Kim’s Story – At the age of 14, Kim sustained her first significant sports injury that left her limping. Her neighbour suggested she see her physiotherapist. When Kim experienced treatment and learned about the intimate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology that a physiotherapist has and how they help people return to doing the things they love, she was hooked. She knew then and there that she would be a physiotherapist when she grew up. After establishing her career within the hospital system, she realized the gap in care between discharge home and being able-bodied enough to attend a clinic for rehabilitation. She started Physio2U in 2012 to help fill this gap and has developed expertise in senior care, post-surgery and helping victims of orthopedic trauma. Kim is also an experienced health care advocate and assists individuals and family members with the transition from living at home and moving to long-term care.

Education:

• Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy with Honours, Queen’s University, 2005

Certifications:

• Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopedic Division Level 3
• Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) Level 1
• Mary Pack Total Joint Arthroplasty Rehab Certification
• Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation
• Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP)

Areas of special interest:

• Geriatrics, fall prevention
• Long-term care advocacy
• Pool therapy
• Orthopedic trauma
• Post surgery
• Arthritis care
• Joint replacement rehabilitation
• Cardiorespiratory (breathing/heart)

When Kim is not at work: Kim practices what she preaches. She is preparing her body to still be able to hike, walk along a rocky beach and lift heavy things when she is a centenarian. In her spare time, Kim loves to be outdoors and run, hike, stand up paddle and admire nature.