Physiotherapist with Acupuncture Expertise | BScPT
With over 30 years of experience, Kathy is dedicated to helping clients heal and improve their quality of life. Seeing clients heal remains the most satisfying part of her work: “It’s great when someone’s quality of life improves because of a physiotherapy intervention.”
Kathy takes the time to carefully assess each and every client to understand both the nature of their injury and how it impacts their life: “I believe you have to treat the whole person and not just a body part.” Kathy describes her approach to care as collaborative, encouraging her clients to take an active role in their own recovery.
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Education
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta, 1987
- Certificate of Medical Acupuncture from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension, 2010.
Qualifications & Experience
Kathy has received advanced training in many aspects of physiotherapy and acupuncture, including:
- Orthopedic assessment and treatment
- Shockwave treatment
- Vestibular disorders
- TMJ disorders
- Myofascial release
- Kinesiotaping
- Medical acupuncture under the instruction of Dr. Steven Aung (a pioneer in the field), 2010
Areas of Expertise
Kathy’s expertise extends to a wide range of specialties, including:
- Sports injuries
- Soft tissue damage from car accidents
- Post-surgical treatment
- Chronic pain
Kathy has lent her expertise to a diverse range of volunteer initiatives. Her contributions span from supporting sports teams like rugby and judo teams to teaching disabled skiers, fundraising for the Arthritis Society, and mentoring in the Running Room’s Learn to Run programs.
Oftentimes Kathy combines both traditional physiotherapy techniques with acupuncture. “Acupuncture allows me to approach the same problem from a different perspective.”
Interests
In her downtime, Kathy’s all about doing what she enjoys most. She’s into golf, running, and taking relaxing walks. Most importantly, she loves spending time with her family and making the most of those moments.
Hear from Our Clients
“I was nervous attending my first ever physio appointment but everyone put me at ease. From the warm greeting at the front desk, to the friendly assistant and the well experienced and empathetic physiotherapist, I was treated with care and kindness. I’d highly recommend Kathy and can’t wait for my next visit.” – Jennifer