Joanna Nelken

Pure Physiotherapy

1136 Lorne Park Rd, Mississauga, ON, L5H 3A4

Joanna graduated with an Honours Bachelors of Science degree in Pathobiology from the University of Toronto, prior to completing her Masters of Physical Therapy degree, also from the University of Toronto. Licensed and registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Orthopedic Division, Joanna has been working in private practice orthopedics since 2008 and has taken numerous post-graduate courses and qualifications to further her skills. Joanna has achieved the highest level of advanced training a physiotherapist can achieve in orthopaedic knowledge, manual therapy techniques and clinical reasoning. She has obtained her Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). Joanna is also certified in the McKenzie Method, which is an internationally recognized treatment method for spinal and peripheral disorders. She has also completed Lynn Watson shoulder rehabilitation courses, the Mulligan Concept courses, athletic taping, and has an interest in pelvic floor rehabilitation. Joanna utilizes a combination of manual therapy treatment techniques, and individualized exercise prescription to allow her clients to quickly return to optimal function. Joanna loves to stay active through running, cycling and hiking, and participating in numerous sports including soccer, ultimate frisbee, ice hockey, and basketball.