Nicole Vaillancourt

Focus Fitness and Health

4 Cataraqui St, West Wing, Basement Unit W22, Kingston, ON, K7K 1Z7

As a lifelong athlete, I sustained a variety of injuries and experienced the value of physiotherapy during my teen years, sparking my interest in pursuing a career to help others achieve their physical goals as well. I graduated from McMaster University in 2009 with a Masters degree in physiotherapy. While pursuing my degree I had a once in a lifetime experience of working with the Men’s Irish National Basketball team during the European Qualifiers. I have also obtained degrees in Kinesiology and Education. Combining these loves of physical activity, rehab and education has modeled my approach to patient care. I believe that understanding the root problem of injury and movement dysfunction is important for lasting recovery. So too is getting to know the unique, individualized goals and needs of each of my clients. I am dedicated to evidence-based rehabilitation practices and maintaining the highest standard of care. I absolutely love helping people return to doing the things they love to do, whether it’s sport or simply day-to-day activities. EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS * Master of Science in Physical Therapy – McMaster University, 2009 * Bachelor of Education – Nipissing University, 2007 * Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Physical Education – Wilfrid Laurier University, 2006 * Intramuscular Stimulation (UBS Gunn IMS) certified * Level III Manual Therapist * Experienced with McKenzie MDT, Acupuncture/Dry Needling, Taping, Cupping * Academic Assistant and Clinical Instructor at Queens University School of Rehabilitation