Experience:​

• Ontario Orthotics Lab Technical lab supervisor, Pedorthist (2019-2025)
• Bioped Hamilton, Senior Pedorthist (2018-2019)
• Elio’s Foot Comfort Centre, Senior Pedorthist (2014-2018)
• LEOLAB, Lab setup and Operations Supervisor (2013-2014)

Interesting Fact:

• I Have a twin brother – we look nothing alike.
• Recreational Rowing at Henley for ~5 years.
• Once went on stage with David Copperfield in Vegas and saw a car disappear.