- Orthopedic conditions and post-surgical recovery.
- Treatment for concussion and post-concussion syndrome.
- Management of TMJ disorders and whiplash.
- Vestibular therapy for balance issues.
- Golf-specific injury assessment and rehabilitation.
- Manual therapy and manipulative techniques.
- IMS dry needling for muscle tension.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Forge Health
101-2201 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5B 0A2
###Chart Notes **(1). Education** - Dip. Exercise Science (Langara College) - B. Human Kinetics (UBC) - MPT (University of Queensland) **(2). Credentials/accreditation** - Fellowship of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy - Level 5 Orthopeadic Division; Canadian Physiotherapy Association - Level 2 IMS practitioner - Vestibular Physiotherapy Certification - Concussion Physiotherapy Coursework - ImPACT Certified Practitioner - Clinical Pilates Certifications (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac) - Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Certified Professional - Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization A - Titleist Performance Institute Certified Professional - Rocktape Certified Professional - Sports First Responder & Emergency First Aid, Sports First Aid, and Athletic Taping **(3). Areas of specialization** - Orthopedics / Pre and Post Surgical - Complex Chronic Conditions - ACL Reconstruction - Whiplash - Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome - TMJ Disorders - Golf-Specific Injuries **What I bring to the table** My willingness to teach and my reluctance to stop learning. I love what I do. I believe that our profession can only grow if we put the effort into growing ourselves. I am a clinical educator and mentor for the UBC program. And whether it was my experience with university/ professional athletes, the Olympics, or le Cirque du Soleil, I have used every opportunity to learn and grow as a therapist, and I am always happy to share that experience and expertise to any and all who need it. **A little backstory** I was 11 years old playing competitive hockey when I first damaged my knee. I remember going to Physio and doing exercises and saying to myself: “This job is awesome, this is what I want to do”. That determination led me half way around the world to UQ, one of the foremost leaders in physiotherapy. That drive continued, opening doors at the 2010 Olympic Games and later in the medical department for Le Cirque du Soleil. Ive taken that drive and experience and continue to improve myself everyday, more recently by completing my Fellowship in the field of clinical orthopaedics. **Outside of the clinic** As I have gotten older, I’ve started to spend less time training in the gym and early morning skates and more time working out chasing my kids around. Less balancing on Swiss balls and more balancing life. Don’t get me wrong, that feeling of skates cutting into a fresh sheet of ice still gives me goose bumps, but I now have a different goal in life and I am putting all that fire towards them.
During this 45-minute assessment, your physiotherapist will evaluate your jaw, neck, posture, muscle tension, and movement patterns to identify factors contributing to your symptoms and develop a personalized treatment plan. TMJ physiotherapy may help with: • Jaw pain, clicking, popping, or locking • Difficulty chewing or opening your mouth fully • Teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism) • Facial tension or pain • Headaches associated with jaw dysfunction • Ear discomfort or pressure • Neck pain related to TMJ dysfunction Your appointment may include education, hands-on assessment, exercise recommendations, and self-management strategies to help reduce symptoms and improve function.