About me
When I was about 13 years old a physiotherapist had a very positive impact on me, when he was the only professional who was able to help me with my lower back injury. It wasn't until about 10 years later that I actually made the decision to become a physiotherapist. After following a completely different career path and becoming obsessed with ultramarathon running, I returned to school to do one thing and one thing only: become a physiotherapist.
After becoming a physiotherapist, the journey didn't end. I continue to push myself to become a better physiotherapist every single day. While I enjoy taking courses, most of my learning comes from picking up books and reading papers. I have learned that a weekend course can help rekindle the fire to learn, but it is up to me to keep the fire going.
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Trail running and ultramarathons are a big driver behind my decision to become a physiotherapist. I love running and have dedicated an entire site to it, which includes more information about me and many resources for runners.
Education
Post-Graduate Training
Kinetacore Functional Dry Needling: Level 1
Entry-level intramuscular stimulation (IMS) course that covers all low-risk muscles throughout the body.
Kinetacore Functional Dry Needling: Level 2
Advanced intramuscular stimulation (IMS) course that covers more technical muscles. After taking level 2 the therapist can needle most muscles in the human body.
Certificate - Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy: Level 1
Comprehensive post-graduate educational system for physiotherapists focused on clinical reasoning, handling & assessment skills, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy (hands-on) treatment techniques. This course is focused on the lower body (lower back to feet).
Certificate - Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy: Level 2 Lower
Comprehensive post-graduate educational system for physiotherapists focused on clinical reasoning, handling & assessment skills, therapeutic exercise and manual therapy (hands-on) treatment techniques. This course is focused on the lower body (lower back, SI joint, hips, knee, ankle & foot).
Certificate - Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy: Level 2 Upper
Comprehensive post-graduate educational system for physiotherapists focused on clinical reasoning, handling & assessment skills, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy (hands-on) treatment techniques. This course is focused on the upper body (neck, upper & mid-back, and arms).
Certificate - Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy: Level 3 Lower
Comprehensive post-graduate educational system for physiotherapists focused on clinical reasoning, handling & assessment skills, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy (hands-on) treatment techniques. This course advances knowledge from level 2 and teaches more technical manual therapy skills.