Providing safe, ethical, and patient/client-centred care isn’t a one-time achievement—it’s an ongoing journey of reflection, learning, and commitment to the people we serve.

With that in mind, COKO is pleased to host a virtual town hall focused on patient/client-centred care. Our goal is to raise awareness of how patient/client-centred care integrates into Registered Kinesiologists’ everyday practice. To support this, the session will explore the concept from a range of perspectives, including clinical practice, non-clinical roles, and the patient/client experience. The session may be especially valuable for those working towards individual learning goals related to patient/client-centred care.

We’ve brought together a diverse group of panelists who will share insights, experiences, and practical approaches that you can apply in your day-to-day work. Join us on Monday, April 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm for an engaging conversation.

Click to attend the town hall here

This is a valuable opportunity to reflect on your role, learn from others, and explore how patient/client-centred care impacts not only individual experiences but also the broader healthcare system.

Meet the panelists

• Dr. Nicole Beamish is a registered physiotherapist and Assistant Professor at Queen’s University in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies. She teaches courses in exercise assessment and prescription, as well as professional practice, preparing future kinesiologists to deliver person-centred care. Her research focuses on physical activity during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and she contributed to the development of the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour & Sleep Throughout the First Year Postpartum. 

• Ida Pilla a patient/client of a Registered Kinesiologist who attended a CHANGE Program offered by a Family Health Team to help optimize her health and well-being.

• Erin Sevigny is a registered kinesiologist, registered nurse and with over 15 years of experience across acute care, mental health, long-term care, and primary care. She has worked in both leadership and front-line roles, with a focus on team-based chronic disease management. She brings expertise in implementation science, quality improvement, and program development and evaluation. Erin is currently a Training Specialist with the Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation, where she leads applied research initiatives grounded in her combined background in health care and education.