About Me
MY VISION
To empower, educate and motivate individuals of all ages to play an integral role in their journey to healthier selves and to the achievement of their best quality of life.
MY MISSION
Helping my clients achieve their wellness goals through individualized, quality, compassionate physiotherapy care and empowering education.
MY VALUES
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Providing quality, compassionate care
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Individualized care that takes into consideration the client’s lifestyle, resources and goals
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Empowering clients through education
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Accountability and honesty towards my clients
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Creating a strong community between clients and healthcare professionals through collaboration
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Providing evidence based practice staying up to date on the latest research
MOST DAYS YOU CAN FIND ME:
Taking care of my kids
PEOPLE OFTEN REFER TO ME AS:
Friendly
Reliable
Committed
Fun and Positive
I LOVE SERVING THE WORLD BY:
Empowering people to see that they can and should play an integral role in their health and their quality of life.
Coaching people how to manage their own injuries and establish healthy self care routines.
THINGS I’M MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT IN LIFE ARE:
Family
Physiotherapy
Helping people
Learning about helping children grow up to be their best adult versions
Healthy living
Nature
Photography
WHEN I’M NOT BUSY YOU CAN FIND ME:
Reading/listening to something interesting or inspiring while drinking coffee
MY QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University
Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Levels I-III (Lower)
Acupuncture Canada Level AA1
K-Taping Pro Therapist
Sports Physiotherapy Taping
Soft Tissue Release (CATA) course by Jim Bilotta
Pelvic Health Training: (Through Pelvic Health Solutions)
Level 1: The Physiotherapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence - 2016
Level 2: The Physiotherapy Approach to Female and Male Pelvic Pain - 2019
Level 3: Treating Pain: A New Model of Care - 2019
Pregnancy, Pelvic Girdle Pain & The Pelvic Floor - 2020
Diaphragm/Pelvic Floor Piston for Adult Populations: Module One
Treating and Training the Female Runner (Pelvic floor perspective) - by Julie Wiebe - 2020
Cesarean Birth: The Role of Physiotherapy in Preparation & Recovery - 2020
Labour & Delivery: Maternal Support Through Comfort Measures and Pelvic Biomechanics - 2020
Introductory Electrical Stimulation for Pelvic Health - 2022
Dry Needling - 2022
Interprofessional Quality and Safety Certificate of Distinction 2016
PUBLICATIONS:
Physiotherapy Canada Journal - “Integrating Physiotherapists into Primary Health Care Organizations: The Physiotherapists' Perspective”
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:
I speak 3 languages and lived in 3 countries
I am a wife, and a mom
I love animals (a lot of people ask me whether it's ok that they have a pet in their house for their in home appointments - yes!! I love all animals!)
I am an anatomy geek
I love taking photos and making photo albums
I enjoy yoga, swimming and riding the bicycle