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| Assistant Lecturer, York University; Physiotherapist, Athletic Therapist, and Kinesiologist. | |
| Career History Since Graduation | Academic Career Achievements: 1996 - Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Ontario 1998 - Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy, McMaster University, Ontario 2002 - Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy, Canadian Physiotherapy Association 2007 - Certificate in Anatomical Acupuncture, Acupuncture of Canada Institute 2013 to Current - Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (candidate), Michigan, USAProfessional Career Achievements (practicing since in various settings): 1997 - Certified Athletic Therapist, Canada 1998 - Certified Athletic Trainer, USA 1998 - Registered Physiotherapist, Canada 2002 - Fellow of Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists, Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists, Canada 2003 - Credential Chief Instructor and Mentor, Canadian Physiotherapy Association 2003 - Trained STOTT Pilates Instructor, Canada 2007 - Certified in Anatomical Acupuncture, Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute 2014 - Credentialed Examiner, Canadian Physiotherapy Association 2016 - Registered Kinesiologist, CanadaTeaching Career Achievements: 2016 to Present - Assistant Lecturer, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Canada. 2008 to Present - Accredited Instructor, Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, Canada. 2003 to Present - Examiner, Instructor and Mentor, Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Canada. 2001 to 2016 - Contract Faculty Course Director, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Canada |
| Most Memorable York University Experience | I have many but probably the my most memorable York University experience was in my fourth year of studies. In my fourth year, I was able to enrol in an Independent Study course with Dr. Roger Kelton and Dr. Frances Flint, where I had the opportunity to learn anatomy by performing human cadaver dissection. After having dissected cats in anatomy with Neil Smith, it was a rare opportunity to dissect a human cadaver. I remember that we had access to the cadavers at Humber College as part of their Mortician Program. It was a little unnerving to be alone (at times) in a room with a cadaver, despite that, it was a positive experience that I will always remember. It gave me a true appreciation of the human body. |
| York University Anecdote or Highlight | Being a member of the Athletic Therapy Certificate Program and playing varsity rugby. I remember during my first year at York while playing varsity rugby, I sustained an injury. This led me to meeting the athletic therapy student who helped me recover from the injury and get back to playing rugby. That experience allowed me to discover the Athletic Therapy Certificate Program at York University. The following year, while continuing to play varsity rugby, I was accepted into the Athletic Therapy Certificate Program. In retrospect, this shaped my career path and as they say, the rest is history. |
| Highlight(s) of Professional Career | For the last 20 years my role as a Physiotherapist, Certified Athletic Therapist and Kinesiologist in Canada has enabled me to share my expertise in the field of athletic and manual physical therapy.
I have been blessed with the opportunity to start various private clinical practices and have extensive experience treating clients in the area of orthopaedics and sports rehabilitation since 1997. Currently, I am excited to serve as an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Kinesiology as part of the Athletic Therapy Program at York University and have been also pursuing my Doctorate of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in Michigan, USA. My fellowship with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists allows me the opportunity to serve as an Examiner, Chief Instructor and Mentor for the post-professional Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. |
| Community Involvements/Contributions (Local to International) | Served as a volunteer therapist at many national and international sporting events including the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, the 2003 Canada Winter Games in New Brunswick and the 2005 Maccabiah Games in Israel.
Developed and continue to offer continuing education courses and mentorship experiences to members of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association as well as the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Currently involved and a member of various associations and committees: 2015-Present Examination Writing Committee, Canadian Physiotherapy Association Active member of: |
| Honours and Awards | 2015 Distinguished Athletic Therapy Educator Award, Canadian Athletic Therapists Association 2010 Professional Development Award in recognition for contributing to the advancement of Athletic Therapy in Ontario, Ontario Athletic Therapists Association 1995 Student Therapist of the Year for excellence and leadership in Athletic Therapy, York University 1995 Charles Bull Sport Therapy Scholarship in recognition for contribution to Athletic Therapy, York University 1995 Tait Mackenzie Honours Society for Academic Excellence, York University |
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