Michael Monks

Strada Health and Fitness

1239 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS, B4A 1C5

Originally from Newfoundland, Michael completed both his Bachelor of Kinesiology and Masters of Kinesiology at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2014 and 2016, respectively. During that time he also completed his Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certificate from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). In 2018, he completed his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University. Michael believes in life long learning and strives to enhance his skill set for better patient care and outcomes. He has completed courses in neuroproprioceptive taping, movement system impairments syndromes, concussion care, and dry needling. Michael’s latest achievement is completing his diploma of Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal physiotherapy which teaches students of the program advanced clinical reasoning, assessment skills, and hands on manual therapy skills. Completion of this program has allowed Michael to become a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists (FCAMPT), an internationally recognized designation for physiotherapists in Canada. Michael was also awarded the Cliff Fowler Memorial Education Scholarship award in 2023 for his commitment to his ongoing pursuit of knowledge, continuing education, and critical thinking skills in orthopaedic physiotherapy through the National Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Michael enjoys treating patients of all ages with musculoskeletal conditions, ranging from physical activity for recreation to high performance athletes. Outside of Strada, Michael enjoys staying active with hiking, running, playing volleyball, softball, and dodgeball, as well as resistance training. He can also be found in the kitchen trying new baking recipes.