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Rebecca graduated with her Massage Therapy diploma in 2010, and discovered a passion for working with athletic populations in 2015. Since then she has worked with numerous athletes across a variety of sports. Selected teams/events include World and Canadian Muay Thai Champions, Pinty’s Grand Slam Tour Challenge, HockeyNL's High Performance Program, Hockey Canada's Senior National Women's Team, the IIHF High Performance Program (U18 Camp), and the MUN Seahawks Women’s Basketball team. As a former artistic swimmer, she was honoured to work with Canada Artistic Swimming’s Olympic Training Team during their visit to Newfoundland. 
Rebecca is currently working towards her Sport Massage Therapist diploma and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Rebecca is thrilled to be part of the Premier team!  


Education:

  • Memorial University - Bachelor of Kinesiology
  • CompuCollege - Fitness and Lifestyle Specialist Diploma
  • CompuCollege - Massage Therapy Diploma


Additional Certifications:

  • ​K-Tape Pro Therapist Certification
  • Mechanical Cupping Certification 
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Certified First Responder - Canadian Red Cross

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*Rebecca is not currently accepting new clients due to scheduling restrictions. Please book in with one of our other providers, or contact the office if you would like to be added to her waitlist. 
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Bianca Paiement, MSc, CSCS

Master of Science Biomechanics

Strength and Conditioning Specialist


​​After graduating from York University, Matthew has since completed courses in manual therapies, taping, and distance running. During his time as a Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT), Matthew has been fortunate enough to help a variety of people, including professional athletes in the CFL and AHL, Olympic Athletes, as well as some of the province's top athletes in running, gymnastics, basketball, ultimate frisbee, and swimming. ​​


Matt is the Assistant Athletic Therapist for the Newfoundland Growlers hockey club and Head Athletic Therapist for the Newfoundland Growlers Basketball team.


Matt is the current President of the Atlantic Provinces Athletic Therapy Association and sits of the Ethics Committee for the Canadian Athletic Therapist's Association.


Education: 

  • York University - Bachelor of Science Specialized Honours in Kinesiology
  • Canadian College of Massage Therapy and Hydrotherapy - Massage Therapy Diploma


Additional Certifications:

  • Certified First Responder (Canadian Red Cross)
  • Soft Tissue Release
  • Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • ​Reconditioning HQ R1 - Foundations

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​​​​​Ashley has been working as a Certified Athletic Therapist since 2010 and founded Premier Athletic Therapy & Sports Medicine in 2011. Since then, she has worked with the Newfoundland Growlers, St. John's Edge, St. John's IceCaps, Hockey Canada's U18 Program, Newfoundland's provincial team athletes in volleyball, hockey, soccer, football, gymnastics, and cheerleading, and the 2019 Canada Winter Games to work with Team NL hockey. She was also a member of the therapy team at the 2013 World Ball Hockey Championships.


Ashley specializes in sports-related concussion recognition and management, as well as return to play programs for athletes wanting to get back onto the court, field, or ice.


Ashley is committed to understanding your sport. As a former artistic gymnast, she has a special interest in artistic sports such as gymnastics, cheerleading, circus arts, and dance. She has also competed in cheerleading (university and all-star), fixed-seat rowing, played hockey, ultimate frisbee, and she's most recently taken up springboard diving! 


Currently, Ashley is the Secretary for the Atlantic Provinces Athletic Therapists Association and sits on the Ethics Committee for the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. She is also coaches the Memorial University Cheerleading team.


Education:

  • Memorial University - Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours)
  • Sheridan College - Bachelor of Applied Health Science - Athletic Therapy (Honours)


Additional Certifications:​​

  • Certified First Responder (Canadian Red Cross)
  • Soft Tissue Release
  • Assessment and Treatment of Minor Traumatic Brain Injuries and Associated Spinal Dysfunction
  • Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Introduction to Dance Medicine & Survey of Injuries in Dance
  • Health Care in the Performing Arts

 

Matthew Moore, CAT(C), RMT, SMT(CC)
Certified Athletic Therapist 

Registered Massage Therapist 

Sport Massage Therapist (candidate)

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​NEWFOUNDLAND'S SPORTS INJURY REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS​

Ashley Hiscock, CAT(C), CSCS
Certified Athletic Therapist ​

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

​Rebecca Gladney, RMT, B.Kin

Fitness and Lifestyle Specialist

Registered Massage Therapist

Sport Massage Therapist (candidate)

After graduating from the University of Ottawa, Bianca went on to work in the fitness industry for 7 years, where she has worked with both general and special populations. Originally a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Ottawa Women's Rugby team, Bianca has since worked with NHL, AHL, OHL, NCAA, USports, National Volleyball and Rep Rugby athletes at a private sports performance facility in Ottawa before moving back to Newfoundland. 
As an athlete, Bianca grew up mostly figure skating and playing hockey until post secondary when she started playing rugby. With the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees women's rugby team she won 4 RSEQ gold medals, and the 2017 USports National Championships before transitioning to coaching.


Education: 

  • University of Ottawa - Master of Science specialized in Biomechanics
  • University of Ottawa - Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics


Additional Certifications:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - NSCA
  • Certified JOGA Instructor
  • ​Certified Kinesiologist - NLKA