Andrea Smith
Healthwise
48 Centennial Rd, Unit 18 & 19, Orangeville, ON, L9W3T4
Andrea obtained her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2016. Prior to this, she graduated from Western University, with an Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and a Minor in Psychology. Andrea has taken a multitude of courses to pursue her passion in treating concussions, post-concussion syndrome and vestibular conditions. Andrea has completed concussion baseline testing for various sport teams and individual athletes in addition to evidence-based exertion testing to ensure readiness to return to sport or work. Andrea has taken additional courses in manual therapy, acupuncture, Dry Needling and the Mckenzie Method. Andrea has worked with individuals and athletes of all ages in addition to spending over two years working almost exclusively with active military members and veterans. She is passionate about delivering one-on-one quality care. She uses a functional and exercise-based approach combined with hands-on manual therapy, patient education and adjunct therapies. Outside of work, when Andrea isn’t chasing around her young family, she enjoys being outside, strength training and practicing yoga. You can reach Andrea directly at [email protected].
- Concussion and post-concussion assessment and rehabilitation.
- Vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness and balance disorders.
- Evidence-based exertion testing for return-to-sport/work readiness.
- Hands-on manual therapy combined with exercise-based rehab.
- Dry needling and acupuncture as adjunct pain management.
