Erika vanPoorten

Totum

2 Roxborough St. E., Retail Unit 2, Toronto, ON, M4W 3V7

Erika is a dedicated physiotherapist committed to providing personalized, patient-centred care that helps individuals move well, recover confidently, and perform at their best. She earned her Bachelor of Physical Therapy degree from Western University and maintains a strong commitment to continuing education, ensuring that her clinical practice remains informed by current research and evolving best practices. Erika takes an individualized approach to treatment, drawing on a broad range of clinical techniques and rehabilitation strategies. Her treatments include manual therapy, Active Release Techniques (ART), acupuncture, dry needling, active rehabilitation, and targeted patient education. She works with clients across a wide range of needs, including sports injuries, recovery following joint replacement, and proactive care for older adults. Her experience extends beyond the clinic. Erika has volunteered as part of the ART support team at local and international Ironman competitions, bringing first-hand knowledge of the physical demands associated with this endurance sport. As a former competitive endurance athlete and a two-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier, she has particular insight into the assessment and treatment of swimming, running and cycling injuries. Erika's background in gymnastics and horseback riding further strengthens her understanding of sport-specific movement patterns, biomechanics, and injury demands. This combination of clinical expertise and personal athletic experience allows her to provide thoughtful, practical care tailored to each individual's goals, activity level, and stage of recovery.