- Manual therapy for orthopedic conditions.
- Optimizing athletic performance and mobility.
- Strength foundations for injury prevention.
- Exercise therapy for pulmonary health.
- Breathing mechanics for movement efficiency.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy Clinic
350 - 4789 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 0A3
•Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia •Bachelors of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia •Level 1 Manual Therapy Certification from Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopedic Division •Special interest in exercise and pulmonary physiology; research publication of “The Mechanics of Breathing During Swimming” in the Journal of American College of Sports Medicine • UBC Women’s Varsity Swim team member 2013-2018, helping the team to 4 national titles over her 5 years on the team. Captain of the team for her last 2 years. •17 years of competitive swimming experience racing at national and international competitions •UBC Performance Private Swimming Coach training competitive swimmers, ironman triathletes and beginner swimmers •McKenzie enjoys empowering her patients to push their limits and achieve their full potential. She believes in having strong foundations of strength and mobility in order to maximize your athletic performance. •While McKenzie isn’t at the clinic or the pool, she can be found running the seawall or trails, testing her coordination with a boxing class or enjoying the ski season.
Acupuncture
Choose this option to book an appointment for physiotherapy AND Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)/Acupuncture. This appointment is suitable for initial assessments or if you have not been in for over 2 months. Please note the physiotherapist will determine if IMS is a suitable treatment for you after completing their assessment - they may not treat you with IMS/Acupuncture if deemed inappropriate for your condition.