Patricia is a bilingual (French/English) manual physiotherapist with a special interest in orthopedic care and sports injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Patricia has been actively involved in High Performance Sport as a National Team Therapist in the sport of Track and Field since 2013. As a team therapist, she has worked at multiple World Championships and International competitions. She worked as the medical lead for the Canadian Para-Athletics team, leading the therapy team at the Tokyo2020 Paralympic Games.
Prior to her involvement with Athletics Canada, Patricia worked as a military physiotherapist in the Canadian Forces.
Patricia works one-on-one with each of her patients, focusing on a hands-on approach using manual therapy and exercise prescription to restore her patient’s function. She is passionate about helping patients avoid injury before they occur and working with each patient to establish goals to return to optimal health.
Outside of clinic, Patricia can be found out on trails running, biking or skiing. She has a strong background in competitive sport and understands the benefits that manual therapies have on the treatment and prevention of injuries. She was a varsity track athlete throughout university, and in more recent years, was selected to Team Canada for the World Mountain Running Championships (2019).
Education
– Masters of Science in Physiotherapy (MScPT) – Queen’s University
– Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (BScKin) – University of Victoria