When I first began treating clinically, I was on a fairly conventional therapeutic career path, using traditional orthopedic assessment and treatment techniques, a natural extension of my background as an athlete, having run a marathon and played field hockey. A number of years ago I realized that these techniques were only helping my patient so much. I decided to enhance my therapy skills and understanding of the human body by enrolling at the Canadian school of osteopathy in 2010. Osteopathy is a therapeutic practice that is based upon the premise that manipulation of the muscles and bones encourages self-regulation within the body to restore function reduced pain and improved imbalances.
Through my education and experience, I have enjoyed and welcomed the opportunity to continue to learn and improve my skills. I appreciate the interrelationship between structure and function of the human body and recognize the body’s ability to heal itself, and my role to help facilitate that process. I feel passionate about helping people optimize their health and improve their quality of life.
My qualifications as a Therapist:
Diploma of Osteopathy Manual Practice 2016, Canadian College of Osteopathy
Thesis: Global Osteopathic Treatment Focused on the Gynaecological Sphere with Hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis on Dysmenorrhea Symptomatolgy
Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology with Major in Athletic Therapy from The University of Calgary
Certified Athletic Therapist, Canadian Athletic Therapy Association, 2005
13 years clinical and field experience
Endocranial Spasm: Levels I and II
Advanced Palpation – Canadian School of Osteopathy
Osteopathy and Neuroscience: psycho-neuro-endocrino-immunology (PNEI) – Canadian School of Osteopathy
Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Canadian School of Osteopathy
Advanced treatment of Concussions – Canadian School of Osteopathy
Osteopathy and Paediatrics – Canadian School of Osteopathy
Functional Capacity Evaluator, Isernhagen Work Systems, 2007
Certified Personal Trainer and training specialist, BCRPA and ACE
Head Athletic Therapist for Hockey Canada’s Under 22 female hockey team, 2007
Athletic Therapist for various sports teams at a regional, university, provincial and national level.
