About Us

If you want to learn more about us, you’re in the right place. Read on and learn how we grew to become one of London’s most trusted health care teams.  

Our story

Should a clinic even have a story…?  Well, ours does!

It all began with Dr. Nicole Thornicroft and a little health care clinic right here in London, Ontario.  You see, Dr. Thornicroft has never been like so many of her colleagues.  Brilliant – yes; caring – of course; ambitious – absolutely. But still, something about her take on health care always felt different. It took a few years of practice, some insight and experience, and even a few ‘aha’ moments along the way, but while working alongside patients, Dr. Thornicroft came to realize that the happiness of her patients as well as her own had as much or more to do with the trust and connection she built than it was about the treatment techniques she used. 

And that was the moment Dr. Thornicroft set out on her own and founded Pro Function.

Things weren’t easy in the beginning; good things never are.  Dr. Thornicroft knew she wanted to continue practicing but this time with a focus on her style of treatment – Personalized, Approachable and Professional.  First, the question was where?
Being born and raised in the suburb of Lambeth, Ontario meant a location near south London would be ideal, since it would help her work with the community she loved and still lives in today.  But then was the question of how?  This hurdle was more difficult.  Dr. Thornicroft worked with a variety of patients from differing backgrounds; downtown city workers, teachers, young children, farmers.  They all needed a place to go, and a common thread to connect them.  Slowly but surely the picture came into focus – Sports!

Dr. Thornicroft knew that sports was a big part of most people’s lives, whether personally or professionally. It could be through organized team sports, going to the local cross fit gym, playing with grandchildren on weekends, or being part of a fundraising marathon; sports and being active had its place for many. Dr. Thornicroft didn’t waste a moment and she quickly forged an agreement with the largest indoor training facility in all of London, Ontario; Centrefield Sports Inc.  

Centrefield Sports Inc. is an impressive 35,000 sq. ft. indoor training facility for everything from minor to elite sports, and this would be where Pro Function would open its doors in 2011.  Quickly growing to become an integral part of the local sports, industrial and small business community, Pro Function’s down-to-earth, 1-on-1, modern approach to chiropractic and physiotherapy treatment became the standard for exceptional care.

And since then, Pro Function has grown to now have two locations, and multiple practitioners, all working together as a team, collaboratively for the best possible care for the patients.  Located still in Centrefield Sports, and now as well in the heart of downtown London Ontario, access to quality, professional, personalized care is easier than ever.  We welcome you to our clinic and our team,

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Brooke Edwardson

MPT, B.Sc Kin

Physiotherapist London Ontario
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Sports Injuries Physiotherapy
Post Surgical Rehab
Sports Team On-Field Medicine

Choose Brooke for:
• Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Running Injuries
• Industrial / Physically Demanding Jobs + Injuries
• Spinal, Hip and Knee Injuries
• Pre- and Post- Surgical Cases (eg. ACL Recovery after Surgery)
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Team Medical Coverage; Tournaments, Travel, Seasonal

Brooke Edwardson

MPT, B.Sc Kin

Physiotherapist London Ontario
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Sports Injuries Physiotherapy
Post Surgical Rehab
Sports Team On-Field Medicine

Choose Brooke for:
• Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Running Injuries
• Industrial / Physically Demanding Jobs + Injuries
• Spinal, Hip and Knee Injuries
• Pre- and Post- Surgical Cases (eg. ACL Recovery after Surgery)
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Team Medical Coverage; Tournaments, Travel, Seasonal

If you’re an athlete, at any level, you’ll want to meet Brooke! Brooke Edwardson’s resume and skill with athletes is not only impressive, but it just keeps getting bigger and better.  Having graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy from Western University, Brooke knew without question that she wanted to work with top athletes – and she wasted no time making her mark. 

Brooke currently see’s patients inside Pro Function’s 40,000 sq ft facility which allows her to really engage and challenge with her patients in their chosen activity/sport. She also engages athletes outside the clinic.  Currently, Brooke sits as head of the medical team and lead physiotherapist for the FC London Soccer club and she has been a member of the medical support staff at our national Canada games.   She even volunteers her time and skills annually to a number of sport charity events. 


Now that might be enough for some, but not for Brooke. 

Brooke really is passionate about growing and sharing her knowledge with others.  Knowing that, it’s really no surprise that Brooke has been accepted to a unique, one-of-a-kind Masters program that specializes in Sports Medicine here in London at Western University.  In this program Brooke will collaborate with other sports Physiotherapist, Athletic Therapists, Sports Medicine Physicians, and Surgeons.   She’ll also gain an opportunity to complete her research study with Soccer Canada and gain experience with top-tier athletes from the NBA and the NHL. 

From growing up playing competitive soccer to working alongside Varsity athletes at Western University, to working at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Brooke’s resume speaks for itself. 

Outside of the clinic, Brooke loves finding creative ways to stay active and is up for the challenge of trying out a new sport or skill.  She enjoys running, hiking, water sports, and of course soccer!  She also loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.