04/18/2026
Last night the staff at New Horizons Rehab gave me a wonderful retirement dinner at Vekys. I felt incredibly loved and appreciated.I couldn’t hold back tears with their kind words. It was an emotional time sharing stories, and we had lots of laughs as well.
New Horizons Rehab has been the place I call home for 32 years. I’ve seen so many changes over those years. But the two things that have mattered the most are the trust this community has invested me with and working with my incredible staff. Tammy has been with me 30 years. She’s my friend as well as colleague. Melissa, my daughter has been with the clinic in one capacity or the other for years, growing into a key role.
I know it is time for me to retire. My phrase has been “I’ve reached my best before date”. My mind tells me how much I’ve loved what I do. But my body hurts now at the end of a day. It’s time.
I’m leaving the clinic and community in great hands. Alex Wilson became the new owner on March 1. I’ve worked beside her teaching her the ropes and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. She cares about what this clinic became over the past 32 years. She has the same values as I do - the patient is always centre stage. We do not exist without the trust of our patients and the medical community. Quality care and time spent with each patient has been the foundation. Alex has this same value.
The physiotherapists, rehab therapist, assistants, speech pathologists and administrators possess the same values. That will not change.
I’m leaving my baby of 32 years in very capable hands. I know as I step into the next stage of life in retirement, New Horizons Rehab will continue to provide the quality of care we’ve become known for.
With confidence in the future.
June