With more than a decade of professional experience under her belt, Joanne is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to each of her patients.
Specializing in orthopedic care, Joanne caters to a wide spectrum of individuals, including weekend warriors, elite athletes, and those leading active lifestyles.
Her primary focus is on assisting patients in alleviating pain and reclaiming their ability to engage in sports and pre-injury activities, ultimately enhancing their overall quality of life.
Joanne's commitment to these therapeutic approaches stems from her belief in the holistic and comprehensive nature of healthcare, which she believes is essential for promoting overall wellbeing.
Qualifications:
- McMaster University H.BSc. Double major in Biology & Psychology
- University of Toronto. MSc. Physical Therapy
- McMaster University Contemporary Acupuncture Provider
Ortho Courses:
- Don Joy Service Provider
- Redcord Neurac Level II: Upper & Lower with Stimula
- Redcord Neurac Level I
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment SFMA
- McKenzie – Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT): Part A Lumbar Spine
- APTEI: Temporomandibular Joint dysfunction
- Sports First Responder
- Concussion Lectures Across the continuum
- Canadian Bobath Instructor: The Study of Human Movement
- Mulligan Concept Lower Quadrant
- Fundamentals of Kinesiotaping KT1 and Advanced Kinesiotaping KT2
- Functional Integrated Needling for Sports Injury Management
- McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture for Health Professionals
- APTEI: Advanced Physical Therapy Lumbo-Pelvic Complex
- APTEI: Shoulder Complex
- STR: Soft Tissue Release
Types of Injuries & Conditions that Joanne treats:
Joanne works with post-surgical injuries, fractures, chronic conditions, and those that through the course of daily living have found themselves injured and in need of pain alleviation (i.e chronic back pain, ACL tears and rehabilitation, and rotator cuff injuries).