LIZ’S FULL BIO

Liz holds a BSc and BPHE from Queen’s University; a MSc in Exercise Physiology from the University of Toronto, and a MSc (PT) from McMaster University.  In 2010 she went on to complete a third Master’s degree from the University of Western Ontario in Clinical Science in Manipulative Therapy.  She has also achieved the designation of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists (FCAMPT), the highest level of training in orthopaedic manual therapy.  Liz has completed her contemporary medical acupuncture training through Mc Master University as well as AFCI.  She has also completed UBC’s Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) certification. 

As an orthopaedic and pelvic health physiotherapist Liz integrates her over 15 years of clinical expertise to provide a unique whole-body approach to wellness.  She addresses the root cause of an injury.  This allows her to provide the most effective and efficient treatment strategies to get her patients better faster and prevent injury reoccurrence.  Her patient centered approach empowers patients to set goals, balance muscular dysfunction and work towards optimal health.  She does all of this through manual hands-on techniques, taping, cupping, acupuncture, IMS, comprehensive education and tailored progressive exercise programs. 

Since having her children Liz has completed extensive training in pelvic health physiotherapy and centered her practice around helping women with pelvic and core dysfunction. Liz guides women through the challenges associated with pregnancy, postpartum, menopause and everything in between.  She transforms and empowers women to be strong and active through her unique approach. 

Liz is an instructor for RockTape Canada where she teaches other movement professionals courses on kinesology taping, cupping, flossing, and instrument assisted treatment techniques. She is a clinical lab facilitator at the University of Toronto and clinical supervisor for physiotherapy students.  She continues to stay current in her profession through postgraduate courses and seminars.  Some special interest courses completed include running injury prevention, gait analysis, and pelvic health.  

Liz is living her best active life.  As a busy mother of three children she uses positive mindset and fitness to maintain her focus and achieve success.