Mike Gaynor grew up in Munster Hamlet and attended St. Philips School and South Carleton High School in Richmond. He went on to study physiotherapy at Queen’s University, graduating in 1989. He worked at the Carleton University Sports Medicine Clinic for five years before opening his own practice in 1994. He now owns and operates four physiotherapy/multidisciplinary clinics in Ottawa and the surrounding area. Mike is active in the community, having been a volunteer coach of minor hockey and soccer, and is currently a member of the local Knights of Columbus chapter. Mike and his wife Loretta have made Kemptville their home since 2001. They have four children – Kieran, Erin, Maria, and Jenna – all of whom attend school in Kemptville and are very active in community sports and activities.