Our dynamic team of passionate undergraduate, graduate students, and community partners lead by Dr. O’Neil, is dedicated to advancing the field of rehabilitation science. Bringing a range of perspective and expertise, Reachable Rehab Research Lab aims to create a collaborative environment where innovative ideas flourish.


Jennifer O'Neil, PT, PhD

I am a physiotherapist and associate professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. I am passionate about finding ways to provide accessible and equitable rehabilitation care for all.

My research program focuses on improving access to effective physiotherapy and community-based rehabilitation using technology and participatory approaches. My doctorate thesis targeted the implementation of intensive home-based telerehabilitation programs for people living with a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury. I have led capacity building projects and telerehabilitation implementation research across Canada, including implementing a telehealth fall prevention program for francophone communities living in minority situations.

From a global health perspective, using person-centered and mixed-method approaches, I aim to improve health equity and access to rehabilitation services for underserved communities.


Our team

  • Christine Campbell

    Community/Patient Partner

  • Kadupedi and CanUgan Kasese, Uganda

    Community Partners

  • Maryam Khaleqi-Sohi

    PhD Candidate, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, uOttawa

    Bio
  • Elizabeth Thibault

    PT & PhD Candidate, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, uOttawa

    Bio
  • Pierre Moreau

    Kinésithérapeute, PhD Student, School of Rehabilitation Sciences

    Bio
  • Nathalie Todam Nguepnang

    PhD Candidate, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Research Assistant

  • Nathalie Dionne

    PT, PhD student, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, uOttawa, Research Associate

    Bio
  • Rachel Sudhakar

    Honours BSc Biomedical Science, Undergraduate research trainee

    Bio
  • Monet Daley

    BSc Student, Biomedical Science, undergrad volunteer

    Bio
  • Isabelle Marion

    BSc. Student in Human Kinetics, Undergraduate research volunteer

    Bio

Our Alumni

  • Zahra Lalani

    BSc, Master student at McGill University

    Bio
  • Salena Aggerwal

    BSc, Master student in Audiology at Dalhousie University

    Bio
  • Physio Group 2025-2026

  • Physio Group 2024-2025

  • Physio Group 2023-2024

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