What inspired you to become an Athletic Therapist?
Growing up as an athlete I had my fair share of injuries and was fascinated by the taping and exercises therapists gave me to be able to continue participating safely as I healed. I was inspired to do the same.
What is the one piece of advice you wish every client knew?
The importance of properly warming up before activity with appropriate exercises that address the correct energy system and dynamic stretches to help aid performance but also to prevent injuries. And equally as much the importance of a cool down with static stretches and mobilizations that will aide recovery so as to also prevent injuries.
What do people find most surprising about AT?
How we look at the entire body to determine the root cause of the injury and not just focus on where the pain is.
Describe your proudest moment or greatest success as an AT
I am super grateful for all the opportunities I have had to travel with sports teams across Canada and the US providing care to high level athletes.
I always feel such a great sense of success when a patient starts to feel relief from their pain especially when it is one that has been nagging for a long time.
Share a little known fun fact about yourself
I love being outside and active. I am happier in the mountains on a trail or on a lake.